Overview
- Pakistan’s government rescinded its order to skip the India game and officially directed the national team to take the field on February 15 in Colombo.
- The ICC said its delegation met PCB leadership on February 8 in Lahore and affirmed that all members will respect their event participation commitments.
- Bangladesh, replaced by Scotland after declining to play scheduled games in India, will face no penalties and has been assured hosting of an ICC event before the 2031 Men’s World Cup.
- BCB president Aminul Islam urged PCB to withdraw the boycott during Lahore talks, with appeals also coming from Sri Lanka and the Emirates; BCCI vice‑president Rajeev Shukla praised the ICC’s resolution.
- On‑field action continues as India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said preparations remained unchanged, and Pakistan beat the USA for a second straight tournament win ahead of the India clash.