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T20 World Cup 2026: Spin to hold the key in Pakistan–New Zealand Colombo showdown

T20 World Cup 2026: Rain too can derail things and always ends up complicating matters in Colombo.

T20 World Cup: India sweats over injury after Hardik Pandya’s shot forces star off the field

This T20 World Cup, India have experienced a number of illness and injury related problems.

T20 World Cup: Another India–Pakistan blockbuster brewing? BCCI’s call sparks buzz

The Asian Games seem destined to be a launching pad for a bigger platform in the future. There is additional urgency and significance because cricket is expected to return to the Olympic Games in 2028 in Los Angeles, more than a century after Paris 1900.

T20 World Cup: Gautam Gambhir amused as Abhishek Sharma delivers fiery pep talk to Team India – Watch

The encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand will kick off the T20 World Cup Super 8s on Saturday. India will play the Proteas on Sunday, February 22.

He told blatant lies: Bangladesh assistant coach slams former sports adviser Nazrul for T20 WC fiasco

Nazrul, who served under Bangladesh's former interim leader Muhammad Yunus, had initially maintained that the decision not to travel to India due to security concerns was taken by the government.

'Ek toh aap chor...': Ahmed Shehzad tears into Shadab Khan after fiery World Cup remark on former PAK players

During a press conference after the Namibia match, Shadab Khan stated that former players were never able to beat India in World Cups, but his team did so in 2021.

T20 World Cup: India unfazed by Abhishek Sharma’s three ducks, trusts long-term vision

With three ducks in the group stage, no runs scored, and the kind of buzz that can engulf a top-order batsman if a camp even momentarily begins to treat it like a crisis, Abhishek Sharma's form has instead become the loudest news.

Married at 22, separated at 26: CSK cricketer confirms divorce

Rahul, a seven-time white-ball cricket representative for India, will now play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) next month for CSK.

'Babar Azam not the best...': Pakistan coach explains batting order change

Babar Azam has a strike-rate of below 100 in T20 World Cups in powerplay.

T20 World Cup 2026: Can lucky Pakistan reach the semifinals?

Pakistan haven't yet beaten a Full Member side at this edition of the T20 World Cup.

Pakistan vs New Zealand live streaming, T20 World Cup 2026: When and where to watch PAK vs NZ, Super 8 match online

Pakistan vs New Zealand live streaming, T20 World Cup 2026: The T20 World Cup 2026 match between New Zealand and Pakistan will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Pakistan vs New Zealand weather report: Rain to play spoilsport in Colombo's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash?

Pakistan vs New Zealand weather report: New Zealand will be playing in Colombo for the first time in this tournament.

India vs Pakistan handshake policy 'just for show', Alastair Cook claims 'players talk behind closed doors'

Former England captain Alastair Cook recently made a bold claim, describing the handshake stand-off as being “for show.”

Ownership disputes emerge among Pakistan Super League franchise

According to a reliable source aware of developments, a dispute has broken out in the newly auctioned Sialkot franchise over the majority ownership.

'Most of them played with me': Saqlain Mushtaq rebukes son-in-law Shadab Khan over swipe at ex-Pakistan stars

The all-rounder was told by the PCB, via team manager Naveed Cheema, not to speak harshly about former greats.

Rivalry beyond results: India vs Pakistan match continues to smash viewership records

Not even the 2024 T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa, which Rohit Sharma's team won, could produce such figures.

Pakistan government revokes hockey captain Ammad Shakeel Butt's 2-year ban after Australia tour fiasco

Just before resigning from his position as Pakistan Hockey Federation president on Thursday, Tariq Bugti banned Butt for two years for his criticism of the PHF following the skipper's outburst against the mismanagement during the recent Australia tour.

Explained: Why Chinnaswamy Stadium won’t host the Ranji Trophy final

The KSCA Stadium in Hubballi will host the match for the Ranji Trophy final, which is scheduled to begin on February 24.

'Won't even make it to semifinals': Mohammad Amir delivers blunt verdict on India’s T20 World Cup chances

India secured a victory against the Netherlands in their last league match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, entering the Super 8s without a loss.

‘Four winners in one group?’ Fans slam Super 8 pre-seeding for T20 World Cup 2026

South Africa, Zimbabwe, India, and the West Indies are all in Group 1 for the Super 8 as a consequence of the pre-seeding. It's interesting to note that these four clubs won the first round in their respective groups.

‘Best time to crush them’: Oman captain fires warning to 'struggling' Australia

Australia have missed out on the T20 World Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive edition.

'Expectations seem to be weighing on him': Sunil Gavaskar on Abhishek Sharma's poor run of form

Abhishek Sharma has had trouble against both pace and spin and has not yet opened his account in his first ICC tournament.

The Abhishek Sharma Issue: Will SA skipper Aiden Markram or left-armer George Linde start against him?

So far, the team's collective might has successfully ensured that results are not impacted but with the Super Eights set to take off on Saturday, it would be crucial that his bat talks loudly.

Umpire killed, up to 20 injured in bee swarm attack during cricket match in Unnao

Eyewitnesses said Gupta sustained serious injuries in the attack and fell unconscious. He was initially taken to a private hospital in Shuklaganj and later referred to Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital in Kanpur as his condition deteriorated.

T20 World Cup 2026: Why Gautam Gambhir is key for Abhishek Sharma

T20 World Cup 2026: Man management is key and Gautam Gambhir is the perfect man for the occasion for Abhishek Sharma.

