Following the meeting, the government made its position clear. Pakistan will remain in the tournament, but the match against India will be skipped.
The much-anticipated Pakistan India match was scheduled for 15 February, a fixture that usually draws global attention. However, this time, Pakistan has chosen a different path.
According to government sources, the decision is rooted in multiple concerns. At the center of the matter is what officials describe as the ICC’s biased approach in decisions related to Bangladesh, which Pakistan believes reflects unequal treatment.
Sources further stated that the national team has been advised not to play the match as a form of protest, signaling dissatisfaction without withdrawing from the tournament altogether.
This move highlights Pakistan’s attempt to balance participation with principle, staying in the global event while making its objections known. The development adds a new layer of tension to the tournament and raises questions about how the ICC will respond in the coming days.
