In a major blow to Team India, explosive opener Abhishek Sharma has been hospitalised with a stomach infection, casting serious doubt over his availability for the crucial T20 World Cup clash against Namibia.
Fresh off a Player of the Match performance against the USA, Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has issued a bold warning to India, promising ‘positive, attacking cricket’ in their high-stakes T20 World Cup 2026 showdown in Colombo on February 15.
Facing challenging Colombo pitches and the high-stakes pressure of a Pakistan clash, India has abandoned its all-out aggressive approach in favor of technical discipline and bowling precision—a strategic pivot that could define their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.
With their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign hanging by a thread, Afghanistan face a daunting must-win battle against a resurgent South Africa. Backed into a corner after early losses, the Afghans must channel their fighting spirit to keep Super 8 hopes alive in this high-stakes Group B encounter.
Powered by Sudip Kumar Gharami’s monumental 299 and a devastating bowling display led by Shahbaz Ahmed, Bengal crushed Andhra by an innings and 90 runs to storm into the Ranji Trophy 2026 semifinals, where they’ll face Jammu & Kashmir.
In a moment that marked the end of an era, Virat Kohli announced his T20I retirement after leading India to a historic 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, declaring, ‘It’s time for the next generation to take over.’ His match-winning 76 in the final against South Africa capped a legendary career with 4,188 T20I runs.