Pakistan's cricket team reversed its boycott decision against India in the 2026 T20 World Cup, thanks to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s intervention. In a surprising twist during the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan’s decision to play against India after initially threatening to boycott the match has been credited to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Pakistan’s Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi publicly acknowledged Dissanayake’s crucial intervention in convincing Pakistan to reverse its boycott stance. The Boycott Stance and Initial SetbackPakistan had originally declared their intention to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India, aligning itself with Bangladesh, which had opted not to travel to India for its fixtures, citing various concerns. The Road Ahead for PakistanPakistan now faces a critical match against Namibia in Colombo, where a defeat could effectively end their campaign in the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Source: dna February 18, 2026 08:45 UTC