Overview

• The group match is scheduled for September 14 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium after BCCI and government clearance to compete in multination events.
• Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate ruled out a boycott, saying players were told to set emotions aside and follow BCCI and government direction.
• The build-up has been muted, with reports of unsold ticket blocks and a quieter atmosphere than usual for this fixture.
• Reports indicate the board will scale back its presence, with only interim BCCI president Rajiv Shukla likely to attend the game.
• Political criticism and boycott calls have intensified at home, including Asaduddin Owaisi questioning whether revenues outweigh the lives lost in the Pahalgam attack.