Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:11pm on 08 Feb 2026,Sunday Sports
There is a dramatic twist in the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup boycott row, with the ICC opening formal talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board over the February 15 match. Pakistan had earlier announced it would skip the game in support of Bangladesh’s removal from the tournament. According to reports, the PCB reopened dialogue after the ICC warned of possible financial damage if the team does not play. An ICC official said, “There would be a dialogue, not confrontation.” The ICC also said the force majeure claim needs clear reasons. The PCB has said it will consult its government and discuss possible next steps.
