India, Feb. 5 -- Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday said his team is fully prepared to face Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, even as the arch-rivals have boycotted their group-stage clash.

Speaking to the media, Yadav clarified that India has never refused to play Pakistan and will travel to Colombo, the neutral venue approved for the high-voltage fixture.

India will open its World Cup campaign on February 7 before flying to Colombo for the February 15 clash against Pakistan.

Pakistan's decision comes amid ongoing bilateral tensions and could create an unusual scenario if the two teams meet in the semifinals or final. Under ICC regulations, India can be awarded two points for the abandoned group-stage match only if...