Delhi: In the year 2026, the T20 World Cup will be held in joint hosting of India and Sri Lanka. This tournament will start from February. But this time a big change can be seen – India and Pakistan will not be included in the same group, as has been in the first ICC tournaments.
The possibility of clash between India and Pakistan is reduced
According to a source in the ICC, this time India and Pakistan can be placed in different groups, which will reduce the chances of competing between the two teams in the league stage. If both teams reach the knockout stage, only then can there be face to face. This decision can be taken in view of the increasing border tension between the two countries.
Final decision will be taken in ICC’s annual meeting
The final decision on this issue will be taken in the ICC’s annual meeting, which will be held in Singapore from 17 to 20 July. In this meeting, it will be decided whether India and Pakistan will be kept in the same group or not.
Due to heightened political tensions following the pahalgam terror attack, India and Pakistan are unlikely to be planed in the same group for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. The Final Decision will be made at the ICC Annual Conference in July. #Indivspakistan #India #Pakistan #ICC pic.twitter.com/hrcukwrut5
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No bilateral series played after 2012
India and Pakistan last played bilateral series in 2012. After this, the competition between the two countries has been seen only in ICC tournaments. But this time there is a possibility of being in a separate group, so that they may not be face to face.
Pahalgam terror attack impact
Recently, the policy and attitude of the Government of India remains strict after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 tourists died. In such a situation, the BCCI will take a decision only on the advice of the government, and the possibility of clash with Pakistan may be less.
Jai Shah will attend ICC meeting for the first time
Jai Shah, who became ICC chairman, will participate in his post for the first time in the annual meeting of this year. Under his leadership, this meeting is going to be in the discussion for many important decisions.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 is also monitored
India also has to host the Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see whether the women’s teams of India and Pakistan will be face to face in that tournament or not.
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