President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for ensuring that the much-anticipated India–Pakistan match at the ongoing ICC T20 Cricket World Cup in Colombo will be held as scheduled.
In a post on his official X account, the President said he was delighted that the game cherished by millions would continue, highlighting the importance of sportsmanship and regional cooperation.
As a co-host of the tournament, Sri Lanka also expressed its appreciation to the International Cricket Council (ICC) and all concerned parties for their efforts in organizing the event successfully.
The President further recalled the solidarity shown by both India and Pakistan during the 1996 Cricket World Cup, when they played matches in Colombo at a time when other teams refrained due to security concerns.
