Pakistan boycotts India T20 World Cup clash: Why teams skipped selective ICC matches before

Cricket faces another boycott controversy as Pakistan refuses to play India in the T20 World Cup 2026 on February 15. This echoes past incidents like the 1996 and 2003 World Cups, where teams forfeited matches due to security and political reasons. The ICC deems selective participation unacceptable, warning of consequences for Pakistan.