Pakistan’s decision to boycott its scheduled T20 World Cup match against India has sent shockwaves through international cricket, reviving long-standing questions over the fragile intersection of sport, diplomacy and security in South Asia. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that the national team would not take the field for the high-profile group-stage encounter, a move that immediately drew reactions from the International Cricket Council (ICC), cricket boards, former players and fans worldwide.