New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has brutally slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the ongoing India vs Pakistan row in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Despite confirming their participation in the global event, the Government of Pakistan instructed the national team to boycott India clash on February 15 in Colombo.

Hours later, the ICC warned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of long-term implications if the latter stands firm on their choice of boycotting the high-profile game. Backing Pakistan government's stance, Akmal came down heavily on the world body, and urged PCB to "not back down".

"PCB should not back down! The ICC has told the Pakistan Cricket Board to reconsider its stance of boyco...