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Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Yousuf blast PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi after Pakistan’s humiliating T20 World Cup loss to India

Former Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Yousuf launched a scathing attack on Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), following Pakistan’s crushing defeat to India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2025.

Shock exit, star returns: Steve Smith replaces Hazlewood in T20 WC squad ahead of crucial Sri Lanka match

Australian veteran Steve Smith was added to the T20 squad for the ongoing World Cup as a replacement for injured pacer Josh Hazlewood.

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi leaves stadium mid-match as India crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup clash

Colombo/IBNS: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s early departure from the stadium during the India-Pakistan clash at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2025 reflected the frustration surrounding Pakistan’s struggles against India in ICC tournaments.

T20 World Cup: Kishan’s 77 sparks carnage as India crush Pakistan by 61 runs, storm into Super 8

India’s run in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup gathered further momentum as the defending champions thrashed arch-rivals Pakistan national cricket team by 61 runs in a one-sided group-stage clash in Colombo on Sunday.

England stay alive! Tom Banton anchors crucial T20 World Cup win over Scotland

Kolkata/IBNS: England waded off the growing uncertainty over their progression in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, sweeping neighbours Scotland by five wickets at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 set to break all barriers — Most accessible edition ever!

Through a combination of innovative technology and worldwide fan engagement, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has rolled out an ambitious campaign to make the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 the most accessible global cricket tournament in history.

After West Indies defeat, Phil Salt urges ‘expressive’ England in must-win Scotland clash

Kolkata/IBNS: A narrow win over Nepal followed by a 30-run drubbing at the hands of the West Indies cricket team has forced England cricket team to reassess their approach as they gear up for a crucial clash against Scotland cricket team in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Big blow for Zimbabwe! Brendan Taylor out, Ben Curran roped into T20 World Cup 2026 squad

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Ben Curran as a replacement for Brendan Taylor in the Zimbabwe squad.

Massive blow to Ireland! Stirling ruled out, young gun Topping drafted into T20 World Cup 2026 squad

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Sam Topping as a replacement for skipper Paul Stirling in the Ireland squad.

Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi fined 15% of match fee after heated T20 World Cup umpire clash!

Afghanistan player Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group D match against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Debut sensation! Jacob Duffy’s patience pays off as Kiwi seamer shines in T20 World Cup

Jacob Duffy is relishing his first World Cup experience at the age of 31 as he continues to build on a breakthrough year.

T20 World Cup 2026: Haider Shah called up as UAE makes surprise squad change!

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Haider Shah as a replacement for Muhammad Zohaib in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) squad.

Gurbaz’s sixes not enough! South Africa survive Afghanistan scare in epic finish

Ahmedabad/IBNS: South Africa edged past Afghanistan by four runs in a dramatic Men’s T20 World Cup 2025 group match that stretched into a second Super Over.

Drama ends: Pakistan makes U-turn on India boycott, to play T20 World Cup clash as per schedule

The Pakistani government on Monday announced that its cricket team will participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup match against India, reversing its earlier decision to boycott the high-octane clash.

ICC rules out sanctions on Bangladesh, confirms hosting rights after talks with PCB and BCB

The International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have concluded an open, constructive and congenial dialogue.

Leask, Munsey star as Scotland thrash debutant Italy, turn focus to England clash

Kolkata/IBNS: Scotland registered their first victory of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, thrashing tournament debutants Italy by 73 runs in a Group C encounter at the Eden Gardens on Monday.

Big blow to Italy! Skipper Wayne Madsen leaves field injured vs Scotland

Kolkata/IBNS: Italy suffered an early setback in their debut ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match as captain Wayne Madsen sustained a shoulder injury during their Group C encounter against Scotland at the Eden Gardens on Monday.

'Not here to make up the numbers!': Italy’s World Cup debut comes with a warning from skipper Wayne Madsen

Italy may be debutants at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 but their experienced skipper Wayne Madsen insists they are not there to ‘make up the numbers’.

USA shock start, Suryakumar’s masterclass seals India’s T20 WC opener

Mumbai/IBNS: India kicked off their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 title defence with a win over USA, courtesy of Suryakumar Yadav's fighting half-century at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Romario Shepherd is first West Indies player to claim T20 World Cup hat-trick: Know who the others are

Kolkata/IBNS: Romario Shepherd created history at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, becoming the first West Indies bowler to claim a hat-trick in the T20 World Cup during his side’s clash against Scotland.

Scotland dream crushed at Eden! Hetmyer’s blitz, Shepherd’s hat-trick seal West Indies win

Kolkata/IBNS: Shimron Hetmyer’s late arrival in Kolkata due to a visa issue left no imprint on his performance as the Guyanese cricketer smashed a ruthless half-century and pulled off an athletic catch to power West Indies to a winning start in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Shimron Hetmyer storms Eden Gardens! West Indies set 183 for Scotland to chase

Kolkata/IBNS: A lone assault from Shimron Hetmyer at Eden Gardens on Saturday afternoon powered West Indies to a competitive total of 182/5 in 20 overs, setting Scotland a challenging target in the second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Injury shock before opener! Siraj replaces Harshit Rana in India’s T20 World Cup team

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Mohammad Siraj as a replacement for Harshit Rana in the India squad.

Badshah, Nora Fatehi, jetpack trophy and Rohit Sharma — T20 World Cup 2026 set to open with a bang at Wankhede

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will burst into life on Saturday evening with a high-energy Opening Ceremony at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, setting the tone for an action-packed tournament before co-hosts India face the USA.

‘We never said no’: Suryakumar Yadav says India ready for Pakistan clash at T20 World Cup

Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday said his team is fully prepared to face Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, even as the arch-rivals have boycotted their group-stage clash.

T20 World Cup warm-ups explode as Rasooli stuns Scotland, Italy edge Canada

Afghanistan batter Darwish Rasooli caught the eye against Scotland and Italy sneaked past Canada in the first warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Pakistan skips T20 World Cup match against India: ICC warns of global fallout

Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has strongly criticised Pakistan’s decision to skip its T20 World Cup match against India scheduled for February 15, saying selective participation “defeats the interest of the global game and the welfare of fans worldwide.”

ICC drops ‘Feel the Thrill’ — The T20 World Cup 2026 anthem is here!

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today released “Feel the Thrill”, the official song of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, setting the tone for the tournament and celebrating the excitement and global passion of T20 cricket.

‘Ready to fly… Or not’: Iceland Cricket roasts Pakistan, ICC in viral T20 drama

As uncertainty looms over Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, Iceland Cricket has once again seized the moment with its trademark humour, sending social media into a frenzy.

Bangladeshi journalists claim ICC denied their T20 World Cup access

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected accreditation applications from Bangladeshi journalists seeking to cover the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, The Daily Star reported.