India have lost only once to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in seven meetings, their only defeat coming in 2021 when the Virat Kohli-led side lost by 10 wickets at the Super 12 stage.

The flamboyant Yuvraj Singh reckons India could break their ICC trophy drought if they play to their strengths rather than hinking of where the opposition is going to harm us in the T20 World Cup, as there is no dearth of skills and self-belief in the squad.

Aaron Jones was at a loss for words after starring in the USA's seven-wicket demolition of Canada in the T20 World Cup opener, in which the New Yorker introduced himself to cricket's elites with a 40-ball 94.

Images from the T20 World Cup match between the United States of America and Canada in Dallas on Saturday.

How the teams stand in the T20 World Cup 2024.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam caught up with India's batting great Sunil Gavaskar in the US.

Rishabh Pant stroked an impressive half-century to guide India to 182/5 against Bangladesh in the warm-up match in New York.

Virat Kohli's masterclass against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in 2022 has been voted the T20 World Cup FanCraze Greatest Moment.

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly emphasised the importance of carefree batting in T20s.

Suryakumar Yadav is looking leaner and fitter than ever since his comeback to competitive cricket and much of it could be attributed to a regimented diet plan along with rigorous strength training to cut at least 12-14 kg he had gained after sports hernia surgery.

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly picked batting maestro Virat Kohli to open with India captain Rohit Sharma in the ICC T20 World Cup, taking place in the USA and West Indies from June 1 to 29.

Dinesh Karthik announced his retirement from cricket on his 39th birthday on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 French Open.

More than eight years after Carlos Brathwaite's four sixes at Eden Gardens gave them their second T20 world title, a wounded West Indies will look to redeem themselves at home when they begin their campaign in the event's ninth edition by taking on Papua New Guinea, in Georgetown on Sunday.

ourav Ganguly is in favour of continuing with the Impact Player rule in IPL, but wants teams to decide their picks before the toss.

Chris Woakes, who last played for Sharjah Warriors in the ILT20 in February, did not feature for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024 or for his county side Warwickshire.

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says Gautam Gambhir will be a good coach for the national cricket team if he has applied for the job, and favours the appointment of a home-grown talent to the high-profile position.

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah says he never tries to over-teach the younger lot and steps in to help only when asked to avoid burdening them with information.

Legendary Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist believes Nepal and the Netherlands could surprise teams like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Dasun Shanaka produced a solid all-round performance, which included bowling figures of 4 for 23, as former champions Sri Lanka overcame some jittery moments to down Ireland by 41 runs in their T20 World Cup warm-up game in Lauderhill (USA) on Friday.

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Friday said that he had never thought of playing cricket in the United States and the T20 World Cup happening there shows the growing impact of the sport in the world.

Italy's Matteo Arnaldi produced a sensational performance to take out sixth seed Andrey Rublev and reach the last 16 of the French Open on Friday.

India's premier batter Virat Kohli arrived in New York on Friday for the T20 World Cup, five days after his other team members but it is still not clear if he would be playing the warm-up game against Bangladesh on Saturday.

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar says he would have picked a much younger Indian squad for the T20 World Cup since loading the side with seniors has not worked in the past.

RP Singh, India's bowling hero in the 2007 edition of the T20 World Cup in South Africa, said he will prefer Arshdeep over Mohammed Siraj.

Yashasvi Jaiswal will aim to add his bit to the combination conundrum with a handy contribution while Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj need to put their best foot forward during India's only T20 World Cup warm-up game against Bangladesh ahead of their tournament opener on June 5.

Pictures posted by the US consulate in Mumbai on their X handle shows Kohli and Hankey sharing a few laughs and a chat.

T20 World Cup Squads

Nepal begin their World Cup campaign with a match against the Netherlands on June 4, before facing Sri Lanka, South Africa and Bangladesh in Group D.

'Australia skipper Marsh not ready to bowl for start of World Cup'

Well-rounded training session suggests Pandya is working on all aspects of his game to be a key contributor for India.

Big test for India, Eng; minnows likely to shake applecart

Ravichandran Ashwin may not be playing the T20 World Cup, but his daughters Akhira and Adhya are proving to be cricket whizzes!

Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading Wicket-takers, six-hitters and keepers with most dismissals

In the wee hours of Friday, May 31, India's talisman Virat Kohli left for the United States for the T20 World Cup, starting on Saturday, June 1.

Pooran, Powell make fifties as WI hammer nine-man Australia by 35 runs

India will start their T20 World Cup campaign on June 5 against Ireland at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

'I'm pretty sure all the fans across various teams are quite excited and looking forward to this tournament. And also as players (we) can't wait to get started.'

Batters likely to set the World Cup alight with their big striking...

Phil Salt (45) and Buttler (39) broke the back of the chase, smashing 78 from the first six overs, both caught off the bowling of the impressive Haris Rauf (3-38).

This T20 World Cup promises to be a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride.

After rain-marred ICC T20 World Cup preparation, England pacer Mark Wood insisted that the Three Lions will make 'no excuses' and said few players are gaming to get more runouts at the Oval to boost their confidence.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has picked Indian Premier League (IPL) top performers Jasprit Bumrah and Travis Head to excel among the bowlers and batters respectively in the T20 World Cup starting June 2.

His post garnered plenty of replies, some asking if Dada's tweet suggested he didn't approve of Gambhir as head coach.

New Zealand look to experience and adaptability at T20 showpiece

West Indies head into T20 World Cup on home soil with renewed hope

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka beat Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima 6-2 6-2 under the roof on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Thursday to move into the French Open third round.

'The awareness that we're bringing in more elite cricket to the USA is something that's been a strategic priority for us.'

Australia bring an ageing squad and a few players short of fitness to the T20 World Cup but will have the same easygoing confidence

'It's an anthem of unity and the goal was echo the spirit of every boundary crossed and wicket taken in this wonderful, timeless sport.'