Oman are in Group B, where they will clash with Ireland, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and Australia. The top two teams from the group will enter the next stage of Super 8.
India is playing its record 10th U19 WC final in what has been an absolute team effort, while England's campaign has been driven by batters Ben Mayes and Thomas Rew, pacer Manny Lumsden and left-arm orthodox spinner Ralphie Albert.
While the PCB has not publicly commented on the boycott, the ICC responded via its official channels, urging the board to "explore a mutually acceptable resolution, which protects the interests of all stakeholders."
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh said there is currently no update on the availability of fast bowler Josh Hazlewood during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has stressed the importance of taking a measured, match-by-match approach as the co-hosts prepare to begin their ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign, with a strong focus on form and team responsibility.
Bangladesh were dropped from the tournament after refusing to travel to India for their scheduled fixtures and were replaced by Scotland in the expanded 20-team competition.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha said the fate of the much-anticipated game against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is beyond their control and rests entirely with Pakistan government authorities, with their focus firmly on performing well in the remaining fixtures of the tournament.
Ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 opener against the USA, India captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that the team is not rushing to make any replacement and will remain patient with injured Washington Sundar.
Sharif on Wednesday reiterated the country's decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India, saying the country has taken a "clear stand" for the February 15 match in Sri Lanka, reported Dawn.
Infantino took to Instagram, sharing a picture of himself with Shah, hailing his work in cricket's growth and wishing him luck as the sport makes a grand return to the Olympic programme at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated the country's decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India, saying the country has taken a "clear stand" for the February 15 match in Sri Lanka, reported Dawn.