US EditionPakistan Wants Matches Against India to Make U-Turn on Decision to Boycott India: Report
- On Saturday, the Pakistan Cricket Board denied contacting the International Cricket Council about its planned boycott of the India match on February 15, posting a rebuttal on X attributed to spokesperson Amir Mir.
- After a February 1 meeting, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ordered the team not to play the India match in Colombo, despite approving tournament participation.
- AFP and Indian journalist Vikrant Gupta reported the PCB reached out to the ICC, but PCB spokesperson Amir Mir rejected the claim, saying 'I categorically reject the claim by Indian sports journalist Vikrant Gupta that the PCB approached the ICC'.
- The India–Pakistan fixture carries major commercial value and Pakistan would lose two points and suffer a significant net run rate blow if it forfeits, while Sri Lanka Cricket warned of financial and tourism harm.
- As protest and political tensions rose, Pakistan and India have not played bilateral cricket for over a decade, last meeting at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, on June 9, 2024.
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T20 World Cup 2026: India-Pakistan Match Likely To Go Ahead As Reports Suggest PCB May Reverse Boycott Call
The highly anticipated India–Pakistan match at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is likely to proceed as scheduled, with reports suggesting that the Pakistan Cricket Board may reconsider its earlier boycott call. While no official confirmation has been made, sources indicate that ongoing discussions with the ICC could lead to a reversal. Fans and broadcasters await clarity as negotiations continue ahead of the February 15 fixture.
Rajeev Shukla reacts to Pakistan's decision to boycott India in T20 World Cup 2026 amid back-channel talks
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla has reacted to the report circulating of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) having initiated talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) on a possible U-Turn on their India boycott call in the T20 World Cup 2026 league stage. The Pakistani government had given a clearance to the team for the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka; however, it had instructed the team not…
"We have left everything to ICC": BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla on Pakistan's decision to boycott India match at T20 WC
His remarks come after Pakistan announced it would not play its much-anticipated group-stage match against India, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. Pakistan's decision was reportedly taken in support of Bangladesh, which had earlier expressed its unwillingness to travel to India for the tournament.
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