India said it rejected "any and every" allegation of involvement in a bombing at a mosque in Islamabad on Friday, that killed at least 31 people, saying such claims were baseless and

By Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Waseem 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.

At least 31 people were killed and 169 others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a Shia religious site during Friday prayers in Islamabad.

At least 31 people have been killed and 169 wounded in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad, a government official says. Follow the latest below.

IND U19 vs PAK U19 Highlights: India U19 defeated Pakistan U19 by 58 runs in a thrilling encounter. For Pakistan, Abdul Subhan was the standout with a three-wicket haul, while Mohammad Sayyam and Ali Raza also made impacts. India posted 252 all out in 49.5 overs against Pakistan, and the visitors looked genuinely pleased with the total.

Pakistan's boycott of the India game at the 2026 T20 World Cup stems from a month-long crisis involving player safety concerns, and ICC governance issues.