Govt allows Pakistan Cricket team to play against India in T-20 World Cup

2026-02-09 - 18:26

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan on Monday night announced that the national team will participate in the scheduled T20 World Cup match against India, ARY News reported. In an official statement, the government expressed solidarity with Bangladesh while granting formal permission for the Pakistani team to play the high-stakes match against India on February 15 in Sri Lanka. The decision confirms that the Pakistan team will take part in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup fixture as originally scheduled, ending weeks of speculation regarding the team’s travel and participation. ISLAMABAD, February 9, 2026. The Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Shehbaz Sharif has been formally briefed by the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mr. Mohsin Naqvi, regarding the outcomes of high-level deliberations held between the PCB, representatives of... — Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) February 9, 2026