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Ishan Kishan reveals his ‘main focus’ after century heroics in 5th T20I against New Zealand

Ishan Kishan reveals his ‘main focus’ after century heroics in 5th T20I against New Zealand

India’s southpaw Ishan Kishan lit up the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram with a spectacular knock. In the fifth T20I against New Zealand, Kishan produced a breathtaking innings of 103 off just 43 deliveries, lighting up the night with a display of power, timing, and intent. His maiden T20I century came at a crucial moment in the series and played …

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T20 World Cup 2026: Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya included in India A squad for warm-up matches

T20 World Cup 2026: Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya included in India A squad for warm-up matches

India’s preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have gathered momentum with the inclusion of Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya in the India A squad for a series of crucial warm-up matches. The move underlines the team management’s intent to closely assess emerging talent ahead of the global showpiece, which begins on February 7. India A warm-up matches …

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Legendary umpires to oversee India vs Pakistan clash as ICC announces T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage officials

Legendary umpires to oversee India vs Pakistan clash as ICC announces T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage officials

In a major strategic disclosure on January 30, 2026, the ICC confirmed the high-caliber panel of match officials tasked with overseeing the opening phase of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. A total of 24 on-field umpires and six match referees have been selected to manage the 55-match tournament across India and Sri Lanka. Legendary match officials chosen for crucial …

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Rohit Sharma picks a ‘key player’ for India at the T20 World Cup 2026

Rohit Sharma picks a ‘key player’ for India at the T20 World Cup 2026

As the defending champions, India will head into the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with sky-high expectations and intense scrutiny. After lifting the trophy in 2024, the focus has firmly shifted to whether this team can sustain its dominance and script back-to-back triumphs on the biggest stage. India’s white-ball depth has only grown stronger since that historic win, with a …

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Australia pacer Pat Cummins ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026; replacement announced

Australia pacer Pat Cummins ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026; replacement announced

Australias preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have suffered a significant setback, with skipper and premier fast bowler Pat Cummins ruled out of the marquee event due to injury. Cricket Australia confirmed that Cummins has failed to recover fully from a persistent back issue and will miss the tournament, which begins on February 7 across India and …

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Not England! Phil Salt names the strongest team in the T20 World Cup 2026

Not England! Phil Salt names the strongest team in the T20 World Cup 2026

With the T20 World Cup 2026 drawing closer, conversations around favourites and potential champions have already begun to dominate cricketing discussions. The tournament promises high-octane clashes, packed stadiums, and intense pressure, especially with several top teams entering the event in strong form. Amid this build-up, England batter Phil Salt has offered a refreshing and honest take, naming one side as …

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Aakash Chopra outlines South Africa’s probable XI for T20 World Cup 2026

Aakash Chopra outlines South Africa’s probable XI for T20 World Cup 2026

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be played across India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, is already generating massive buzz, and South Africa are firmly in the spotlight. The Proteas enter the tournament with renewed belief after finishing runners-up in the 2024 edition, a campaign that showcased their ability to handle pressure in …

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Washington Sundar’s fitness test date is now out; selectors pause T20 World Cup backup plans

Washington Sundar’s fitness test date is now out; selectors pause T20 World Cup backup plans

India’s preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have encountered a potential hurdle, with Washington Sundar set to undergo a decisive fitness assessment on February 4 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The test comes just three days before India begin their World Cup campaign on February 7, leaving little margin for error regarding the spin-bowling …

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