Ex-IPL Chief Lalit Modi Warns of Financial Setbacks if Pakistan Boycotts India Match

• Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi criticized Pakistan's decision to boycott the high-voltage T20 World Cup match against India.
• Modi stated that when politics dictates sporting outcomes, the spirit of the game is lost, and cricket should be settled on the field.
• Pakistan's withdrawal from the February 15 fixture in Colombo reportedly follows government directives, though they will participate in other matches.
• The ICC is discussing the ramifications, as a forfeited match could award points to the opposing team and impact group standings.
• Modi warned that the boycott could affect broadcast rights and ICC revenues, making broadcasters cautious, with only IPL benefiting.