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|February 02, 2026
The statement did not mention why Pakistan would not play its group match against India.
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Pakistan's participation in the tournament was thrown into uncertainty after Bangladesh were ousted by the ICC over a logistical deadlock.
The ICC kicked Bangladesh out of the World Cup and replaced them with Scotland because of an impasse over security concerns that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had raised about playing in India.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) swiftly threw its weight behind Bangladesh and said it will not make a "final decision" on its team's participation until next week.
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