India, Feb. 2 -- 1983 World Cup-winning star Madan Lal has taken aim at Pakistan's decision to boycott the India match at the T20 World Cup 2026, calling it a poorly thought-out move. Pakistan are already scheduled to play all their matches in Sri Lanka, yet opted to withdraw from the group-stage clash against India just days before the tournament began. The call was taken after Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi met Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for the second time in a week in Lahore on Sunday. The Pakistan team is set to depart for Colombo on Monday afternoon, ending a week marked by uncertainty following Bangladesh's exit from the tournament.

India all-rounder Madan slammed Pakistan's handling of the T20 World Cup situation, ...