India’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final could move from Mumbai to Colombo if Pakistan qualify. Here’s why the venue switch matters.

The neighbors have been in conflict over the disputed border region since their independence and partition in 1947.

The cricket-mad South Asian neighbors have a bitter history, punctuated by violence and wars. It makes this one of the fiercest, and most financially lucrative, rivalries in sports.

India and Pakistan face rain threats in their T20 World Cup clash at Colombo, with forecasts of heavy showers that could delay the game.

Mohammad Amir said Pakistan no longer commands the fear it did in the 1990s, especially against India. Shahid Afridi called for dropping senior players, which angered Shadab Khan, who reminded critics they also never beat India in World Cups.

Trump claimed that tariffs helped resolve conflicts between India and Pakistan, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Ahmed Shehzad has fiercely criticised Shadab Khan for his remarks towards former Pakistan players after the T20 World Cup loss to India. Shehzad questioned Shadab's selection, citing a lack of domestic performance and alleged favoritism,

India-Pakistan rivalry has intensified, with India skipping post-match handshakes, sparking debate. The move began in the Asia Cup and was linked to security-related sentiments. Former England players discussed the issue,