Pakistan to give IND vs PAK boycott in T20 World Cup 2026 a rethink after Sri Lanka Cricket's letter to PCB: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will rethink about decision to boycott the clash against India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 on the request of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Standing in solidarity with Bangladesh after their removal from the T20 World Cup 2026, the Pakistan government allowed the national team to compete in the mega event but not play against India at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15.

A India vs Pakistan cricket match is the biggest revenue earner on any given day (estimated at USD 250 million) and is commercially the biggest match for the ICC, broadcasters and the hosts. The financial impact of a a non-participation of an India vs Pakistan clash will hit everyone involved severely.

Sensing severe monetary loss, the SLC sent an email to the PCB to reconsider their decision to boycott the clash against India as it would also hurt the image of SLC as an organisation and the image of the tournament which Sri Lanka is co-hosting along with India.