PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is expected to travel to Colombo for the Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match, where ICC Chairman Jay Shah and several board officials may also be present.
Pakistan’s government has approved the national cricket team’s participation in its scheduled T20 World Cup match against India following diplomatic consultations.
Talks between the ICC, Pakistan Cricket Board and Bangladesh Cricket Board on Pakistan’s T20 World Cup match against India have concluded, with officials expecting a decision within the next 24 hours.
Bangladesh Cricket Board chairman Amin Islam has arrived in Pakistan for emergency consultations linked to an ICC meeting, with discussions expected to involve the PCB leadership.
PCB rejects Indian media reports claiming it contacted the ICC over skipping the India clash at the T20 World Cup, saying it responded only after ICC outreach.
Pakistan Cricket Board has formally informed the ICC it will not play India on Feb 15 at the Men’s T20 World Cup, citing concerns over unequal treatment and regional developments.
A Sri Lankan lawmaker says India’s “unclear conditions” and Pakistan’s match boycott have triggered booking cancellations, dealing a blow to tourism ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh has thanked Pakistan for standing in solidarity and declining to play India in the T20 World Cup, citing concerns over fairness and political interference in cricket.
Former England captain Nasir Hussain criticised the ICC’s handling of venue disputes, saying unequal treatment of Pakistan and Bangladesh risks damaging international cricket.
Sri Lanka Cricket has asked Pakistan to reconsider its India match boycott at the T20 World Cup, warning of heavy financial losses and reduced tourism in Colombo.