Gautam Gambhir on Pakistan Boycott: There will be no match between India and Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup. At least the Pakistan government has made a similar announcement from its side. It remains to be seen what action the International Cricket Council (ICC) takes on this. Meanwhile, Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir was also asked a question on Pakistan’s boycott, his response was quite shocking.
Before the start of the T20 World Cup, Gautam Gambhir had reached the airport to leave for Mumbai. As soon as he got down from the car, media reporters surrounded him. Gambhir thanked the reporters, but did not say anything on Pakistan’s question. When Gambhir was asked a question regarding Pakistan not playing the match with India, he walked away without saying anything.
Gambhir was repeatedly asked questions about Pakistan, but he showed wisdom in maintaining silence. Let us tell you that as per the fixed schedule, the match between India and Pakistan is to be held in Colombo on 15th February.
Gautam Gambhir would like to win second ICC trophy
Gautam Gambhir would like to win the second ICC trophy for the Indian team as head coach. Before this, he had won the Champions Trophy 2025 title. Team India had registered a historic victory by defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in the final of the Champions Trophy.
Now India is considered a strong contender to win the T20 World Cup 2026. After Gambhir became the coach, India has not lost a single T20 series. Let us tell you that India will play this tournament as the defending champion. In the 2024 final, Team India won the trophy by defeating South Africa by 7 runs.
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