"Pakistan briefly refused to play India at the Cricket World Cup. Now the high-stakes match is back on. The biggest cricket match of the Men's T20 World Cup almost didn't happen. Pakistan said it would not play India, sending shockwaves through the sport and triggering urgent talks between officials and governments. After days of tense negotiations, the standoff ended and the rivals are set to meet on Sunday."
"What changed, and what will it mean when they take the field? In this episode: Hafsa Adil (@hafsa_adil), Sports Journalist at Al Jazeera Episode credits: This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Sari el-Khalili, with Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Chloe K. Li, Maya Hamadeh, Tuleen Barakat, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm."
Pakistan briefly refused to play India in the Men's T20 World Cup, creating a sudden standoff that threatened the tournament schedule. The refusal sent shockwaves through international cricket and triggered urgent talks involving cricket boards and government officials. After days of tense negotiations the impasse was resolved and the teams were confirmed to meet on Sunday. The situation underscored the intense political and sporting dimensions of the India–Pakistan rivalry, raised questions about security, diplomatic pressure, and tournament logistics, and highlighted how off-field decisions can directly affect major sporting events.
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