New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Pakistan reversed its decision to boycott the T20 World Cup game against India and was directed to "take the field" in Colombo next Sunday.

A weeklong impasse ended on Monday, a day after International Cricket Council director Imran Khawaja and Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam arrived in Lahore to talk with the Pakistan Cricket Board about reinstating the biggest and richest game in cricket.

Back-channel talks reached the highest level, and the Pakistan government announced on X, "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 Cricket Team to take the field on February 15, 2026...