A mixed-bag Afghanistan look to replicate T20 World Cup 2024 heroics in familiar subcontinent conditions

New Delhi | January 31, 2026 1:50:17 AM IST
A mixed bag Afghanistan unit will be heading into the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka with hopes of replicating their historic performance during the 2024 edition, when they reached the semifinals and continued to solidify their 'giant-killers' tag b... READ...
 

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: UAE announce 15-member squad, Muhammad Waseem to lead

Dubai | January 30, 2026 7:50:20 PM IST
Muhammad Waseem has been named as the captain of the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) cricket team for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, which is beginning next month.... READ...
 

"Did not inform us before sending...": MYAS source on rape-accused coach being part of Indian team for International Tent Pegging World Cup Qualifiers

By Vipul Kashyap

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 5:50:41 PM IST
Amid reports of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) sending a rape-accused coach, Col Tarsem Singh Warraich, to Jordan for the International Tent Pegging World Cup qualifiers, a source from the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said that the... READ...
 

USA announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Washington | January 30, 2026 6:51:19 PM IST
Monank Patel will be leading the USA squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, with 10 key players from team's debut campaign back in 2024 also a part of the squad.... READ...
 

ICC announces match officials for Men's T20 World Cup 2026 group stage

Dubai | January 30, 2026 7:50:16 PM IST
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday confirmed the appointments of match officials for the group stage of the Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which gets underway on February 7.... READ...
 

"It means everything": Oliver Peake reacts after scoring his maiden ton in ICC U19 World Cup 2026

Harare | January 29, 2026 4:50:23 PM IST
The defending champions Australia became the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 after defeating West Indies by 22 runs in match 7 of the Super Six played at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.... READ...
 

Indian senior women's football team to play four more friendlies against European clubs in Turkiye

New Delhi | January 29, 2026 10:20:17 AM IST
The Indian senior women's team will play four more friendly matches against European clubs during their ongoing preparatory camp in Turkiye, as per the AIFF website.... READ...
 

Tributes paid to India Women's Cricket World Cup win at Beating Retreat ceremony

New Delhi | January 29, 2026 9:20:06 PM IST
A special tribute to India's Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 triumph was given at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Thursday.... READ...
 

Oliver Peake stars as Australia beat West Indies by 22 runs to reach U-19 World Cup semi-finals

Harare | January 28, 2026 10:20:17 PM IST
Australia became the first team to book a semi-finals berth at the ongoing ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026 as they defeated West Indies Under-19 by 22 runs in a high-scoring Super Sixes contest at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.... READ...
 

Abhishek Sharma extends T20I rankings lead as Indian stars surge ahead of World Cup title defence

Dubai | January 28, 2026 3:20:29 PM IST
India's white-ball contingent received a timely boost ahead of their ICC Men's T20 World Cup title defence, with several top players making significant gains in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings following strong performances against New Zealand.... READ...
 

ICC T20 World Cup Trophy Tour reaches pacer Harshit Rana's alma mater

New Delhi | January 27, 2026 6:50:11 PM IST
The ICC T20 World Cup Trophy tour arrived at the alma mater of Indian pacer Harshit Rana, Ganga International School at Hiran Kudna, Delhi on Tuesday, igniting a sense of patriotism, excitement and thrill associated with the tournament amongst the student... READ...
 

"Need to lean more on my IPL experience": Ryan Rickelton ahead of T20 World Cup

Cape Town | January 27, 2026 4:49:57 PM IST
South Africa batter Ryan Rickelton, who has recieved T20 World Cup 2026 call, has said that he wants to lean a little bit more on his Indian Premier League (IPL) experience.... READ...
 

U19 World Cup: India thrash Zimbabwe by 204 runs, register hattrick of wins in Super Six stage

Bulawayo | January 27, 2026 9:19:55 PM IST
India registered a commanding 204-run win over host Zimbabwe in a Super Six Group 2 match in the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026 tournament on Tuesday.... READ...
 

"Great opportunity for India": Anil Kumble on Men in Blue's chance of defending T20 World Cup

New Delhi | January 27, 2026 9:20:02 PM IST
Legendary cricketer and former Indian captain Anil Kumble said that the Suryakumar Yadav-led side has a great chance to defend their title at home during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7.... READ...
 

Scotland announce 15-member squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi | January 27, 2026 4:49:57 AM IST
Scotland on Monday announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, set to begin on February 7 and co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.... READ...
 

Scotland remains optimistic about visa clearance for T20 World Cup in India

New Delhi | January 27, 2026 9:49:41 AM IST
Cricket Scotland is optimistic about getting Indian visas for its players, including fast bowler Safyaan Sharif, who has Pakistani heritage, in time for the T20 World Cup opener on February 7.... READ...
 

