Pakistan made an unexpected decision to skip their upcoming match against India which was supposed to happen just before the T20 World Cup. The Pakistan government made the decision to suspend their cricket match with India based on their belief that ICC unfairly treated Bangladesh. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has backed the government decision which puts the India vs Pakistan match in jeopardy of cancellation. Sri Lanka’s Economy Could Take a Major Hit Sri Lanka which serves as one of the hosting countries will suffer greater economic losses from the event than its sports effects. The ICC tournaments generate maximum revenue for world cricket through their India-Pakistan matches. The match usually attracts thousands of fans and journalists and officials who travel to watch it. The economic advantages extend to hotels and airlines and local transport and restaurants and shops. The reports claim that all hotels in Colombo reached full occupancy before the match. The match will not take place which will lead to a significant increase in cancellations. The country depends on tourism as a vital economic sector which will suffer severe decline from this situation. Also Read | Pak minister blames BCCI for manipulation ICC's decision amidst Match boycott fiasco SLC Ready to Approach the ICC Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed dissatisfaction over the late tournament decision which occurs less than one week before the event. According to News18, SLC is closely watching the situation and plans to file a formal complaint with the ICC. SLC believes the India-Pakistan match cancellation will result in significant financial damages for their organization. The board plans to launch complaints against PCB and its chairman Mohsin Naqvi which will require international cricket control to provide compensation and justice for their situation. Pakistan Could Face Serious Consequences The ICC will face major problems because of Pakistan's current decision. The meeting will occur within 24 hours to determine the appropriate response to the situation. The board might face both legal and financial problems and disciplinary measures when the reports turn out to be true. The ICC will impose heavy fines which will result in Pakistan losing its ICC revenue share. There are also reports that overseas players might be restricted from playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Pakistan could face points deductions from the World Test Championship while they risk a possible suspension from all upcoming ICC tournaments. Broadcasters May Demand Compensation The official broadcasters have paid huge sums expecting an India-Pakistan clash. The broadcasters will demand compensation from ICC after the cancellation of the match. The ICC will transfer the financial responsibility to PCB because the organization will face expenses between millions. The final decision is expected soon.