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T20 World Cup: Fast-bowling all-rounder Bas de Leede stepped up to hit an unbeaten 72 as the Netherlands registered a commanding seven-wicket win over Namibia in a Group A clash of 2026 Mens T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The chase of 157 was set up smartly by the Netherlands, as de Leede became the first player from his country to score a fifty and take two wickets, which previously stalled Namibias charge, in the same T20 World Cup match. His unbeaten 72 came off 48 ball

Pakistan T20 World Cup: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla lauded the International Cricket Council (ICC) for finding an amicable solution that made sure the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match will go ahead as per schedule after the latter decided to reverse its earlier decision to boycott the game. The Pakistan government made a U-turn on its earlier stance and has now allowed the men's cricket team to play its scheduled match against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on February 15 in Colomb

T20 World Cup: After the West Indies began their ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a win over Scotland, cricket legend Ian Bishop elaborated on the team's balance, saying they are missing key pieces like a wrist spinner. Shimron Hetmyers fluent 64 and Romario Shepherds sensational 5-20, including a hat-trick, propelled the West Indies to a 35-run victory over Scotland in their first Group C game in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. The West Indies ar

T20 World Cup: Pace-bowling all-rounders Logan van Beek and Bas de Leede picked two wickets each as Netherlands bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to restrict Namibia to 156/8 in their 20 overs in a Group A clash of 2026 Mens T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. Namibias innings began with plenty of urgency but little composure, as frantic running between the wickets nearly cost them in the opening over. Off-spinner Aryan Dutt set the tone in the powerplay, conceding ju

Pakistan's decision to U-turn and go ahead with their blockbuster Group A match against India at the T20 World Cup on February 15 was hailed Tuesday as an outbreak of good sense and good for cricket. The Pakistan government in Islamabad late on Monday night ended a week-long stand-off by rescinding its order for the cricket team to boycott the match in Colombo. The biggest and most lucrative clash in world cricket was revived after a frantic weekend of negotiations. It culminated in Internationa

T20 World Cup: The BCCI has stuck to its policy of players' families not being allowed to stay with them during the duration of the T20 World Cup campaign, as per reports. According the BCCI's rule, for series or tournaments lasting over 45 days, family members can join the players for up to 14 days, while for shorter tours, the limit is reduced to just seven days. As per the Indian Express report, the Indian team management had sought clarity regarding allowing families of cricketers to join th

India T20 World Cup: The decision by Pakistan to withdraw its boycott and confirm participation in the high-profile T20 World Cup clash against India has triggered sharp political reactions in India, with leaders across party lines weighing in on the controversy and its wider implications for sports and diplomacy. Congress MP, Imran Masood launched a scathing attack, questioning the morality of engaging with Pakistan on the cricket field. Reacting to the development, Masood said, Their hands are

T20 World Cup: Netherlands have brought in pacers Fred Klaassen and Timm van der Gugten as skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and elected to bowl first against Namibia in a Group A clash of the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. Netherlands are aiming to get their first win of the competition after losing narrowly to Pakistan by three wickets in Colombo. After winning the toss, Edwards said left-arm pacer Klaassen and right-armer van der Gugten come in place of Paul

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara: Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for confirming that the T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Pakistan will go ahead. The Pakistan government made a U-turn on its earlier stance and has now allowed the men's cricket team to play its scheduled match against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on February 15. Thank you Prime Minister @CMShehbaz for ensuring the game we all love goes on. Delighted th

The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has failed to get any major concessions from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for agreeing not boycott the match against India in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be played on February 15 in Colombo. In its negotiations with the ICC, the PCB has sought a higher share of revenue from ICC and had also asked the sport's governing body to ask BCCI to approach the Indian government seeking the restart of bilateral cricket

ICC T20 World Cup: The Pakistan Government has made a U-turn on its earlier stance and has now allowed the men's cricket team to play its scheduled match against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on February 15. The Pakistan government has earlier asked the team not to take the field for the clash against archrivals India to show support to Bangladesh, which was thrown out of the ICC T20 World Cup and replaced by Scotland after its demand for relocating its matches from India to Sri Lanka was

ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has escaped financial sanctions or suspension for its refusal to send its men's cricket team to India to play the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, resulting in the International Cricket Council (ICC) replacing them with Scotland in the event, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The ICC decision not to impose financial sanctions on the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) came after a tri-partite discussion also between the ICC, the Bangl

The Event Technical Committee: The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 on Monday approved Ehsan Adil as a replacement for Jasdeep Singh in the USA squad. The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee (ETC) before the player can be officially added to the squad. The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 on approves Ehsan Adil as a replacement for Jasdeep Singh in the USA squad, ICC said in a statement. Adil, who

