Sri Lanka asks Pakistan to rethink India boycott for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket has urged Pakistan to reconsider their decision to boycott their T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo, citing financial consequences and the impact on the tourism industry. Despite Pakistan’s boycott, they may face India in the knockout stage, with consultation from their government. Pakistan and India have a longstanding rivalry, meeting only in global tournaments due to no bilateral series in over a decade. Sri Lanka Cricket emphasized the importance of the match for the game of cricket and urged Pakistan to consider the enduring relationship between the two boards.

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