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T20 WC: Afridi Out, Salman In As Pakistan Opt To Bat Against Namibia In Must Win Group A Game
T20 World Cup: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against Namibia in their Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday at the Sinhalese Sports Club
Pakistan must defeat Namibia in their final league match to guarantee a qualification for the Super 8s. The pressure on Pakistan has increased after a heavy 61-run defeat to India, continuing a troubling pattern that also included losses in the Asia Cup and recent editions of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi have faced criticism for poor performances, with Shaheen struggling for control and Babar continuing to show vulnerability against spin. Captain Salman Agha and his side are now in a must-win situation to avoid elimination.
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Cricket World Cup: Pratika Rawal has been added to India's squad for the upcoming three-ODI series in Australia after successfully completing her rehabilitation from injuries, the BCCI said on Tuesday.
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ICC T20 Champions Trophy: New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has been appointed as the New Zealand women’s new captain across all formats. She takes over from Sophie Devine, who stepped down after last year’s Women’s ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Cold Stare At The Toss: No Handshake As India–Pakistan Fireworks Begin In Colombo
Premadasa International Cricket Stadium: The tension was unmistakable even before a ball was bowled. India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha skipped the customary handshake at the toss, setting a fiery tone for their blockbuster Group A showdown in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
T20 WC: Losses Like The One To South Africa Never Goes Out Of The Mind, Admits Rashid
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan admitted that narrow losses such as the recent double Super Over defeat to South Africa in the Men’s T20 World Cup never go out of the mind and recalled the heartbreak suffered in the 2023 ODI World Cup when Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 201 took Australia to victory in Mumbai.
Annabel Sutherland Wins Second Consecutive Belinda Clarke Award
Belinda Clark Awards: Annabel Sutherland has etched her name even deeper into Australian cricket history, becoming only the fifth woman to win consecutive Belinda Clark Awards after another commanding year in the national colours.
T20 WC: All You Need To Know Before Blockbuster India-Pakistan Group A Encounter
T20 World Cup: The blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 is set to go ahead as scheduled after a lot of drama here on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium. Have a look at the India vs Pakistan rivalry in T20 World Cups so far.
T20 WC: All Are In Good Touch, Looking To Use The Power Play As Much As We Can, Says Kishan
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: India’s top order has made no secret of its intent since winning the Men’s T20 World Cup title they won in 2024: attack the powerplay, set the tempo, and let rest of the depth carry them beyond 200. On Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Ishan Kishan embodied that clarity by hitting a fiery 24-ball 61, and was one of the architects of the record 93-run win over Namibia.
T20 WC: Namibia’s Teen Fast Bowling Sensation Heingo Promises To Keep India To 180
T20 World Cup: Namibia’s teenaged fast bowling sensation Max Heingo said his team will try to keep defending champions India to 180 and not concede 250 when the two sides meet in a Group A clash of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Appoints Ian Bell As Assistant Coach
Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals have strengthened their support staff ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign by appointing former England international Ian Bell as their new assistant coach. The franchise announced the appointment via their official social media channels on Tuesday.
T20 WC: Netherlands Opener O'Dowd Shrugs Off Dropped Catch Backlash, Targets Win Over Namibia
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 Men’s T20 World Cup opener, adding that Indian fans were more upset about the miss than the Dutch public.
Kirsten's Calming Influence Key To Namibia's Hopes In T20 WC: Smit
T20 World Cup Group: Senior all-rounder JJ Smit said Gary Kirsten's calming presence and subcontinental expertise as Namibia’s consultant coach have been invaluable for the side as they prepare to open their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Group A campaign against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
T20 WC: Ian Bishop Backs India To Handle Pressure Of Quest For Retaining Trophy At Home
T20 World Cup India: India's quest to defend their Men’s T20 World Cup title in the upcoming mega event starting on Saturday will not be undermined by pressure, said former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop. Defending champions India head into the upcoming showpiece event as the top-ranked T20I side and a dominant 4-1 series victory over New Zealand.
Salman Ali Agha Plays Down Missing India Clash, Backs Squad Ahead Of T20 World Cup
Salman Ali Agha: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said his team remained focused on controllables and was confident in its preparation for the T20 World Cup, despite the controversy on his side not getting permission to play the high-profile match against India and recent disappointments in global tournaments.
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