The stage is set for another high-profile clash between Pakistan and India after both teams were drawn into Group A of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav added intrigue with a pointed remark that suggested confidence against their arch-rivals.
The two sides will meet on February 15 in Colombo, marking their first World Cup encounter since the 2025 Asia Cup.
That tournament was dominated by the Men in Blue, who won all three matches amid tension and controversy.
The event included awkward post-match handshakes andthe refusal of Yadav to accept the trophy from PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
At the schedule unveiling, Yadav recalled the Asia Cup with a clear jab at Pakistan. “We played them recently during the Asia Cup and we had a good time.
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Everything was completely focused on cricket, nothing else as you must have seen. I’m sure it will be a good game. Boys are always excited to play Pakistan,” he said.
Yadav has previously downplayed Pakistan’s challenge, calling the rivalry “dead” during the Asia Cup and highlighting India’s dominance.
On Tuesday, he confirmed that the opponent he most looks forward to facing in the World Cup final is Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
With the historic rivalry now set for a primetime stage in Colombo, Sri Lanka, anticipation is already building.
February 15 promises another compelling chapter in Pakistan–India cricket, where legacy and intense competition are expected to converge.
