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Pakistan's cricket team was barred from playing India in the T20 World Cup due to government orders, sparking concerns over tournament integrity.
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.
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."
He argued matches against top teams like Australia, England, New Zealand, and South Africa are more meaningful.
The ICC expressed concern over "selective participation," stressing it undermines global tournament integrity, but has not announced sanctions or an emergency meeting.
Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha confirmed players must follow government and PCB directives.
The situation echoes a prior incident when Bangladesh was replaced by Scotland after refusing to play in India.
El equipo de cricket de Pakistán fue impedido de jugar contra la India en la Copa Mundial T20 debido a órdenes del gobierno, lo que generó preocupaciones sobre la integridad del torneo.