# Suniel Shetty's Bold Call: "Let Pakistan Play India in Sri Lanka!" Imagine the electric tension of an **India vs Pakistan** showdown—cricket's ultimate rivalry on the line, only for politics to threaten a boycott. Bollywood icon **Suniel Shetty** just reignited the fire, pleading for the clash to happen amid the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 drama.[1][2] At the launch of *Black Scorpion: To Hell And Back* in Mumbai, Shetty didn't hold back. "I want Pakistan to come to Sri Lanka and play against India. The India and Pakistan teams have a **beautiful rivalry** just like the Ashes between Australia and England," he declared, highlighting the historic thrill fans crave.[1][3][4] This comes as uncertainty grips the February 15 group-stage match in Colombo, with Pakistan's government announcing on X that their team "shall not take the field" against India—no reasons given.[1] The backlash is swift. The **ICC** voiced concerns, slamming "selective participation" as against the spirit of global events and urging the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to find a solution.[1] India's **BCCI** called it "against sportsmanship," with Joint Secretary Prabhtej Singh Bhatia predicting strict ICC action.[1] Even Team India captain **Suryakumar Yadav** stays unfazed: "We're prepared... If we get the opportunity to play in Colombo, we will."[1][3] Shetty, a die-hard cricket fan and father-in-law to KL Rahul, doubled down on India's form: "If they continue playing the way they have, they cannot be stopped."[2][4] His words cut through the noise, reminding us why these matches transcend borders—they're pure sporting legacy.
Epic India-Pakistan cricket rivalry in action (Unsplash free stock image)
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/suniel-shetty-says-i-want-pakistan-to-come-to-sri-lanka-and-play-against-india-amid-boycott-row-at-icc-t20-world-cup-2026/articleshow/128005719.cms
2.https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/main-chahunga-ki-bollywood-actor-suniel-shetty-hopes-for-ind-vs-pak-clash-in-colombo-amid-pakistans-boycott-threat
3.https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-beautiful-rivalry-sunil-shetty-reacts-to-pakistan-forfeiting-india-clash-in-t20-wc-2026/
4.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/india-pakistan-rivalry-is-beautiful-suniel-shetty-wants-ind-vs-pak-match-to-go-ahead-in-colombo-ws-kl-9885522.html
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