India, Jan. 26 -- Left in awe of India's explosive T20I batting display in Guwahati on Sunday night, where Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav chased down 154 in just 10 overs against New Zealand, veteran cricketer Kris Srikkanth took a swipe at Pakistan, urging them to "find an excuse" and stay away from the upcoming T20 World Cup. Srikkanth's remark came amid Pakistan indicating a potential boycott of the tournament following the ICC's decision in the Bangladesh matter.

India's batters went into overdrive against the Kiwi bowlers, with the least runs conceded in an over being 11 - and that happened only twice in the 10-over chase. Abhishek smashed a 14-ball fifty, while Suryakumar clobbered 57 off 26 deliveries a...