India, Jan. 27 -- Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar minced no words as he called a spade a spade, saying Pakistan and India have been clubbed in the same group for the T20 World Cup 2026 just to ensure there is at least one match between the rivals in the 20-team competition. Additionally, he said the two teams have been placed in an easy group to ensure they progress to the next round. It is worth mentioning that the two Asian powerhouses are set to square off in the tournament on February 15 in Colombo.

India and Pakistan are placed in Group A alongside Namibia, the Netherlands and the USA. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will start as favourites in the high-octane clash against Pakistan, given their record in ICC events against the ...