Pakistan Prime Minister Shasbaz Sharif: Pakistan Prime Minister Shasbaz Sharif has given the green light to the Pakistan men's team to play archrivals India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Colombo on Friday. An official announcement of the U-turn by Pakistan will be made later on Monday night. The change in stance in the Pakistan government has come because of requests made by the Sri Lankan President, Telecom Asia Sport reported on Monday. After a telephonic conversation between Prime Ministe

T20 World Cup: The runners-up of the 2024 T20 World Cup edition registered an emphatic 57-run victory over Canada in the ninth match of Group D at the Narendra Modi Stadium, powered by a dominant batting display up front and a ruthless spell with the ball from Lungi Ngidi, who ensured there were no late nerves. South Africa put together a great start thanks to Aiden Markhams strong aggressive batting. His opening partnership with Quinton de Kock yielded an impressive 70 runs through excellent co

ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta: The International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have concluded an open, constructive and congenial dialogue. This dialogue covered several matters, including but not limited to the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 and the broader outlook for cricket in South Asia. While reflecting on the Bangladesh cricket teams unfortunate absence from the ICC Mens T20 World Cup, the global governing body for cricket reaffirme

The International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have concluded an open, constructive and congenial dialogue. This dialogue covered several matters, including but not limited to the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 and the broader outlook for cricket in South Asia. While reflecting on the Bangladesh cricket teams unfortunate absence from the ICC Mens T20 World Cup, the global governing body for cricket reaffirmed BCB's position as a valued Full

PCB Chairman Mohsin Raza Naqvi: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday extended its sincere appreciation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council (ICC) and all involved after the recent exit from T20 World Cup 2026. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) extends its sincere appreciation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council (ICC) and all involved, BCB said in a statement. The development came after Bangladesh refused to participate

ICC T20 World Cup: The Netherlands will aim for a quick turnaround when they face Namibia in the tenth match of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Tuesday, as both sides look to gain early momentum in the group stage. The Dutch suffered a narrow three-wicket defeat against Pakistan in their opening match in Colombo. Despite the loss, the Netherlands showed competitive intent, once again underlining their ability to challenge higher-ranked opponents. Against Pakis

Total Overs For Venue Year: Zimbabwe began their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, registering a dominant eight-wicket victory over Oman as they chased down a modest target of 103 in just 13.3 overs in the eighth match of the tournament at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC) in Colombo on Monday. The fast bowling trio of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans picked up three wickets each as Zimbabwe bowled out Oman for 103 runs in 19.5 overs after choosing to bowl

New Delhi: Indian cricket just got a glimpse of its future and its wearing fresh names at the top. The Board of Control for Cricket in Indias 202526 annual player contracts arent just about retainers and grades. They tell a bigger story: a generational handover is well and truly underway. For years, Indian cricket revolved around the twin pillars of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Now, while both remain centrally contracted, their move to Grade B underlines a shift from automatic leadership statu

T20 World Cup: Former India captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who now play in only one of the three international formats, have been placed in category B of the BCCIs central contracts list for the 2025-26 season This marks a drop from the top tier in a new grading system announced on Tuesday. The contracts, valid from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, include just three players in Category A. They are Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, pace leader Jasprit Bumrah, and allrounder Ravind

Royal Netherlands Cricket Board: The Netherlands putting up a spirited performance before going down to a three-wicket loss to Pakistan in the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup opening game in Colombo encapsulated a broader truth about Dutch cricket: punching above their weight while operating with tied hands behind their back. As the team prepared for their Group A clash against Namibia, another country with a thin talent pool who have full-time professional players and recently hosted Mens U19 World Cup

Team India Senior Men: Senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were retained in Grade B as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Annual Player Contracts for Team India Senior Men and Senior Women for the 2025-26 season. These contracts will start on October 1, 2025, and end on September 30, 2026. The contracts show a clear generational shift in Indian cricket. Shubman Gill is now in Grade A for the senior men, joining Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. Meanwhile, lo

T20 World Cup: A flourish at the end, a roar in the middle, and a statement throughout South Africa stamped their authority with the bat to post a commanding 213/4 after being asked to bat against Canada in Group D in the ninth match of the T20 World Cup 2026, here at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Aiden Markram led with a stylish 59 off 32 balls, and David Miller finished strong with an unbeaten 39 off 23. The Proteas played smoothly at the start, took charge in the middle, and went all out at the

ICC T20 World Cup: Oman captain Jatinder Singh admitted that his side failed to put enough runs on the board after they suffered an 8-wicket loss against Zimbabwe in their first match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC) in Colombo on Monday. After being put to bat first, Oman was all out for just 103 runs in 19.5 overs. The small target was chased by Zimbabwe in just 13.3 overs. Asked to bat first, our batters didn't put enough runs on the board. So it

