Pakistan has confirmed its participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, but the national team will not take the field against India on 15 February, with officials citing national interest, player safety and a principled position after Bangladesh declined to participate.
پاکستان نے ٹی ٹوئنٹی ورلڈ کپ 2026 میں شرکت کا اعلان کر دیا تاہم حکومت نے فیصلہ کیا ہے کہ پاکستان کی قومی کرکٹ ٹیم 15 فروری کو بھارت کے خلاف کولمبو میں شیڈول میچ میں حصہ نہیں لے گی۔ فیصلہ قومی مفاد، کھلاڑیوں کی سلامتی اور اصولی مؤقف کے تحت کیا گیا ہے۔
Pakistan strikes 10 sites in Afghanistan after drone incursion. "Any violation of Pakistan's sovereignty will be met with an immediate and decisive response." Information Minister Attaullah Tarar
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