Pakistani fans call for boycott of upcoming T20 World Cup match against India

Pakistan to Boycott Match Against India at T20 World Cup

The Pakistan cricket team has announced that it will not participate in its scheduled match against India on February 15 in Sri Lanka, as part of the ICC T20 World Cup tournament.

This decision comes after Bangladesh was expelled from the tournament earlier this week. The move is also seen as a response to renewed criticism of double standards within the International Cricket Council (ICC).

As a result, Pakistan will forfeit any points that could have been earned in the match against India. The ICC has not yet commented on the situation.

The decision to boycott the match was made by the Pakistan cricket board, and it is expected to be implemented as planned. The exact reasons behind this move are not clear at this time.

Pakistan’s participation in the tournament had already been marred by controversy earlier in the competition. Bangladesh’s expulsion from the tournament has added further fuel to the debate about double standards within the ICC.

The match between Pakistan and India was originally scheduled to take place on February 15, but it will now not be played due to the boycott. The ICC has yet to confirm whether any alternative arrangements will be made for this match.

Source: Al Jazeera