Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Spinners Crishan Kalugamage and Ben Manenti help debutants Italy to a historic first win with a 10-wicket hammering of Nepal.
Published 12 Feb, 2026 06:29pm
Says Pakistan's decision to play T20 World Cup match against India "reflected our magnanimity, after the relevant cricket authorities realised that they had weaponised and politicised cricket".
Updated 12 Feb, 2026 07:29pm
Dasun Shanaka hammers the fastest half-century by a Sri Lankan in T20Is as the co-hosts thrash Oman by 105 runs for their second group-stage win.
Published 12 Feb, 2026 04:16pm
The country must set out a longer-term strategy that can maximise commercial value of its 200m population, and turn its erratic team into one of the world’s strongest.
Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:45am
English side restricted to 166; Rutherford and Jason Holder smash 61-run partnership in 32 balls.
Updated 12 Feb, 2026 12:45am
Australians bowl out Ireland for 115 runs, clinching a dominant 67-run victory.
Published 11 Feb, 2026 09:40pm
The country’s stance carried weight morally as it played its strongest card not for immediate self-benefit, but in visible solidarity with another board, one with far less financial leverage and political capital.
Published 11 Feb, 2026 04:42pm
In the second Super Over, Afghanistan scored 19 before losing both the wickets in reply to South Africa's 23.
Updated 11 Feb, 2026 04:10pm
'We have got one more day for the game. Hopefully, we decide by tomorrow on how he feels and we’ll go with it,' says opening batter Tilak Varma.
Updated 11 Feb, 2026 09:58pm
The PCB was fighting a bigger battle: to ensure equality in world cricket against the governing body that has for long acted on India’s whims.
Updated 11 Feb, 2026 09:11am
Finn Allen and Tim Seifert post a 175-run opening stand to seal a 10-wicket victory.
Published 10 Feb, 2026 10:47pm
“We are delighted to have another chance to play against a quality side in the first phase of the tournament," says India's assistant coach.
Published 10 Feb, 2026 07:43pm
In the shortest format of cricket, associate teams are proving that skill and determination can challenge the established order.
Updated 10 Feb, 2026 10:19pm
“We did not discuss anything apart from Bangladesh; our only purpose was to get Bangladesh respect, to highlight the injustice done to them," he says.
Updated 10 Feb, 2026 05:35pm
Netherlands beat Namibia by 7 wickets for their first win in the tournament.
Published 10 Feb, 2026 03:31pm
Sri Lankan foreign minister thanks Pakistan for "positively considering Sri Lanka's request" to play India.
Updated 10 Feb, 2026 12:42pm
Proteas smash 47 off last three overs to pile up 213, highest total so far in this season.
Published 09 Feb, 2026 11:25pm
Says decision taken for “protecting the spirit of cricket, and to support the continuity of this global sport in all participating nations”; no penalty for Bangladesh for opting out of T20 World Cup.
Updated 10 Feb, 2026 01:42am
“The pressure of losing the last game will be on Pakistan,” he says.
Published 09 Feb, 2026 08:48pm
Zimbabwe skittle Oman for 103 before knocking off runs with 39 balls to spare.
Published 09 Feb, 2026 08:36pm
Scotland piled up 207-4 and in reply, Italy were bowled out for 134 in 16.4 overs.
Published 09 Feb, 2026 04:45pm
Ellis will go into Australia’s opener against Ireland in Colombo on Wednesday without any recent match practice.
Published 09 Feb, 2026 01:46pm
Led by experienced Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe open their T20 World Cup campaign with a Group ‘B’ match against Oman today.
Published 09 Feb, 2026 07:46am
"The WTC trophy definitely gave us belief and confidence within the group," he says.
Published 09 Feb, 2026 07:45am
Italy beat Scotland in the qualifiers and facing them again on Monday will be a “huge honour”, says skipper Wayne Madsen.
Updated 09 Feb, 2026 10:02am
Lankan spin trio of Theekshana, Hasaranga and Wellalage ran through Irish middle order, sharing seven wickets.
Published 08 Feb, 2026 11:03pm
Chasing an imposing 185-run total, Nepali batters fall short of four runs.
Updated 08 Feb, 2026 06:42pm
Sources say outcome of meeting to be announced after endorsement from Pakistani govt; BCB chief meets Naqvi, thanks Pakistan for "support".
Updated 09 Feb, 2026 02:54am
New Zealand achieve 173-run target with 13 balls to spare.
Updated 08 Feb, 2026 02:35pm
Luckily, Pakistan have started off with a win which will boost confidence ahead of their next game against the US.
Updated 08 Feb, 2026 09:27am
