Pakistan had earlier threatened to boycott the marquee encounter in Colombo but later reversed its decision, paving the way for one of cricket’s most eagerly awaited contests. Reflecting on the development, Tilak said, “To be honest, we are very excited to play. We got to know that the match is going to take place the day before. We are ready to play. We are watching all the teams. We are watching the bowlers and the batsmen.”
He added, “All the players and team members are ready to play. Now, we are in the match zone. The planning will start,” indicating that India’s preparations for the Colombo showdown are already in motion.
