India to Travel to Sri Lanka for Pakistan Match Despite Boycott Threat: Report

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Moneycontrol•02-02-2026, 10:38
India to Travel to Sri Lanka for Pakistan Match Despite Boycott Threat: Report
- •Despite Pakistan's announced boycott, India will travel to Sri Lanka for the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan on February 15.
- •BCCI sources confirm India will adhere to ICC protocols, including practicing, holding press conferences, and arriving at Colombo's SSC Cricket Ground.
- •Team India will await the match referee's decision to call off the game, following all necessary procedures.
- •Pakistan's government stated on X that their team "shall not take the field" against India, without providing a reason.
- •The ICC previously rejected Bangladesh's demand to relocate matches from India due to alleged security concerns, finding no credible threat.
Why It Matters: India will follow ICC protocols and travel to Sri Lanka for the Pakistan match, despite Pakistan's boycott announcement.
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