Sources told The Telegraph that the ICC hasn't yet informed its board members of any emergent meeting. No formal communication has also been sent by the PCB to the ICC on its decision to forfeit the high-profile clash. Sanctions to be imposed on the PCB, if they stick to their decision to not play against India, have to be cleared by the ICC board. The board comprises 16 members — 12 full members and three Associate nations, besides the ICC chair Jay Shah. "While the ICC awaits official communication from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), this position of selective participation is difficult to reconcile with the fundamental premise of a global sporting event where all qualified teams are expected to compete on equal terms per the event schedule.

Source: The Telegraph February 03, 2026 16:42 UTC