In a dramatic twist just before their opening match, Australia has called up veteran Steve Smith to cover for the injured captain Mitchell Marsh. With Travis Head taking the reins, the defending champions face a major test of depth and resilience against Ireland.
A major shake-up has hit the Australian camp just hours before their T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Ireland. Captain Mitchell Marsh is sidelined with a groin injury, paving the way for veteran Steve Smith’s dramatic return and Travis Head’s unexpected promotion to captain.
In a match for the history books, Afghanistan and South Africa delivered an epic T20 World Cup 2026 encounter that required not one, but two Super Overs to decide a winner, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the very last ball.
Defending champions Australia begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Ireland in Colombo—a fixture that promises fireworks, underdog ambition, and a test of Australia’s title credentials.
After a match-winning spell, Pakistan’s Usman Tariq faces renewed criticism over his unorthodox action—but Indian legend R Ashwin has fired back, asking: ‘Why only bowlers?’ in a powerful defense of bowling individuality.
Just days before their high-stakes February 15 clash, the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup fixture was nearly canceled—until Emirates Cricket Board’s Mubashshir Usmani stepped in to broker peace between the ICC and PCB.