ICC in Pakistan talks to revive India T20 World Cup clash

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandFebruary 7, 2026 at 04:32 PM

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) is in discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to prevent Pakistan from boycotting its T20 World Cup match against India, scheduled for February 15, 2026, in Colombo. The Pakistani government ordered the team not to play the match in Colombo, leading the PCB to contact the ICC. The ICC seeks a resolution through dialogue, as the India-Pakistan match is highly lucrative. The tournament has been overshadowed by political tensions, with Pakistan protesting the replacement of Bangladesh by Scotland. A forfeit by Pakistan would result in a loss of points and a blow to their net run rate.

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