NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi failed to hide his disappointment after the Pakistan government decided to withdraw its boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India and instead came up with a bizarre statement claiming that India is being run by four Gujaratis.

Speaking on Samaa TV, Afridi was visibly unhappy with Pakistan's U-turn, claiming that four Gujaratis control all affairs in India - two who sell and the other two who buy.

Afridi's remarks have not come as a surprise, given that he has made several controversial statements about India in the past as well.

Meanwhile, the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match scheduled for February 15 in Colombo will go ahead as planned. While the decision has eased concerns for the ICC, broadcasters and sponsors, it is evident that the call has not gone down well with Pakistan's former cricketers and a section of its fans.

It was clear that Pakistan would withdraw the boycott after Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Aminul Islam issued a statement in Dhaka urging the country to take the field for the greater good of the game.

The Pakistan government's decision to boycott the India game was in support of Bangladesh after the country was replaced by Scotland on the tournament roster.