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour arrives at ANI office

New Delhi | January 26, 2026 8:20:07 PM IST
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Delhi NCR trophy tour, part of the build-up to the global tournament, made a special stop at the Asian News International (ANI) office on Monday, ahead of the marquee event beginning on February 7 and co-hosted by India an... READ...
 

After meeting Pak PM, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi says "decision by Friday" on participation in T20 World Cup

Islamabad | January 26, 2026 7:50:01 PM IST
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and the country's interior minister, Mohsin Naqvi, met with the Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to brief him on the matter of the International Cricket Council (ICC) removing Bangladesh from the upcoming T2... READ...
 

West Indies name squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi | January 26, 2026 9:20:00 PM IST
The West Indies cricket team have named a strong 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, according to the ICC. The marquee tournament will begin on February 7.... READ...
 

ICC U19 World Cup: England and Sri Lanka register wins in Super Six matches

Bulawayo | January 26, 2026 11:20:08 PM IST
England registered a dominant win over Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka secured a close win over Afghanistan in their Super Six stage matches at the ICC U19 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.... READ...
 

Pakistan announce 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2026; Babar Azam included, Haris Rauf left out, Salman Agha to lead

Islamabad | January 25, 2026 1:50:09 PM IST
Pakistan have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, as per the ICC's website.... READ...
 

"We have accepted": BCB official Amzad Hussain says won't challenge ICC's decision to replace them at T20 World Cup

Dhaka | January 25, 2026 5:20:11 PM IST
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Media Committee Chairman Amzad Hussain confirmed that the board will not challenge the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to replace them with Scotland in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri ... READ...
 

Under-19 World Cup: Australia, West Indies push for semis spot

New Delhi | January 25, 2026 10:50:04 PM IST
Australia strengthened their place at the top of Group 1 in the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 with a six-wicket win against South Africa in the Super Six on Sunday. Meanwhile, the West Indies saw off Ireland to stay in the semi-final hunt.... READ...
 

ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at T20 World Cup 2026 after BCB refusal to play in India

New Delhi | January 24, 2026 5:50:17 PM IST
All avenues for Bangladesh to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India are closed, as they have now been replaced by Scotland, according to the ICC, reports ESPNcricinfo.... READ...
 

Scotland Men to compete at ICC Men's T20 World Cup in place of Bangladesh

New Delhi | January 24, 2026 11:49:55 PM IST
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.... READ...
 

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi says Govt will decide on Pak participation in T20 World Cup

Islamabad | January 24, 2026 7:19:56 PM IST
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and the country's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi has indicated that Pakistan could rethink its participation in the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after Bangladesh were ejected from the tournament by the ICC, re... READ...
 

Bangladesh has overplayed its hand by boycotting T20 World Cup, says former general secretary of Bangladesh Cricket Board

Dhaka | January 24, 2026 8:20:05 PM IST
It is not appropriate for the Bangladesh government and the country's cricket board to refuse participation in the ICC T20 World Cup over their demand of not playing in India citing "security concerns" as a Bangladesh player was dropped from an IPL team, ... READ...
 

Scotland to replace Bangladesh in 2026 Men's T20 World Cup: ICC

New Delhi | January 24, 2026 8:20:10 PM IST
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to participate in the tournament per the published match schedule.... READ...
 

"It's foolish bravado": Atul Wassan slams PCB chief's remarks on T20 World Cup participation

New Delhi | January 24, 2026 9:50:07 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan on Saturday strongly criticised Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi's remarks, indicating that Pakistan may reconsider its participation in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, calling the statement an act o... READ...
 

Atul Wassan calls Bangladesh's T20 World Cup pullout 'laughable', backs ICC decision

New Delhi | January 24, 2026 9:50:10 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan backed the International Cricket Council (ICC) in replacing Scotland with Bangladesh in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup.... READ...
 

"Very good...": Madan Lal backs ICC's decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in T20 World Cup

New Delhi | January 24, 2026 11:19:50 PM IST
Former Indian skipper Madan Lal backed the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup 2026, calling it a "very good decision".... READ...
 

"ICC has made the right decision": Mohammad Azharuddin on Scotland replacing Bangladesh in T20 World Cup

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 24, 2026 11:50:04 PM IST
Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin has supported the International Cricket Council (ICC) decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.... READ...
 

U19 World Cup: India register clinical win over New Zealand by seven wickets

Bulawayo | January 24, 2026 9:50:14 PM IST
A sensational performance by the Indian side as they thrashed New Zealand by seven wickets (DLS method) in the 24th match of the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday. For his brilliant four-wicket haul, RS Ambrish was named Player of the Match. With... READ...