Pakistan Captain Salman Agha on India Match Boycott: 'Not Our Decision'

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News18•02-02-2026, 06:22
Pakistan Captain Salman Agha on India Match Boycott: 'Not Our Decision'
- •Pakistan cricket team captain Salman Agha stated that the decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India is not the players' but the government's.
- •The Pakistan government confirmed participation in the T20 World Cup but announced a boycott of the match against India, following Bangladesh's earlier refusal to play in India.
- •Salman Agha emphasized that the team would follow instructions from the government and the cricket board, playing remaining matches but adhering to directives for the India game.
- •The ICC expressed concern over Pakistan's selective participation, stating it goes against the fundamental spirit of international tournaments and warned of long-term consequences.
- •Potential ICC actions against Pakistan could include withholding NOCs for foreign players in PSL, financial losses, and losing hosting rights for ICC tournaments.
Why It Matters: Pakistan captain Salman Agha clarifies India match boycott is a government decision, not the team's.
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