Hanumankind sparked discussion after skipping his hit track Dhurandhar during his pre-match performance at the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo. Fans speculated the omission may be linked to the film’s sensitive political themes
16 February,2026 05:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has advised opener Abhishek Sharma to show greater patience at the crease after he registered two consecutive ducks in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Abhishek, who is currently the No. 1 ranked T20I batter, was dismissed for a golden duck against the USA and again fell without scoring against Pakistan
16 February,2026 02:15 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India captain Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha during the toss of their T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, continuing a policy followed since last year’s Asia Cup. The decision, confirmed by a BCCI official, extends to post-match interactions as well, with the Indian team maintaining the stance in solidarity
16 February,2026 11:02 AM IST | Colombo | PTI
Ishan Kishan smashed a sensational 77 off 40 balls to steer India to a commanding 61-run victory over Pakistan in their T20 World Cup Group A clash at the Premadasa Stadium. On a tricky, two-paced surface, India posted 175-7 before bundling out Pakistan for 114
16 February,2026 08:30 AM IST | Colombo | R KaushikADVERTISEMENT
