Pakistan, a few days ago, forfeited their clash against India, which is scheduled to take place on February 15 at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo, during the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. The Pakistan government has given the green light to the national team to feature in the ICC event, but not against the neighbours.

The Bollywood actor of India, Sunil Shetty, during the event of a book launch, claimed that Pakistan should look to travel to Colombo and face the Suryakumar Yadav-led side as he wants to see the domination of the beautiful rivalry, which he compared with the Ashes between England and Australia.

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“I want Pakistan to come to Sri Lanka and play against India. The India and Pakistan teams have a beautiful rivalry, just like the Ashes rivalry between England and Australia. Just like both teams had been playing together, they should continue playing in the same trend.” Shetty expressed in a press conference for a book launch.  

Sunil Shetty wants Pakistan to play India in T20 WC 2026

In the captain’s meeting, Suryakumar confirmed that India would follow the schedule and travel to Colombo for the Pakistan clash after completing their second encounter against Namibia in Delhi.

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#WATCH | Mumbai | On Pakistan to boycott its match against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Actor Suniel Shetty says, "I want Pakistan to come to Sri Lanka and play against India. The India and Pakistan teams have a beautiful rivalry..." pic.twitter.com/YZnueXeZ0P

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“Mindset is pretty clear. We haven't said no to the game. The ICC has decided on a neutral venue. We are going to Colombo for sure. We don't know about others. We will play the match on the 7th and go to Colombo then. Every team is good here, so it's important to play good cricket. Very relieved to get back to form and score runs. We want to control the way we want to play; dew is not in our control.” Sky noted.

“Their decision is not in my control. We played them 3 times in the Asia Cup; we won and were happy. If we get the opportunity to play in Colombo, we will play them. It's not my call. If the decision is coming from the government, then I can't do anything about it. The fixtures are ready, and we will go to Colombo.” The Indian captain addressed.