Pakistan could still face India in the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup if the conditions the country has presented are accepted, with the final decision resting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

According to sources that talked to media, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has conveyed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the ultimate decision on a Pakistan-India match will come from the prime minister, and any progress will depend on government approval.

Senior ICC officials held nearly four hours of talks on Sunday night in Lahore with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, with negotiations continuing late into the night. ICC Vice Chairman Imran Khawaja, who arrived in Lahore on an emergency visit, led the mediation and met Naqvi at Gaddafi Stadium.

BCB President Aminul Islam also arrived in Lahore and met Naqvi and Khawaja. 

Khawaja assured the PCB that he would present Pakistan’s position before the ICC board. Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) official Mubashir Usmani joined the talks via video link, while Sri Lanka Cricket and the Emirates board separately urged Pakistan to reconsider its decision not to play India, reports said.

According to media reports, Pakistan has demanded an increase in its share of ICC revenue and progress on the restoration of bilateral cricket with India, which the two sides have not played since 2012–13. 

The reports also said Pakistan asked the ICC to ensure that on-field protocols are properly followed, citing incidents from the Asia Cup 2025, including India not shaking hands before the toss and closing the dressing room doors after winning the match.

The ICC has responded positively to demands raised by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and prepared a formula to address the injustice done to Bangladesh.

Reports added that the PCB did not invite the ICC delegation; the ICC decided on its own to send a reconciliation team to Pakistan. 

Mohsin Naqvi may meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday if further consultation becomes necessary.

Pakistan had earlier decided not to play against India in the T20 World Cup following government instructions, media reports said. The match, scheduled for February 15, became controversial after the PCB accused the ICC of bias in decisions involving Bangladesh.

Tensions increased after Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was dropped from the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the direction of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The BCB later asked the ICC to move its matches outside India, but the ICC rejected the request due to scheduling constraints, reports added.

The ICC later replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the tournament. Pakistan stood with Bangladesh and refused to play the high-profile match against India in Colombo in support of Dhaka.

In commercial terms, media estimates value a single Pakistan India T20 match at around $250 million, factoring in broadcast rights, advertising premiums, sponsorships, ticket sales, and related commercial activity.