By Admin 
Now Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has also come out openly on the ongoing controversy regarding the India-Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup 2026. Regarding Pakistan’s decision to refuse to play the match against India, he has given a suggestion to ICC, which can change the picture of cricket competition between the two countries in future.
Question raised again on India-Pakistan contest
The bilateral cricket series between India and Pakistan has been closed for the last decade. Both the teams now come face to face only in big tournaments like ICC and Asia Cup. The main reasons for this have been political tension and security related issues. Recently, Pakistan has boycotted the group match against India in T20 World Cup 2026. This decision has further deepened the controversy. Due to this, questions are also being raised on ICC. Experts believe that ICC repeatedly keeps India and Pakistan in the same group deliberately.
Gavaskar gave his opinion
Sunil Gavaskar believes that now ICC should end this “special arrangement”. He said that there should be no compulsion to keep India and Pakistan in the same group. The draw should be done as per the normal procedure, like it happens with other teams. He says that in the 2007 T20 World Cup, both the teams were in the same tournament, but still they did not face each other. Since then, the ICC started trying to keep both of them in one group, so that a match could be organized between the two.
India no longer cares about Pakistan?
Gavaskar clearly said that in the current situation, India is under no pressure to play against Pakistan. India’s record against Pakistan has been much better in recent years. If Pakistan does not play the match, India will get two straight points and the team will not suffer any loss.
Gavaskar also said that the biggest question is why the Pakistan government took this decision. He indicated that the real reason behind this decision may be revealed in the coming days.
Big decision for ICC
This whole matter has now become a big challenge for the ICC. If India and Pakistan are placed in different groups in future, it may affect both the planning and earnings of the tournament. However, in the current situation, this step can also open the way to reduce disputes.