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Off-field fallout: Pakistan’s ICC match decision puts Colombo tourism at risk

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Off-field Fallout: Pakistan’s ICC Match Decision Puts Colombo Tourism At Risk

By IANS News February 02, 2026 • 00:06 AM View: 286

T20 World Cup: A fresh wave of uncertainty has emerged around the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after Pakistan decided not to play its scheduled match against India on February 15 in Colombo.

The development follows a recent statement from the International Cricket Council (ICC), and its ripple effects may extend well beyond the cricket field.

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