India’s Suryakumar shrugs off rain threat to Pakistan T20 World Cup game
World • 23h ago
Pakistan on Monday reversed their decision to boycott their T20 World Cup match against India, but rain could intervene.
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said his players are not concerned about the threat of rain for Sunday’s Twenty20 World Cup clash with Pakistan, adding that the defending champions are focused on preparing for the showdown between bitter rivals.
Pakistan had initially boycotted the Group A fixture in Colombo over Bangladesh’s removal from the tournament for refusing to play in India over security concerns, but reversed their decision on Monday.
But weather forecasts have warned of heavy rain between Sunday afternoon and evening, casting new doubts over the match.
“Weather is something which is not in our control,” Suryakumar told reporters on Saturday.
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