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India captain Suryakumar Yadav led by example as the tournament co-hosts began their T20 World Cup title defence with a 29-run victory against the United States in a group A contest on Saturday.

The Netherlands nearly pulled off a major upset before Faheem Ashraf’s breezy cameo secured a nervy three-wicket win for Pakistan in their Group A match at the T20 World Cup on Saturday

The International Cricket Council on Friday confirmed pacer Pramod Madushan as the replacement for Sri Lanka quick Eshan Malinga, who was ruled out of the T20 World Cup on home soil after dislocating his shoulder against England last week

Proteas spearhead keen to embrace the challenge of bowling on pitches that are set to favour batting at World Cup.

Eight associate nations will compete at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Here is a closer look at their paths to the competition and potential names to watch, starting with the debutants.

The Proteas, finalists two years ago, have been forced into late adjustments.

South African captain Aiden Markram says his bowlers were up for the challenge.

Five teams are in contention to play in the final of the Four-Day Series ahead of next week's last round-robin fixtures.

It is nearly two decades since the introduction of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which ushered in a new era for the game when India emerged victorious from the thrilling 2007 tournament in South Africa.

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup has seen numerous iconic performances, from Yuvraj Singh's six sixes in 2007 to Virat Kohli's standout innings in 2024. Key moments include Shahid Afridi's all-round excellence in 2009 and Michael Hussey's heroic chase in 2010

Proteas bowlers cop another pasting in India, composition of attack under the spotlight ahead of World Cup opener.

SA fall short by 30 runs in Navi Mumbai friendly .

A decade after a great West Indies win Daren Sammy again prepares to guide team in India

The Kimberley Oval won't host the third T20 International between the Proteas and Pakistan because the ground has been poorly maintained, said Cricket SA

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood may not return to action until halfway through the T20 World Cup, injured teammate Pat Cummins said on Tuesday