Naeem Hanif’s Prediction on Pakistan–India Match Proves True

LAHORE (RNN TV) — Senior journalist Naeem Hanif had earlier predicted on his RNN TV podcast that despite speculation and possible delays to the T20 World Cup, the Pakistan–India match would be held — a prediction now confirmed as negotiations were accepted under Pakistan’s terms by the ICC.

On his RNN TV podcast, senior journalist Naeem Hanif had stated that the World Cup could face delays but the Pakistan–India match was inevitable, adding that negotiations would be settled on Pakistan’s terms — a stance now validated by ICC confirmation.

Pakistan men’s cricket team will play their blockbuster ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match against arch-rivals India as per the schedule, Geo News reported on Monday.

According to the details, the decision was made after Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake contacted the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and requested him to reconsider the decision to boycott the India clash at the 20-team mega, scheduled to be played in Colombo on February 15.

In response, PM Shehbaz welcomed the emotions of the Sri Lankan president and reportedly gave the green signal to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to proceed with the India match as per the schedule.

Minutes after PM Shehbaz’s decision, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) issued a public statement in which it appreciated PCB and its chairman Mohsin Naqvi for the unwavering support and solidarity following their removal from the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026.