From aspiring footballer to T20 World Cup pioneer, Italy’s Thomas Draca is living a dream. He aims to channel Italy’s footballing spirit into their historic cricket campaign and make a mark on the global stage.
In a major selection surprise, Sanju Samson has been left out of India’s playing XI for their T20 World Cup 2026 opener against the USA, with Ishan Kishan opening the batting alongside captain Suryakumar Yadav.
In a major blow to India’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the opening match against the USA due to illness, with Mohammed Siraj stepping in as his replacement.
In a stunning twist of fate, Mohammed Siraj made his first T20I appearance in 557 days, stepping in for the unwell Jasprit Bumrah in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener against the USA.
Shimron Hetmyer silenced critics with a blistering 64 off just 36 balls against Scotland, smashing the record for the fastest T20 World Cup fifty by a West Indian and showcasing his remarkable transformation.
In a fiery pre-match statement, all-rounder Hardik Pandya declared his intention to ‘scare everyone’ with his batting and revealed an audacious goal of winning at least four to five more ICC trophies for India.