In a powerful statement of sportsmanship, the India vs Pakistan women’s A teams are set to face off in the Rising Stars Asia Cup on February 15, 2026—just as the men’s teams remain locked in a political standoff over their T20 World Cup fixture.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah has voiced strong concerns over the politicization of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, calling its presentation a ‘war’ and lamenting Pakistan’s reported withdrawal from the fixture.
Fresh off their second consecutive qualification, Nepal’s cricket team enters the T20 World Cup 2026 with unprecedented national support, a rising star captain in Rohit Paudel, and a world-class spinner in Sandeep Lamichhane. Their mission? To not just participate—but to compete and conquer.
A controversial stumping of Australia’s Cooper Connolly in the 3rd T20I against Pakistan has ignited a firestorm, with replays showing wicketkeeper Khawaja Nafay broke the stumps with his non-ball-holding glove—violating ICC regulations.
The International Cricket Council has issued a stark warning to the Pakistan Cricket Board: play the scheduled T20 World Cup match against India or face a devastating $38 million lawsuit from broadcasters and the loss of its entire ICC revenue share.
Former Australian cricketer and coach Michael Klinger has declared India as formidable title contenders for the upcoming T20 World Cup, citing their explosive batting lineup and fearless new stars like Abhishek Sharma as key differentiators.