Gavaskar Demands ICC Punish Pakistan After India Boycott at 2026 T20 WC

• Sunil Gavaskar urged the ICC to take action against Pakistan after their government approved participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup with a condition to boycott their match against India.
• Pakistan's government cleared the Salman Ali Agha-led side to play in the tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, but mandated a boycott of the February 15 clash against India in Colombo.
• Gavaskar stated that India had no role in Pakistan's decision and that Pakistan must face the consequences of their choice.
• He emphasized that if a team withdraws at the last moment, the ICC should take action to prevent future boycotts driven by political reasons.
• The controversy escalated after Bangladesh's removal from the tournament, leading Pakistan to accuse the ICC of double standards and reconsider their participation.

Why It Matters: Sunil Gavaskar calls for ICC sanctions on Pakistan for boycotting their T20 World Cup match against India.