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India take on USA in their opening T20 World Cup match on Saturday. AFP
T20 World Cup predictions: Comfortable win for India, weather woes for Pakistan

Our picks from the opening matches of the 2026 showpiece tournament

CricketFebruary 06, 2026
Pakistan face the threat of a washout in their opening T20 World Cup game against Netherlands in Colombo this weekend. Getty Images
Pakistan face rain threat in T20 World Cup opener

Tournament due to begin on Saturday in Colombo with clash between Pakistan and Netherlands

CricketFebruary 05, 2026
Suryakumar Yadav will lead India's T20 World Cup title defence. Getty Images
Are you a T20 master blaster? Take our 2026 World Cup quiz

Test your knowledge ahead of the showpiece event that begins next month

CricketFebruary 04, 2026
Muhammad Waseem, centre, will lead the UAE team during the T20 World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Meet the UAE team on a mission at the 2026 T20 World Cup

Muhammad Waseem's team enter showpiece event in indifferent form

CricketFebruary 04, 2026
Memorabilia of Australian batting great Don Bradman are highly sought after. Getty Images
Bradman's 'Baggy Green', Tendulkar's Ferrari and other coveted cricket memorabilia

Australian batting legend's cap fetched Aus$460,000 at an auction recently

CricketJanuary 30, 2026
England captain Harry Brook celebrates his century in the third ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Getty Images
Brook as unique as Pietersen and might need special care from England

Young batter is exceptionally talented but future all-format leader has already faced scrutiny over conduct

CricketJanuary 29, 2026
Pakistan and India last locked horns during the Asia Cup last year in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Pakistan have limited options as they weigh 2026 T20 World Cup participation

Board chairman Naqvi says government will take final decision in a week

CricketJanuary 27, 2026
Pakistan and India last faced off during the T20 Asia Cup in Dubai last year. Chris Whiteoak / The National
What happens if Pakistan withdraw from 2026 T20 World Cup?

Bangladesh removed from tournament roster on Saturday

CricketJanuary 25, 2026
Abhishek Sharma top-scored once again as India defeated New Zealand in the first T20 in Nagpur. AFP
Abhishek still the glue that holds India's T20 batting together

Opening batter top-scored yet again to set up win over New Zealand in series opener

CricketJanuary 22, 2026
US President Donald Trump with the Fifa World Cup Trophy at the Oval Office. Reuters
Which 2026 Fifa World Cup countries does Trump's travel ban impact?

Many countries face total or partial travel restrictions to the US

FootballJanuary 21, 2026
India lost the home ODI series to a weakened New Zealand side after getting thrashed at home in the 2024 Test series by the same side. AFP
Are India playing bad cricket or are they becoming an average team?

ODI series defeat to New Zealand latest in a growing list of setbacks that are in stark contrast to results in major tournaments

CricketJanuary 20, 2026
Virat Kohli during the second ODI against New Zealand in Rajkot. AFP
Virat Kohli's vintage ODI form and the Sachin Tendulkar comparison

At the age of 37, star India batter has hit a purple patch in 50-overs cricket again

CricketJanuary 16, 2026
The T20 World Cup will take place in India and Sri Lanka starting February 7. Getty Images
Bangladesh impasse and visa concerns add to 2026 T20 World Cup woes

Uncertainty over whether Tigers will travel to India for tournament

CricketJanuary 14, 2026
India's captain Shubman Gill, left, and Virat Kohli scored fifties in the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara. AFP
Gill lets the bat do the talking while Kohli dazzles again as India beat NZ

Captain scores fifty after T20 World Cup snub as hosts win first ODI in Vadodara

CricketJanuary 11, 2026
Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith, centre, and Pat Cummins with the Ashes trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground. PA
Travis head and shoulders above the rest: Ashes talking points

Starc superb again as Australia secure 4-1 Ashes win despite missing key players, England have more questions than answers

CricketJanuary 09, 2026
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