Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that India will travel to Colombo as planned and has not refused to play Pakistan. The statement comes amid Pakistan’s decision to boycott their 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup group-stage match against India.
Speaking on the matter, Suryakumar Yadav said, “We have not declined to play. We will go to Colombo to play.” He added that India’s flights to Sri Lanka have already been booked, and the team is fully prepared to fulfill its scheduled fixture.
The Pakistan cricket team decided to boycott the February 15 match following instructions from the Pakistani government. In an official statement on X on February 1, the government confirmed that the team would travel to Sri Lanka for the tournament but will not take the field against India.
The announcement has caused uncertainty around the high-profile clash, which is part of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup group stage. While India remains committed to playing, Pakistan’s withdrawal has raised questions about the match’s status.
Suryakumar Yadav emphasized that India respects all protocols and is focused on participating in the tournament as planned. Fans of both teams are eagerly awaiting updates on whether the fixture will be rescheduled or forfeited.
The India-Pakistan T20 clash is one of the most-watched matches in international cricket. Officials from the ICC are closely monitoring the situation and are expected to issue guidance regarding the match outcome. Analysts say the scenario could have implications for group-stage standings and tournament logistics.
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Despite the uncertainty, India’s preparations continue under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, who aims to ensure the team is ready for all matches in the T20 World Cup.
