Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha smiles during a press conference in Lahore (AP)
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News1802-02-2026, 18:54

Pakistan Captain Reacts to India Match Boycott Diktat: 'Have 3 Matches To...'

  • Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha stated players will follow government/board instructions on boycotting the T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo.
  • The decision was communicated to the team by the manager after their match against Australia, with players expressing full support.
  • Salman Ali Agha emphasized that the team's focus is on winning all matches in the tournament, not just the India game, with three other group matches scheduled.
  • Former Pakistan captains and players, including Shahid Afridi and Rashid Latif, have supported the boycott decision, citing ICC's past actions and the need for a stand.
  • The Pakistan team has departed for Colombo to play their other T20 World Cup matches, starting February 7, with the PCB ready to follow government instructions for future India encounters.

Why It Matters: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha confirms team's adherence to government-mandated boycott of India T20 World Cup match.

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