Pakistan U-turns, agrees to play India in World Cup after PM's consultation

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News18•09-02-2026, 23:24
Pakistan U-turns, agrees to play India in World Cup after PM's consultation
- •Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reverses decision to boycott India match on February 15.
- •Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif consulted with stakeholders, including PCB officials.
- •India vs. Pakistan match to proceed as scheduled at Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
- •Decision influenced by special requests from Sri Lanka, UAE, and Bangladesh Cricket Boards.
- •ICC reportedly assured PCB regarding some demands, though bilateral series and trilateral series rejected.
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