Heading into the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan are seeking the ability to win big matches, something they have struggled with after their T20 WC heroics. Also, with their strike rates not among the world's best despite being such globe-trotting T20 specialists,
Ali Agha has predominantly batted later in Pakistan's top six across his T20I career, but most recently has taken it upon himself to move up to the crucial No.3 position in order to provide a more attacking option for his side.
Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal said that Sanju Samson will blame himself for not being able to perform ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 after the batter suffered another batting failure in the fourth T20I of the ongoing India vs New Zealand T20I series.
New Zealand secured their first win of the series by posting 215/7 and restricting India to 165, with the series currently at 3-1 in India's favour. Openers Tim Seifert (62) and Devon Conway (44) provided a blazing start, while Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 39 helped the Kiwis reach a challengin
India begin their T20 World Cup campaign on February 7 against the USA. They have been drawn in Group A along with the USA, Pakistan, the Netherlands and Namibia. Heading into the tournament, Suryakumar Yadav's men have looked imperious, not dropping a series so far in their run since Rohit
Speaking to ESPNcricinfo's The Cricket Monthly, Axar admitted he was anxious going into the 2024 T20 World Cup, particularly after India's painful semi-final loss to England in the 2022 edition.
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan expressed immense confidence in India's chances for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, saying, "It seems almost impossible to beat this Indian team" and stop India from retaining its title.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Abdur Razzak on Sunday emphasised that the board was willing to participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 in India, but ultimately had to adhere to the government's decision.
Pakistan have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, as per ICC's website. Led by Salman Agha, Pakistan have excluded veteran pacer Haris Rauf as Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah are set to spearhead the pace a
Bangladeshi theatre actress and director Rokeya Prachy has condemned the interim government's refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India, labeling it a "weaponized" political move.