Suryakumar Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav clear the air after their on-field altercation during India’s T20 World Cup 2026 group stage match against Pakistan in Colombo on Sunday, February 15.
The incident occurred during Pakistan’s chase at the R Premadasa Stadium. Kuldeep, who was returning to the playing eleven, dropped the catch in the second innings. Soon after, the cameras showed Suryakumar expressing his frustration at the missed opportunity. The moment quickly attracted attention, given the intensity of the clash between India and Pakistan.
Kuldeep was brought into the side in place of Arshdeep Singh as the pitch was expected to help the spinners. There was plenty to choose from in the first innings when India batted. However, conditions changed after the break. With the moisture on the surface, the ball began to slide rather than stick and spin, making it harder for the Indian spinners to get the same help.
Despite the dropped catch, Kuldeep bowled well. He finished with figures of 1 for 14 in three overs and held firm in the middle stages.
PATCH-UP AFTER THE WEST
After the match, both players showed that there is no bad blood between them. In a video shared on Suryakumar’s Instagram handle, the two came together on a light reel, making it clear that all is well. The clip quickly went viral, ending speculation of any locker room rift.
The exchange during the match seemed to be driven by the heat of the moment rather than any deeper issue. India vs Pakistan matches are always played at high intensity and emotions can run high on the pitch.
INDIA RULES PAKISTAN
The dropped catch did not affect the final result. India produced a strong all-round performance to beat Pakistan by 61 runs, making it three straight wins in the group stage. The win cemented India’s position at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, Pakistan face a must-win situation in their final group stage match against Namibia. A defeat there would open the door for the US to qualify for the Super 8s alongside India.
In the end, the brief tension on the field was overshadowed by India’s commanding win and a clear message from Suryakumar and Kuldeep that the team remained united.
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Issued by:
Amar Panicker
Published on:
February 16, 2026