Sunil Gavaskar who played cricket for India expressed his opinion about reports claiming that Pakistan intends to boycott its scheduled match against India during the 2026 T20 World Cup. He believes Pakistan will change its present position because of the established behavior patterns of its players and officials.
Gavaskar Predicts a Possible Reversal
- Sunil Gavaskar predicted that Pakistan would change its decision because public criticism against them would increase according to his expectations. He explained that similar situations have happened before. According to Gavaskar public pressure combined with former players feedback leads to changes in decision making.
- Pakistan will change its decision about the match which they will make before the February 15 game.
Warning About ICC Action
Gavaskar warned that ICC will take action against Pakistan if the country decides to withdraw from the match without legitimate explanation. He stated that Pakistan needs to present sufficient evidence which will explain their decision to skip the match. The ICC will impose penalties if Pakistan fails to provide sufficient evidence.
Current Situation and Match Plans
- The Indian team plans to proceed with their flight to Sri Lanka according to reports which confirm their intention to play in the February 15 match. The match referee will determine the outcome if Pakistan fails to compete in the match against India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has not issued an official announcement at this time.
- The tournament organizers need to establish their rules for handling situations when India and Pakistan meet again during the knockout rounds.
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