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flag Pakistan's cricket team was barred from playing India in the T20 World Cup due to government orders, sparking concerns over tournament integrity.

flag The India-Pakistan T20 World Cup group stage match on February 15 was canceled after the Pakistani government instructed the team not to play, citing unspecified reasons. flag Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar downplayed the absence, saying the rivalry no longer holds competitive balance, with India now dominating Pakistan so decisively that victories feel like wins over "minnows." flag He argued matches against top teams like Australia, England, New Zealand, and South Africa are more meaningful. flag The ICC expressed concern over "selective participation," stressing it undermines global tournament integrity, but has not announced sanctions or an emergency meeting. flag Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha confirmed players must follow government and PCB directives. flag The situation echoes a prior incident when Bangladesh was replaced by Scotland after refusing to play in India.

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