Pakistan U-turns: Will Play India in T20 World Cup as Scheduled

• Pakistan reverses its stance, confirms participation against India in the 2026 T20 World Cup on February 15.
• The decision follows successful negotiations between the ICC and PCB, with involvement from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and UAE boards.
• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Animul Islam urged Pakistan to play for the betterment of the cricketing ecosystem.
• Pakistan's government cited requests from multiple cricket boards and friendly countries as reasons for the U-turn.
• ICC confirmed the development, stating all members will respect commitments for ICC events.