Top News

Team India will play the third match in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup against their arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium Colombo. Mohammad Hafeez makes key request before India-Pakistan clash India vs Pakistan is one of the biggest and most controversial matches of the year. However former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez urged one request from both teams before the clash. Hafeez said this highly intense match should be played with complete sportsmanship. Both countries should be allowed to fully play the role they can in growing and spreading the game and cricket should never be stopped because of politics. Secondly whatever scenario emerges regarding an India-Pakistan match we must always keep the integrity and spirit of the game at the highest level. Whenever this match is played - if it happens on the 15th - it should be played with complete sportsmanship he added. This match is finally happening after many disagreements and issues as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and their government changed its decision and agreed to play against India on Sunday February 15. Politics kept out of it: Mohammad Hafeez However Mohammad Hafeez shared his opinion on this matter and said that he supports India vs Pakistan matches. He also added that politics should not interfere in cricket matches between both teams. Whenever there is talk about an India-Pakistan match I have always been in favour of it because this is that match that rivalry which inspires the entire world. I truly hope the match happens - God willing. And its not just about this one game. Im not into this match alone. What I want is for India-Pakistan matches to happen on a routine basis with politics kept out of it forever. Pakistan Governments confirms participation against India The Pakistan governments confirmation to play against India in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. In view of the outcomes achieved in multilateral discussions as well as the request of friendly countries the Government of Pakistan hereby directs the Pakistan National Cricket Team to take the field on February 15 2026 for its scheduled fixture in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup