A Sri Lankan cricket official says the sport's national governing body has formally asked Pakistan to reconsider its planned boycott of a Twenty20 World Cup game with India next week.

By Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Waseem KARACHI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Pakistan's decision to boycott its Twenty20 World Cup match against India has drawn widespread support from fans and administrators who hailed the move as a long-overdue stand in a rivalry in which sport and geopolitics have collided.

Follow the updates surrounding Pakistan’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup 2026 match against India on February 15, but continue to participate in the tournament, and the ICC's verdict on the issue.

The SLC has said there is a strong risk of heavy financial losses if the Pakistan–India match is cancelled. The letter requested the government of Pakistan and the PCB to review the decision. According to the letter, the Pakistan-India match scheduled for February 15 would benefit global cricket.

The Pakistan government's boycott of the Twenty20 World Cup group stage game against arch-rivals India has robbed the tournament of its most sought-after match.

India vs Pakistan U19 World Cup LIVE Score: Hamza and Usman have combined well in the middle, injecting momentum into Pakistan’s reply. Their partnership is keeping PAK in the contest as they push on in the demanding 33.