Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has written a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), asking them to rethink their reported decision to boycott the India vs Pakistan match at the T20 World Cup 2026. The match is scheduled for February 15 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
In the letter, SLC said Sri Lanka is fully prepared for the tournament, and all arrangements, like security, logistics, hospitality, and ticket sales, have already been completed. They also said the India-Pakistan match has massive demand, with tickets selling very fast, and it is expected to bring major business and tourism benefits to Sri Lanka.
SLC warned that if Pakistan does not play, it will cause serious financial loss to Sri Lanka Cricket and could also affect tourism and the country’s economy. They said even the Sri Lankan government is closely watching the situation because of the economic benefits linked to hosting such a big match.
SLC Reminds PCB of Past Support, Urges Pakistan to Play India Match at T20 World Cup 2026
SLC also reminded PCB about Sri Lanka’s support in the past. They mentioned the 2009 terror attack in Lahore, when gunmen attacked the Sri Lankan team bus and injured players. After that, international teams avoided Pakistan for many years. Still, Sri Lanka later became the first country to return and play a Test match in Pakistan after a 10-year gap in 2019.
SLC said that despite security concerns, bomb incidents, and mental trauma faced by players, they still toured Pakistan to support cricket and Pakistan. Because of that history, SLC expects Pakistan to show the same respect and cooperation now.
The letter ends by strongly requesting PCB to participate in all matches in Sri Lanka, including the India match, and not selectively skip only that fixture.
This came after the Pakistani government announced that Pakistan would take part in the tournament, but would not play against India on February 15, without giving a reason.
ICC Halts Ticket Sales for India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Match Amid Uncertainty
The ICC has stopped ticket sales for the India vs Pakistan group match in the T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled for February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Even though tickets for other matches at the same stadium are being sold normally, this match is not listed on the official ticketing portal. The main reason is that the ICC is still unsure if the match will actually happen.
This situation started after a social media directive from the Government of Pakistan, telling their team to forfeit the match against India. However, the PCB has not officially confirmed its final decision to the ICC, which has created confusion.
Because of this, the ICC is avoiding ticket sales to prevent major financial and logistical problems, in case the match gets cancelled later.
The report also says Pakistan’s boycott threat is linked to geopolitical tensions, including Pakistan’s showing solidarity with Bangladesh over security concerns.
ICC officials are still in talks with the PCB to try to solve the issue. For now, the future of the match and ticket sales is still unclear.
Salman Ali Agha Reacts After Pakistan Government Decides to Boycott India Match at T20 World Cup 2026
Pakistan T20 captain Salman Ali Agha gave his first reaction after the Pakistan government decided to boycott the India match at the T20 World Cup 2026. The India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The Pakistan government allowed the team to play the tournament in Sri Lanka, but clearly said the team would not take the field against India. The government posted this decision on X.
After Pakistan won the T20I series against Australia 3-0, Salman spoke about the issue in the post-match press conference. He said Pakistan is going to the World Cup, but the decision to not play India is not the team’s decision. He said the players cannot do anything and they will follow whatever the government and PCB chief tells them.
FAQs
Q. When is the India vs Pakistan match scheduled?
A. The India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for February 15.
Q. What did Salman Ali Agha say about the situation?
A. Salman Ali Agha said the players cannot do anything, and they will follow the government’s lead.
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