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly rejected three key demands put forward by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during ongoing discussions between the two bodies after Pakistan refused to play against India in their T20 World Cup 2026 fixture on February 15 in Colombo. As per media reports, the PCB placed several demands before the ICC in an effort to push for a reconsideration of its decision to boycott the match against India. Pakistan deman

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: Netherlands opener Max O'Dowd said he has moved on from the catch he dropped of Faheem Ashraf that proved to be costly in his side's narrow three-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the Mens T20 World Cup opener, adding that Indian fans were more upset about the miss than the Dutch public. At the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, O'Dowd put down Pakistans seam-bowling all-rounder Ashraf in the penultimate over of the match. It proved to be very costly as Ashraf went

T20 World Cup: Canada won the toss and elected to bowl against South Africa in the ninth match of Group D of the T20 World Cup 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Canada captain Dilpreet Bajwa said, We will bowl first. The boys are excited rather than anxious. Were playing against South Africa, who were runners-up in the last World Cup, so its a big challenge. Everyone is very happy to play at this stadium and is really looking forward to a night game. It looks like a very good battin

PAK vs USA, Match 12, Cricket Tips :There is never a dull moment if you are a Pakistani cricket fan. Another example we saw in the game against the Netherlands. Faheem Ashraf's cameo made the difference with the bat and took Pakistan out of scrutiny. Pakistan did win, but they were poor with the tactics and middle-order batting. Can they improve in the next game? Pakistan are scheduled to face the United States of America on Tuesday at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo at 7 PM IST. This con

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: Zimbabwe began their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, registering a dominant eight-wicket victory over Oman as they chased down a modest target of 103 in just 13.3 overs in the eighth match of the tournament at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC) in Colombo on Monday. Coming in to chase an easy target, Zimbabwe were off to a strong start as both openers struck the ball fluently, with the team scoring at a run rate of over 10 runs per over in the f

NZ vs UAE, Match 11, Cricket Tips :New Zealand have entered the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with a lot of hopes, as they have been consistent performers in the ICC events. They have also started the tournament on a positive note and beaten Afghanistan in Chennai by five wickets. Most of the players did well for them, and the Kiwis produced an all-round display. Now, it is a time to take the momentum forward and record consecutive wins. New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates will be up against eac

NED vs NAM, Match 10, Cricket Tips :Netherlands came very close to a win in the first game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against Pakistan. They did a lot of hard work, despite an average batting show, but a few errors on the field cost them two crucial points. But they will aim to bounce back to win their first game. They are scheduled to lock horns with Namibia on February 10 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Netherlands have good numbers against this team, and they will fancy their chances.

Sinhalese Sports Club: Pakistan and the USA will face each other on Tuesday at the Sinhalese Sports Club in the 12th match of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup. The two teams are placed in Group A alongside India, Namibia and the Netherlands, and this will be their second match of the tournament. While Pakistan played the curtain raiser against the Netherlands on Saturday and beat them by three wickets in a close encounter, the USA suffered a 29-run defeat against defending champions India in the third

T20 World Cup Group: Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus believes his side's fielding prowess could prove to be decisive in tight moments as they prepare for their 2026 Mens T20 World Cup Group A opener against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. Erasmus drew encouragement from the tournament's opening matches, where associate nations like USA and Nepal pushed higher-ranked opponents like defending champions India and two-time winners England really close on successive days at th

Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy: Indias star batter KL Rahul struck a superb 24th first-class century to guide Karnataka to a memorable four-wicket victory over 42-time champions Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy 202526 quarterfinal at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, BKC, on Monday. Chasing a mammoth target of 325 runs in the fourth innings against Mumbais experienced bowling attack, Karnataka were off to a poor start as opener Mayank Agarwal was dismissed in the second over by captain Shardul Thakur. D

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: The fast bowling trio of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans picked three wickets each as Zimbabwe bowled out Oman for 103 runs in 19.5 overs in their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Monday. Being put to bat after losing the toss, Oman were off to a disastrous start as Muzarbani clean bowled skipper Jatinder Singh (5) with a good length ball on the first ball of the second over. Oman's experienced

T20 World Cup: Scotland all-rounder Michael Leask concluded a memorable day at Eden Gardens by being named Player of the Match in his team's 73-run victory over debutants Italy during Mondays Group C match of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup. After the game, he acknowledged that he expects some teasing from his teammates for bowling to right-handed batters, but taking out three of their right-handers was likely the most crucial achievement. Leask delivered a standout all-round performance, ripping thr

T20 World Cup: Netherlands all-rounder Colin Ackermann said his sides batting display in their three-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the first game of 2026 Mens T20 World Cup was a bit of an outlier and vowed the team would iron out mistakes in the coming matches, starting from the one against Namibia to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. Netherlands will be looking for greater stability at the top after their batsmen failed to convert starts into substantial scores against Pakistan,

