Sri Lanka hailed as 'real hero' for saving IND vs PAK T20 World Cup clash

• Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi credited Sri Lanka for ensuring the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match proceeded.
• Naqvi stated that Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's intervention was crucial, preventing the match's cancellation.
• Pakistan initially threatened to boycott in solidarity with Bangladesh, who were excluded after refusing to play in India.
• A phone call from President Dissanayake to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif resolved the issue, leading Pakistan to play.
• The match took place at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with Dissanayake attending alongside Naqvi.