Patna, Feb. 15 -- Bihar minister Ashok Choudhary on Sunday expressed confidence in India's victory against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, asserting that the Indian team would emerge triumphant in the high-voltage clash.

"Congratulations to the Indian team. India will win... How can you compare a match to a war... Do we have to keep fighting all our lives or move forward...," Choudhary said, urging people not to compare sporting contests with war and calling for a forward-looking approach despite tensions between the two nations.

Meanwhile, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav maintained the status quo 'on the handshaking' tradition with Pakistan, as he did not extend his hand to the Men in Green skipper, Salman Agha, during the toss...