India face a fitness concern ahead of their Men’s T20 World Cup title defence after Harshit Rana suffered a knee injury in a warm-up match. Mohammed Siraj is the frontrunner for replacement, with Prasidh Krishna and Nitish Kumar Reddy also in contention.
The ICC has announced its global broadcast plans for the Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring 20 teams and 55 matches from February 7 to March 8, with extensive TV, digital, audio and multi-language coverage across regions.
The ICC has expressed satisfaction with Eden Gardens facilities ahead of the Men’s T20 World Cup starting February 7. The stadium will host multiple matches, though Bangladesh’s participation remains uncertain amid security concerns, with Scotland as a possible replacement
India opener Abhishek Sharma backed captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill to deliver match-winning performances ahead of the T20 World Cup, saying their experience and adaptability will prove crucial despite modest returns in the third T20I against South Africa.
Sri Lanka will host Pakistan for a three-match T20I series in January 2026 at Dambulla ahead of the Men’s T20 World Cup. The series will help both teams prepare, with Pakistan set to play all World Cup matches in Sri Lanka
Canada joined defending champions India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies, Ireland, New Zealand and Pakistan in the 20-team event.
The Aussie accomplished the feat against Afghanistan, dismissing skipper Rashid Khan (17.6 over), Karim Janat (19.1 over), and Gulbadin Naib (19.2 over) with three consecutive deliveries in two overs.
The upcoming Men's T20 World Cup will feature 20 teams, a change from the 16 teams in the 2022 edition in Australia. Additionally, it marks the debut of USA, Canada, and Uganda in the tournament.
As per ESPNcricinfo report, members from ICC inspected some shortlisted venues in the USA this weak, which will be hosting an international global cricket event for the first time.
London: England pacer Jofra Archer admitted that his elbow injury and lengthy rehabilitation post surgeries left him wondering whether he would lose his central contract. Archer has not played international cricket since featuring in a five-match T20I series against India in March 2021 and was last seen in competitive cricket for Sussex in July that […]
