The Government of Pakistan finally made the much-awaited U-turn on Monday night, confirming that the senior men's team will take the field against India on February 15 in Colombo. | Cricket

Pakistan were forced to make a U-turn on their decision to boycott the India match in the T20 World Cup 2026 after ICC played hardball.

A crucial meeting between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi and the International Cricket Council (ICC) deputy chairman Imran Khawaja has begun in Lahore, according to sources.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has come out and confirmed that the Pakistan cricket team will not play against India in the T20 World Cup. This comes after a social media post from the government claiming they are not allowed to play the fixture in Colombo on February 15.

Catch the latest updates surrounding Pakistan’s decision to boycott the T20 World Cup 2026 match against India on February 15, and what can the ICC do on the move.

On Monday (January 26), Naqvi is set to meet Pakistan Prime Miniser Shehbaz Sharif at 4 pm local time to make a final call on Pakistan's World Cup participation. Meanwhile, strong reports suggest a powerful statement from the PCB and speculation is rife about a possible boycott of the India game on February 15.

Pakistan's U-turn on T20 World Cup India match Live Updates: Reacting to Pakistan agreeing to play against India, Sourav Ganguly said that the former would find it tough to get the better of the arch-rival on February 15.

Abrar Ahmed's mystery spin might face a tough challenge against Australia's aggressive hitters. Babar Azam's T20I form is a worry for Pakistan, following a mediocre BBL campaign with the Sydney Sixers.

Ind vs Pak T20 World Cup 2026 Controversy Updates: 'Isolated' Pakistan reached out to other cricket boards but did not find any support for their 'India boycott' stance, according to sources.