In a post on social media, the Pakistan government said it had allowed the team to take the field "in view of the outcomes achieved, as well as the request of friendly countries".
BCB president Aminul Islam said he urged PCB chief Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Lahore to end the boycott, as efforts intensified to resolve the standoff over the February 15 match.
The final bids for RR are scheduled for the first week of March. While no specific date has been fixed for RCB, bidders have been told the process will conclude in February
South Africa begin their T20 World Cup campaign against Canada, looking to lift their recent form after a mixed run since the 2024 final defeat to India
Despite limited recent competitive action before the tournament, Namibia's growing T20 experience and competitive spirit make them a team to watch in the early stages