SynopsisCricket faced an unprecedented crisis in 2026 when Pakistan refused to play India in a World Cup match, a move triggered by BCCI's decision to pull a Bangladeshi player from the IPL. This action, may be driven by other motivations rather than cricketing ones, has led to widespread financial losses for multiple nations in the global cricket community.

Source: Economic Times February 03, 2026 11:52 UTC