Amidst Abhishek Sharma’s worries, Shreyas Iyer reached Colombo for India vs Pakistan match.
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Shreyas Iyer was seen in the Sri Lankan capital on Sunday, February 15, ahead of the blockbuster India vs Pakistan clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo.
Shreyas Iyer reached Colombo just before the arrival of the Indian team and his presence at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport has created huge excitement among the fans. Social media is already filled with pictures and videos of Iyer with fans in Colombo.
Shreyas Iyer arrives in Colombo ahead of India vs Pakistan match in T20 World Cup 2026
Interestingly, Iyer is not a part of India’s squad for the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. In view of this, the Mumbai batsman’s sudden arrival in Colombo has raised many questions, as young opener Abhishek Sharma is yet to get clearance to face Pakistan in the high-voltage game.
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The discussion has intensified due to Shreyas Iyer’s sudden arrival in Colombo.
Additionally, Iyer’s Colombo presence surprised many as he skipped the recent training camp of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Abu Dhabi ahead of IPL 2026. PBKS’s training camp was held from 8 to 14 February at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
While the PBKS captain missed the camp, several key players including Yuzvendra Chahal, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, Payla Avinash, Vishal Nishad, Priyansh Arya, Praveen Dubey and Yash Thakur have participated ahead of the next season.
Some fans are wondering whether Shreyas Iyer has been called to play in the India vs Pakistan match. Others believe that the stylish Indian batsman may have traveled as a standby option or to support the team during the biggest match of the tournament. However, there is no official confirmation from the team management yet.
Grand welcome for Team India in Sri Lanka
Meanwhile, at the Colombo airport, traditional Sri Lankan dancers welcomed the Indian players with colorful costumes, energetic moves and loud drum beats. The atmosphere seemed festive, but security was very tight. It is clearly visible from the discussion how big this match between India vs Pakistan is.
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However, if it rains in Colombo on Sunday, the toss may be delayed, and overs may be reduced for the high-voltage game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Notably, both India and Pakistan are unbeaten in the tournament so far in the group stage.
India vs Pakistan hangover turns out to be costly for fans
On the other hand, Indian fans are paying a heavy price to watch the India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup 2026. Air tickets have gone like sixes, and hotel rooms have become gold. Flights from cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai are now costing a lot of money.
A short journey of one hour now costs more than many international trips. However, last-minute travelers are under severe pressure, with some reportedly canceling their plans due to the exorbitant prices. Fans are also struggling to find good accommodation options near the stadium.
Round-trip flights that once cost around $165 (approximately Rs 15000) are now selling for as low as $550 (INR 50000). Five-star stays in Colombo now cost between $400 (over Rs 36,000) and $1,000 (over Rs 90,000) per night for match weekends.
