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India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Match Confirmed Amid Tensions

2/12/2026

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India and Pakistan will compete in the T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
After a week of uncertainty, discussions led to the decision to proceed with the match.
The fixture reflects power dynamics, financial interests, and governance issues in global cricket.
Samantha Johnson interviews Sami Ul Hasan (former communications head at the International Cricket Council and former media director at the Pakistan Cricket Board) about the change.

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Story summary

India and Pakistan will compete in the T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
After a week of uncertainty, discussions led to the decision to proceed with the match.
The fixture reflects power dynamics, financial interests, and governance issues in global cricket.
Samantha Johnson interviews Sami Ul Hasan (former communications head at the International Cricket Council and former media director at the Pakistan Cricket Board) about the change.