Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:30am on 10 Feb 2026,Tuesday Sports
Amid earlier controversy over a proposed boycott, the Pakistan government has reversed its decision and agreed to play the India vs Pakistan fixture in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. The reversal is significant; canceling the marquee clash was expected to cost the International Cricket Council (ICC) around $174 million in broadcast, sponsorship, and gate revenues. After negotiations involving the ICC, Pakistan Cricket Board, and other cricket authorities, Pakistan confirmed participation, preserving the fixture’s commercial and sporting value in the tournament. (PC: X)
