Colombo, February 15 “After all, it’s just a match.” Not when India and Pakistan meet – especially on the stage of the ICC T20 World Cup.Yet, beyond the tactical chessboard and swelling anticipation, the weather may have its own say.Forecasts suggest warm, humid conditions in Colombo, with...
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Colombo, February 14 – Filled with pride and emotion, Abhishek Sharma’s father expressed his joy at being present for the India-Pakistan clash, extending heartfelt wishes to the Indian team ahead of their match against arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadas...
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In the midst of the ongoing impasse, which brought cricket and politics together like never before, India will need stability in the middle order and a fit Abhishek Sharma to maintain dominance over Pakistan when the two rivals clash in the T20 World Cup on Sunday here in Colombo.A temporary...
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Colombo, February 14 – Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed on Saturday that opener Abhishek Sharma, who missed the second match of the 2026 T20 World Cup against Namibia, is “fit to play” and will feature against arch-rivals Pakistan in the crucial Group A clash at the R. Premadasa...
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Karachi/Colombo, February 14 According to sources, Pakistan is likely to field four specialist bowlers – two spinners and two fast bowlers – in their T20 World Cup blockbuster against arch-rivals India on Sunday in Colombo.A source close to the team said that head coach Mike Hesson and captain...
Colombo, February 14 – Ireland achieved an incredible 96-run victory over Oman on Saturday, securing their first win of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. This win ensures they are mathematically in contention for a place in the next round in the tightly contested Group B.Young bowler Joshua...
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Colombo, February 14 – Oman captain Jatinder Singh admitted that his team was in control of the game until the 10th over of the first innings, where they dismissed Ireland for 79/4. However, Lorcan Tucker then turned the game around with a masterful innings, leading to a 96-run defeat for Oman...
Colombo, February 14 Special security arrangements will be in place ahead of the crucial India-Pakistan cricket match at a Colombo stadium on Sunday, the Sri Lanka police said on Saturday.Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will clash in a T20 World Cup match at the Premadasa Stadium here on...
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Colombo, February 14 – By Sunday afternoon, it will be more than just a cricket match. Excitement will reach a fever pitch as the city holds its breath in eager anticipation.At tea stalls near the stadium, strangers are already debating team combinations. Taxi drivers are offering predictions...
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New Delhi, February 14 – Pakistani batsman Babar Azam shared advice for young players on how to handle the pressure of facing India ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. He said that they will perform better if they stay calm and...
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Colombo, February 13 Abhishek Sharma's participation in India's match against Pakistan here depends on his recovery from a stomach ailment, but the aggressive opener arrived here on Friday with the team, raising hopes of his return at the Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.Abhishek had missed India's...
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Colombo, February 13 Former Sri Lankan cricketer Chamara Kapugedera praised India's charismatic opener Abhishek Sharma, comparing his impact at the top of the order to Chris Gayle in his prime and emphasizing the left-hander's key role in India's T20 successes over the past year.Over the past...
Colombo, February 13 After suffering two defeats and now without captain Paul Stirling due to a knee injury, Ireland will aim to keep their dwindling Super Eight hopes alive when they take on fellow strugglers Oman in a Group B clash of the T20 World Cup here on Saturday.Both teams have...
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New Delhi, February 13 Abhishek Sharma, the aggressive opener who is recovering from a stomach infection, appears set to play in Sunday's crucial T20 match against Pakistan, according to India spinner Varun Chakravarthy.Abhishek missed the match against Namibia on Thursday due to the...
New Delhi, February 11 The week-long exposition of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha, the Devnimori relics, at the revered Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, drew "over one million devotees," the Ministry of Culture said on Wednesday."This historic exposition, announced by Prime Minister Narendra...
February 11, New Delhi – Cricket fans in Colombo have welcomed Pakistan's decision to end its boycott and have confirmed that they will play India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match scheduled for February 15. Fans had already booked tickets for this highly anticipated match and were hoping it...
Islamabad/Dhaka, February 9 The India-Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup will proceed as planned after the Pakistani government decided to withdraw its call for a boycott following persuasion from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, ending a deadlock that had cast a shadow over the ongoing tournament...