Faheem blitz sees Pakistan avoid big shock
Faheem Ashraf smashed 29* off 11 balls as Pakistan scrambled past the Netherlands by three wickets in the T20 World Cup opener in Colombo on Saturday.
Faheem Ashraf smashed 29* off 11 balls as Pakistan scrambled past the Netherlands by three wickets in the T20 World Cup opener in Colombo on Saturday.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi hammered a stunning 175 from just 80 balls as India thumped England by 100 runs in the U19 ODI World Cup final.
All-rounder Will Jacks says the England squad remains united behind Harry Brook after a difficult and controversial spell for the captain.
Captain Salman Agha says Pakistan must bring their A-game to reach the T20 World Cup Super Eights after forfeiting their group match against India.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav accepts nerves will be part of the challenge as India begin their T20 World Cup on home soil but vows to give their fans “entertainment”.
Drafted in at the eleventh hour, Scotland arrive determined to prove they belong on the T20 World Cup stage.
Australia’s T20 World Cup build-up has been dented by spin concerns and injuries, but captain Mitchell Marsh remains confident of a turnaround.
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the T20 World Cup after failing to recover from hamstring and Achilles injuries.
England Test captain Ben Stokes has suffered a severe facial injury after being struck by a cricket ball.
England captain Harry Brook believes it could be a record-breaking 2026 T20 World Cup, with fans treated to a batting blitz and 300-plus scores.
The T20 World Cup begins on Saturday after an acrimonious build‑up overshadowed by political turmoil.
Group C in the 2026 T20 World Cup is the only group to feature two two-time former champions.
Captain Mitchell Marsh says Australia remain confident of a strong showing at the T20 World Cup despite the absence of several frontline fast bowlers.
Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs were in the runs for the Proteas in Wednesday’s T20 World Cup warm-up against India in Navi Mumbai.
Follow the T20 World Cup warm-up match between India and the Proteas in Navi Mumbai.