Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirms India match boycott.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Confirms India Match Boycott
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the national team’s decision to boycott its scheduled cricket match against India, calling it a political step taken to express solidarity with Bangladesh during ongoing diplomatic tensions.
Shehbaz Sharif on India Match Boycott
Shehbaz Sharif said the move was taken at the government level and conveyed through the Pakistan Cricket Board to tournament organisers. He stated the decision was not a sporting matter but a diplomatic signal linked to regional developments.
Authorities clarified the players would continue participating in the competition except for the India fixture.
Pakistan Tournament Participation
Pakistan will remain in the tournament and play all other scheduled matches. Event organisers are expected to determine the points allocation and any regulatory consequences based on international cricket competition rules.
Cricket administrators have not yet announced whether penalties or forfeiture provisions will apply.
Politics and India Pakistan Cricket
India and Pakistan rarely play bilateral cricket due to political tensions, with meetings largely restricted to international tournaments. The latest development again demonstrates how geopolitical disputes continue to influence sporting schedules.
