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Sam Curran produced a decisive hat-trick to headline a strong bowling effort as England secured a 1-0 series lead in the opening T20I against Sri Lanka at Pallekele. In a rain-shortened contest reduced to 17 overs per side, England restricted the hosts to 133 before rain halted the chase with the visitors ahead on the … Read more
It’s the kind of mishap that sounds almost impossible. A cricketer turning up for an international match without a bat. Yet that was exactly the situation Quinton de Kock found himself in ahead of South Africa’s second T20I against West Indies in Centurion. De Kock admitted he only realised the blunder moments before the team … Read more
Shivam Dube’s explosive knock during India’s experimental T20I match in Visakhapatnam highlighted how far his game has progressed, as he stood out as the lone bright spot in an otherwise faltering chase. What India’s Experimental Night Revealed About Shivam Dube India’s experimental approach on a low-key T20I night ended in defeat, but it quietly revealed … Read more
West Indies have named Quentin Sampson and Shamar Joseph in their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Shai Hope set to captain the side at the global event. Sampson, a 25-year-old batter from Guyana, earns his place after an encouraging Caribbean Premier League campaign. He recently made his T20I debut against Afghanistan … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to take a final call on its participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup later this week, though a boycott of the tournament now appears increasingly improbable. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who had earlier indicated that all options were being considered following Bangladesh’s removal, softened his stance after … Read more
India are expected to play South Africa in their only warm-up match before beginning the defence of their T20 World Cup title next month. The fixture is likely to take place after the conclusion of India’s ongoing white-ball series against New Zealand. Sole Practice Match Scheduled After New Zealand Series The Indian side will wrap … Read more
Bangladesh’s removal from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was not triggered by a single dispute or a last-minute collapse in negotiations. Instead, it followed weeks of back-and-forth after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) adopted a firm position against playing its matches in India. The standoff can be traced back to the diplomatic tensions … Read more
The ICC has officially confirmed Scotland as Bangladesh’s replacement for the T20 World Cup 2026, set to begin on February 7 across India and Sri Lanka. The decision, while expected, was formalised on Saturday (January 24) after the Bangladesh Cricket Board failed to align with ICC policy within a 24-hour deadline issued earlier this week. … Read more
Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan played defining roles as India recovered from early trouble to script a dominant T20I chase in Raipur., the buzz was immediate. The chill in the air did little to dull the sense that something decisive was about to unfold. In that same over, Jacob Duffy angled one across him. The … Read more
With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 drawing closer, teams around the world are entering the final phase of their preparations. Squad reshuffles, fitness updates and form concerns are starting to shape the narrative as cricket boards fine-tune combinations ahead of the global tournament. The upcoming weeks are expected to be crucial, with bilateral … Read more