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The Morning Standard
|February 07, 2026
Spotlight will be on Surya & Co when they take on USA in their first match of the marquee event in Mumbai today
THERE was a cool breeze blowing across the stadium when India players descended on the ground for the final rituals before the D Day on Saturday -- the beginning of the T20 World Cup at home.
Prime time slots are always reserved for the best and needless to say, India would be playing in the evening. Just like before a grand wedding, the iconic Wankhede was getting the final touches.
Just before the warm-up a few of the India players including Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan played with a group of children in mirth. However, though India play USA in their first match on Saturday, it will not be a child’s play. USA are considered minnows in international cricket but they have managed to beat big teams like Pakistan.
This story is from the February 07, 2026 edition of The Morning Standard.
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