Pakistan govt officially announces to participate in Feb 15 Pak vs India match

ISLAMABAD: The federal government officially permitted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to participate in the Pakistan vs India T20 World Cup clash, taking place on February 15. The announcement came after the International Cricket Council (ICC) issued an official statement on Pakistan’s concerns over the removal of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) from the ongoing global cricket event.

Earlier, the ICC accepted Pakistan’s stance and forgave any expected fines on the Bangladesh team following its refusal to participate in the T20 World Cup 2026.

The development marks the end of a tense phase in international cricket relations and underscores the ICC’s preference for dialogue and cooperation over confrontation.

According to an official of the ICC, discussions among the three stakeholders remained positive and constructive throughout, with the body acknowledging Pakistan’s position and agreeing to move forward on terms that prioritise the long-term interests of the game.

As part of the outcome, no financial penalty will be imposed on the BCB, despite Bangladesh’s absence from the World Cup, a decision the ICC described as disappointing but manageable through mutual understanding.

The BCB President, Md Aminul Islam, thanked the PCB for its support provided to Bangladesh amid its issues with the ICC. He said, ” We are deeply moved by Pakistan’s efforts to go above and beyond in supporting Bangladesh during this period. Long may our brotherhood flourish.” “I request Pakistan to play the ICC T20 World Cup game on Feb 15 against India for the benefit of the entire cricket ecosystem,” He added.

The co-host of the tournament, Sri Lanka, also thanked Pakistan for coming to play against India in Colombo.