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Super 8 battle begins in Colombo as New Zealand clash with Pakistan

The Super 8 phase of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup is set to get underway in Colombo, with New Zealand locking horns with Pakistan at R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday. Two teams from each of the four initial groups have progressed to the Super 8 stage. These teams are split into two groups of four, with each side playing the others once. At the conclusion of this round, the top two teams from each group will move into the semi-finals.…

Feb 21, 2026

Ex-Indian cricketer raises questions over short spells for Varun Chakravarthy

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has expressed strong criticism of the Indian team management’s handling of mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy during the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Chopra questioned why Chakravarthy was not consistently allowed to bowl his full quota of four overs in the group stage. Chopra highlighted India’s group-stage clash against Netherlands, where Chakravarthy delivered an impressive spell. The leg-spinner…

Feb 20, 2026

IND vs PAK group-stage clash shatters viewership records, becomes the most viewed T20I match ever

The ongoing T20 World Cup's showpiece clash between India and Pakistan has shattered viewership records, becoming the most widely reached match in the history of ICC T20Is. According to JioStar, the official digital and broadcast partner of the tournament, this blockbuster showdown achieved an unprecedented digital reach of 163 million viewers, the highest for any ICC event in the T20 format to date. This figure even overtook the viewership of the ICC…

Feb 20, 2026

Shahid Afridi hits out at Shadab Khan for his World Cup remarks

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has expressed strong disappointment over comments made by all-rounder Shadab Khan following Pakistan’s defeat to India in the T20 World Cup, sparking a debate between past and present generations of cricketers. In the T20I World Cup showdown against India on February 15 in Colombo, Pakistan endured a disappointing outing against arch-rivals India in a high-pressure group-stage encounter, suffering a heavy defeat.

Feb 20, 2026

Bangladesh reveal central contacts, Mushfiqur Rahim moved to Grade B

Bangladesh have revealed the central contracts for their men's side, encompassing the period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Pacer Taskin Ahmed , who stood alone in the A+ category last year, has been moved down to Grade A following an injury-hit season. An Achilles problem in February disrupted his rhythm and ruled him out of red-ball cricket entirely, as he did not feature in a single Test match in 2025. Veteran…

Feb 20, 2026

New Zealand announce squad for Zimbabwe series, experienced trio Bates, Devine, Tahuhu to miss out

New Zealand have unveiled their white-ball squads for the upcoming home series against Zimbabwe , with several experienced names missing from the line-up as the team reshapes for six matches across formats. The series, which begins in Hamilton on February 25, will feature three T20Is followed by three ODIs. However, the hosts will be without a trio of experienced players. Veteran opener Suzie Bates has been ruled out due to a…

Feb 20, 2026

Zimbabwe topple Sri Lanka in massive upset

Zimbabwe delivered one of the tournament’s most memorable performances by defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets in their final Group B match of the T20I World Cup in Colombo on Thursday. Sri Lanka, who are also the co-hosts of the tournament, deciding to bat, posted a respectable 178 for 7 in 20 overs, with in-form Pathum Nissanka firing 62 off 41 balls. Pavan Rathnayake provided a late cameo, smashing 44 runs from 25 balls to help the side.…

Feb 19, 2026

"Comparison a bit unfair": Ex-India batter on Virat Kohli-Babar Azam comparison

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik did not mince words while assessing Pakistan batter Babar Azam after Pakistan’s heavy defeat to India in the T20 World Cup group-stage clash in Colombo. Babar’s early dismissal proved to be a turning point. Chasing a challenging target of 176, Pakistan needed Babar to anchor the innings. Instead, Babar managed only 5 runs off 7 deliveries before falling to India’s left-arm spinner, Axar Patel. He…

Feb 19, 2026

"We have ticked a lot of boxes": Suryakumar Yadav ahead of Super 8

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his side has ticked almost all the boxes in the group stage after India stormed into the Super 8 of the Men's T20 World Cup unbeaten. Reflecting on their hard-fought victory over Netherlands, the skipper expressed satisfaction with the team’s all-round performance. India sealed a 17-run win over Netherlands on Wednesday, registering their fourth consecutive victory to finish atop Group A. "We have ticked a lot of boxes. Even…

Feb 19, 2026

T20 World Cup, 2026: All you need to know about Super 8 games

T20 World Cup Super 8 matches have been confirmed, with Pakistan powering their way into the Super 8 stage with a commanding victory over Namibia on Wednesday, becoming the final side to confirm qualification for the next phase of the tournament. Facing Namibia in a must-win encounter, Pakistan delivered a splendid performance to cap off a hard-fought group stage campaign. The Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will have high-voltage games…

Feb 19, 2026

Pakistan sail into the Super 8 after decimating Namibia

Pakistan sealed their place in the Super 8s with a commanding 102-run victory over Namibia in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash on Wednesday in Colombo, making a huge comeback from a staggering defeat against India in their last game. Deciding to bat, Pakistan piled up a massive total of 199/3 in 20 overs, powered by a blazing unbeaten century from Sahibzada Farhan. The explosive batter led Pakistan's scoring, finishing on 100 unbeaten from 58…

Feb 18, 2026

"Really poor campaign": Ricky Ponting shares his views on Australia's disappointing campaign at T20 World Cup

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has given a frank assessment of Australia’s disappointing campaign at the Men's T20 World Cup , describing the team’s performances as “really poor” and well below the standards expected of an established team. Australia’s title hopes were ruined early after managing just one win from their first three matches. The results left them unable to qualify for the Super Eights stage. And their upcoming final group match…

Feb 18, 2026