India-Pakistan T20 WC Match Boycott Averted: Cricket Saves Billions

• Pakistan reverses T20 World Cup boycott against India, averting catastrophic financial losses for global cricket.
• The decision preserves the most valuable fixture in world cricket, scheduled for February 15, 2026, in Colombo.
• An India-Pakistan match in an ICC event is valued at approximately USD 250 million (INR 2,264 crore).
• Boycott would have led to cumulative losses of around USD 174 million (INR 1,576 crore) from broadcast revenue, ICC shares, gate receipts, and sponsorships.
• PCB faced severe financial penalties, including withheld funds and compensation claims, if the boycott proceeded.