With the T20 series already in the bag, India’s young batting brigade is using the final matches against New Zealand as a high-stakes dress rehearsal for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The results so far have been explosive.
Former captain Graeme Smith is bullish on South Africa’s T20 World Cup chances, citing immense squad depth and Tristan Stubbs’ match-winning X-factor. But can this finally translate to success in the subcontinent?
Despite recent concerns over his form, Sanju Samson has officially been named in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad. But with Ishan Kishan in scintillating form, is his place as opener truly safe? We dive deep into the selection battle.
Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has issued a stark warning: if Team India fails to defend their T20 World Cup title, head coach Gautam Gambhir’s position could be in serious jeopardy—with VVS Laxman emerging as a top successor.
With a commanding 3-0 lead over New Zealand, India’s T20 side is sending a clear message to the world: they’re peaking at the perfect time for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
A growing chorus of former Pakistan cricket legends and officials is urging the PCB not to boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup in solidarity with Bangladesh. They argue such a move would be catastrophic for Pakistan’s cricketing future and its relationship with the ICC.