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Pakistan may be unpredictable, but their spin arsenal offers precision, deception and control, giving them the tools to dictate matches and emerge among the favourites.
Private equity giant Blackstone is also planning to submit a potential non-binding bid, but no final decision has been taken, sources said
Ishan went hammer and tongs to smash seven sixes and two fours as his 20-ball 53 underlined another dominant show from Indian batters, who piled up a massive 241 for five on a placid wicket at the DY Patil Stadium.
Pakistan's forfeit will give India two points if the two teams' match does not proceed, and their net run rate will also suffer significantly.
Ashwin underlined that the ICC is ultimately in charge of reviewing the case and rendering a judgment.
India now face England in the summit clash on Friday. It will be India's 10th final in the U19 showpiece, a testimony to BCCI's structured junior cricket programme that unearths serious talent.
T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan Kishan did not waste any time in justifying the call from management to send him up the order in place of Sanju Samson.
Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, India sent Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings against South Africa in the warm-up match.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has stated that the team will do as instructed by the authorities, highlighting Kapil Dev's main point: the players may have the most to lose, but not those who are in power.
Dhoni's 'cool and calm' leadership is also visible in Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy, who has given his players ample freedom to express themselves as brutal six-hitting machines and has shown few signs of panic so far.
Highlights | IND vs SA T20 World Cup Warm-Up Match: India beat South Africa by 30 runs.
ICC urged Pakistan Cricket Board to re-evaluate the call and hinted at long-term implications if they go forward with the boycott.
Rain in Colombo may cause problems in a number of matches, which could disadvantage Pakistan in terms of both points and net run rate.
MS Dhoni, 44, under who's leadership India won three ICC titles, has rarely come out with his views related to the game since 2020 (the year he retired).
India vs South Africa Live Streaming: The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match between India and South Africa will be played at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
The MCC, along with current and former women’s players at its World Cricket Connects, has worked with manufacturers to set new limits and names for balls in junior as well as women’s cricket.
Ben Duckett was dismissed for a golden duck by Chameera, and Bethell, Tom Banton and Brook fell cheaply, leaving England struggling at 34-4 in the sixth over.
Whether Mohsin Naqvi decides to change course to prevent long-term harm to Pakistan cricket's reputation or remain unyielding in order to appease domestic political sentiment may determine what happens next.
Pakistan declared on Sunday that they will participate in the T20 World Cup but will not play India.
Anaya stated that although her younger brother Atharva has always been there for her, her parents also fully support her now, and Sanjay Bangar will pay for the entire surgery.
MS Dhoni also underlined the experience factor, which is critical for a tournament such as the World Cup.
IND U19 vs AFG U19 live streaming, ICC U19 World Cup semifinal: India have so far won the title five times (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022), and a win against Afghanistan will take them a step closer to a sixth.
Call it the pressure of expectations or the pressure of the price tag, Ishan did not have the best of seasons in 2023 and 2024.
The PCB has not officially informed the ICC of it's decision yet, but Kamran Akmal has openly supported the board and maintained that it should not bow to outside pressure.
Former head of communications of ICC believes ICC threats won't break PCB.
T20 World Cup 2026: It is not the first time in history that a team is selectively opting out of an ICC tournament fixture.
Sri Lanka vs England 3rd T20I Live Streaming: The 3rd T20I match between Sri Lanka and England will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
Scott Currie has taken 93 T20 wickets in 68 matches, and for Scotland, his absence represents a significant loss.
India A team batters followed the now popular attack-at-all costs template set by the senior team with Tamil Nadu keeper Narayan Jagadeesan smashing 104 off 55 balls with the help of 11 fours and five sixes.
The former spinner almost dared Pakistan to be so 'gutsy' to face the plan and sanctions if they really 'have guts'.
As of now, CSK is one of the IPL franchises without a women's team. The Women's Premier League has five teams representing Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan are the only nation backing Bangladesh's concerns publicly.
Recently, Pakistan Under 19 played against India in the World Cup semifinal and lose by 58 runs.
The match was on Sunday and the venue was Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan won by 111 runs to inflict on Australia their heaviest defeat in this format.
The PCB is testing the ICC’s patience and trying to see if the governing body takes suo moto action or if it waits for a few more days to see what the PCB is up to.
Salman told the media before leaving with the team from Lahore to Colombo that the players had been informed about the decision by the team manager on Sunday immediately after the match against Australia.
Amid the drama, the national team left for Colombo to play its other games in the showpiece starting February 7. The side is expected to reach the Sri Lankan capital later this evening.
India A will take on the USA at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Monday before facing Namibia on Friday at the CoE in Bengaluru.
In preparation for the competition, the BCB hosted a fitness camp at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday, February 1.
Explained: Pakistan’s move to boycott T20 World Cup match against India could rock world cricket.
Expectation breeds pressure, and pressure has a way of unsettling even the most gifted.
While a walkover would hand full points to India, the ICC retains the authority to impose financial penalties on the PCB.
Smriti Mandhana played a key role in India's win at the 2025 World Cup.
To put it simply, you can voice issues, but you can't change the tournament schedule whenever you want.
ICC will do a high-level meeting in next 48 hours following Pakistan's decision to boycott India match in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.
Sanju Samson was only able to score 46 runs in five games against the Black Caps after scoring 37 in the one game against the Proteas.
The defending T20 World Cup champions, Team India, are slotted in Group A alongside Namibia, the Netherlands, the USA, and arch-rivals Pakistan.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has also warned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of the long-term consequences for this decision if they do not reconsider their decision.
What the ICC has done is it has put the ball back in the PCB’s court. It wants the PCB to state its stance before it acts decisively.
Pakistan are in Group A along with India, Namibia, Netherlands and USA, and will play all their matches in Sri Lanka.
