After saying no, Pakistan has finally agreed to play T20 match with India, with this the suspense of whether the match will happen or not, which was going on for weeks, also ended. Before agreeing on the T20 World Cup match against India, Pakistan Cricket Board chief Naqvi tried to create a new controversy by raising the name of Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir. Munir, barking loudly, said that he is not afraid of threats from India and ICC.

According to Hindustan Times report, PCB Chief and Pakistan Home Minister Naqvi were seen dragging the military leadership into the conversation during a press conference. Experts consider his stance as an attempt to turn the cricket dispute into a civil-military dispute. Speaking at the press conference, Naqvi said that Pakistan is determined and is not afraid of pressure.

“Neither am I afraid of threats from India and the ICC, nor is the Pakistan government afraid, and as far as Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is concerned, you already know about him, he is never afraid,” Naqvi said with a snoring tone.

U-turn taken regarding IND vs PAK match
Earlier, from Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to Naqvi, they were talking about boycotting the match against India. On February 1, the Pakistani government posted on its PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi had informed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif about the hours-long conversation with the ICC panel, after which the Pakistan PM gave the ‘green signal’ regarding the match.

When will the India-Pakistan T20 match take place?
In the T20 World Cup 2026, the teams of India and Pakistan will face each other on 15 February. This match will be played at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo in Sri Lanka, the match will start at 7 pm. Both the teams are part of Group A. Where India had defeated USA by 29 runs in the first match. At the same time, Pakistan won by 3 wickets in a thrilling match against Netherlands on 7 February.

The T20 World Cup has started with a bang, but clouds of doubt are still looming over the mega match between India and Pakistan. The only question is whether the match will take place or not, there is uncertainty in this big match to be held after only 6 days at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. To clarify the situation, the International Cricket Council (ICC) sent a two-member delegation to Lahore on Sunday.

Vice presidents Imran Khawaja and Mubashir Usmani met Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi hoping for a positive outcome of the case. According to the report of Hindustan Times, both the sides seem ready for talks. The ICC delegation was successful in convincing Naqvi to reconsider his decision and talk to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Naqvi, who is also the Home Minister of Pakistan, will meet Shehbaz Sharif on Monday (February 9) and will give information about the discussions held with the ICC delegation. According to the report, the final decision in the case is expected within 24 to 48 hours. A source told Hindustan Times that PCB cannot take any decision regarding the match between India and Pakistan, it completely depends on the Pakistani government. That is, Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif will decide what Pakistan’s stand will be regarding the match.

Had announced not to play against India
Earlier on February 1, a post was made by the Government of Pakistan on the official The Prime Minister of Pakistan reiterated the same thing in the cabinet meeting also. If PCB wants to play a match against India then it will need the permission of the government, in such a situation it has to be seen what decision is taken in the meeting between Naqvi and Shahbaz Sharif.