Islamabad, Pakistan, Feb 9, 2026 (AFP) - Pakistan to play India in T20 World Cup: Prime Minister

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2026-02-09

Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday cleared the country's cricket team to play India in the T20 World Cup on February 15 in Colombo, ending a week-long stand-off. "In view of the outcomes achieved in multilateral discussions, as well as the request of friendly countries, the Government of Pakistan hereby directs the Pakistan national team to take the field against India," Sharif posted on X. sh/dh ...

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