3 min learnUp to date: Feb 9, 2026 10:37 PM IST
A brand new layer of drama unfolded in regards to the Pakistan vs India T20 World Cup 2026 match late on Monday when the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) issued a press launch, requesting that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) proceed with its scheduled World Cup fixture towards India on February 15.
The BCB’s assertion learn: “The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) extends its honest appreciation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC), and all concerned for his or her optimistic roles in making an attempt to beat latest challenges. Particularly, the BCB needs to specific its profound and heartfelt gratitude to PCB Chairman Mohsin Raza Naqvi, his Board, and the cricket followers of Pakistan. All through this era, the PCB has demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship and solidarity.”
Assertion from Bangladesh Cricket Board chief.
“Following my brief go to to Pakistan yesterday and given the forthcoming outcomes of our discussions, I request Pakistan to play the ICC T20 World Cup sport on 15 February towards India for the good thing about the complete cricket eco… pic.twitter.com/cJNezPfFxf
— Devendra Pandey (@pdevendra) February 9, 2026
It added: “BCB President Md. Aminul Islam stated: ‘We’re deeply moved by Pakistan’s efforts to go above and past in supporting Bangladesh throughout this era. Lengthy could our brotherhood flourish. Following my brief go to to Pakistan yesterday and given the forthcoming outcomes of our discussions, I request Pakistan to play the ICC T20 World Cup sport on 15 February towards India for the good thing about the complete cricket ecosystem.’”
Earlier, Pakistan had acknowledged that they won’t take the sector towards India within the group stage fixture of the T20 World Cup on February 15. The choice was taken by the Pakistan authorities earlier this month, whereas giving its staff the approval to journey to Sri Lanka to function within the event, which started on February 7.
“The Authorities of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan grants approval to the Pakistan Cricket Group to take part within the ICC World T20 2026, nevertheless, the Pakistan Cricket Group shall not take the sector within the match scheduled on fifteenth February towards India,” stated a publish on X (Previously Twitter).
Ever since Bangladesh put in a request to maneuver its matches from India to Sri Lanka citing safety issues and failed, Pakistan had been protesting towards the choice. In a present of help to the Bangladesh Cricket Board, they voted in favour of their request within the ICC board assembly and their chairman Mohsin Naqvi even threatened to boycott the event. When Bangladesh refused to play their matches in India, they have been ultimately changed by Scotland for the event.