Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 features South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada and the UAE, with no past champions but several recent finalists and semi-finalists set to compete in Indian conditions.
Pakistan will not play India in their scheduled T20 World Cup match in Colombo on February 15 after receiving conditional approval to participate. The decision is seen as solidarity with Bangladesh, who withdrew citing security concerns
Suryakumar Yadav struck back-to-back fifties against New Zealand, rediscovering his touch ahead of the T20 World Cup. Experts Sunil Gavaskar and Aakash Chopra hailed his confidence and adaptability, noting his ability to handle pacers and spinners with calculated aggression
The ICC has rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift its T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures to Sri Lanka, confirming matches will be played in India. Security reviews found no credible threat, with the ICC warning against setting a precedent for venue changes
Lord’s, the site of the memorable 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final between England and India, is among the seven venues selected to host matches in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, along with Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, the Hampshire Bowl, The Oval, and the Bristol County Ground.
