The most recent development in the ongoing cricket tensions between Pakistan and India is the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to host a meeting with the heads of the cricket boards from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. This meeting, scheduled before the high-stakes T20 World Cup match on February 15, 2026, aims to ease tensions and facilitate dialogue among the countries involved. According to Daily The Patriot, Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam confirmed the ICC's initiative, stating, 'The purpose of the invitation is to have a dialogue between the heads of these countries so that problems can be resolved.' This move comes after a series of diplomatic maneuvers, including Pakistan's initial refusal to play against India due to Bangladesh's exclusion from the tournament, as reported by Tribune Home.