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From participants to powerhouses: Surge of Associate nations at T20 World Cup 2026

We are only into the fourth day of the T20 World Cup and the fans have already witnessed quite a few thriller in the group stage matches. Teams like Nepal, Netherlands and the USA have performed exceptionally well and it seems that the upset in only around the corner in the World Cup. New Delhi: "We are not here just to make up numbers." These are the words of the Italy captain, Wayne Madsen. The confidence from the South Africa-born cricketer was oozing ahead of the mega event as they defeated Canada and the UAE by 10 runs and 112…

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Feb

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‘Delighted to see the outcome’: BCCI’s first reaction after Pakistan withdraw boycott of India clash at T20 WC

Pakistan made a U-turn on the boycott of the India clash at the T20 World Cup 2026. The two teams are set to face off on Sunday, February 15 in Colombo. Meanwhile, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has reacted after the matter has been resolved, crediting ICC for the same. New Delhi: Pakistan are set to play against India on February 15, at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo after boycotting the marquee clash earlier this month. The Pakistan Government had directed the national team not to participate in the match against India, as it vowed to stand in solidarity with…

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Namibia play their first-ever game on Indian soil, Netherlands seek comeback with two changes

Namibia are set to play their maiden international game on Indian soil against Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi in the T20 World Cup 2026. Netherlands have won the toss and elected to bowl first as they seek to return to winning ways. New Delhi: Namibia have been a regular presence at the T20 World Cup since 2021, and despite being relatively new to professional cricket, they have made impressive strides in the format. Their progress includes a famous victory over Sri Lanka in the 2022 edition in Australia. Overall, Namibia have recorded five wins in the…

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‘Apne liye kuch nahi kiya’: Mohsin Naqvi’s statement after ICC rejected Pakistan’s demands amid boycott U-turn

Mohsin Naqvi claimed that Pakistan took a stand for Bangladesh and didn't demand anything else while speaking to the media minutes before making a boycott U-turn. However, it has been reported that Pakistan asked ICC to resume the bilateral series with India. New Delhi: Pakistan made a U-turn on the boycott of the India clash in the T20 World Cup on Monday (February 9). However, minutes before it was officially confirmed, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi claimed that he didn't demand anything for Pakistan and that their stand was only for Bangladesh, who were ousted from the T20…

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Feb

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Mohsin Naqvi asked BCB president to make ‘formal appeal’ to Pakistan to end boycott of India clash in T20 WC

Pakistan, as expected, made a U-turn on its boycott of the India clash in the T20 World Cup on Monday. BCB President Aminul Islam released a statement requesting Pakistan to play the clash. However, it is understood that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi asked him to make 'formal appeal'. New Delhi: India are set to face Pakistan on Sunday (February 15) at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match was under threat after Pakistan refused to take the field following its government's directives last week. However, it didn't take them long to make a U-turn, and in its statement, Pakistan…

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Feb

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Will Pakistan only threaten? PCB fall flat on face yet again after another boycott drama

As expected, Pakistan's boycott drama ended on Monday (February 9) as they agreed to play against India on Sunday in Colombo. After Asia Cup, Pakistan yet again created all the drama to gain nothing and are happy that they won the battle. But when will they play the cricketing battle on the field? New Delhi: Pakistan Cricket has never been short of drama. Earlier, it used to be within their cricket and the board. Now, the drama has extended to the global level, but they are gaining nothing. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his stance that he will not…

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Feb

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4 players competing in T20 World Cup 2026 who have played for two different countries in international cricket

With the T20 World Cup 2026 well underway, there are several players in the tournament who caught the eyes of the spectators. Continuing on the same note, let us have a look at four players who have represented different countries in international cricket. New Delhi: The T20 World Cup 2026 is well underway, and the 20 teams competing are aiming to put in their best performances in hopes of getting their hands on the marquee title. Among the many players competing, some stars have represented two countries in their cricket careers.  It is interesting to note that there are four…

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Feb

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PAK vs USA, Colombo, weather report: Will rain play spoilsport in T20 World Cup clash?

With Pakistan all set to take on the USA in game 12 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, let us have a look at the weather report for the clash that is slated to be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 12. Colombo: The stage is set for game 12 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan will be locking horns with the USA. Both sides will take on each other at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 10. It is worth noting that both Pakistan and the USA have played one…

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South Africa dominate Canada, register stellar win in their first T20 World Cup 2026 clash

With South Africa taking on Canada in game 09 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, the Proteas managed to breeze past their opponents as they registered a statement victory in Ahmedabad. They won the game by 57 runs. Ahmedabad : Game 9 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 saw South Africa taking on Canada. The two sides took on each other at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 9. The clash began with South Africa coming in to bat first. Being the finalists of the 2024 edition, the Proteas hoped for a good showing in the…

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Bangladesh handed freebies as ICC ease tensions between India and Pakistan

The ICC (International Cricket Council) took centre stage and announced that no penalty or sanction would be imposed upon the BCB after the side was removed from the T20 World Cup 2026. They also revealed that Bangladesh will be hosting an ICC event between 2028 and 2031. New Delhi: The ICC (International Cricket Council) has come forward and issued a new set of directives amid the ongoing drama between India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh during the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. It is worth noting that Bangladesh was officially removed from the T20 World Cup after the side refused to travel…

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