In a significant escalation ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan has formally confirmed that while it will participate in the global tournament, it will not play its scheduled match against India on February 15. The announcement was made via an official statement shared by the Pakistani government on social media on Monday, immediately sending shockwaves through the cricketing and broadcasting ecosystem. The decision reopens a long-standing rift in India–Pakistan cricket relations. From the hybrid hosting model during the Champions Trophy to symbolic protests like no handshakes and...