Nepal celebrates a historic 7-wicket victory over Scotland in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, ending a 12-year qualification drought and reigniting hopes for Associate nations.
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma faces scrutiny after two ducks in T20 World Cup 2026, but batting coach Sitanshu Kotak publicly backs the aggressive left-hander ahead of India’s final group game against Netherlands in Ahmedabad.
South Africa has secured their Super Eight spot, but coach Albie Morkel isn’t celebrating yet. With associate nations shaking up the T20 World Cup, can the Proteas’ veteran core deliver when it matters most?
Pakistan’s recurring struggles against India aren’t about nerves or talent—they’re symptomatic of a deeper crisis. Frequent chopping and changing, confused player roles, and an overreliance on all-rounders have left the side without balance or a Plan B. As pressure mounts on senior players, Pakistan’s structural issues continue to surface on cricket’s biggest stage. We dissect the root causes and what must change.
Shoaib Akhtar’s explosive remarks about PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi sparked a firestorm—only for the Rawalpindi Express to claim his words were ‘misconstrued.’ In a dramatic clarification, Akhtar insisted his ‘incompetent and illiterate’ comments targeted systemic administration failures, not Naqvi personally. But with Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign faltering and selection controversies mounting, fans are asking: Is this genuine clarification or damage control? We unpack the full story, the political context, and what it means for Pakistan cricket’s future.
In a moment that transcended sport, Rohit Sharma and Wasim Akram shared a warm, spontaneous hug before the high-voltage India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash. While players maintained a no-handshake policy on-field, this off-field gesture of respect went instantly viral. Meanwhile, India dominated Pakistan by 61 runs, with Ishan Kishan’s 77 and stellar bowling securing their Super Eight berth. We break down the viral moment, the politics behind the protocol, and why this hug matters more than the result.