ICC T20 World Cup 2026: What will the weather be like on the day of India-Pakistan match in Colombo? Will the captains exchange handshakes?
The ICC T20 World Cup-2026 match between India and Pakistan is scheduled to take place in Colombo on Sunday, February 15. The Sri Lankan Meteorological Department has issued an advisory ahead of this.
The Sri Lankan Meteorological Department says that a low pressure area is likely to form in the Bay of Bengal on February 15, meaning it could rain on that day. The Sri Lankan Meteorological Department has predicted a 50 to 60 percent chance of rain on this day.
Rainfall occurred in Colombo on Thursday. Additionally, the Meteorological Department has predicted rain from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
Meanwhile, as India and Pakistan gear up for their high-voltage T20 World Cup showdown in Colombo on Sunday, an old controversy is once again in focus: will the captains exchange handshakes before the game begins?
The BCCI has stood firm. Its position remains clear: a handshake is a tradition, not a mandatory requirement. There is no regulation compelling players to participate in the gesture, and that principle has shaped India’s conduct in every encounter with Pakistan since.