Jammu, Feb. 2 -- After Pakistan's decision to boycott the group stage clash of the T20 World Cup against India, Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Party leader Hasnain Masoodi said that sport should not be dragged into politics.

Pakistan has decided to boycott its group-stage match against India in the ICC World T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15. The Pakistan government said in a post on X 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 Netherlands and the USA for the marquee tournament.

Speaking to ANI, Hasnain said, "Sports should not be dragged into politics. We celebrate the records...