T20 World Cup: Italy vice-captain Harry Manenti opined that their captain, Wayne Madsen, who was sidelined for most of the game due to an on-field injury, deserved the opportunity to demonstrate his skills on the international stage after the team lost by 73 runs to Scotland in their Group C match at the ICC Mens T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Monday. Manenti assumed on-field leadership duties after Madsen dislocated his left shoulder following a fall in the fourth over of Scotlands innings, a

T20 World Cup Group: After pushing Pakistan to the brink in Colombo, though it didnt result in an upset win, the Netherlands will test their credentials against a quietly dangerous Namibia in a Mens T20 World Cup Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The Dutch arrive in Indias national capital with tangible proof they can unsettle higher-ranked opposition. Their spirited performance against 2009 champions Pakistan showed promise but also exposed familiar vulnerabilities. Namibia

The Indian Women: The Indian Women's cricket team touched down in Australia for the multi-format series, which will commence on February 15. India's tour will include three T20 matches, three One-Day Internationals, and a historic one-off Test. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India in all the formats, with Smriti Mandhana continuing as vice-captain. In a video released by the BCCI Women on Monday, Indian cricketers were looking excited for the tour down under. Top-order batter Smriti talked about the

T20 World Cup: Scotland captain Richie Berrington praised his sides all-round performance after they clinched a commanding 73-run win over debutants Italy in their Group C game of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Monday. After being sent in to bat, Scotland produced a record-setting batting display to post 207/4, the first 200-plus total of the tournament and the first time an associate nation has crossed the 200-run mark in a Mens T20 World Cup. Reflecting on the performance, Berri

Ranji Trophy: Jammu & Kashmir scripted history by reaching their maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal after beating 202122 winners Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs in the quarterfinal here at the Holkar Stadium on Monday. J&K entered their first semifinal 67 years after they first featured in the Ranji Trophy and six years after they last made the knockouts. Auqib Nabis outstanding match figures of 12 for 110 secured a historic win for J&K. Madhya Pradesh started Day 4 on 87/5, needing 204 runs to win, but lo

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: Zimbabwe have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Oman in their Group B clash of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC) in Colombo on Monday. After winning the toss, Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza said, We're going to have a bowl first. We looked at the wicket as well, and it looked like there's early movement as well, and with the wind going on as well, I think the wicket is going to look to get better from what I can see. Give

T20 World Cup: Scotland beat debutants Italy by 73 runs here at the Eden Gardens on Monday to open their account in Group C of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup. Batting first, Scotland posted an imposing target of 208 runs, courtesy of George Munsey (84), Brandon McMullen (41) and Michael Leasks (22 not out) fiery knocks. In reply, Italy's chase never really got going, and they were bowled out for 134 in 16.4 overs. Chasing 208, Italy got off to a disastrous start with Justin Mosca dismissed for a gol

T20 World Cup: Former India coach Ravi Shastri and ex-Australian captain Ricky Ponting offered insight amid Pakistan batter Babar Azams inconsistent recent form, saying the right-hander has lost a bit of his power. Babar, who hit an unbeaten half-century against Australia in the final match of the three-game T20I series against Australia prior to the T20 World Cup, made a scratchy 15 off 18 in Pakistan's three-wicket win over the Netherlands in the tournament opener. Ponting harbours concerns th

T20 World Cup: Italy faced a major blow in their opening ICC Mens T20 World Cup game against Scotland when captain Wayne Madsen dislocated his left shoulder while trying to field in the seventh game of the tournament here at Eden Gardens. With Madsen forced off the field, Harry Manenti took over the captaincy duties for the remainder of Scotlands innings. The Richie Berrington-led side became the first associate nation to post a 200+ total in the T20 World Cup, finishing at 207/4 in 20 overs. Fi

T20 World Cup: Scotland brought up the first 200-plus total of this edition of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup and notched up 207 runs at the loss of four wickets against Italy in the Group C match here at the iconic Eden Gardens. In the process, Scotland became the first associate nation to put up a 200 plus total in World Cups, courtesy of George Munsey (84), Brandon McMullen (41) and Michael Leasks (22 not out) fiery knocks. Scotland produced a dominant batting display after being put in to bat by

T20 World Cup Group: Senior all-rounder JJ Smit said Gary Kirsten's calming presence and subcontinental expertise as Namibias consultant coach have been invaluable for the side as they prepare to open their 2026 Mens T20 World Cup Group A campaign against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The former South Africa opener, who coached India to the 2011 ODI World Cup title on home soil, has joined Namibia as a consultant for the ongoing T20 World Cup. Kirsten has already made a