Pakistan’s jackal-robbery ended, PCB came to its knees after seeing ICC’s tough attitude:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The ‘Boycott’ drama that has been going on in the cricket world for the last several days has finally come to an end. Pakistan, adamant on not playing the match against India in the T20 World Cup 2026, gave a complete statement late on Monday night. ‘U-Turn’ Took it. The Pakistan government has issued an official statement and ordered its team to take the field against India in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 15 February.

ICC’s ‘surgical strike’ and PCB’s surrender

According to sources, in the high-level meeting held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, ICC met PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi Was warned bluntly. The ICC had made it clear that if Pakistan boycotts the match, then:

Heavy financial penalty will be imposed on them.

Annual Revenue Share will be stopped.

Hosting rights for future ICC tournaments will be taken away.

Timeline of Events from Boycott to U-turn:

1 February: Pakistan announced boycott of the match against India in support of Bangladesh.

4-7 February: Friendly countries like Sri Lanka and UAE warned Pakistan of economic losses.

8 February: ICC delegation reaches Lahore; Mohsin Naqvi put 3 conditions like bilateral series.

9 February: The ICC rejected all of Pakistan’s conditions, but assured Bangladesh of hosting future events without penalty.

9 February (night): The Pakistan government gave the team the green signal to play against India.

15 February: R. There will be noise in Premadasa Stadium

After this decision, now the biggest cricket match is scheduled to be held in Colombo on 15th February. The ICC has confirmed that there will be no change in the schedule. Closer to this match between India and Pakistan $250 million Revenue is expected to be Rs. 10,000, seeing which both broadcasters and fans have heaved a sigh of relief.