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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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. …
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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 …
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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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India clinched a commanding eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third T20I at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on December 26, 2025, sealing the five-match series 3-0. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name in history with this triumph, breaking Meg Lanning’s record as captain in Women’s T20Is. Shafali Verma’s explosive unbeaten 79 off 42 balls powered India to chase down …
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India continued their dominance in the T20I series against Sri Lanka, sealing an unassailable 3-0 lead with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the third match at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. The hosts once again followed a familiar blueprint, clinical bowling up front followed by a ruthless chase. Sri Lanka were kept to a modest total after …
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