New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has tightened its grip over Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) seeking an explanation on how the 'Force Majeure' clause can be invoked to justify the Men in Green's refusal to play against India in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The development came in after the PCB wrote to ICC to invoke the 'Force Majeure' clause and cited the government's stand as the reason to boycott India clash on February 15.

After Bangladesh were removed from the T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan stood in solidarity with their neighbours and as a protest announced to boycott the India clash in Colombo, but play the rest of the matches in the tournament. In its letter to PCB, the ICC has asked the board to justify the ...