Officials from the ICC and the PCB will meet in Lahore on Sunday for talks over Pakistan's planned boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India.

Aminul Islam's presence in Lahore is part of the PCB's continuing show of solidarity after Bangladesh's removal from the T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka opened their campaign with a composed 20-run victory over Ireland, powered by Kusal Mendis’ fifty and decisive spells from Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana

International Cricket Council (ICC) deputy chairman Imran Khwaja reached Lahore on Sunday for talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board

The ICC has also pointed out to the PCB the potential material damages the global governing body could claim in case the boycott went ahead

PCB spokesperson Amir Mir confirmed the development on his official social media account and said that Imran Khwaja is scheduled to meet PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi today. An ICC delegation led by Khwaja is also expected to reach Pakistan in the evening to discuss the situation arising from Pakistan's decision to pull out of the match against India.

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Twenty teams, including the United States, are set to participate in the International Cricket Council tournament from Feb. 7 to March 8.

With the stakes on the India-Pakistan tie very high, ICC is known to be adopting a carrot and stick approach

The USA cricket team are placed in Group A of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 along with India, Pakistan, Netherlands, and Namibia