Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said if the T20 World Cup group stage clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan does not happen, it is "no big deal" since the "actual game now never lives upto hype and drama".

He also added that with the way both teams stand now, it feels like India is "beating minnows" every time they win over Pakistan.

Manjrekar's statement comes after the Pakistan government boycotted the group stage T20 WC clash against the arch-rival. The Pakistan government said in a post on X on Sunday that the Pakistan team "shall not take the field" in the match against India without giving any reason. The match was scheduled for February 15. Pakistan is in Group A with India, Namibia, the Netherla...