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T20 World Cup: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha on India match – ‘There are three other games’ | Cricket News

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha reiterated that the decision to skip the India match at the T20 World Cup rests entirely with the Pakistani government. While acknowledging fans will miss the marquee clash, Agha stressed the team’s focus is on the remaining group games. New Delhi: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha, during the captain’s meet […]

Controversy in Pakistan! Umpire under fire for Australia batter Cooper Connolly’s dismissal – Watch | Cricket News

Cooper Connolly’s dismissal (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A controversial moment during Australia’s T20I series loss to Pakistan has sparked anger among cricket fans after replays revealed a clear rule breach that went unnoticed by the umpires. Pakistan cruised to a 111-run win in the third match to complete a 3-0 whitewash, but the focus later shifted […]

Legal or illegal? Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary gives verdict on Usman Tariq’s controversial action

Former umpire Anil Chaudhary has delivered his verdict on Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq’s controversial bowling action, which has come under the scanner during the recent series against Australia. Cameron Green had earlier expressed his displeasure with the Pakistan spinner’s action after being dismissed by him in the second T20I, as the Australian all-rounder felt that […]

IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup controversy: India to make Sri Lanka trip, proceed with usual pre-match duties after Pakistan’s boycott, say sources

Following Pakistan’s announcement that it will not take the field against India in the group stages of the T20 World Cup 2026, the Indian team is expected to proceed with its plans strictly in accordance with protocols laid down by the International Cricket Council. The marquee group-stage match was scheduled to be played on February […]

Babar Azam goes past Virat Kohli for huge milestone during PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I, finds form ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Babar Azam struck form at the right time ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 during the third and final T20I against Australia, to go past India’s Virat Kohli for most fifties in the shortest format of the game. After being dismissed for two and 24 in the previous two games, the former Pakistan captain […]

If Pakistan don’t play T20 World Cup, broadcasters will go bankrupt: Ex cricketer

Former cricketer Basit Ali has said that if Pakistan pull out of the 2026 T20 World Cup, scheduled to be played in India and Sri Lanka, it would result in massive losses for broadcasters, who would be left in serious trouble. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stated that the final decision on […]

Atul Vasan Slams Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup Boycott: ‘They Didn’t See Through The Endgame’

On this India Today special report, former Indian cricketer Atul Vasan reacts to the Bangladesh government’s decision to boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. Vasan criticises the move as a ‘rash decision’, stating, ‘I think it’s quite funny because they actually didn’t see through the endgame’. He argues that Bangladesh has ‘cut their […]

SL vs PAK, 1st T20I: Shadab Khan relishes dream comeback with T20 World Cup in sight

Shadab Khan admitted that making a comeback in international cricket is never easy, insisting that players have to “start from zero” all over again. On Wednesday, the leg-spinner marked his return to T20Is after a six-month absence in the opening match of the three-game series against Sri Lanka in Dambulla. Shadab delivered a match-winning performance […]

World Cup ready! Shadab Khan leads Pakistan to commanding win over Sri Lanka in 1st T20I | Cricket News

Shadab Khan of Pakistan (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Pakistan flexed their T20 credentials with a commanding six-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka in the opening match of their three-game series in Dambulla on Wednesday, sending a clear warning ahead of the T20 World Cup. The series, seen as a rehearsal for the tournament that Sri […]

T20 tri-series: Dushmantha Chameera’s four-fer against Pakistan leads Sri Lanka to Saturday’s final | Cricket News

Sri Lanka’s Dushmantha Chameera (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Sri Lanka secured their place in the T20 tri-series final with a six-run victory over Pakistan, thanks to Dushmantha Chameera’s impressive bowling figures of 4-20.Pakistan, despite already qualifying for Saturday’s final with three consecutive wins, fell short at 178-7, with captain Salman Ali Agha scoring an unbeaten 63.Sri […]