Sourav Ganguly Anticipates High-Stakes India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Encounter
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. In an interview with ANI in Kolkata, Ganguly highlighted the significance of this Group A fixture, emphasizing the competitive nature of the clash.
Ganguly's Confident Outlook on India's Chances
"It will be a big World Cup match," Ganguly stated. "The match is on 15th February, and it is not going to be easy for Pakistan to defeat India. India is a very good team." His comments reflect confidence in the current Indian squad's capabilities as they prepare for this highly anticipated encounter.
Ganguly also praised the thrilling start to the T20 World Cup 2026, noting that the tournament has begun impressively. "The tournament has started really well. So far, it doesn't look that any team is out of place, be it Netherlands, Scotland, or Nepal," he added, acknowledging the competitive spirit across all participating teams.
Revealing His Favorite Players in the Indian Squad
When asked about his favorite players in the current Indian team, Ganguly named several key performers. "In the Indian team, Abhishek Sharma, Bumrah, Surya, and Ishan Kishan are my favourites," he revealed. This selection underscores the blend of batting and bowling talent that Ganguly admires in the squad.
The Indian team, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, commenced their T20 World Cup campaign with a convincing 29-run victory over the USA. Yadav played a pivotal role in this win, scoring an unbeaten 84 runs from just 49 deliveries, which was instrumental in setting up the triumph.
India's Upcoming Fixtures and Tournament Schedule
Currently stationed in Delhi, the Men in Blue are gearing up for their next Group A match against Namibia on February 12. Following this, they will face Pakistan in Colombo on February 15, before concluding their group-stage matches against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad on February 18.
The resolution involving the PCB, ICC, and BCB regarding the India-Pakistan match has been finalized, ensuring the fixture proceeds as planned. This adds to the anticipation surrounding one of cricket's most storied rivalries.
Complete Indian Squad for T20 World Cup 2026
The Indian team for the T20 World Cup 2026 features a mix of experienced players and emerging talents. The full squad includes:
- Suryakumar Yadav (captain)
- 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
This lineup showcases India's depth in both batting and bowling departments, positioning them as strong contenders in the tournament. Fans and analysts alike are eagerly tracking the latest ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 updates, including the full schedule, team performances, live scores, points table, and key statistics such as top run-scorers and wicket-takers.
