The familiar Eden Gardens looked unusually unfamiliar on the T20 World Cup stage today. With Bangladesh withdrawing from the tournament due to security concerns, the vibrancy of the World Cup in Kolkata has taken a significant hit.
Hard-hitting batsman Phil Salt was passed fit as England named their team Saturday for their first match in the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan kicked off their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a nervy three-wicket win over the Netherlands in Colombo, holding their nerve to chase down 148 with three balls to spare in a gripping Group A opener at the SSC.
The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata appears unusually subdued during this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with the absence of Bangladesh significantly dampening local interest in the tournament.
Pakistan will seek advice from their government if they reach the knockout phase of the T20 World Cup and meet arch-rivals India, captain Salman Agha said on Thursday.
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday confirmed that the team has already booked its flight to Colombo for the scheduled February 15 match against Pakistan, even as uncertainty continues to surround the fixture.
Pakistan are set to open their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign against the Netherlands on Saturday, but uncertainty over a potential clash with India has already cast a shadow over their group-stage plans.
As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup approaches, a growing standoff between Bangladesh and Pakistan against the ICC has thrown the spotlight on questions of fairness, consistency, and power dynamics in world cricket.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday endorsed the federal government’s decision to bar Pakistan from playing India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, saying sports should be kept free of politics.
Football icon Andrea Pirlo has lent his support to the Italy national cricket team ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, offering a brief but encouraging message as the Azzurri prepare for the global stage.
Head coach Shukri Conrad had a clear plan which culminated in South Africa winning last year's World Test Championship final, but he has shaken things up as he plots a first major white-ball trophy at the T20 World Cup.
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has confirmed a sweeping update to the Laws of Cricket, introducing 73 material changes aimed at improving clarity, fairness and alignment with the modern game.