India cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav has reacted strongly after Pakistan refused to play against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. His response came during a media briefing of team captains held in Mumbai before the tournament, where he addressed questions about the ongoing controversy.

Suryakumar Yadav said that despite Pakistan’s boycott announcement, the Indian team is fully ready to play the match if it happens. He made it clear that India has not refused to play and remains committed to the tournament schedule.

He further explained that whether the match against Pakistan takes place or not, the Indian team will still travel to Colombo as planned. He said flight arrangements have already been made, and the team will follow the official schedule set by the International Cricket Council in consultation with the BCCI and the Indian government.

The Indian captain shared details about the team’s plan, saying they will first play their match on February 7, followed by another match against Namibia on February 12. After that, the team will travel to Colombo and wait for further instructions regarding the Pakistan match.

Suryakumar Yadav also said that the final decision about the Pakistan match is not in his control. He added that if the team is officially told to play against Pakistan on February 15, they will be ready and will play without hesitation.

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On the other hand, Pakistan has already announced its participation in the World Cup but decided to boycott the match against India as a protest. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has supported this decision, while national team captain Salman Ali Agha confirmed the team will follow government instructions completely.

This situation has created uncertainty and tension in the cricket world. Fans from both countries are now waiting to see whether the high-profile match will happen or remain cancelled.

This issue shows how politics and cricket are becoming connected again. Both teams say they are ready, but decisions depend on governments and officials. Fans are feeling confused and disappointed. The coming days will decide if the biggest match of the World Cup will happen or not.