Pakistan's India Boycott Fails: Fans Slam PCB Chief Naqvi's 'Gimmick'

• Pakistan U-turns on boycotting T20 World Cup match against India, will play on February 15 in Colombo.
• Government of Pakistan reversed its decision after 'multilateral discussions' and requests from 'friendly countries'.
• Fans and critics label the initial boycott threat as a 'personal branding gimmick' by PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.
• Broadcaster Harsha Bhogle stated that a withdrawal was 'never even a possibility'.
• The reversal has led to 'big embarrassment' for Pakistan and its leadership, according to some observers.