Pakistan U-turns: India-Pak T20 World Cup Match On! Inside Story Revealed

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News18•10-02-2026, 06:18
Pakistan U-turns: India-Pak T20 World Cup Match On! Inside Story Revealed
- •Pakistan government approves cricket team to play India in T20 World Cup 2026 on February 15 in Colombo.
- •Initially, Pakistan supported Bangladesh's boycott of playing in India, threatening to not play India.
- •ICC rejected Pakistan's demands for bilateral series, triangular series, and India's tour to Bangladesh.
- •Pakistan feared ICC penalties, isolation, and significant revenue loss if they boycotted the match.
- •Bangladesh and Sri Lanka convinced Pakistan to reverse its decision, with PM Shahbaz Sharif granting permission.
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