'Beta perform karo': Shahid Afridi slams Shadab Khan following 'they have never beaten India in World Cup' remark

India have won eight of the nine meetings at T20 World Cups, as well as all eight of their encounters at ODI World Cups against Pakistan.

The Hundred: Pakistan cricketers to be ignored by IPL-linked teams

To complicate matters, Pakistan’s men are scheduled to tour the West Indies during The Hundred window.

Manchester United’s Avram Glazer enters race to buy Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Report

Blackstone Inc., Carlyle Group Inc. and Indian tycoons are among other potential buyers of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise

Zimbabwe continue dream run at T20 World Cup, beat Sri Lanka by six wickets to remain unbeaten

Zimbabwe have now secured three wins from four matches, with the clash against Ireland getting washed out without a single delivery being bowled.

'No one better than us': Ex-coach exposes Pakistan's arrogance after beating India in 2021

Former batting coach highlighted the arrogance among players, particularly after they defeated India at the T20 World Cup in 2021.

Pakistan hockey captain banned for two years after exposing mismanagement; federation chief resigns amid fiasco

Pakistan Hockey Federation chief's resignation comes in explosive times for Pakistan hockey with the PHF and PSB trading blame at each other for the fiasco.

‘Ramadan is here, our 12th man is with us’: Pakistan's Shadab Khan ahead of Super 8

Shadab Khan said the team is focused on building on positives and insisted that Pakistan had the potential to win even against India had they played to their best..

'Don't say these things to your father-in-law': Shadab Khan's 'they didn't beat India' taunt riles ex-Pakistan cricketer

Shadab Khan's remarks didn't sit well with some former Pakistan cricketers.

T20 World Cup 2026: Time for India to peak

India may have won all four but they don’t look runaway favourites. It is not always a bad thing and it could be that India peaks at the right time.

Bangladesh make the move 'to quickly resolve issues with India' post T20 World Cup row

The latest remarks by Haque indicate that India's rescheduled tour of Bangladesh, which is set for September this year, may go ahead as planned.

'They never defeated India in World Cup': Shadab Khan hits back at Mohammad Yousuf, Shahid Afridi

Shadab Khan had conceded 17 runs in the only over he bowled against India at Colombo and scored a sluggish 15-ball 14 while chasing 176 runs.

How India and Pakistan can meet for the second time at T20 World Cup 2026 - All scenarios explained

If a scenario like this arise, the match will take place in Colombo as Pakistan won't travel to India due to a prior agreement between the cricket boards of both nations.

Green’s form dip, Pathirana’s injury and Mustafizur’s exit: Why KKR face early turbulence ahead of IPL 2026

Cameron Green is out of form, Matheesha Pathirana is injured and Mustafizur Rehman is no longer part of the squad of KKR.

India storm into Super 8 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule, venue, timings and all you need to know

T20 World Cup 2026: India secured qualification in a demonstration way at Colombo with a 61-run win over Pakistan national cricket team, the main rivals.

Mohammad Rizwan's 'sabse pehle deen-e-Islam' video resurfaces days after India-Pakistan showdown | WATCH

In another portion of his speech in Hindi-Urdu, the Pakistani cricketer says, ‘I am a cricketer, but my priority is Islam.’

Varun Chakravarthy shines as India defeat Netherlands by 17 runs in T20 World Cup ahead of Super 8 stage

After posting 193/6, India restricted the Dutch to 176/7 in 20 overs to record their fourth win in a row in the tournament.

Auqib Nabi, Delhi Capitals new recruit, the silent hero in Jammu and Kashmir's historic Ranji Trophy feat

The 29-year-old is one of the chief architects of Jammu and Kashmir reaching the Ranji Trophy final.

Dilshan Madushanka to replace injured Matheesha Pathirana in Sri Lanka squad for T20WC, IPL 2026 in doubt

The right-arm pacer Pathirana had delivered only three balls against Australia before suffering the injury. He could not complete his over. Pathirana had featured in clashes against Ireland and Oman earlier.

Vinicius Junior calls out racist ‘cowards’, Jose Mourinho gets panned – what actually happened in Lisbon?

It was Jose Mourinho’s assessment that Vinicius Junior riles the crowd and this happens to him at ‘every stadium’ angered those watching.

‘Losing to Zimbabwe like they did...’: Ricky Ponting on Australia’s shocking exit from T20 World Cup

The former captain was outspoken about his worries about this team, which was hampered by injuries to Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and, to some degree, even Mitchell Marsh.

'Kamaal hai': Pakistan star Sahibzada Farhan called out for prioritising 100 over team

Farhan finished his innings with 11 fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 172.41, remaining unbeaten on 100 off 58 balls.

Three ducks in a row: No change in luck for Abhishek Sharma, who bats wearing Mohammed Siraj's jersey vs Netherlands

"The No. 1 batter in the format starts nought, nought, nought," noted Nasser Hussain on commentary.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha, coach Mike Hesson get in tense exchange, Babar Azam caught in awkward spot - WATCH

Shortly after the dismissal, an animated chat between Salman Agha and Mike Hesson was caught on camera.

Highlights | IND vs NED, T20 World Cup 2026: India beat Netherlands by 17 runs

Highlights | IND vs NED, T20 World Cup 2026: India first scored a huge total of 193/6 and then managed to limit the Dutch to 176/7 in their 20 overs, thus registering their fourth consecutive win of the tournament.

'Bowling baad mein karo na ullu': Ex-Pakistan cricketer slams Salman Ali Agha's toss decision against India

Ali pointed out Zimbabwe's recent performance against Australia on the same pitch when they batted first and got the opposition in all sorts of trouble.