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    Cold stare at the toss: No handshake as India–Pakistan fireworks begin in Colombo
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    Cold Stare At The Toss: No Handshake As India–Pakistan Fireworks Begin In Colombo

    By IANS News February 15, 2026 • 19:08 PM View: 251
    Premadasa International Cricket Stadium: The tension was unmistakable even before a ball was bowled. India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha skipped the customary handshake at the toss, setting a fiery tone for their blockbuster Group A showdown in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

    Minutes later, Agha won the toss and chose to bowl first on a surface that appeared slightly tacky and likely to aid seamers in the early overs — a call that could shape the course of the high-stakes contest.

    Both sides entered the marquee clash unbeaten. India lead Group A on superior net run-rate after wins over the United States in Mumbai and Namibia in New Delhi. Pakistan, based in Colombo, scraped past the Netherlands before producing a stronger display against the USA.

    TAGS Suryakumar Yadav Salman Ali Agha T20 World Cup Premadasa International Cricket Stadium United States Abhishek Sharma Kuldeep Yadav Sanju Samson Arshdeep Singh Asia Cup Dubai International Stadium ODI World Cup U19 Asia Cup
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