Pakistan U-turns, agrees to play India in T20 World Cup; ICC saves millions

• Pakistan reverses decision to boycott ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 match against India.
• The U-turn followed days of negotiations involving ICC, PCB, and BCB.
• Pakistan will now play India in Colombo on February 15, 2026.
• Initially, Pakistan threatened boycott in solidarity with Bangladesh, who were replaced by Scotland.
• ICC initiated backchannel talks to secure the lucrative India vs Pakistan fixture, saving significant revenue.