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.
Pakistan kicked off their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a nervy three-wicket win over the Netherlands in Colombo, holding their nerve to chase down 148 with three balls to spare in a gripping Group A opener at the SSC.
Lahore Qalandars have added more firepower to their pace attack by signing Mustafizur Rahman, setting up a formidable left-arm partnership with Shaheen Shah Afridi for the upcoming PSL.
Pakistan will seek advice from their government if they reach the knockout phase of the T20 World Cup and meet arch-rivals India, captain Salman Agha said on Thursday.
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday confirmed that the team has already booked its flight to Colombo for the scheduled February 15 match against Pakistan, even as uncertainty continues to surround the fixture.
Pakistan are set to open their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign against the Netherlands on Saturday, but uncertainty over a potential clash with India has already cast a shadow over their group-stage plans.
Lahore Qalandars have announced the return of Bangladesh pace star Mustafizur Rahman, signing him directly for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11.
As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup approaches, a growing standoff between Bangladesh and Pakistan against the ICC has thrown the spotlight on questions of fairness, consistency, and power dynamics in world cricket.