Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to again consult its government to decide on the Sri Lankan counterpart's request to reconsider the boycott of the match against India in the T20 World Cup on February 15 in Colombo. The Pakistan government has allowed the PCB to send the national team to the T20 World Cup but stopped it from playing against India, which is commercially the biggest match for the ICC and its broadcasters. Also Read Pakistan India T20 World Cup clash uncertain as ICC holds talks with PCBPakistan is playing all its games in Colombo and Pallekele, starting with their match against Netherlands on Saturday. “Obviously Pakistan has always enjoyed very close and friendly ties with Sri Lanka at the government to government and cricket level. “Not only the Sri Lankan Board but the government directed the players to complete the white ball tour.”

Source: The Telegraph February 07, 2026 07:32 UTC