While the boycott controversy is still on, the team has arrived in Sri Lanka for the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Their government had instructed them not to take the field for their group match against India. Despite this, the 15-man squad, led by Salman Agha, arrived in Colombo on Monday. They are to play their only warm-up fixture of the competition tomorrow at the Sinhalese Sports Club against Ireland, though they will have a rest day on Tuesday. Three of their Group A matches are also scheduled to be played at the said club. Pakistan is grouped with defending champions India, the USA, the Netherlands, and Namibia. The Men in Green begin their campaign on February 7 against the Netherlands. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to face the rage of the ICC after their government's decision not to play against India at the World Cup. It was advised to the PCB by the ICC to reconsider its decision, and also, if it fails, 'long-term' consequences are on the way. The Reverberations of Pakistan's Persistence There is a risk of losing millions in revenues, as well as the absence would cause important financial damage to the ICC and India's media rights holder, JioStar, which is already trying to renegotiate a USD 3 billion deal with the global body. The host broadcaster could lose between Rs 200 crore and Rs 250 crore in advertising revenue for a marquee match, with 10-second ad slots costing as much as Rs 40 lakhs. Also Read | No India-Pakistan Match? ICC Could Lose ₹2,289 Crore in T20 World Cup Fallout Although a walkover would give India full points, the ICC still has the power to impose financial penalties on the PCB. It was said by Pakistan skipper, Salman, that the team would follow the board's instructions. He said: “We are players contracted to the Board, and whatever decision our government and Board have taken, all the players are on board with it." Salman also said that playing the T20 World Cup was not only the reason to play against India, but also going to Sri Lanka to perform well and aim to win the matches in the tournament. Read Also | Explained: What Happens if India and Pakistan Reach T20 World Cup 2026 Final? He added: “We have three other group matches, so we will try to win all of them and qualify for the next round." The decision to boycott was also supported by the former captains- Shahid Afridi, Muhammad Yousuf, and Rashid Latif, and also ex-players like Moin Khan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Mohsin Khan. The 2009 winners are all set to play their matches in Sri Lanka, with their opening match on February 7.