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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Event Technical Committee has approved Steve Smith as a replacement for injured fast bowler Josh Hazlewood in Australia’s squad after the pacer was ruled out due to a calf injury.

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan chose to field after winning the toss against the UAE in a crucial Group D match of the Men’s T20 World Cup. Winless so far, Afghanistan need victory to keep their slim Super Eight hopes alive.

Sanjay Krishnamurthi’s unbeaten 68 and a strong bowling effort helped USA beat Namibia by 31 runs in a must-win T20 World Cup match. The victory kept the team’s Super Eights hopes alive

Salam Bayash, coach of Indian cricketer Tilak Varma, will witness his protégé play against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in Colombo. Bayash, Tilak’s mentor since school days, called it a dream come true after 25 years of coaching

The USA opted to bat after winning the toss against Namibia in their final T20 World Cup group match at Chepauk, with both teams making changes as they look to end their campaigns on a positive note.

Aiden Markram’s explosive 86 guided South Africa to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in Ahmedabad, virtually sealing their Super 8s spot in the T20 World Cup. The Proteas chased 176 in 17.1 overs, topping Group D with six points

Adil Rashid’s three wickets and Tom Banton’s unbeaten 63 helped England beat Scotland by five wickets in Kolkata, keeping their Super Eights hopes alive in the T20 World Cup. Scotland collapsed from 113/3 to 152, undone by England’s spinners

India face Pakistan in the T20 World Cup’s marquee clash at Colombo’s Premadasa Stadium. With Abhishek Sharma’s fitness uncertain and Pakistan’s spin attack ready, India’s middle-order stability will be key. Rain could also impact the high-voltage encounter

Lorcan Tucker’s explosive 94 and disciplined bowling helped Ireland thrash Oman by 96 runs in a Group B T20 World Cup clash in Colombo. Ireland posted 235, the highest total of the edition, boosting their Net Run Rate significantly

Oman chose to bowl against Ireland in a do-or-die Group B match of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the SSC. With both teams needing a win to stay in Super 8 contention, key changes were made to the playing XIs.

Crishan Kalugamage’s three-wicket haul powered Italy to dismiss Nepal for 123 runs in 19.3 overs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede. Italy struck at crucial moments, ending Nepal’s innings with contributions from Manenti, Smuts, and others.

Pakistan defeated the USA by 32 runs in a Group A match of the T20 World Cup in Colombo. Sahibzada Farhan scored 73, while Pakistan’s spinners shared seven wickets. Shubham Ranjane’s fifty was not enough to stop Pakistan’s second win

Scotland registered a dominant 73-run win over debutants Italy in their Group C match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens, powered by George Munsey’s 84 and a four-wicket haul from Michael Leask.

Italy captain Wayne Madsen says his side are not at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 merely to participate, as the debutants aim to leave a lasting legacy for Italian cricket and build momentum against elite opposition.

The ICC has announced a star-studded commentary panel for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith and Ian Bishop, along with several former world champions and current players, for the tournament starting February 7.

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.

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.

Sri Lanka will host all Group B matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring former champions Sri Lanka and Australia alongside Ireland, Oman and Zimbabwe, as teams gear up for a competitive group phase across Colombo and Kandy.

Pakistan’s boycott of its T20 World Cup group match against India has triggered back-channel talks with the ICC amid fears of financial losses exceeding USD 250 million. The ICC has urged the PCB to reconsider, warning of long-term consequences for global cricket

The ICC has cautioned the Pakistan Cricket Board that boycotting its February 15 T20 World Cup clash against India could lead to legal action from broadcasters and financial penalties. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi faces mounting pressure amid political and cricketing fallout