India, Jan. 28 -- Amid the wait for a final, binding decision from the Pakistan government, discussions around a potential boycott have narrowed from the entire T20 World Cup to forfeiting the scheduled February 15 Group A match against India. A fresh media report suggests the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is weighing the political, legal and financial ramifications of such a move.

According to a report in Telecom Asia Sport, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi held an extensive meeting with the Prime Minister on Monday, during which all available options were discussed. Naqvi is understood to be seeking guidance at the highest political level before a final call is taken by the government, which is expected either on Friday or early next week.

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