As India prepares to defend their crown in the T20 World Cup 2026, former wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has stirred the pot with a bold selection strategy that prioritizes current rhythm over past reputation. Speaking on the Star Sports show ‘Follow the Blues,’ Parthiv laid out a blueprint that sees several high-profile stars relegated to the bench. His vision for the …
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Pakistan’s boycott of India match in T20 WC 2026: List of teams that forfeited ICC event matches
In an unprecedented and seismic shift in world cricket, the Government of Pakistan officially announced on February 1, 2026, that it will boycott the high-profile T20 World Cup 2026 clash against India. While the team has been cleared to compete in the rest of the tournament in Sri Lanka, they have been strictly ordered ‘not to take the field’ for …
Read More »Pakistan squad departs for Sri Lanka for T20 World Cup
LAHORE: Pakistan’s national squad has departed from Lahore for Sri Lanka to participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. According to details, the Pakistani players will observe complete rest today and tomorrow after arriving in Sri Lanka. The national team is scheduled to play a warm-up match against Ireland on February 4. The 15-member squad includes Captain Salman …
Read More »Will Josh Hazlewood be available for T20 World Cup 2026? Here’s what we know about Australian pacer
As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 approaches, the Australian cricket team find themselves navigating a complex web of injury management and tactical reshuffling. With the tournament set to take place across India and Sri Lanka starting February 7, the biggest question on fans’ minds is the availability of veteran pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood. Known for his metronomic precision …
Read More »T20 World Cup 2026: Ricky Ponting’s top picks for leading run-scorer and Player of the Tournament
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to explode across India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, featuring 20 teams competing in 55 high-octane matches. The tournament spans eight iconic venues, including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Chennai in India, alongside Colombo and Kandy in Sri Lanka. Defending champions India will kick off the spectacle …
Read More »WATCH: Mitchell Marsh breaks silence on Pakistan’s boycott of India game and Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 withdrawal
The cricketing world is currently buzzing with off-field drama as the lead-up to the World Cup takes a geopolitical turn. Australia’s T20 captain, Mitchell Marsh, found himself in the crosshairs of a sensitive diplomatic query during a recent press conference, but the seasoned all-rounder showed exactly why he’s a leader by choosing to stay firmly in his cricketing bubble. As …
Read More »IND A vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: Where to watch today’s warm up match in India
Today, February 2, 2026, marks the official start of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up fixtures, serving as the final testing ground for 20 nations before the main event begins on February 7. This phase of the tournament allows teams to experiment with their tactical combinations and adapt to the subcontinental conditions in India and Sri Lanka. One …
Read More »‘When you can’t beat them, boycott them’: Pakistan’s decision to decline India T20 World Cup 2026 match triggers fan reactions
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, the Government of Pakistan has officially announced a selective boycott of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026. While the national team has been cleared to travel to Sri Lanka for the tournament, they have been explicitly barred from taking the field for the high-octane group-stage clash against arch-rivals …
Read More »Sunil Gavaskar demands ICC to take action against PCB’s boycott of India match in T20 World Cup 2026
In a shocking turn of events that has sent ripples through the international cricketing community, the Pakistan government has officially intervened in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) operations. While confirming participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the government has explicitly forbidden the national team from competing in the high-stakes clash against arch-rivals India, scheduled for February 15, …
Read More »Not Abhishek Sharma! Yuzvendra Chahal reveals his choice for T20 World Cup 2026 Player of the Tournament
In a series of major strategic disclosures ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has sparked conversation by overlooking India’s biggest batting stars Abhishek Sharma for the tournament’s ultimate individual honour. With the marquee event set to kick off on February 7, 2026, Chahal’s predictions offer a unique insight into the tactical expectations of the defending …
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