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The ICC has issued a stern warning to the Pakistan Cricket Board, stating that "selective participation" in the T20 World Cup 2026 undermines the spirit of global cricket and could lead to lasting repercussions for the sport in Pakistan.

In a major diplomatic move, the Pakistani government has cleared the national team to play in the 2026 T20 World Cup but strictly barred them from competing against India as a protest over Bangladesh's exclusion.

Bangladesh have reportedly been dropped from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after refusing to tour India, with Scotland set to replace them, according to Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo.

Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup hangs in the balance after a government-backed refusal to play matches in India, prompting an ICC warning of possible replacement.

Pap Gaye scored in extra time as Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1–0 in the African Nations Cup final, securing their second continental title.