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Shehbaz Sharif breaks silence on why Pakistan won’t face India in T20 World Cup 2026

Shehbaz Sharif breaks silence on why Pakistan won’t face India in T20 World Cup 2026

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has finally broken the silence regarding the national team’s refusal to face arch-rivals India in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Addressing the federal cabinet in Islamabad on Wednesday night, Sharif confirmed that the decision is a calculated political stand, marking the …

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From Virat Kohli to Jasprit Bumrah: Cricketers who won Player of the Tournament in each edition of T20 World Cup

From Virat Kohli to Jasprit Bumrah: Cricketers who won Player of the Tournament in each edition of T20 World Cup

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has evolved from a experimental hit-and-giggle tournament in 2007 into the most high-octane spectacle in the cricketing calendar. While the ultimate glory is lifting the silver trophy, the Player of the Tournament award is a rare badge of honour that recognizes individual brilliance sustained over several weeks of intense pressure. To win this, a …

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Indian-origin cricketers in T20 World Cup 2026: Full list of players representing various countries

Indian-origin cricketers in T20 World Cup 2026: Full list of players representing various countries

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, stands as a massive testament to the global spread of the game and more specifically, the incredible reach of the Indian diaspora. As cricket expands into non-traditional markets like the United States and Europe, the ‘export’ of talent from the Indian subcontinent has become the backbone of …

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‘100 percent match will happen’: Ashwin explains why Pakistan will still face India in T20 World Cup 2026 despite boycott stance

‘100 percent match will happen’: Ashwin explains why Pakistan will still face India in T20 World Cup 2026 despite boycott stance

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is teetering on the edge of a historic standoff, as the Pakistan government has officially approved the team’s participation in the tournament but explicitly barred them from playing against India on February 15. This ‘selective boycott’ in Colombo, a move of solidarity following Bangladesh’s removal from the event, has placed the PCB on …

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Top 5 highest team totals in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history

Top 5 highest team totals in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history

As the cricket world looks forward to the T20 World Cup 2026, excitement is already building around big hits, quick runs, and huge team scores. With every tournament, batters try to break old records and set new benchmarks in the shortest format of the game. Before new milestones are created, let’s look back at the past and revisit the five …

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Aaron George powers India to U19 World Cup 2026 final with brilliant century against Afghanistan

Aaron George powers India to U19 World Cup 2026 final with brilliant century against Afghanistan

India produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second semi-final of the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday. Chasing a daunting target of 311, the Indian youngsters showcased composure, depth and firepower to seal the contest with 53 balls to spare, underlining their title credentials. Afghanistan U19 …

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ICC T20I Rankings: Abhishek Sharma retains numero uno spot amongst batters, Saim Ayub becomes No. 1 all-rounder

ICC T20I Rankings: Abhishek Sharma retains numero uno spot amongst batters, Saim Ayub becomes No. 1 all-rounder

The latest ICC Men’s T20I rankings have delivered plenty of talking points ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, with consistent performers holding their ground and comeback stories adding fresh excitement. India’s Abhishek Sharma continues to dominate the batting charts, while Pakistan’s Saim Ayub has surged back to the summit of the all-rounder rankings after a commanding home series. Abhishek …

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T20 World Cup 2026: Australian legend Brett Lee picks India’s most valuable player and leading wicket-taker

T20 World Cup 2026: Australian legend Brett Lee picks India’s most valuable player and leading wicket-taker

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, featuring a massive 20-team field battling across 55 matches. The tournament features a major shift in Group C as Scotland makes a last-minute entry to replace Bangladesh, following the latter’s withdrawal due to venue-related disagreements with the ICC. As the …

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Michael Vaughan excludes Pakistan from his bold prediction for T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finalists

Michael Vaughan excludes Pakistan from his bold prediction for T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finalists

The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is set to ignite the cricketing world, running from February 7 to March 8, 2026. This landmark tournament is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with high-octane matches spread across iconic venues like Mumbai’s Wankhede, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, and Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. A total of 20 nations are competing, …

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