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Pakistan v New Zealand T20 World Cup match washed out

Both teams earned one point each from abandoned first fixture of tournament’s Super Eight stage

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 09:30pm

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India cruise past Netherlands to maintain perfect record at T20 World Cup

After winning the toss and opting to bat, India posted 193-6 on a slow pitch on the back of Shivam Dube’s 66 off 31 balls

Published 19 Feb, 2026 08:35am

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Pakistan and India fans flock to Colombo, windfall for tourism

The game at Sri Lanka’s largest stadium is sold out with roughly 35,000 tickets sold

Published 13 Feb, 2026 07:08pm

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England’s Brook hopes to move on from ‘horrendous’ NZ controversy

Brook opened up on the “horrendous” fallout from the New Zealand nightclub controversy

Published 08 Feb, 2026 12:12pm

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Madushan replaces Malinga in Sri Lanka T20 World Cup squad

Sri Lanka, slotted in Group B, will open their campaign against Ireland on February 8 in Colombo

Published 07 Feb, 2026 10:26am

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Pakistan captain Salman defends ‘X factor’ Tariq’s bowling action

'I don't understand why we are talking about his action because in my opinion it is a fair action,' Salman

Published 06 Feb, 2026 05:19pm

Sports

Bangladesh absence from T20 World Cup a sad moment for the game: players body

Pakistan are set to play all their matches at the upcoming T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka

Published 25 Jan, 2026 11:05am

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Australia’s Hazlewood ‘on track’ to start T20 World Cup after Ashes absence

The right-arm quick missed Australia's 4-1 Ashes victory with a hamstring strain. He subsequently suffered Achilles soreness in his rehabilitation

Published 15 Jan, 2026 12:29pm

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Pakistan to play Australia in final T20I World Cup preparation

Australia's T20I squad will arrive in Lahore on January 28

Published 14 Jan, 2026 04:43pm

Sports

India’s Sundar ruled out of NZ ODI series with injury ahead of T20 World Cup

Sundar complained of the issue affecting his left lower rib while bowling in Sunday's opening ODI

Published 13 Jan, 2026 12:56pm

Sports

India’s Pant ruled out of New Zealand ODI series

The selection committee named Dhruv Jurel as Pant's replacement, the board said, adding he had already linked up with the Indian squad

Published 11 Jan, 2026 02:17pm

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India’s Varma out for three weeks after surgery for groin issue

Varma, 23, has played 40 T20 matches for India, and scored two fifties in his last three matches in the format

Published 09 Jan, 2026 12:23pm

Sports

New Zealand bowler Duffy to make T20 World Cup bow

Both Ferguson and Henry may take brief paternity leave during the tournament, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said in a statement

Published 07 Jan, 2026 10:51am

Sports

Bangladesh seeking to move T20 World Cup matches from India: report

Kolkata Knight Riders said on Saturday they had released the Bangladesh bowler after being told to do so by India's board (BCCI)

Published 04 Jan, 2026 10:46am

Sports

Spinner Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan in Twenty20 World Cup

KABUL: Ace spinner Rashid Khan will lead a strong Afghanistan squad announced on Wednesday for next year’s Twenty20...

Published 31 Dec, 2025 05:43pm

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ICC pledges to fund US national team players ahead of T20 World Cup

The US national teams, however, retained their right to compete in ICC events and continue preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Published 23 Dec, 2025 12:02pm

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India’s Bumrah, Mandhana win top Wisden awards

India duo Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana have been crowned the world’s leading cricketers in the latest edition...

Published 22 Apr, 2025 11:45am

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UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan match over treatment of women

A group of British lawmakers urged England to boycott their Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan next month,...

Published 07 Jan, 2025 01:36pm

Sports

Ex-Pakistan captain Yousuf quits as selector ahead of England series

KARACHI: Former captain Mohammad Yousuf quit as a Pakistan selector “for personal reasons” on Sunday, just a week...

Updated 29 Sep, 2024 11:01pm

Sports

Jos Buttler ruled out of The Hundred with calf injury

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will miss The Hundred due to a calf injury, the batsman said. The...

Published 04 Aug, 2024 11:09am

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West Indies exit with pride after bringing the buzz back to Caribbean cricket

West Indies captain Rovman Powell said his team should take pride in bringing the buzz back to Caribbean cricket...

Published 24 Jun, 2024 12:38pm

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Pakistan’s World Cup failure down to poor batting, Babar says

Pakistan captain Babar Azam said on Sunday the team’s batting let them down at the Twenty20 World Cup and apologised...

Published 17 Jun, 2024 04:32pm

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Australia end Scotland’s World Cup, send England into Super Eight

Australia broke Scottish hearts with a hardfought five-wicket victory in St Lucia on Saturday that sent the Scots...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 10:24am

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USA better than us in all aspects, says Pakistan captain Babar Azam after humiliation

The United States beat Pakistan in a Super Over in Dallas on Thursday to achieve one of the biggest upsets in...

Updated 07 Jun, 2024 03:54pm

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Indian batters have the tools to solve New York pitch challenge, coach says

India’s batters have the skills and experience needed to navigate the challenge of playing on a tricky pitch in New...

Published 06 Jun, 2024 01:59pm

Sports

Unpredictable Pakistan aim for ‘third time lucky’ at T20 World Cup

KARACHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is hoping it is third time lucky for his side at the Twenty20 World Cup after...

Published 28 May, 2024 11:52am

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Pakistan’s Haris Rauf says injury lay-off a ‘blessing in disguise’

LONDON: Pakistan paceman Haris Rauf believes the three months he spent on the sidelines injured with a dislocated...

Published 27 May, 2024 09:52pm

Sports

Pakistan announce 15-member T20 World Cup squad

Greenshirts to face USA in the opening game on June 6

Updated 24 May, 2024 09:29pm

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Shakib Al Hasan named in Bangladesh T20 World Cup squad, Shanto captain

Bangladesh included experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in their 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in the...

Published 14 May, 2024 02:42pm

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Australia’s Head says IPL form no guarantee for World Cup success

Travis Head has decimated bowling attacks in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year but the Australian tempered...

Published 09 May, 2024 10:21am