In an official statement, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul has requested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to play their T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Pakistan had decided to boycott the February 15 clash in solidarity with Bangladesh, which was replaced by Scotland after refusing to travel to India, citing security concerns.
"The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) extends its sincere appreciation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council (IC) and all involved for their positive roles in trying to overcome recent challenges," the official statement by BCB read.
"In particular, the BCB wishes to express its profound and heartfelt gratitude to PCB Chairman Mohsin Raza Naqvi, his Board and the cricket fans of Pakistan. Throughout this period, the PCB has demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship and solidarity," it added.
Islam arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for discussions, including a virtual meeting involving the International Cricket Council and the Pakistan Cricket Board, amid efforts to resolve the standoff.
PCB chief Naqvi on Monday said a final decision on whether Pakistan would boycott the match against India would be clear within the next 24 hours, acknowledging hectic deliberations with the ICC that also involved his Bangladesh counterpart Aminul Islam.
BCB President Md Aminul Islam said in a statement, "We are deeply moved by Pakistan's efforts to go above and beyond in supporting Bangladesh during this period. Long may our brotherhood flourish."
"Following my short visit to Pakistan yesterday and given the forthcoming outcomes of our discussions, I request Pakistan to play the ICC T20 World Cup game on 15 February against India for the benefit of the entire cricket ecosystem," the statement concluded.
(With PTI Inputs)