Published: November 26, 2025 12:41 PM IST 
New Delhi: Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav made a playful ‘Asia Cup’comment about Pakistan after the two sides were drawn together in Group A for the T20 World Cup 2026. The arch-rivals will are scheduled to face each other in Colombo on February 15.
The teams recently clashed three times in Asia Cup 2025, with India winning all three matches. That tournament was included several controversy, from Indian players avoiding handshakes with Pakistan’s squad to Suryakumar declining to accept the winner’s trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.
“We played them recently during the Asia Cup and we had a good time. Everything was completely focused on cricket, nothing else as you must have seen,” Suryakumar said with a smile.
“I’m sure it will be a good game. Boys are always excited to play Pakistan,” he added.
Even two months after the tournament, India still haven’t received the Asia Cup trophy, as Naqvi took it with him. Although the BCCI has discussed the matter with the PCB, the situation remains unresolved.
Meanwhile, when asked which team he would want to meet in a potential final of next year’s T20 World Cup, Suryakumar instantly responded, “Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad against Australia.“ India Women‘s captain Harmanpreet Kaur agreed, noting that her team had also defeated Australia in the semifinal of the recent World Cup on their way to the title.
“Australia is the only team whom we want to beat because that’s the game which stays with you,” she said during the event to announce the schedule and venues for the T20 World Cup.
Group A: India, USA, Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan
Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman
Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal
Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE
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