COLOMBO — The tension’s already thick ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 clash between India and Pakistan, and Suryakumar Yadav just turned up the heat. When Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha tossed out a comment about Abhishek Sharma’s fitness—hoping he’d play and saying Pakistan wanted to take on India’s best Suryakumar didn’t miss a beat. With a grin, he shot back, “If Pakistan wants Abhishek Sharma to play, he’ll play tomorrow.” No nerves, just swagger. India’s clearly ready to roll out their big guns as soon as Abhishek gets the green light.
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Sharma missed India’s last game against Namibia, knocked out by a stomach infection that needed some medical attention. But now, word from the Indian camp says he’s bouncing back and looks set to take the field against Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium.
Before he got sick, Sharma had been tearing it up—one of the top T20I openers in the world, smashing runs with that left-handed flair. Getting him back in the lineup gives India even more muscle at the top, and you can bet both teams know what that means in a rivalry this fierce.
The captains’ playful back-and-forth just adds another layer to a match that already has everyone talking. Whenever India and Pakistan face off, it’s not just cricket—it’s an event. Millions tune in. Every little detail matters, from fresh updates on Sharma’s fitness to the final lineup calls. Until the first ball flies, expect the buzz to keep building.
