ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi presented the results of high-level talks which involved Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), International Cricket Council (ICC) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) representatives, to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to an official statement.
The statement said the government also reviewed formal requests sent by the Bangladesh Cricket Board to the PCB as well as messages received from Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates and other ICC member countries. The countries requested Pakistan to help resolve the recent challenges that affected the tournament.
The government accepted BCB President Aminul Islam’s statement and the Bangladesh government expressed its gratitude. Pakistan confirmed its status as a brotherhood country that will support Bangladesh throughout its difficulties.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conducted a telephone conversation with the President of Sri Lanka on the same day, according to the statement. The two leaders engaged in friendly conversation while they reflected on the historical friendship that Pakistan and Sri Lanka share through mutual support during challenging times. The President of Sri Lanka requested Pakistan to solve the issue through peaceful means.
The Pakistan government approved the national cricket team’s participation in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match which will take place on 15 February 2026, at the request of friendly nations.
The government said the decision was made to promote cricket and develop the sport. The Prime Minister’s Office sent its best wishes to the national team through official channels.
Pakistan announces to play its scheduled T20 world cup match against India
Earlier, Pakistan Cricket Board decided to play its scheduled T20 World Cup match against India amid repeated requests of the International Cricket Council and the Sri Lankan cricket Board.
According to media reports, Pakistan decided to play the match against India due to repeated requests at the international level. Earlier, the Sri Lankan President requested Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the telephone that the Pakistani cricket team should play this match held in Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan President reminded us on this occasion that, despite terrorism, Pakistan has always provided full support to Sri Lankan cricket, and the Pakistani team also continued to play cricket in Sri Lanka in difficult circumstances.
It should be noted that yesterday, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi met with ICC Deputy Chairman and Bangladesh Cricket Board President, in which this important issue was discussed. Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi said that things are going well with ICC. As soon as there is any progress, we will bring it to the media; however, we are not afraid of anyone.
Mohsin Naqvi said that it is our tradition to honour a guest when they come to our house, and many things are neglected on such occasions.
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