The government of Pakistan has given permission to the national cricket team to play a match against India in the T20 World Cup 2026.
In the statement given by the government of Pakistan, it was said that Pakistan will play a match with India in the T20 World Cup. The National Team was asked to play the match on February 15 according to the program.
According to the statement, the decision to play the match was taken to protect the spirit of cricket.
In the continuation of the statement, it was said that after evaluating the official request of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), the government’s decision was made to continue international cricket and encourage the game.
In the statement of the Government of Pakistan, it was said that the Prime Minister and the people expressed good wishes for the Green Shirts.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave green signal to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to play Pakistan India match in T20 World Cup 2026.
Sources said that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi contacted Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Mohsin Naqvi also informed the Prime Minister about the position of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Sources said that the Prime Minister gave a green signal to the PCB Chairman about playing the match between India and Pakistan. The final announcement about the Pakistan vs India match will be made shortly.
We are always ready for good news: Mohsin Naqvi
Meanwhile, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, while speaking informally to reporters in Lahore, said that a decision regarding the India-Pakistan match would be taken soon.
He said we are always ready for good news. Bangladesh asked us to play the match. The issues should be resolved by the ICC of Bangladesh.
Mohsin Naqvi also said, we took a stand for Bangladesh and spoke only for them.
PCB Chairman’s briefing to the Prime Minister
Mohsin Naqvi informed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif about the negotiations between PCB, BCB and ICC.
According to the statement regarding this matter, it was said in the briefing that the Bangladesh Cricket Board has asked for Pakistan’s support to solve the problem. Other countries including Sri Lanka and UAE supported Pakistan.
According to the statement, Pakistan has ensured full cooperation with Bangladesh. Prime Minister Shebhaz Sharif had a telephone conversation with the President of Sri Lanka and emphasized to resolve the current issue amicably.
According to the statement, the government of Pakistan has instructed the national cricket team to play the T20 World Cup, the national team will play the scheduled match on February 15, 2026.
