India and Pakistan are scheduled to face each other on February 15. (PTI Photo)
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News1805-02-2026, 16:04

Suryakumar Yadav on India-Pakistan T20 WC Row: "We Haven't Refused, They Have"

  • Suryakumar Yadav stated India has not refused to play Pakistan in the T20 World Cup; rather, Pakistan declined.
  • He confirmed the Indian team's flights are booked for Colombo, where the match was scheduled.
  • Pakistan's government denied permission for its team to play in Colombo, reportedly in solidarity with Bangladesh.
  • Bangladesh had previously refused to play World Cup games in India, citing security concerns, after Mustafizur Rahman's IPL ouster.
  • The ICC has warned Pakistan Cricket Board of punitive sanctions if they boycott the highly anticipated match.

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