Dubai, Feb. 5 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are holding back-channel discussions to find a solution for the highly anticipated group-stage match between Pakistan and India at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, according to ESPNcricinfo.

On instructions from the Government of Pakistan, the national team will skip the February 15 clash against India in Colombo, while continuing to participate in their other scheduled matches. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif explained that the decision was intended to show solidarity with Bangladesh, who were excluded from the tournament after refusing to play in India, one of the co-hosts alongside Sri Lanka.

While the PCB has not publicly commented on the boycott, the...