Kapil Dev Slams PCB's Boycott Threat for India Match at T20 World Cup 2026

• Kapil Dev criticized Pakistan's reported decision to boycott its T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, warning it could harm the nation's reputation and undervalue its players.
• The 1983 World Cup-winning captain questioned who made the decision, stating that if the board is behind it, it hurts the country's reputation and is unfair to its own players.
• Kapil Dev emphasized that such a boycott would 'kill the generation' of Pakistani talent and hurt the game, as Pakistan has produced 'fantastic talents over the years'.
• He cautioned that while emotions might be impacted initially, in the long run, 'no one will miss them' and people will 'ultimately move on'.
• The ICC has urged Pakistan to reconsider, and reports suggest Pakistan could lose two points for a no-show, potentially impacting their qualification chances.