US EditionPakistan Ends Boycott and Will Face India at T20 World Cup
Pakistan reversed its boycott following multilateral talks and ICC assurances, avoiding penalties and preserving tournament integrity, officials said.
- On Feb 9, Pakistan's government said it agreed to play India in the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, reversing its boycott and directing the Pakistan National Cricket Team to take the field on February 15, 2026.
- Last week, the Pakistan government directed its team to boycott the Group A contest to show solidarity with Bangladesh amid deteriorating ties with New Delhi and Islamabad in recent months.
- Diplomatic pressure from other ICC member nations including Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates urged Pakistan to resolve the impasse, while India captain Suryakumar Yadav said last week his team would travel to Colombo regardless.
- The reversal preserves the India-Pakistan fixture, preventing Pakistan from forfeiting two points and avoiding a serious blow to the tournament, according to Pakistan's government.
- After a May conflict between India and Pakistan, bilateral cricket remains suspended though a neutral venue arrangement allows matches during global tournaments amid strained ties in recent months.
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