A decision can be taken today on whether there will be a clash between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on February 15 or not. There will be a meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and International Cricket Council (ICC) shortly.
The clash is to take place on 15th February.
Sports Desk, New Delhi. A decision can be taken today on whether there will be a match between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 or not. Pakistan may take a U-turn on its boycott decision today. There will be a meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and International Cricket Council (ICC) shortly. According to reports, PCB has softened its stance on the boycott.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Pakistan may withdraw from its stance
According to an NDTV report, Pakistan may back out of its stance of boycotting the match against India in the T20 World Cup 2026. Although Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi remained firm on his stance despite ICC's warning, some officials are expected to consider playing the match. According to sources, ICC officials had warned the PCB of the dire consequences of the boycott in a meeting with Naqvi at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Another meeting begins
The meeting between ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has started at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Naqvi also met Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Aminul Islam Bulbul to break the deadlock over the ongoing dispute.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: This is how compensation will be done
According to reports, the match between India and Pakistan on February 15 is expected to cost US$30-35 million, which is almost equal to the PCB's share in the ICC's revenue. If Pakistan boycotts the match, ICC can also compensate the loss by stopping payment to PCB.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Talks continue
Pakistan tried to cite force majeure, but the ICC rejected it, questioning its validity. PCB is now in talks with ICC.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: What's going on in the meeting
According to reports, the PCB is demanding an increase in ICC revenue share, resumption of bilateral cricket with India and adherence to protocols. Bangladesh may also demand some compensation.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Named as arbiter
ICC vice-president Khawaja has been named as the arbitrator in the dispute. "He has been in talks with Mohsin Naqvi for some time now to first talk to PCB chief and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam, after which a virtual meeting will be held today," a PTI source claimed.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Imran reached Lahore
ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja has reached Lahore. PCB chief's advisor Aamir Mir welcomed Mohsin Naqvi at Lahore airport ahead of his meeting.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Pakistan may change its decision
Pakistan may soon take a decision on boycotting the match against India and possibly change its decision. News came this morning that Pakistan has softened its stance after the ICC informed Pakistan about possible financial and other losses.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Meeting begins
The meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has started. It will be interesting to see what difference Bangladesh's participation makes, as they are no longer participating in the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Grandfather's statement came out
During an event, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly expressed surprise at Pakistan's decision to boycott the match against India. "What's the point of being out of the World Cup? Anyway, they are playing in Sri Lanka. I am surprised by Pakistan's exclusion. Every point is important in the World Cup," he said.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Match Probabilities
According to an IANS report, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sources have indicated that there is a 99 percent chance of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match taking place. This report has come before an important meeting to be held between PCB and ICC.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: 2 officials reached Lahore
Two ICC officials (Imran Khawaja and Mubashir Usmani) are going to Lahore to continue talks with the PCB on the boycott issue. BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul has already reached Lahore.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: PCB-BCB meeting
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are scheduled to meet in Lahore today. Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam Bulbul has reached Lahore for this. After this meeting, there is a possibility of another round of talks with the ICC.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Winning start
There is still doubt whether the match between India and Pakistan will take place or not. On Saturday, both the countries made a winning start to their respective T20 World Cup campaigns. Pakistan defeated Netherlands by achieving the target of 29 runs in the last two overs. Suryakumar Yadav led India to victory by scoring a half-century.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Sri Lanka Board wrote letter
Sri Lanka Cricket has also written a letter to the PCB, appealing not to boycott it in view of the financial loss. In its letter, Sri Lanka also reminded Pakistan that Sri Lanka was among the first major countries to visit Pakistan after the 2009 Lahore attacks.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Force majeure cited
After initially not directly informing the ICC about the reason for the boycott, the PCB cited the government's February 1 social media post citing 'force majeure'. In this, he was instructed to participate in the T20 World Cup but boycott the match against India. The ICC hit back, saying there was no reason or justification for the force majeure incident.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Solution will be through talks
A new update has come on the match between India and Pakistan. Now this matter will be resolved through dialogue instead of confrontation. According to reports, the ICC wants to resolve the matter through talks with the PCB.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Pakistan's attitude soft
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has softened its stance on boycotting the T20 World Cup 2026 match against India. The International Cricket Council (ICC) can demand damages from him. Earlier there were informal talks between PCB and ICC.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Row Live: Live Blog
Welcome to Dainik Jagran's live blog. A decision can be taken today on whether there will be a clash between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on February 15 or not.