Junaid Siddique's maiden five-wicket haul helped UAE restrict Canada to 150/7 in their T20 World Cup clash, despite a half-century from Harsh Thaker.
India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, addresses the team's inconsistent performance leading up to the T20 World Cup semifinal against England, emphasising the importance of winning the next two games. He also discusses England's strengths and the potential impact of weather conditions on the match.
These comments come after India recently announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Suryakumar Yadav is set to lead India in his first-ever ICC tournament as captain, with Axar Patel named as his deputy.
The International Cricket Council has announced significant format changes for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup, aiming to increase competitiveness and consequence in both tournaments. The 2027 ODI World Cup will feature a Super Series and Super 7 stage, while the 2028 T20 World Cup will introduce a Super 10 stage after the group phase.
New Zealand pacer Matt Henry highlights the fierce rivalry between New Zealand and South Africa ahead of their crucial T20 World Cup match, emphasizing the historical context and the importance of adapting to conditions.
Though he hasn't made a big impact with the bat yet, Rinku Singh has good experience at Eden Gardens. He has played 25 IPL matches here, scored 540 runs in 23 innings, and has a strike rate of 157.4. Will the team management back him as a finisher in this must win game?
Australia were dealt an early blow in their quest to reach the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup after the depleted former champions crashed to a 23-run defeat by Zimbabwe in Colombo on Friday.
A lesson to be learned from this incident is participation in an event is the real exhibition of power, and winning matches elevates its credibility, observes K R Nayar.
It was a performance wrapped in authority and flair, one that re-instated the belief that they can remain T20 World Cup champions.
Hotel room rates in Ahmedabad have increased significantly ahead of the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, with some tariffs rising by 300-400%. The surge is driven by high demand from cricket fans travelling to the city for the match.
India's cricket team intensifies spin practice, with Abhishek Sharma leading the charge, as they prepare for Wednesday's T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands.
Yuvraj Samra, 19, is the youngest batter to score a century in T20 World Cup, during the match against New Zealand on Tuesday.
For India, a win against the West Indies will guarantee a semifinal spot, with four points making net run rate a non-issue.
Having finished as the second-highest run-getter in 2025 among top nations, Abhishek was touted to dominate the tournament but the law of averages seemed to be catching up with the World No. 1 T20 batter when he returned to the dugout with three ducks in as many matches.
India are looking to create history, as they aim to become the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup, while England will be aiming to reclaim the title they last won four years ago.
South Africa won't dwell on T20 World Cup exit, Markram says
Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has responded to speculation about his participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup, stating that "October 2027 is far away." BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia also dismissed concerns, highlighting Sharma's current form.
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday met his Bangladesh counterpart Aminul Islam and ICC deputy chair Imran Khwaja in Lahore, even as efforts to resolve the standoff over Pakistan's proposed boycott of the high stakes T20 World Cup match against India gather pace.
Former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has sparked controversy ahead of the India -Pakistan T20 World Cup game in Colombo, suggesting the pitch could be manipulated.
Sri Lankan President thanks PM Sharif as India-Pakistan T20 WC clash to go ahead
Ishan Kishan dedicates his Player-of-the-Match award to Indian fans and teammates after a stellar performance against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.
Fans are so confident of India retaining the ICC World T20 title that that they would like March 8 (the day of the final) to be added to the list of special days in March as 'Indian cricket's double-triumph day'.
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting performances propelled India to a record-breaking total against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar identified Shubman Gill's recent lack of runs and combination compulsions as reasons for his omission from India's squad for the T20 World Cup.
The International Cricket Council on Monday said it would not be imposing any penalty on the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for refusing to play its T20 World Cup matches in India.
New Zealand are not dwelling on the T20 World Cup, which is still a month away, and are instead focused on the immediate challenge of facing the Indian bowlers in the upcoming white-ball series, batter Daryl Mitchell said on Wednesday.
Pakistan's mystery spinner Usman Tariq has no qualms in admitting that he returned to cricket after getting inspired by the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Sanju Samson revealed that his stunning turnaround with the bat in the T20 World Cup was made possible only by the guidance from the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who came to his rescue during a rough patch in his career.
Ishan Kishan credits his improved off-side play for his match-winning knock against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup match on Sunday.
Rachin Ravindra praised Mitchell Santner's leadership and performance after New Zealand's superb come-from-behind victory against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup.
South Africa begins their T20 World Cup campaign against Canada, while Zimbabwe faces Oman in another match. Both South Africa and Zimbabwe aim to make a strong impact in the tournament.
Twenty20 was designed to favour batters, but few anticipated the bowlers' bloodbath that unfolded across four weeks in India and Sri Lanka at the just-concluded Twenty20 World Cup.
From tears in the stands to songs in the airport, the India-Pakistan rivalry delivered agony and ecstasy in equal measure.
The brave displays of cricket's second-tier nations were the brightest feature of the Twenty20 World Cup, which got off to a rocky start and culminated in a predictable home win for white-ball behemoths India on Sunday.
India, bidding to become the first team to successfully defend the Twenty20 World Cup title, face an England side building momentum in their semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha on Thursday stressed that the decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India was taken by their government and is "not in our control."
They have been clubbed in Group B where they also face Australia, Namibia and Oman.
England head coach Brendon McCullum said he intends to continue in the role despite his side's exit from the T20 World Cup following a sevenrun defeat to India in the semi-finals.
Veteran South Africa batter David Miller believes his experience and calmness will be crucial as the Proteas aim for their first ICC T20 World Cup title. He emphasizes the importance of guiding younger players and maintaining focus throughout the tournament.
Calling for "hard decisions", former all-rounder Farveez Maharoof came down heavily on the team management and players, terming the side's performance 'hurtful' and 'shameful.'
