India, Feb. 9 -- The stage appears set for Pakistan to make a U-turn and take the field against India in the T20 World Cup on February 15 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. On Sunday, a two-member ICC delegation - Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja and Associate Members' representative Mubashir Usmani - met Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium to discuss the Pakistan government's decision to boycott the high-profile clash in the 20-team tournament.

Pressure on the PCB has been steadily mounting since last week, especially after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) entered the fray by writing to Pakistan, and urging it to reconsider its stance, warning of significant financial losses otherwise. If the India-Pakista...