Pakistan U-turns on India T20 WC boycott after financial loss fears

• Pakistan expected to reverse decision to boycott T20 World Cup 2026 match against India within 24 hours.
• Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam urged PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi to withdraw the boycott.
• Pakistan initially planned to boycott in solidarity with Bangladesh, but financial losses and potential ICC action prompted a rethink.
• Aminul Islam stated, "I would request Pakistan to play the T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 for the benefit of the entire cricket ecosystem."
• After ICC rejected PCB's demands, both boards decided to change their stance to avoid penalties.