New Delhi, March 2 – Pakistan's early exit from the Super Eights at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has sparked fresh debate over the team's leadership, with former captain Shahid Afridi delivering a scathing assessment of all-rounder Shadab Khan amid speculation about a possible leadership change...
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Colombo, February 27 – Pakistan's qualification prospects for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 are now clear, direct, and entirely within their control after England's four-wicket victory over New Zealand, which has completely altered the standings in Group 2 in Colombo.Following their victory...
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Pallekele, February 24 – England captain Harry Brook said his team arrived with a clear mission and executed it perfectly after becoming the first team to reach the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, defeating Pakistan by two wickets in a thrilling match at the Pallekele...
Kandy (Sri Lanka), February 24 – Two-time former champions England became the first team to reach the semifinals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after captain Harry Brook scored a historic century, defeating Pakistan by two wickets in a Super 8 stage match at the Pallekele International Cricket...
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Pallekele, Feb 24 – Harry Brook delivered a stunning performance, scoring 100 off 51 balls in his first innings as a No. 3 batsman, leading England to victory over Pakistan by two wickets in the Super 8s Group 2 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Tuesday.Brook...
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Pallekele, February 24 – Sahibzada Farhan's 63 and a late flourish from Shadab Khan (23 off 11) helped Pakistan post 164/9 in 20 overs against England in a Group 2 clash in the Super 8s stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Tuesday...
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Pallekele, February 24 – Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat against England in the Group 2 match of the Super 8s of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on Tuesday. Pakistan has dropped Faheem Ashraf and brought in Shaheen Afridi in the...
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Colombo, February 24 Sri Lanka will need to improve their batting against slow bowlers when they take on New Zealand in a must-win Super Eight game of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.The home team batters failed to chase a below par 147 against England on a slow turner in Pallekele. The...
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Pallekele, February 23 England all-rounder Liam Dawson said on Monday that the team is "in a very good place" despite a mixed group-stage campaign in the T20 World Cup and expressed his delight at having a potent spin attack at their disposal.England qualified for the Super 8s after a tense...
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Colombo, February 22 – England captain Harry Brook described the team’s comprehensive victory over Sri Lanka as a special occasion, praising his side’s adaptability and bowling discipline after they successfully defended 145 and bowled the hosts out for just 95 in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup...
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Colombo, February 22 – Will Jacks reflected on a clinical all-round performance after guiding England to a commanding 51-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Jacks took three crucial wickets as a comprehensive effort by the bowlers saw England...
Colombo, February 22 – Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field against England in the second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights, held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.The two teams had recently played a series at the same venue, which was affected by...
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Colombo, February 18 Pacer Dilshan Madushanka was approved on Wednesday as a replacement for the injured Matheesha Pathirana in the Sri Lankan squad for the T20 World Cup.Pathirana has been sidelined after suffering a muscle strain during Sri Lanka's Group B match against Australia on Monday...
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Pallekele, February 17 Zimbabwe qualified for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday after their crucial Group B match against Ireland was washed out due to rain. This also eliminated former champions Australia and Ireland from the tournament.Both teams were awarded one point each...
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Pallekele, February 17 Zimbabwe qualified for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday after their crucial Group B match against Ireland was washed out due to rain. This result also eliminated former champions Australia and Ireland from the tournament.Both teams were awarded one point...
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Pallekele, February 17 – The toss for the Group B match between Zimbabwe and Ireland at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has been delayed due to rain. The ground is covered as it is still drizzling."We are in Kandy for our match against Zimbabwe at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The...
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Kandy, February 16 – A visibly disappointed Mitchell Marsh admitted that his team was demoralized and left relying on other results after Australia slumped to an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in a crucial match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket...
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Kandy, February 16 – After guiding Sri Lanka into the Super 8 stage with a magnificent unbeaten century, Player of the Match Pathum Nissanka expressed delight at being able to play his natural game on a good batting surface and said he was thrilled to carry his side to victory with a...
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Colombo, February 16 – Sri Lanka suffered a major setback in their Group B match against Australia at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, as young fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana was forced to leave the field with what appeared to be a serious hamstring injury at the Pallekele International...
Kandy, February 16 Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field first against Australia in the 30th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Monday.After missing the first two matches, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh returned to the...
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