The atmosphere ahead of a T20 World Cup 2026 clash between India and Pakistan is as electric as it has always been, but the tension often feels heavier off the pitch than on it. Standing before a packed room of reporters on the eve of the high-profile clash in Colombo, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha appeared more reflective than combative. He didn't just talk about tactics, he spoke about a yearning for a simpler era of cricket, a time when the roar of the crowd was about the sport, not the geopolitical climate.