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India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has outlined a fearless blueprint for the 2026 T20 World Cup following a 4-1 series win over New Zealand, highlighting squad balance, batting intent, and selection dilemmas ahead of the home tournament.

From Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes in 2007 to Virat Kohli’s match-winning final in 2024, the ICC has revisited iconic performances that defined the Men’s T20 World Cup. The retrospective comes ahead of the tournament’s 10th edition beginning on February 7.

Indian fast bowling coach Morne Morkel praised the team’s depth and X-factor ahead of the T20 World Cup. He called Jasprit Bumrah the best bowler in the world and expressed confidence that Sanju Samson will soon regain form

Rohit Sharma said he sensed something different about Tilak Varma when he joined Mumbai Indians, praising his temperament and Asia Cup knock. He also spoke about batting flexibility, intent in knockouts, and moving away from the rebuild philosophy in T20 cricket

Bangladesh’s appeal to the ICC’s Dispute Resolution Committee over hosting T20 World Cup matches in India cannot be heard as it is outside the committee’s remit. With the ICC Board voting 14-2, Scotland is expected to be named as replacement

Bangladesh has refused to send its team to the T20 World Cup in India after the ICC rejected its request for a venue change, citing security concerns. The decision opens the door for Scotland to replace Bangladesh in the tournament

Former India captain Rohit Sharma said missing the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time will feel strange, while reflecting on leadership, team bonding, tough selection calls and the importance of transparent communication during major tournaments.

India begin their five-match T20 series against New Zealand in Nagpur with skipper Suryakumar Yadav under pressure to regain form ahead of the World Cup. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy return as India fine-tune preparations

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour has been appointed Sri Lanka’s batting coach for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. He will take charge on January 18 and remain with the team until March 10

India aim to complete a 5-0 whitewash against Sri Lanka in the final women’s T20I at Thiruvananthapuram. Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana and Renuka Singh have starred, while debutant Vaishnavi Sharma impressed with four wickets in the series

Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed praised India’s white-ball cricket success and emphasized improving Pakistan’s talent, infrastructure, and domestic competition. He expressed confidence in upcoming T20 World Cup performance, highlighted mental toughness, and underscored accountability and criticism as part of cricket development

India batter Tilak Varma emphasised batting flexibility ahead of the third T20I against South Africa in Dharamsala. With the series tied 1-1, Tilak said he is ready to bat anywhere in the order as India eye a series lead

Shubman Gill faces a survival test in the South Africa T20Is, with India’s team management weighing options ahead of the T20 World Cup. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s poor form adds pressure as India prepare for their title defence

India begin their T20 World Cup preparations with Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya returning for the five-match series against South Africa in Cuttack. With Suryakumar Yadav’s form under scrutiny and the Samson-Jitesh debate ongoing, India aim to refine combinations before February’s showpiece

India entered the semifinals of the Women’s Blind T20 World Cup 2025 with a dominant ten-wicket win over debutants USA. Simranjeet Kour starred with 31* as India sealed victory in 3.3 overs, setting up a clash with Pakistan

New Zealand great Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from T20 Internationals to focus on Tests and ODIs. The 35-year-old, who led the BlackCaps to three T20 World Cup knockouts, retires as New Zealand’s second-highest T20I run-scorer with 2,575 runs.

India's selectors have removed Rohit Sharma from the ODI captaincy, appointing Shubman Gill as the new leader with an eye on the 2027 World Cup. Rohit remains in the squad, and Shreyas Iyer is named vice-captain for the Australia tour

Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the Asia Cup, with Kusal Mendis scoring an unbeaten 74 and Nuwan Thushara picking 4-18, knocking Afghanistan out and advancing to Super Fours

The ICC has announced that the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India will feature an all-female panel of 14 umpires and four match referees. This historic milestone marks the first time the tournament will be officiated entirely by women.

Rohit Sharma opens up in a candid interview about India’s emotional ICC T20 World Cup 2024 win, highlighting key moments with Kohli, Axar, Suryakumar, and coach Rahul Dravid that helped reclaim the title after 17 years.