Rain threat looms large on the first T20 World Cup 2026 match between Pakistan and the Netherlands. Pakistan cannot afford a washout, but the forecast for February 7 looks bleak. Will rain gods be kind to Pakistan?

COLOMBO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Pakistan captain Salman Agha defended off-spinner Usman Tariq's unorthodox bowling action on Friday and called him the side's "X factor" on the eve of their Twenty20 World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Colombo.

Following the Pakistan Government's confirmation that the national team “will not take the field on the 15th of February” in Colombo, PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi reportedly conducted a quiet outreach program to several member nations.

With a possible boycott by Pakistan of their match against India looming, the Twenty20 World Cup could become the first major ICC tournament in 14 yea.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has opted to boycott its match against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup, following directives from the government, while still participating in the tournament. Social media claims about a one-year ban on the PCB.

Pakistan boycotts the T20 World Cup match against India, a move the PCB states is a protest against the ICC's purported biased treatment of Bangladesh

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has broken his silence after the decision was taken not to allow the team to take the field against India in the Men’.