Suryakumar Yadav’s Playful Asia Cup Comment on Pakistan Goes Viral Ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
New Delhi, Nov 26 — Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has sparked major buzz online after making a witty reference to the Asia Cup while speaking about Pakistan during an event revealing the T20 World Cup 2026 groups. India and Pakistan have been placed together in Group A, and the arch-rivals are set to clash in Colombo on February 15 — a fixture already generating intense excitement among fans.
Speaking about facing Pakistan again, Suryakumar recalled India’s dominant run against their neighbours in the Asia Cup 2025, where India defeated Pakistan in all three encounters. The tournament was surrounded by off-field tension, including the controversy of Indian players avoiding handshakes with Pakistani players and Suryakumar’s refusal to accept the winners’ trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi. Despite the heated backdrop, the Indian skipper kept the mood light.
“We played them recently during the Asia Cup and we had a good time. Everything was completely focused on cricket,” Suryakumar said, adding that the team always looks forward to high-pressure games against Pakistan. His comments quickly went viral, dominating cricket conversations across social media platforms.
Even months after the Asia Cup, India has still not received the tournament trophy, with Naqvi reportedly taking it back with him. Discussions between the BCCI and PCB remain ongoing, but the issue is unresolved.
During the same event, Suryakumar was asked which team he would like to face in a possible final of the T20 World Cup 2026. Without hesitation, he said he wanted a title clash against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India Women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur echoed his sentiment, pointing out that her team also defeated Australia in the semifinal of the recent Women’s World Cup.
The T20 World Cup 2026 groups are as follows:
Group A includes India, USA, Namibia, Netherlands, and Pakistan. Group B consists of Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, and Oman. Group C features England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, and Nepal, while Group D includes South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, and UAE.
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Suryakumar Yadav’s light-hearted Asia Cup reference has added fresh energy ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. With India and Pakistan placed in the same group, fan expectations are already sky-high. India’s strong record over Pakistan in recent tournaments, paired with the captain’s confident outlook, sets the stage for another high-voltage encounter. As anticipation builds, TheTrendingPeople.com will continue tracking reactions, match-ups, and tournament developments.