India and Pakistan will meet in a high-voltage T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage clash at Colombo on February 15, after Pakistan reversed its earlier boycott call. Amid political tensions, Suryakumar Yadav was asked whether the Indian team would shake hands with their Pakistan counterparts.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — India and Pakistan players declined to shake hands before and after the highly-charged group game between the archrivals at cricket's Twenty20 World Cup. India won it by 61 runs on Sunday to secure its place in the next stage.

Hypothetically, if Pakistan bat first and make 250, they would need to win by 89 runs or more to finish second in the Group 2 standings and qualify for the semi-finals at India's expense.