This is not the first time that the Men in Green and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have threatened to boycott the match. There have been multiple instances, but eventually they have taken the field. However, in turn of events, there have also been instances when they did not take the field, citing various controversies.
Back in the 2025 Asia Cup during the India vs Pakistan game, the players did not exchange post-match handshakes, which caused some controversy, and the PCB decided not to take the field until the match referee, Andy Pycroft, was replaced by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The PCB urged the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, claiming he instructed captains not to shake hands at the toss.
2026 T20 World Cup - India vs Pakistan match boycott
Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, a controversy erupted as Bangladesh refused to travel to India citing security reasons amid their diplomatic tensions during that time. However, the ICC refused to change the venue to Sri Lanka, and they were removed from the tournament; only PCB showed solidarity during that time.
2026 Lord's Test- Boycott over Sky Sports interview with Imran Khan's sons
The team fielded on the first day of the 2nd Test, and they bowled well. However, the controversy arrived after Imran Khan's sons were interviewed without the PCB knowing the matter. Thus, the controversy arose, and the PCB reportedly threatened to pull out of the Lord’s Test.
The episode, which was filmed at Lord’s on the eve of the match, saw the sons of the former skipper express their worry about their father's deteriorating health and vision.
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