India, Feb. 1 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday night issued a hard-hitting statement, telling Pakistan to reconsider its decision to forfeit the T20 World Cup match against India, scheduled for Sunday, February 15, in Colombo. The two arch rivals are placed in Group A; however, the Pakistan government announced on Sunday that the national men's team will not take the field against India. The call was taken after the officials within the Pakistan government believed that Bangladesh were hard done by the world body when they were removed from the 20-team tournament and replaced by Scotland in Group C.

Bangladesh refused to travel to India, citing security reasons, and their decision was heavily influenced by pacer Musta...