ISLAMABAD, Feb. 10 -- The Government of Pakistan on Monday night announced that the national cricket team will participate in the scheduled ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against India, putting an end to weeks of uncertainty surrounding the high-profile fixture.

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In an official statement, the government said it had granted formal permission for the Pakistani team to play the match against India on February 15 in Sri Lanka. While confirming the decision, the government also expressed solidarity with Bangladesh, describing it as a brotherly nation.

The announcement confirms that Pakistan will take part in the T20 World Cup fixture as originally scheduled, following e...