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The India vs Pakistan clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium is still days away, and yet it already feels like match day. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/colombo-diary-day-1-the-capital-waits-for-the-real-deal-india-vs-pakistan-10990731#publisher=newsstand

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi made a bizarre claim regarding the Pakistan government's U-turn on boycotting the T20 World Cup 2026 game against India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-took-a-step-back-ex-pcb-chiefs-bizarre-claim-on-t20-world-cup-boycott-u-turn-10985692#publisher=newsstand

Pakistan called off its boycott of the match against India late on Monday night. The two teams will meet in a marquee contest in Colombo on February 15. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-star-issues-warning-to-india-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-clash-same-mindset-10984517#publisher=newsstand

Opener Sahibzada Farhan hit a solid half-century while spinner Usman Tariq grabbed three wickets as Pakistan downed the United States by 32 runs in a T20 World Cup Group A game in Colombo on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sahibzada-farhan-spinners-lead-pakistan-to-easy-usa-win-in-t20-world-cup-10984351#publisher=newsstand

Some significant changes have occurred in the BCCI's annual player retainership 2025-26, with the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being demoted and Shubman Gill being promoted. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-central-contract-2025-26-full-list-who-moved-up-who-moved-down-and-who-got-the-axe-10976789#publisher=newsstand

Nepal captain Rohit Paudel expressed pride in his team's fearless approach and fighting spirit despite a heartbreaking four-run defeat to two-time champion England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/disappointment-is-there-but-very-proud-of-the-team-nepal-captain-rohit-paudel-after-narrow-loss-to-england-10970359#publisher=newsstand