BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla praised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for successfully mediating the issue. He highlighted the efforts of ICC representatives, who held discussions with both the PCB and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to ensure a positive outcome.
“I am delighted to see the outcome of the deliberations initiated by ICC representatives, supervised by the ICC Chairman, who engaged with Pakistan and Bangladesh Cricket Boards,” Shukla said. “It’s an amicable solution that prioritizes the importance of cricket. All kudos to ICC for taking this initiative and resolving the issue.”
Shukla added that the ICC deserves full credit for facilitating dialogue and ensuring Pakistan’s participation in one of the tournament’s most anticipated matches. “This is a significant achievement for ICC. I would like to thank them for bringing Pakistan to the table and confirming their play in the Colombo match,” he stated.
Confirming that the February 15 clash will proceed as scheduled, Shukla said the development is good news for fans and stakeholders, expressing confidence it will contribute to the World Cup’s overall success. “Now this World Cup will also be a big success story. It’s a win-win situation for everybody,” he concluded.
Ahead of the marquee clash, India will face Namibia in a Group A match on February 12, while the Pakistan side led by Agha Salman will take on the USA, seeking redemption from their 2024 edition loss.
