Islamabad, Feb. 1 -- Pakistan has decided to boycott its group-stage match against India in the ICC World T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15.

The Pakistan government said in a post on X that the Pakistan Team "shall not take the field" in the match against India.

Pakistan had last month announced its squad for the T20 World Cup being hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

"The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan grants approval to the Pakistan Cricket Team to participate in the ICC World T20 2026; however, the Pakistan Cricket Team shall not take the field in the match scheduled on 15th February 2026 against India," said the post by the Government of Pakistan.

The Pakistan government did not give any reason for its decision n...