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T20 WC: Super Eights Teams Secure Direct Qualification For ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028
T20I Team Rankings: The teams that have advanced to the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 have secured automatic qualification for the next edition, scheduled to be held in Australia and New Zealand in 2028.
Pakistan completed the Super Eights lineup with a victory over Namibia, progressing from Group A alongside India. They join Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe from Group B, West Indies and England from Group C, and South Africa and New Zealand from Group D in advancing to the second stage of the 20-team tournament.
Australia and New Zealand have already qualified automatically as co-hosts of the 2028 edition. As per the tournament’s qualification rules, all teams reaching the Super Eights have now also confirmed their spots for the next World Cup, ensuring continuity for the competition’s top-performing sides. Read More...
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T20 World Cup: The stage is set for the Super 8 phase of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with the tournament entering a decisive stretch as eight teams prepare to battle for semifinals spots. The next round will begin on February 21 and run until March 1, with matches split between venues in India and Sri Lanka.
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T20 WC: Dilshan Madushanka Replaces Injured Pathirana In Sri Lanka Squad
The Event Technical Committee: The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday approved Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for Matheesha Pathirana in the Sri Lanka squad. Madushanka was named as a replacement when Pathirana was ruled out after sustaining a muscle strain in his left leg during the team’s previous match against Australia on Monday (February 16).
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T20 WC: UAE Bowling Coach Feels Defeat To South Africa Was A Good Learning Experience
The United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) bowling coach Yasir Arafat said his six-wicket defeat to South Africa will serve as a valuable education and good learning experience for a side unaccustomed to facing elite pace attacks and under overcast skies. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, the UAE never had momentum after a brisk power-play and made 122/6 on a tacky pitch, which South Africa chased down in 13.2 overs.
By IANS News • 5 months ago
T20 WC: Piyush Chawla Feels 'there Is Nothing To Worry' About Abhishek's Form
T20 World Cup: Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla has defended young opener Abhishek Sharma, who is struggling in the current T20 World Cup 2026, by describing him as a player "who plays with a high-risk, high-reward" approach.
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T20I Rankings: Abhishek Maintains Top Spot; Ishan Enters Top 10 In Batting Chart
T20I Player Rankings: India opener Abhishek Sharma held on to his lead at the top of the batter rankings despite some recent form concerns, while wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan entered the Top 10 in the latest ICC Rankings update.
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'If He’s Not Bowling, Can’t See How He Justifies His Spot': McGrath Questions Green's Selection After Australia's T20 WC Exit
T20 World Cup: Former Australian great Glenn McGrath has raised questions about all-rounder Cameron Green's selection over Steve Smith in the squad after Australia suffered an embarrassing exit from the T20 World Cup 2026 in the group stage.
By IANS News • 5 months ago
'This World Cup Continues To Surprise And Inspire': Cricket Fraternity Reacts After Zimbabwe Eliminate Australia To Reach Super 8s
BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla: BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla spearheaded the congratulatory messages as the cricket fraternity hailed Zimbabwe's Super 8s qualification after their third group stage match in the T20 World Cup 2026 against Ireland was abandoned due to rain in the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday.
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‘We’re Quite Familiar With This As Irish People,’ Says Tucker After Ireland Crashes Out Of T20 World Cup 2026
T20 World Cup: Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker admitted his side was left disappointed after their T20 World Cup campaign ended following a rain-hit match against Ireland at the Pallekele International Stadium on Monday, saying such situations were 'quite familiar' for Irish people.
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T20 WC: 'Everybody Loves An Underdog Story, Don't They?' Says Raza After Zimbabwe Qualify For Super 8s
T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza said that qualifying for the Super 8s was only part of the larger mission the team had set for themselves after his side sealed a place in the next stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 following a washed-out match against the Ireland cricket team at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday.
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T20 World Cup: आयरलैंड और जिम्बाब्वे के बीच मंगलवार को टी20 वर्ल्ड कप 2026 का अहम मुकाबला बारिश के चलते रद्द हो गया। इसी के साथ दोनों टीमों के बीच एक-एक अंक बंटा, जिसने ऑस्ट्रेलिया को 'सुपर-8' से बाहर का रास्ता दिखा दिया। ग्रुप-बी से ऑस्ट्रेलिया के बजाय जिम्बाब्वे ने अगले दौर के लिए क्वालीफाई कर लिया है।
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T20 WC: Australia Eliminated, Zimbabwe Qualify For Super 8s After Washed-out Ireland Clash
T20 World Cup: Former champions Australia have been knocked out of the tournament, as Zimbabwe secured their place in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s after their third group stage match against Ireland at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday was abandoned without a toss.
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T20 WC: Rain Delays Zimbabwe Vs Ireland Toss In Pallekelle
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: The toss for the Group B clash between Zimbabwe and Ireland here at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has been delayed because of rain. The ground is under covers, as it is still drizzling.
By IANS News • 5 months ago
Waugh Hits Out At Aussie Selectors, Calls Smith's Non-selection 'an Insult' To Veteran Batter
T20 World Cup: Australian cricket legend Mark Waugh has taken aim at the selectors for not selecting batting veteran Steve Smith in the initial squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, calling it "the most baffling non-selection" and an insult to the senior batter.
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