In a masterstroke that has sent shockwaves through the T20 World Cup, Namibia has brought on board 2011 World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten as a consultant. Under captain Gerhard Erasmus, the team is using his vast experience to prepare meticulously in Delhi, embodying their captain’s powerful declaration that there are truly ‘no minnows in T20 cricket’.
Amid swirling speculation and old IPL ghosts, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has firmly dismissed rumors of any rift between head coach Gautam Gambhir and star batter Virat Kohli. Calling their relationship ‘very cordial,’ Saikia’s comments come at a crucial time as India pushes for T20 World Cup glory, building on their recent Champions Trophy 2025 triumph.
In a move blending strategy and camaraderie, the Indian cricket team, fresh off a 29-run win over the USA, was hosted for an intimate dinner by mentor Gautam Gambhir at his New Delhi residence. With their next match against Namibia looming, the gathering underscores India’s serious approach to a tournament where, as many now say, there are truly ‘no minnows in T20 cricket’.
In a stunning show of support, former US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Team USA at the T20 World Cup, declaring ‘America is rooting for you!’ This powerful endorsement comes on the heels of their gritty performance against defending champions India, adding fuel to the growing belief that there are indeed ‘no minnows in T20 cricket’.
Nepal may have lost their T20 World Cup 2026 opener to England by just 4 runs, but their fearless performance earned them universal acclaim from cricket legends like Yuvraj Singh, Ashwin, and Dale Steyn, marking a new dawn for associate nations.
England captain Harry Brook was left stunned after his team narrowly escaped with a 4-run win over Nepal in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener. He confessed that the associate nation’s fearless batting, especially against Adil Rashid, took him by surprise.