Rajeev Shukla clarifies on Pakistan’s decision to boycott India vs Pakistan match in T20 World Cup: There is a lot of tension in the 2026 T20 World Cup, as the India vs Pakistan match hangs in the balance. The Government of Pakistan and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have decided to join the major ICC event; However, they will boycott the India vs Pakistan match to be held on February 15 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. According to reports, ICC is going to call an emergency meeting in 48 hours.
They will discuss the ongoing chaos surrounding the India vs Pakistan match. Earlier, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has shared his insight on the situation and said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) agrees with the ICC’s stance on the sportsmanship statement issued regarding Pakistan’s boycott of the India vs Pakistan tie.
Rajiv Shukla sheds light on India vs Pakistan controversy
BCCI vice-president and Congress MP Rajeev Shukla said via ANI, “The ICC has issued a big statement, they have talked about the spirit of the game. We completely agree with the ICC. Until we talk to the ICC, the BCCI will not comment on it.”
#Watch | Delhi: On boycotting Pakistan’s match against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, BCCI vice-president and Congress MP Rajeev Shukla says, “The ICC has issued a big statement, they have talked about the spirit of the game. We completely agree with the ICC. BCCI will not… pic.twitter.com/qRgwHzgDls
– ANI (@ANI) 2 February 2026
This comment is from Rajeev Shukla A post on Twitter following the statement issued by the Pakistan government said that the Pakistan team “will not take the field” in the match against India.
ICC has clarified the position on ‘selective matches’ for Pakistan
Following this statement of choosing not to participate in its T20 World Cup group stage match against India, the ICC said that keeping in mind the “fundamental premise of a global sporting event”, “selective participation” will not be allowed and it hopes the PCB will find a mutual solution that protects the interests of all stakeholders.
The ICC, in a release, said it has taken note of the statement issued by the Government of Pakistan regarding its decision to direct its national squad to participate selectively in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. “The ICC hopes that the PCB will consider the significant and long-term implications for cricket in its own country as it is likely to impact the global cricket ecosystem of which it is a member and beneficiary,” it added.
When did this India vs Pakistan dispute start?
The controversies started with the first match of Asia Cup 2025, when Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to shake hands with Pakistan captain Salman Ali Aga during the toss. This was followed by the final of the Asia Cup, and more controversy when India refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi after winning the competition.
Pakistan has not yet submitted official confirmation to the ICC regarding the announcement made by the Government of Pakistan. Earlier, BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia was asked about the viral statement; However, he also refused to comment before the ICC’s final decision on the matter.
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