Cricket fans and sports enthusiasts witnessed a tense start to the highly anticipated T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as the captains of both teams refused to shake hands before the game. This event, occurring amidst pre-match speculation and a backdrop of past acrimony, set the stage for a charged encounter between the archrivals.
The match marked the first meeting between the two teams since a contentious clash at the Asia Cup tournament in the UAE last September, which India won. According to Sky News, Pakistan's captain, Salman Ali Agha, had previously stated he would leave the decision to shake hands with India's players. However, the captains, Suryakumar Yadav of India and Salman Ali Agha of Pakistan, walked past each other after the coin toss, as reported by Sky News.
Adding to the day's news, Al Jazeera reported that fans had flocked to see the match, with Pakistan initially considering a boycott. The outlet also noted that supporters were eager to witness the showdown between the two teams.
In other news, US ski star Lindsey Vonn was discharged from a hospital in Italy, approximately a week after a severe crash ended her Olympic comeback, according to Sky News. Vonn, 41, was airlifted off the piste after crashing just 13 seconds into her final run in the women's downhill final in Cortina on Sunday, February 8th.
Meanwhile, US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham urged Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to resolve their recent disputes, highlighting the delicate balance among US allies in the Gulf region. Euronews reported that Graham stated at the Munich Security Conference on Friday evening, "Dont let this moment pass. Be smart, but dont be locked down with fear," and further warned, "Youre emboldening Iran by having this conflict."
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