New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- 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, which starts Saturday.

Pakistan will play all its games in Sri Lanka - including any in the knockout stage - because of political tensions with India. The two teams are scheduled to meet in a Group A game in Colombo on Feb. 15 in what is often a tournament highlight for fans, broadcasters and organizers alike.

That's looking in doubt this time.

"The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan grants approval to the Pakistan Cricket Team to participate in the ICC World T20 2026," ...