T20 World Cup 2026: Suniel Shetty Says “There Is a Beautiful Rivalry Between India and Pakistan”

The T20 World Cup 2026 has officially begun, but suspense still surrounds the high-voltage Group A clash between India and Pakistan. The much-awaited match is scheduled to be played on February 15 in Colombo. Meanwhile, actor Suniel Shetty has reacted to the situation and expressed his desire to watch the India–Pakistan encounter.

What Suniel Shetty Said About the Indo-Pak Match

On Friday, Suniel Shetty attended the book launch event of ‘Black Scorpion: To Hell And Back’ in Mumbai. While interacting with the media and photographers present at the venue, he shared his thoughts on the India–Pakistan match. Suniel compared the rivalry between India and Pakistan to the iconic Ashes series played between Australia and England. He said, “I want Pakistan to come to Sri Lanka and play against India. What is achieved by not playing? There is a very beautiful rivalry between the Indian and Pakistani teams, just like the Ashes rivalry between Australia and England.”

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Best Wishes for Team India

Extending his best wishes to the Indian cricket team, Suniel Shetty said, “My only wish is that Team India continues to play the way they have been playing. If they play like that, they will definitely win.”

Suniel Shetty’s statement clearly shows that he believes in the true spirit of sports and wants both teams to face each other on the field. According to him, sports should always be viewed with a sporting spirit, and boycotting matches does not solve any problem.

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It may be noted that on February 1, the Government of Pakistan announced the boycott of the match against India. The announcement was made through a post on the social media platform X. Pakistan stated that the decision was taken in support of Bangladesh, after the ICC removed Bangladesh from the tournament.

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Work Front and Upcoming Projects

Talking about his work front, Suniel Shetty was last seen in the 2024 film ‘Kesari Veer’. His upcoming projects include ‘Welcome To The Jungle’, which is being directed by Ahmed Khan. Apart from this, ‘Hera Pheri 3’ is also one of his most-awaited films, to be directed by Priyadarshan.

FAQs

Q.1: When and where will the India-Pakistan match take place in the T20 World Cup 2026?

The high-voltage Group A clash between India and Pakistan will be played in Colombo on February 15, 2026.

Q.2: What was Sunil Shetty's reaction to the India-Pakistan match?

Sunil Shetty expressed his excitement about this much-awaited match and expressed his desire to watch the match.

Q.3: When is the official start date of T20 World Cup 2026?

The T20 World Cup 2026 has already officially started.

Q.4: Why is the India-Pakistan match considered special?

India-Pakistan matches are always high-voltage, exciting and the most awaited matches for cricket fans.

Q.5: What special preparations have been made to watch the match in Colombo?

The stadium and security arrangements for the match have been specially designed to ensure a safe and exciting environment for the players and spectators.

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