The eyes of cricket lovers are on Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Sunday, where India and Pakistan are facing each other in the group stage of ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Coincidentally, this match is taking place on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, which has made it even more special.
While talking to the media on the occasion of Mahashivratri in Patna, National President of Janashakti Janata Dal Tej Pratap Yadav extended best wishes to the people across the country. Discussing devotion to Shiva, he said that everyone gets energy from Bholenath and his blessings provide strength to everyone.
When Tej Pratap was asked about the India-Pakistan match to be held in Colombo, he said without any hesitation – “Yes, India will win.” On the day of Mahashivratri and his belief in the victory of the Indian team, it was a boost of enthusiasm among the cricket lovers.
Every match between India and Pakistan is not just a game but a flood of emotions. High-voltage matches between the teams of the two countries in the T20 World Cup have always been recorded in the history of cricket.
On the other hand, Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi took a completely different stand regarding this match. He says that this is not a great match and there was no need for this match. He also refused to consider it a big sporting event.
Priyanka Chaturvedi further said that Pakistan’s decision and ICC convincing them to play proves that playing cricket matches is more important for India, BCCI and Pakistan Cricket Board as it increases their profits.
The Shiv Sena MP talked about watching the match from the perspective of sportsmanship and combating terrorism. He said that when the Prime Minister has talked about zero tolerance against terrorism and yet India and Pakistan are playing this match, then it is a very unfortunate situation.
According to Priyanka Chaturvedi, many Indians lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and playing such matches after the blast at Red Fort in Delhi shows a lack of sensitivity. His statement has become a subject of debate in the political and sports world.
Victory is important for both the teams in this group stage match of T20 World Cup 2026. Whatever the result on the ground in Colombo today, this match between India and Pakistan will once again be in the headlines.
