ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s government says the national cricket team will be allowed to take part in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup but must boycott its group game against arch rival India. India and Sri Lanka are co-hosts for the 20-team tournament,

By Ariba Shahid KARACHI, Pakistan, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Pakistan will boycott their February 15 match of the Twenty20 World Cup against arch-rivals India in Colombo, the Pakistan government said on Sunday while approving the team's participation in the global showpiece.

KARACHI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Pakistan's decision to boycott its ‌Twenty20 ​World Cup match against India has drawn widespread ‌support from fans and administrators who hailed the move as a long-overdue stand in a rivalry in which ​sport and geopolitics have collided.

Both India and Pakistan share hot rivalry and the match is anticipated to be a cracker considering the overall scenario.

Five-time champion India will look to avenge its humiliating Asia Cup final loss against archrival Pakistan when the two teams lock horns in a Super Six match of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup in Bulawayo on Sunday.