Pakistan's decision to U-turn and go ahead with their blockbuster Group A match against India at the T20 World Cup on February 15 was hailed Tuesday as an outbreak of "good sense" and "good for cricket".
Pakistan’s decision to withdraw its directive to boycott the February 15 T20 World Cup match against India in Colombo has spared the International Cricket Council (ICC) from a potential revenue loss of around 174 million, according to a report by The Indian Express.
The much-anticipated India–Pakistan match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played as originally scheduled on February 15 in Colombo.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally requested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to honour its commitment to play the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against India on February 15, emphasizing the importance of the fixture for the global cricket ecosystem.
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has expressed his desire to continue with Lahore Qalandars, congratulating the franchise on completing 10 years and recalling his positive experience with the team.
As the scheduled India–Pakistan clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup approaches, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have jointly proposed a tri-nation series involving India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, according to a Cricbuzz report.
USA leg-spinner Mohammad Mohsin said Monday that "the pressure will be on Pakistan" when the teams lock horns in the T20 World Cup again, two years after the Americans inflicted a shock defeat on the former champions.
The deadlock surrounding the India–Pakistan clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup appears to be easing, with Pakistan indicating it may step back from its earlier boycott threat.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif within the next couple of days to seek direction on Pakistan’s scheduled ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against India on February 15 in Sri Lanka, according to Geo News.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam arrived in Pakistan on Sunday amid developments following Pakistan’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup 2026 match against India.
Defending champions Lahore Qalandars have strengthened their squad ahead of PSL 2026 by announcing Mustafizur Rahman as a direct signing.
A total of 50 Bangladeshi cricketers have registered for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) draft. Star players Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Zakir Hasan have entered the draft with the highest base price of PKR 2.20 crore.