IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 Match Confirmed After Pakistan Reverses Boycott Decision

IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026: The clouds over the India-Pakistan match in the 2026 T20 World Cup cleared on Monday night (February 9, 2026), putting an end to all speculation regarding the February 15 match in Colombo. The Pakistan government has reversed its decision of February 1, 2026, and withdrawn its decision to boycott the match against India in Colombo on February 15.

The ICC has also officially confirmed that the India-Pakistan match will be played as scheduled on February 15, 2026, in Colombo. The ICC stated that following "successful negotiations" between the ICC and the PCB, Pakistan will play all its scheduled matches for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026: Mohsin Naqvi briefed PM Shahbaz Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif made the decision after PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi informed him about the outcome of high-level talks held between ICC and Bangladesh Cricket Board representatives in Lahore on Sunday. The Pakistan government said in a statement that they decided to play the match against India at the request of friendly countries.

Pakistan Government Releases Official Statement

In a statement issued yesterday, the Pakistan government said that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi officially briefed Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on the outcome of high-level talks between International Cricket Council (ICC) representatives and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Following this, the Pakistan government reviewed the official request sent by the Bangladesh Cricket Board to the PCB, as well as messages of support received from Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and other member countries.

These messages appealed to Pakistan's leadership to find a proper solution to recent challenges. In light of the outcome of multi-nation negotiations and requests from friendly countries, the Government of Pakistan directs the Pakistan National Cricket Team to take the field for its scheduled match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on February 15, 2026.

How much money is at stake in the India-Pakistan match, and what could the PCB lose?

The ICC is concerned about the T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Pakistan because of the high stakes. According to a report, approximately $30 to $25 million will be at stake in the match scheduled for February 15th. This amount is equivalent to the Pakistan Cricket Board's share of ICC revenue. Therefore, it's easy to imagine the significant losses the PCB could incur if it doesn't play this match.

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