"Pakistan's cricket team will play its T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 upon the orders of its government, reversing its earlier decision to boycott the game against its old rival citing geopolitical tensions."
"The government of Pakistan hereby directs the Pakistan team to take the field on February 15, 2026, for its scheduled fixture in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the government said in a statement on Monday."
"This is a breaking news story. More to follow"
Pakistan's government has ordered the national cricket team to play India on February 15, 2026, in Colombo in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The government directed the team to take the field for the scheduled fixture, reversing an earlier decision to boycott the match. The earlier boycott decision cited geopolitical tensions with the old rival. The directive was issued in a government statement on Monday and explicitly instructs the team to participate in the scheduled game. The match is now set to proceed as scheduled. Officials and cricket authorities are expected to provide further details as the event approaches.
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