In the latest development, the United Arab Emirates Board (ECB) has now written to the Pakistan Cricket Board urging it to reconsider its stance on boycotting the IND vs PAK tie in the T20 World Cup 2026. This comes after the ICC is involved in a dialogue with the PCB and after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has urged the nation to play the game amid threats from Pakistan to skip the game. The PCB’s decision reportedly stemmed from consultations with the Pakistan government after Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland in the marquee event after deciding to not travel to India.
After Sri Lanka, UAE tries to convince Pakistan
As per RevSportz, the UAE requested Pakistan as a ‘family member’ to play against India on February 15, citing that they had accommodated PAK in the past by not only providing them venues but by also organizing their games in the past. The letter stated that Pakistan’s stance to boycott the game against India will hurt the game of cricket and the associate nations financially.
“The Emirates Cricket Board has long-term rapport with Pakistan and in the past we have accommodated Pakistan by giving them our venues and organised their cricket. Pakistan’s latest decision of not playing the WCT20 match against India will hurt the game and most member countries, especially the Associates will suffer financially. As a family member we request the PCB to reconsider their decision and find an acceptable solution,” ECB’s letter to PCB stated, as per the report.
Earlier today, repots claimed that Pakistan had made a 3-fold demand to the ICC in order to play the IND vs PAK tie at the T20 World Cup 2026. This came after an virtual meeting between the global body, PCB and the BCB chairman on Sunday. First of all, the Pakistan cricketing body wants extra funds from the ICC. Secondly, Pakistan has also demanded the revival of cricketing ties with India.Thirdly, the Pakistan team wants India to shake their hands after the ICC T20 World Cup match.
