PCB plans early departure, India clash set to go ahead

30 January,2026 08:23 AM IST |  Lahore  |  PTI

The Pakistan Cricket Board has virtually ruled out a boycott of the T20 World Cup after scheduling the national squad’s departure for Colombo early on February 2. Sources said travel arrangements are already in place, indicating Pakistan’s participation in the tournament, including the high-profile match against India on February 15

Pakistan players. Pic/AFP


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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already scheduled its T20 World Cup squad to depart for Colombo early on February 2, virtually ruling out any possibility of boycotting either the tournament or the marquee clash against India on February 15, sources close to the board said on Thursday.

"The PCB has already made travel arrangements for the World Cup squad to leave early morning on February 2 for Colombo," he said.

It is expected that the PCB would confirm their participation on Friday.

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