T20 World Cup: ‘Role models don’t do this,’ says Salman Ali Agha on India’s handshake refusal at Asia Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha walks off the field after his dismissal during the third T20 cricket match between Pakistan and Australia in Lahore. (AP) New Delhi: Ahead of the T20 World Cup which begins on February 7, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha has criticised India for their decision to not shake hands with them […]

Beyond the tricolour: Indian-origin captains at the T20 World Cup 2026 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Monank Patel, Dilpreet Bajwa and Jatinder Singh (X) With Suryakumar Yadav leading India into the T20 World Cup 2026, much of the attention will naturally centre on the hosts. Yet beyond India’s title defence, the tournament carries another fascinating Indian connection — several associate nations will be captained by players of Indian origin, adding […]

T20 World Cup: Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif confirms no change in India boycott stance

[ad_1] The Pakistan Prime Minister once again confirmed that their senior men’s national cricket team would not be playing India in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, during the group stages. Speaking while addressing the federal cabinet in Islamabad, he iterated how they wanted to take a […]

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan controversy: Gautam Gambhir ignores question on Pakistan’s boycott stance against India

[ad_1] India head coach Gautam Gambhir avoided a question on Pakistan’s boycott stance against India ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, choosing not to comment on the sensitive issue. Gambhir was approached by reporters at the airport while departing for Mumbai, where the Indian team is set to play its first warm-up fixture against […]

T20 World Cup: Pakistan will backtrack on India boycott stance in 4-5 days, says Ravichandran Ashwin

[ad_1] Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels Pakistan will back track on their decision of not playing against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, expressing confidence that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will eventually reverse its stance. The much-anticipated clash between the two arch-rivals, is scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. The Government […]

T20 World Cup: Pakistan shouldn’t play vs India, was ICC sleeping before? Former cricketer

[ad_1] Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its alleged biased behaviour towards India and stated that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should not go back on its decision to not play against them in the T20 World Cup 2026. The Pakistan government has allowed its cricket team to […]

T20 World Cup boycott row: Potential sanctions loom if Pakistan forfeits India clash

[ad_1] On India First, Gaurav Sawant examines the growing crisis in international cricket after Pakistan announced it will boycott its T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match against India. While Pakistan has confirmed participation in the tournament, its refusal to face India in Sri Lanka has opened the door to possible ICC sanctions. Nikhil Naaz points […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

‘If Pakistan meet India in final, will they hand over the trophy?’: Pak slammed by their ex-player | Cricket News

[ad_1] India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan captain Salman Agha (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria believes the decision to boycott the T20 World Cup clash against India will hurt Pakistan cricket more than anyone else, warning that it projects a negative image and suggests that “Pakistan are scared of facing […]