BANGKOK, Thailand, Feb. 3, 2026 (Agencies) — Pakistan’s Women’s A cricket team is set to face India Women’s A in the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Bangkok on Feb. 15 despite escalating tensions between the two countries and a boycott standoff in men’s cricket.
The men’s dispute centres on Pakistan’s controversial decision to boycott its scheduled group‑stage T20 World Cup match against India on the same date, a move driven by political tensions and criticism of the International Cricket Council’s handling of tournament venues.
However, there has been no boycott directive issued for the women’s fixture between Pakistan Women’s A and India Women’s A, and preparations for the Rising Stars Asia Cup, which begins on Feb. 13, are reported to be proceeding normally.
According to team announcements and match schedules, the women’s encounter remains on the calendar without any official instruction to withdraw or protest, even as the senior men’s boycott dominates headlines and sparks debate in cricketing circles.
The contrasting positions highlight a clear distinction in how the men’s and women’s games are being affected by geopolitical and administrative tensions in South Asian cricket. While the men’s boycott has triggered widespread discussion about politics and sport, the women’s fixture appears set to go ahead unimpeded.
