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Why is Mitchell Marsh not playing for Australia vs Ireland in T20 World Cup 2026?

Australia locked horns against Ireland today to start their campaign in the T20 World Cup. However, their captain Mitchell Marsh didn't walk out for the toss and Travis Head is leading the Aussies in the clash. Here's why Marsh is not playing in Australia's T20 World Cup opener. Colombo: Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh didn't walk out for the toss in their opening game of the T20 World Cup against Ireland. Travis Head is leading Australia at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and this has left many perplexed as Marsh was appointed the captain of the team for the mega…

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Two Super Overs: South Africa beat Afghanistan in one of T20 World Cup classics in Ahmedabad

South Africa defeated Afghanistan in a two Super over thriller in the T20 World Cup 2026. Just when the Rashid Khan-led side seemed to get the job done, the Proteas pulled off a thriller. Rahmanullah Gurbaz did everything in power to win it but the team felt short in the end. Ahmedabad : South Africa pulled off a thrilling win over Afghanistan in a high-scoring encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. However, the Rashid Khan-led side didn’t go away without a fight. Chasing 188, the Rashid Khan-led side looked in control for much of the innings, especially with…

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Steve Smith added as reserve player after Marsh ruled out of Australia’s T20 World Cup opener

Steve Smith has been called up as cover after Australia captain Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the T20 World Cup opener with internal testicular bleeding. With Cummins, Hazlewood already ruled out and Tim David unavailable, Australia face early squad challenges. Colombo: Australia suffered a major setback ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Ireland. Earlier, veterans Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out of the competition and now, their captain Mitchell Marsh has been sidelined from the opening match against Ireland after suffering a painful training-ground injury. Marsh was struck in the groin earlier this week, and…

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Quinton de Kock breaks AB de Villiers’ legendary record with half-century vs Afghanistan in T20 World Cup 2026

Quinton de Kock scored 59 against Afghanistan to become South Africa’s highest run-getter in T20 World Cup history, surpassing AB de Villiers. A 114-run stand with Rickelton powered the Proteas to 187 before Afghanistan fought back late. Ahmedabad : Quinton de Kock etched his name into the record books by surpassing AB de Villiers for the most runs by a South Africa international in T20 World Cup history. The keeper-batter scored a composed 59 off 41 balls against Afghanistan before being dismissed by Rashid Khan.  During the course of his innings, de Kock moved past de Villiers’ tally and now…

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Abhishek Sharma hospitalised in Delhi ahead of India’s game against Namibia in T20 World Cup 2026

India opener Abhishek Sharma was reportedly hospitalised in Delhi due to a stomach infection ahead of the T20 World Cup clash against Namibia. The team awaits his recovery, while Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson prepare to open in his absence. New Delhi: India opener Abhishek Sharma was hospitalised on Tuesday night after suffering from a stomach infection. Earlier in the day, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate had revealed that the southpaw was dealing with a “stomach upset,” which was cited as the reason for his absence from the team’s training session ahead of the Namibia match at the Arun Jaitley…

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SA vs AFG T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: South Africa vs Afghanistan Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams

After losing to New Zealand, Afghanistan aim to bounce back against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Noor Ahmad returns as Afghanistan include four spinners. South Africa, boosted by a win over Canada, also added a spinner for the clash. Ahmedabad : After suffering a defeat to New Zealand in their opening T20 World Cup 2026 match, Afghanistan are eager to get back to winning ways in their next encounter against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Another loss could seriously threaten their chances of advancing to the Super 8 stage, making a strong performance in…

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‘Will play like a normal match’ – Sahibzada Farhan downplays India-Pakistan high-voltage clash

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan downplayed the hype around the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash, calling it “not such a big deal.” His 73 helped Pakistan beat the USA for a second win, and he emphasised playing the match with a normal mindset. New Delhi: Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has downplayed the hype surrounding the upcoming India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup, insisting that the game is “not such a big deal.” Farhan’s comments came after his 73-run knock helped Pakistan secure a second consecutive victory over the USA in Colombo, keeping them at the top of their group. “See,…

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Ben Stokes undergoes successful facial surgery, shares photo on Instagram

England Test captain Ben Stokes underwent successful surgery for a facial injury sustained during a nets session. He shared the update on Instagram, joking about the procedure. Stokes remains sidelined, with a potential return in England’s June Test series vs New Zealand. New Delhi: England Test captain Ben Stokes has successfully undergone surgery following a facial injury sustained during a nets session, leaving the star all-rounder sidelined once again. The 34-year-old shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, adding a touch of humour to the update. "May not look like it... but the surgery was a success,” Stokes wrote. The…

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Finn Allen breaks Abhishek Sharma’s world record with blistering knock against UAE

Finn Allen hammered an unbeaten 84 off 50 balls as New Zealand chased down 174 against UAE without losing a wicket in Chennai, sealing a historic 10-wicket win. He broke Abhishek Sharma’s record for the fastest 5,000 T20 runs in balls faced and became the third-fastest to 100 T20I sixes. Chennai: Chasing 174 runs against UAE, New Zealand openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert stole the show, cementing a 10-wicket win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It marked the second-highest successful run chase in men’s T20Is without a dismissal. Pakistan hold the record for the highest such chase,…

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Michael Bracewell ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand announce replacement

New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 after reinjuring his left calf. NZC confirmed the setback, with Cole McConchie named as a travelling reserve ahead of the South Africa game. Chennai: Star New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The 34-year-old reinjured his left calf and is set to be out of action for at least three weeks. He sustained a calf tear during the ODI series against India in January and subsequently missed the T20I series against the Men in Blue. New…

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