Updated On: 03 February, 2026 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Debasish Datta
Former India captain Kapil Dev expressed disappointment over Pakistan’s decision to boycott the India clash at the T20 World Cup, saying players should not suffer because of political issues. Calling the situation unfortunate, Kapil said cricket fans would be the biggest losers and added that India-Pakistan cricket relations have often been disrupt

India’s Shubman Gill (left) and Abhishek Sharma in a heated exchange with Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf during the Asia Cup in Dubai last September. Pic/AFP
Former India captain Kapil Dev has expressed his disappointment over Pakistan’s boycott of the India clash at the T20 World Cup, saying he feels sorry for the players affected by political decisions.
Pakistan, on Sunday, said it will not play the much-awaited Group A clash in Colombo on February 15.