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The ICC has warned Pakistan of long-term implications of boycotting the marquee India game at the 2026 T20 World Cup.

"100% it will happen": Ashwin dismisses Pakistan's threat to boycott India T20 World Cup clash

Dhoni, who himself counters questions around the age factor after almost every IPL season since his international retirement seven years ago, said it (age) doesn't even matter, while mentioning the parameters he thinks do the most.

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T20 World Cup batting records: Sri Lanka (260/6) hit highest team total, Kohli has most runs (1292), most runs in one edition (319) and most 50s (15). Gayle, meanwhile, has hit most 6s (63), most tons (2), most sixes in an innings (11), and most runs in boundaries in an innings (88).

T20 World Cup batting records: Gayle and Kohli lead in 7 of 9 records

T20 World Cup past winners: Only India (2007 & 2024), West Indies (2012 & 2016), and England (2009 & 2022) have won two titles with Pakistan (2009), Sri Lanka (2014), and Australia (2021) winning once each.

T20 World Cup: Only three teams, including India, have two titles - Can you guess all past winners

While Pakistan has given no official reason for boycotting India match, it is possible that the step has been taken in solidarity with Bangladesh, which have been replaced in the tournament by Scotland. Pakistan are expected to play India on Feb 15 in Colombo in a Group A fixture.

T20 World Cup 2026 | WATCH - Gambhir reacts to Pakistan boycotting India match on Feb 15

India, which are in Group A along with Paksita, USA, Namibia, and Netherland, start their campaign on Feb 7 against the USA in Mumbai. India enter T20 World Cup 2026 as defending champions, having won the last edition under Rohit Sharma in 2024.

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These three-match T20Is served as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

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Abhishek had hit unbeaten 46 off 19 balls on his IPL debut while playing for Delhi Capitals. He is now a rock at the top for SRH, hitting 1753 runs in 71 innings for them, at a strike rate of 162.16.

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Smith hasn't represented Australia in the men's T20Is in two years, while also making his PSL debut this season.

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The apex body, the ICC, has issued fresh warnings to the PCB over facing potential legal actions from the Indian broadcaster JioStar for pulling out of the India game at the T20 World Cup. 

T20 World Cup: ICC warns PCB of legal action from JioStar after India match boycott threat - Report

Australia recently lost the away three-match T20I series against Pakistan, with their batters failing to apply themselves on dusty bowls in Lahore. 

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Manjrekar's harsh remarks have come on the back of the Pakistan government’s decision to forfeit the scheduled Group A game against India on Feb 15 in Colombo.

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While Team India will receive a walkover, Pakistan could again risk its chances of sealing a playoff spot at the 20-team tournament, with the ICC also retaining the authority to impose a series of penalties, including financial ones, on the PCB.

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Tariq's side-arm action became viral after he dismissed Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green in the second of the three T20I in the recently-concluded series. The Pak spinner, who is part of Pakistan's WC squad, also explained his action, which he said is because of a biological condition.

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The pacer, recovering from a back injury, last appeared in third of the five Ashes Tests at home against England. With the urn retained, Cummins decided to rest and try to be fit for the upcoming T20 World Cup, but alas, it wasn't meant to be for him.

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The PCB, meanwhile, has also indicated no interest in responding officially to the ICC's statement, citing the decision to not play India match is not taken by them but the national government.

T20 World Cup 2026 | No ICC meeting scheduled for now to discuss Pak boycotting India match - Report

T20 cricket is a young man’s game, but the oldies also seem to thrive. Before the first showpiece event gets underway in the subcontinent, let’s look at the five oldest captains at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. PS: Age (as of Feb 7, 2026).

From Suryakumar Yadav to Mitchell Marsh, meet 5 oldest captains at 2026 T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka is currently involved in a bilateral T20I series against England at home, and will next co-host the ICC Men's T20 World Cup alongside India. 

Sri Lanka 15-man T20 World Cup squad: Test captain dropped as key changes confirmed

Picked in India-A squad for the scheduled warm-up matches against the USA and Namibia, Varma scored a gritty 24-ball 38 in the first innings and returned with one wicket in two overs.

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Mani, while sharing his opinion on the matter, compared the current situation to Champions Trophy 2025 when the Indian government had denied the permission to the national team for travelling to Pakistan - host of the tournament.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Can't have double standards': Ex-ICC & PCB chair says Pakistan can't be punished for India match boycott

India fielded three spinners in the last multi-team tournament, Asia Cup, but SKY says ‘two spinners and two pacers’ is a good combo for T20 World Cup 2026, given the biggest grounds and quicker wickets in India than in Asia Cup which took place in the UAE. 

T20 World Cup 2026 | No place for Kuldeep: India skipper Suryakumar all but confirms bowling line-up

From Babar Azam to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters with most fifties in T20Is. This list also includes Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Rizwan and David Warner

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Although he backed the idea of sports (cricket here) opening doors when politics closes them, and that he felt it was regrettable that the two teams would not face off this time, Afridi stood by the Pakistani government's verdict.

‘Prove you’re fair’: Shahid Afridi challenges ICC amid Pakistan’s India-game boycott row

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad has officially departed for Sri Lanka, yet the PCB has reportedly refused to send a formal email to the ICC confirming their India match boycott. Despite a government directive to skip the February 15 clash in Colombo, the team will play all other fixtures.

Pakistan team departs for T20 World Cup; no formal word from PCB on India match boycott

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