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.

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Kapil Dev on Pakistan Boycott India Match: According to the fixed schedule of 2026 T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan (India vs Pakistan Match News) was to be held on 15th February. But Pakistan has already refused to play against Team India. The cricket world is giving sharp reactions on this matter. Veteran Indian cricketer Kapil Dev has also warned Pakistan that such a decision is like ending a generation of cricketers.

Last Sunday, the Pakistan government had announced that its national cricket team will participate in the T20 World Cup, but will not play the match with India. Pakistan has taken this decision after Bangladesh was thrown out of the World Cup, which had demanded to shift its matches from India to Sri Lanka, but the ICC rejected it.

While talking to the media, veteran Indian cricketer Kapil Dev said that if the players have decided not to play the match with India, then they can come forward and talk openly about it. He further said that if under pressure from the board the players are saying not to play, then it hurts the reputation of the country.

Kapil Dev also warned Pakistan that such boycott decisions will isolate it in the cricket world. The captain of the 1983 World Cup winning team India also said that the future of Pakistan cricket is not looking good as it will put an entire generation of cricketers in danger.

Let us tell you that the International Cricket Council has not yet given any official response on this. But there are speculations that ICC may impose sanctions on Pakistan due to the boycott decision.

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