In a significant political and sports development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan announced that the country will not play its scheduled T20 World Cup match against India on February 15, 2026. According to Daily Qudrat, this decision was made after careful consideration, with the Prime Minister stating, 'کھیل کے میدان میں سیاست بالکل نہیں ہونی چاہیے' (Politics should not be in the field of sports). The decision aligns with Pakistan's stance to support Bangladesh, following India's cancellation of Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman's IPL contract, which led to Bangladesh's withdrawal from playing in India. The Independent Urdu also highlighted the Prime Minister's remarks, emphasizing that Pakistan's decision is a 'بہت مناسب فیصلہ' (very appropriate decision) and that they will stand with Bangladesh in solidarity.