India face a potential crisis in its middle-order lineup for the T20 World Cup 2026 after Tilak Varma‘s recent surgery raised doubts about his participation. The young batter’s injury has sparked intense discussions among fans and experts on suitable replacements. With the tournament approaching fast, selectors must weigh options carefully to maintain balance. Tilak Varma’s injury setback ahead of the …
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SL vs PAK, 2nd T20I, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Sri Lanka and Pakistan?
The three-match T20I series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan moves to its second fixture at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, with the visitors holding a 1-0 lead. Pakistan secured a clinical six-wicket victory in the opener, chasing down a modest target of 129 with 20 balls to spare, largely thanks to Shadab Khan’s all-round brilliance and Sahibzada Farhan’s composed half-century. …
Read More »Ricky Ponting explains how Suryakumar Yadav can regain his prime form in T20Is
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has thrown his weight behind India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, explaining how the star cricketer can return to the fearless style that once made him one of the most destructive batters in world cricket. With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 set to begin on February 7, Ponting believes Suryakumar’s experience and self-belief will …
Read More »South Africa announces a bold squad for T20 World Cup 2026, drops Tristan Stubbs and recalls Kagiso Rabada
Cricket South Africa (CSA) have made one of the most debated selection calls ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, leaving out in-form batter Tristan Stubbs from their 15-member squad. The tournament will be played in India and Sri Lanka early next year. While Stubbs’ omission has shocked fans and experts, South Africa have been boosted by the …
Read More »3 T20I superstars who bowed out before the T20 World Cup 2026
As the cricket world turns its collective gaze toward the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, the landscape of the shortest format looks remarkably different. The year 2025 served as a definitive “end of an era,” with several modern-day greats choosing to hang up their boots in the T20 International format to make way for …
Read More »Indian Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule: Dates, Series & Venues
India’s men’s cricket schedule for 2026 promises a thrilling mix of high-stakes tournaments, home comforts, and challenging overseas assignments, setting the stage for another blockbuster year in white-ball and red-ball formats. The calendar kicks off with a bilateral white-ball tour against New Zealand in January, featuring three ODIs followed by five T20Is across picturesque venues from Vadodara to Thiruvananthapuram. This …
Read More »Afghanistan announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026; Gulbadin Naib, Naveen-ul-Haq return
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has unveiled their 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. Star leg-spinner Rashid Khan will lead a balanced squad that blends experienced campaigners with emerging talent. Afghanistan have been placed in Pool D alongside New Zealand, South Africa, …
Read More »Harmanpreet Kaur sizzles as India beat Sri Lanka in 5th T20I to complete series whitewash
India Women wrapped up the T20I series against Sri Lanka on a winning note, defeating the visitors by 15 runs in the fifth and final match at the Greenfield International Stadium. A commanding half-century from Harmanpreet Kaur and a disciplined bowling effort helped the hosts defend a challenging total of 175, despite a strong resistance from Sri Lanka’s top order. …
Read More »Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma’s stellar show seals big win for India against Sri Lanka in 4th T20I
India Women crushed Sri Lanka Women by 30 runs in the 4th T20I at Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, posting a record-breaking 221/2 before restricting the visitors to 191/6. Smriti Mandhana‘s 80 off 48 balls and Shafali Verma‘s 79 off 46 balls powered the hosts to their highest Women’s T20I total, sealing a commanding series victory. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma bolster …
Read More »Former cricketer picks best T20I XI of 2025, no place for Jasprit Bumrah
In a year that has seen the shortest format of the game reach new heights of power-hitting and tactical mystery, former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator Abhinav Mukund has unveiled his Best T20I XI of 2025. Ex-cricketer reveals his best XI of T20I format for 2025 While the list features a heavy presence of Indian stars who dominated the 2025 …
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