Former Indian pacer Chetan Sharma said that Pakistan will reconsider its decision to boycott the match against India in Twenty20 World Cup. He said that Pakistan’s decision will come out on February 12. The India-Pak match is scheduled to take place on February 15 at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Pakistan government denied permission to Pakistan team to play against India. But the Pakistan Cricket Board has not yet officially informed the ICC that it will boycott the match against India. Chetan Sharma hopes that Pakistan will soon correct the decision as it is a politically motivated decision.

“What is the problem of Bangladeshi players?” Nothing. This is politics. Elections are on 12th in Bangladesh. After that you will see a U-turn. “Considering public sentiment, cricket should not collapse, Pakistan will play against India,” a statement said. “After the elections, even the army chief may say that cricket should not be mixed with politics,” he said. He said that Pakistan has not yet officially told the ICC about this and statements without official confirmation are meaningless.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha reiterated in the press conference that the decision to boycott the match against India was not the team’s but the government’s decision. Salman Ali Agha also said that he will seek official permission again if the India-Pakistan semi-final comes. Meanwhile, captain Suryakumar Yadav reiterated that India will go to Sri Lanka.

ENGLISH SUMMARY:

Pakistan’s decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India is being reconsidered, according to former Indian pacer Chetan Sharma. He expects a reversal of the decision after Pakistan’s elections on the 12th.