Sri Lanka Cricket Urges PCB To Reconsider Boycott 'India vs Pak T20WC Match'

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has written to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), urging it to reconsider its decision to boycott the marquee India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match scheduled for February 15, warning that such a move could result in significant financial losses for all stakeholders, as per a Lanka newswire report. 

Sri Lanka, who are co-hosts of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 alongside India, are scheduled to host the India vs Pakistan group-stage match at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on February



15.

In its letter, Sri Lanka Cricket reportedly said the nation is eager to host the tournament and confirmed that all commercial, operational, logistical, and security preparations for matches scheduled in Sri Lanka have already been completed, including hospitality arrangements and ticket sales. 

It also noted that tickets for matches in Sri Lanka--especially the high-profile India vs Pakistan match--have already been sold and witnessed overwhelming demand, highlighting massive commercial expectations.