India and Pakistan set for T20 World Cup clash in Colombo
India faces Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, February 15, at 6:00 PM Kabul time in Colombo, Sri Lanka, under tight security at a neutral venue.
The match follows uncertainty due to political tensions between the neighbors, with Pakistan allowing its team to participate, paving the way for one of cricket's most-watched encounters that draws hundreds of millions of viewers. India-Pakistan clashes are rare outside major tournaments, adding stakes as both teams seek early group-stage momentum. The tournament, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, features 20 teams in four groups, with top performers advancing to playoffs.
Passionate fans and elite talent heighten anticipation for this defining group-stage match.
Separately, Wednesday's events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina included standout performances across disciplines. Jordan Stolz of the United States won gold in the men’s 1,000m speed skating, setting an Olympic record. Italy's Andrea Voetter and Marion Oberhofer claimed the first-ever women’s doubles luge gold. France's Julia Simon took gold in the women’s 15km individual biathlon, while Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron won ice dance gold, with Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States earning silver.
Competitions also featured alpine skiing Super-G, Nordic combined, women’s moguls, and doubles luge. Afghan audiences followed the Olympics live via exclusive broadcast rights held by ATN on Ariana Television.
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