Virat Kohli's childhood coach slams Pakistan (Source: @ANI/x.com)The final curtain fell on the India-Pakistan drama as the PCB confirmed that they are all set to face their arch-rivals on February 15 on the big stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. After weeks of protests, conditions, and endless debates, the neighbouring nation finally did a shocking U-turn.After Mohsin Naqvi and Co. backed down, the cricket world erupted over the unnecessary drama. Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, called it a typical rival stunt, as they reversed the decision, thinking about the unavoidable aftereffect. Kohli's childhood coach blasts rivals over unnecessary chaos Over the years, the India-Pakistan rivalry spread unreal thrills, but before the T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan created an unwanted drama with their decision to boycott their clash against India. When the world waited for days to know the ultimate feat of the clash, the PCB kept continuing the drama until the final outcome came out. After tense talks between ICC, BCB, and PCB, Pakistan shockingly withdrew their boycott, ending the drama. The move sparked global outrage, as cricket fans across the globe slammed Pakistan for creating unnecessary chaos during the ongoing tournament. As the world is slamming India’s rivals, Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, slammed the typical Pakistan behaviour. Reflecting on PCB’s state, added that the fear of a massive fallout finally forced them to surrender. “This was Pakistan’s drama, which is what they always do. They supported Bangladesh, then pushed them aside, and now they have realised how much they will lose if they don’t play against India. So, these kinds of things are expected from Pakistan, he said. The saga unfolds like a full-on Bollywood thriller Since the birth of the India-Pakistan rivalry, fans never experienced a dull moment, but the T20 World Cup 2026 reversed the entire script. What was once a fan-driven Cold War spilled over into global tension, sparked by KKR dropping Mustafizur Rahman and Bangladesh’s dramatic walkout from the tournament. After the Tigers walked out, Pakistan supported them and eventually moved towards the boycott drama. When the Pakistan government confirmed their stance, the world was left stunned, as the India-Pakistan rivalry has always been the crown jewel of ICC events. From that decision to the surrender stance, thrills didn’t take a backseat. With nonstop drama, heated debates, calls to reconsider, and endless waiting, the saga felt nothing short of a full-blown Bollywood thriller. Finally, after the high-profile meeting in Lahore, Pakistan surrendered. An official statement on behalf of the Prime Minister confirmed the withdrawal of their boycott. India’s domination or Pakistan’s revival – what’s on the cards for February 15? After the boycott stance has now finally been over, the fans will see another new chapter of the classic India-Pakistan rivalry. The upcoming face-off promises to be even fiercer, as the stage has been set long before the rivals meet on the big day. The last encounter between these two rivals was absolutely bone-chilling as the handshake drama and India’s outstanding victory heated it up even more. As India aims to maintain their supremacy and Pakistan eyes a comeback, thrills will touch the sky on February 15.
