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India vs Pakistan (Getty Images) Amid the current standoff over Pakistan’s refusal to play India on February 15 at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, cricket once again finds itself grappling with an uncomfortable reality — the incident of teams boycotting matches during global tournaments. While Pakistan have been cleared by their government to…
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday said it fully agrees with the International Cricket Council’s stance on sportsmanship following Pakistan’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match against India, scheduled for February 15. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said the…
Ladakh groups boycott talks; door open: Govt SRINAGAR: Ladakh representatives withdrew Monday from scheduled talks with Union home ministry’s high-powered committee, demanding a judicial inquiry by a retired Supreme Court judge into the Sept 24 firing by security forces in Leh that killed four protesters and wounded more than 80. In response, govt said it…
New Delhi: The World Para Athletics Championships, set to commence at the JLN Stadium here on Saturday, will not feature participants from Pakistan. The National Paralympic Committee of Pakistan (NPCP) on Thursday said it has “boycotted” the event, citing advice from its govt amid heightened political tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Indian…
India vs Pakistan (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) In the build-up to the high-voltage Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 14, off-field controversies have taken centre stage. The latest spark came from Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Karachi Kings, who posted a chess-themed graphic on social media….
