Shreyas Iyer lands in Colombo for India vs Pakistan clash amid Abhishek Sharma concern
Shreyas Iyer was spotted in the Sri Lankan capital ahead of the blockbuster India vs Pakistan clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, February 15, in Colombo.
Shreyas Iyer reached Colombo just before the Indian team’s arrival, and his presence at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport has created huge excitement among fans. Social media is already flooded with pictures and videos of Iyer with fans in Colombo.
Shreyas Iyer lands in Colombo before India vs Pakistan game at T20 World Cup 2026
Shreyas Iyer is here for the India Vs Pak game in Colombo pic.twitter.com/1lPMoPiYHy
— Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan)February 13, 2026
Interestingly, Iyer is not part of India’s squad for the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Given that, the Mumbai batter’s sudden arrival in Colombo has raised many questions, as the young opener Abhishek Sharma has not yet been cleared to face Pakistan in the high-voltage game.
Shreyas Iyer’s sudden Colombo arrival sparks buzz
Additionally, Iyer’s Colombo presence surprised many because he skipped Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) recent training camp in Abu Dhabi ahead of the IPL 2026. The PBKS’s training camp was held from February 8 to 14 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
While the PBKS captain missed the camp, several key players, including Yuzvendra Chahal, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, Pyla Avinash, Vishal Nishad, Priyansh Arya, Pravin Dubey, and Yash Thakur, have taken part ahead of the next season.
Some fans are wondering whether Shreyas Iyer has been called to play in the India vs Pakistan clash. Others believe the stylish Indian batter may have travelled as a standby option or simply to support the team during the biggest match of the tournament. However, there is no official confirmation yet from the team management.
Grand Sri Lankan welcome for Team India
Meanwhile, traditional Sri Lankan dancers welcomed the Indian players with colorful costumes, energetic moves, and loud drumbeats at the Colombo airport. The atmosphere felt festive, but security was extremely tight. The buzz clearly showed how big this India vs Pakistan clash is.
However, if rain hits Colombo on Sunday, the toss may get delayed, and overs could be reduced for the high-voltage game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Notably, India and Pakistan are both unbeaten in the tournament so far in the group stage.
India vs Pakistan fever turns costly for fans
On the other hand, Indian fans are paying a heavy price to watch the India vs Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup 2026. Air tickets have shot up like sixes, and hotel rooms have become gold. Flights from cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai are now burning pockets.
A short one-hour journey now costs more than many international trips. However, the last-minute travellers are under serious pressure, with some reportedly cancelling plans due to crazy prices. Fans are even struggling to find decent stay options near the stadium.
The round-trip flights that once cost around $165 (around INR 15000) are now selling for at least $550 (INR 50000). Five-star stays in Colombo are now priced between $400 (over INR 36000) and $1,000 (over INR 90000) per night for the match weekend.