Pakistan Cricket Board Reverses Stance, Agrees to Participate in T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka
Summary
The Pakistan Cricket Board has reversed its decision to boycott the T20 World Cup and will participate, with the team scheduled to depart for Sri Lanka on February 2. This follows discussions addressing security concerns and ICC tournament agreements.
Key Points
- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to participate in the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka after initially planning a boycott.
- The Pakistani team will depart for Colombo on February 2 to participate in the tournament.
- Participation is influenced by a tripartite agreement between BCCI, PCB, and ICC ensuring India-Pakistan matches are held at neutral venues until 2027.
- Disputes involving Bangladesh Cricket Board and ICC sanctions also played a role in the initial boycotting considerations.
