Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue?
India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched, even as unofficial voices push for renewed dialogue and restraint.
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India now sets the terms of global cricket
India’s financial dominance is reshaping the sport’s global balance.
As T20 World Cup begins, ousted Bangladesh rues politicisation of cricket
As Bangladesh watch the T20 World Cup from afar, the mood in Dhaka is sombre and the players are left disappointed.
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Can Pakistan be banned for boycotting India at T20 World Cup?
Pakistan’s unprecedented move could have financial and legal implications, cricket expert tells Al Jazeera.
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Pakistan fans endorse boycott of T20 World Cup match against India
Pakistan says it will boycott its T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Sri Lanka, risking a points forfeit.
Published On 2 Feb 2026
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Balochistan to Bangladesh: Why Pakistan is boycotting India World Cup match
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has blamed India for recent attacks in Balochistan.
‘Intrusion of politics’: Pakistan’s boycott of India game divides opinion
Ex-players and politicians criticise the politicisation of cricket and urge the ICC to step in and mend ties.
Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup match against India on February 15
Pakistan will forfeit two points if they don’t take the field for the cricket game in Colombo.
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Why is Pakistan selling its JF-17 fighter jets to Bangladesh and others?
Islamabad’s defence diplomacy is driving new interest in the JF-17 fighter jet following Pakistan-India clashes.
Handshake in Dhaka: Can India and Pakistan revive ties in 2026?
An unexpected handshake in Dhaka has prompted debate on whether India and Pakistan might restart talks in 2026.
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Why a Bollywood spy film sparked a political storm in India and Pakistan
Thriller starring Ranveer Singh has raised eyebrows over its portrayal of tensions between the two countries.
