Sri Lanka Cricket Urges Pakistan to Reconsider India Match Boycott at T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has formally urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconsider its decision to boycott the India-Pakistan match scheduled for February 15, 2026, at the ICC T20 World Cup in Colombo. SLC highlighted the significant financial and tourism losses that could result from the boycott, noting strong ticket sales and completed logistical arrangements. The letter also recalled Sri Lanka's past support for Pakistan, including tours after the 2009 Lahore attack, appealing for reciprocity. Despite these appeals, PCB sources indicate the decision rests with the Pakistan government, which maintains the boycott in solidarity with Bangladesh's withdrawal over security concerns in India.