Agha got stuck here (PC-GETTY IMAGES)
Pakistan captain Salman Aga has given a big statement on the match against India to be held on February 15 in the T20 World Cup 2026. Salman Aga said that the decision to boycott the match against India has been taken by the Pakistani government, it is beyond the control of the players. The government of Pakistan has announced that their team will not play the T20 World Cup match against India. But the question is, what will happen if both the teams clash in the semi-finals or finals? Salman Aga has replied on this.
What did Salman Aga say on India-Pakistan dispute?
While talking to the media in Colombo, Salman Aga put forward his views on this issue. Salman Aga said, ‘The match against India is not in our control. This is the decision of the Pakistani government and we all respect it. Whatever he says, we will do. Salman Aga said that if India and Pakistan clash in knockout matches, he will once again follow the decision of the Pakistan government. He said, ‘If we have to play them again in the semi-finals or final, we will have to go back to them and follow their advice.’
‘Disappointed with Bangladesh not playing’
Salman Aga said that it is unfortunate for Bangladesh not to play in the tournament. He said, ‘He is our brother. I would say that they can also support us in the tournament. And it is really sad to see him in this condition. Salman Aga also said a big thing on the defeat against America in the last T20 World Cup. He said, ‘We lost to America in the last T20 World Cup, but that is a thing of the past. This is the new World Cup. This is a new team and we are very excited about it. This is my first World Cup as a captain and I want to lead the team from the front. I want to create such an environment that every player performs his best.
Pakistan’s schedule
Pakistan has to play its first match against Netherlands on 7 February. After this, it will face America on 10th February. Pakistan will face India on 15th February. However, the status of this match is not clear yet. The last league match will be against Namibia on 18 February.