ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday arrived in Colombo to witness the high-voltage Pakistan-India T20 clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.
PCB Chairman received a traditional welcome upon his arrival in Colombo. Sources say the PCB chairman will hold an important meeting with the national cricket team to discuss matters relating to the forthcoming match and the side’s preparations.
“By the grace of Almighty Allah, all will be well. Our team is in good form and, God willing, the result will be favourable,” he said while speaking to the media.
Mohsin Naqvi is what Indians think Jay Shah is. He’s the big boss in cricket 🇵🇰🇮🇳🚨
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) February 14, 2026
The stage is set for another thrilling encounter between arch-rivals as Pakistan and India prepare to face off in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, both teams entering the blockbuster matchup unbeaten in the group stage.
Pakistan secured victories against the Netherlands and the USA, while India defeated the USA and Namibia to maintain perfect records heading into the high-stakes contest.
Indian media have cast Pakistan’s spin unit as a key threat to India’s title defence ahead of the rivals’ showdown, arguing that conditions at the R. Premadasa Stadium could turn the middle overs into a decisive battleground.
Squads
India Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.
Pakistan Squad: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
What’s at Stake
Beyond bragging rights, the match carries significant implications for Super Eight qualification. With both teams unbeaten, victory would all but secure top spot in the group and build crucial momentum heading into the next phase of the tournament.
Cricket fans around the world will be watching as two of the sport’s fiercest rivals renew hostilities on the biggest stage.
