Following the withdrawal of key Indian players such as Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, and Harbhajan Singh, the high-stakes group-stage match on July 20 was scrapped. According to tournament rules, Pakistan has been awarded two points due to the forfeit. “We were ready to play. As per the rules, the points should go to us and they have,” said Khan.

Dhawan issued a statement which cited the "current geopolitical situation and prevailing tensions" as the reason for pulling out