Pakistan, Feb. 10 -- Pakistan decision to play its scheduled ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 match against arch-rival India reportedly saved the International Cricket Council (ICC) an estimated $174 million, according to Indian media reports.

The projected savings include potential losses in broadcasters' revenues, gate receipts, and high-value sponsorship deals that were at risk had the marquee encounter been cancelled. The Pakistan-India clash is widely regarded as the most commercially lucrative fixture in international cricket, drawing massive global viewership and fan interest.

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