Team India coach Gautam Gambhir refused to answer questions about Pakistan's airport boycott before the T20 World Cup 2026. The Pakistani government has permitted the team to compete in the tournament but they will not face India in any matches. Gautam Gambhir was seen leaving for Mumbai before the marquee event. Reporters and photographers surrounded him as he exited his car to enter the airport. He accepted their congratulations for the T20 World Cup 2026 but he did not answer inquiries about Pakistan's boycott. The reporters repeated the question several times. Gambhir continued walking without giving any response. The Indian head coach wore a black full-sleeve T-shirt with jeans and carried a backpack. India will begin their tournament at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7 when they face the USA which is their first match in Group A. The T20 World Cup 2026 offers Gautam Gambhir a chance to claim his second ICC trophy as India’s head coach. The Men in Blue won the 2025 Champions Trophy under his direction after they defeated New Zealand in the championship match. Also Read | Explained: Why Usman Tariq’s Bowling Action is Legal Despite the Doubts Test cricket has presented Gambhir with multiple obstacles since he began his coaching term at the beginning of his coaching career. India has achieved excellent results in T20I matches under his coaching management. They won the Asia Cup 2025, played in the T20 format, by defeating Pakistan in the final. Since he became the head coach in July 2024 he has built an outstanding record in this particular format. India has played 32 matches which resulted in 27 wins and 4 losses and 1 no-result to this point in the tournament. The Men in Blue achieved an 84.38% win rate in T20Is under Gambhir after their recent 4-1 series win against New Zealand. The T20 World Cup 2026 competition will see India compete as one of the top teams. The 2024 defending champions will compete to maintain their title which will make them the first team to achieve this accomplishment in sporting history.