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New Delhi: The Indian cricket team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, touched down in Colombo on Friday evening ahead of their high-octane T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan. After a lot of uncertainty regarding

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the India-Pakistan game, both the rival nations are set to face-off in Colombo on Sunday in their Group fixture.

Upon arrival at the airport, Indian team received a rousing welcome in Colombo as they were greeted by local musicians and dancers dressed in Sri Lanka's traditional attire. The Indian players were seen enjoying and dancing to the drumbeats at the airport which created a viral moment. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was seen shaking a leg and enjoying while the musicians and dancers performed their traditional stuff.

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In the video which went viral on social media, head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen in his intense expression while moving through the crowd while Hardik Pandya was seen arriving alongside his girlfriend Mahiera Sharma.

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GRAND WELCOME FOR DEFENDING CHAMPIONS INDIA IN SRI LANKA..!!! \uD83D\uDE0D pic.twitter.com/3PIfbGIxsT
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— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 13, 2026
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IND-PAK intense rivalry

Meanwhile, both India and Pakistan have won both their games in the competition so far and would be aiming for their third victory so as to fetch a direct entry into the Super Eight stage. India look far superior than the Men in Green but when it a big ICC event, nothing can be guranteed. After their last massive win against Namibia, India displaced Pakistan to go atop the table.

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T20 World Cup: Team India receives rousing welcome in Colombo – Watch

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