The uncertainty around the India vs Pakistan match at the T20 World Cup 2026 just continues to grow, with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) now formally asking the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconsider its reported decision to boycott the February 15 fixture in Colombo. The appeal comes after Pakistan’s government publicly confirmed that the team will not play India. What was supposed to be a seamless tournament is now grappling with its fair share of controversies and ugliness.
However, now, co-host Sri Lanka has formally urged PCB to take a U-turn, reminding them of the island nation’s own painful history with terror attacks and the support it extended to Pakistan when few others would.
SLC reminds Pakistan of 2009 terror attack
“We wish to place on record that Sri Lanka is highly anticipating the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, particularly in its capacity as a host venue for matches assigned to Sri Lanka. All commercial, operational, logistical and security-related arrangements in respect of these matches have already been finalised. This includes, inter alia, hospitality planning and the sale of match tickets,” the letter read as per TOI.
“It is pertinent to note that ticket sales for the matches scheduled to be hosted in Sri Lanka, in particular the India versus Pakistan fixture, have already been finalised and have recorded exceptionally strong demand, with tickets being sold fast, reflecting unprecedented public interest and significant commercial expectations for Sri Lanka Cricket.”
“Any non-participation in a scheduled marquee fixture of this nature would therefore have wide-ranging implications, including substantial financial exposure for SLC and the potential loss of anticipated tourism inflows and broader economic benefits arising from heightened international interest in the tournament.”
“The Government of Sri Lanka is attentive to the potential impact of a boycott, given the significant economic benefits expected from hosting these matches. Any change to the scheduled fixtures would therefore affect not only Sri Lanka Cricket but also the wider range of stakeholders involved in ensuring the successful conduct of the tournament.”
“Notwithstanding the gravity of these circumstances, Sri Lanka Cricket, in close coordination with the Government of Sri Lanka, remained steadfast in its support of Pakistan and the Pakistan Cricket Board, and continued to honour its commitments to international cricket in the broader interests of the game and international solidarity.”
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