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Hafeez criticises ICC, Saqlain accuses ex-India cricketers of hate after Pakistan’s U-turn: ‘They don’t understand purpose of cricket’

Mohammad Hafeez and Saqlain Mushtaq shared some strong words against ICC and former India cricketers as Pakistan made a U-turn on boycotting the India match in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Sunil Gavaskar rips into Nasser Hussain for BCCI criticism over T20 World Cup drama: ‘…especially from the old powers.

Indian cricket great Sunil Gavaskar hit back at Nasser Hussain after the cricketer-turned-commentator questioned BCCI and its influence over ICC amid the T20 World Cup drama involving Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Hours before Pakistan PM’s U-turn, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi invoked Asim Munir in veiled warning to India, ICC

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi turned the cricketing issue into a civil army matter by invoking army head Asim Munir’s name in a veiled warning to India and the ICC.

T20 World Cup 2026: Colombo flight fares double after Pakistan withdraw boycott of India match

Confirmation of the India vs Pakistan match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has led to a sharp rise in Mumbai-Colombo and Delhi-Colombo flight fares, with prices jumping after Pakistan’s U-turn on the boycott.

How Bangladesh, Sri Lanka nudged Pakistan to make U-turn, play vs India in T20 World Cup

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka played a major role in nudging Pakistan to make a U-turn, and agree to play against India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026.

How Jay Shah-led ICC brought an end to Pakistan's boycott of India match

India vs Pakistan clash in the 2026 T20 World Cup is back on after Pakistan reversed its boycott decision following talks with the Jay Shah-led ICC.

Pakistan’s boycott posturing without power leaves PM Sharif red-faced and Bangladesh used

Pakistan’s plan to boycott the India match at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 did not last long as the government changed its decision and asked the team to play. Here are some reasons that could have forced the decision.

T20 World Cup matches today: Full details of USA vs Pakistan and other two matches on February 10

Pakistan were defeated by USA in the last edition of the T20 World Cup and another similar result cannot be ruled out after the performance of both the teams in their opening games.

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Decision Highlights: Pakistan takes U-turn, to play against IND on Feb 15

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Decision Highlights: Pakistan has reversed its decision of boycott and the government of Pakistan has now announced that its team will play against India in the T20 World Cup.

'Personal branding gimmick for Naqvi': Pakistan's boycott fails spectacularly as fans take dig at PCB chief

Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakistan Cricket Board could not maintain its decision to boycott the game against India in the T20 World Cup and on Monday, Pakistani government announced that there will be no boycott.

Pakistan makes U-turn, announces it will play against India as per T20 World Cup schedule

The Government of Pakistan had earlier stated that its team will not take the field against India in their scheduled Group A fixture at the T20 World Cup. However, the game will now go ahead as per the original schedule.

ICC announces no sanction against Bangladesh as BCB requests Pakistan to play vs India in T20 World Cup

While an official statement from Pakistan Cricket Board is awaited over the India vs Pakistan match at the T20 World Cup, all signs suggest the board will have to take a U-turn on its decision of not playing India.

From Baroda to Punjab Kings to Canada: Ansh Patel returns to his home state with wickets of Markram, Brevis, Rickelton

Indian origin Canadian Ansh Patel was the pick of the bowlers for Canada in their opening game of the 2026 T20 World Cup against South Africa.

BCCI announces annual contracts: Kohli, Rohit dropped to Grade B; Gill, Bumrah, Jadeja placed in top category

Among women, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodgrigues, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma were placed in the Grade A category which is the most financially lucrative.

Pakistan wants matches against India to make U-turn on decision to boycott India: Report

Have you ever seen anything like this? Pakistan reportedly want a lot of matches against India to agree to play them in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Ponting, Shastri tear into Babar Azam for poor batting in T20 World Cup, question his striking ability: ‘You're putting pressure…’

Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri showed no mercy to Babar Azam as they questioned his ability in T20 cricket after a poor performance in Pakistan’s match vs Netherlands in the T20 World Cup.

Bengal's Sudip Gharami creates unwanted record after getting out on 299 in Ranji Trophy quarterfinals

Sudip Gharami's marathon knock of 299 saw him enter a unique list and his innings also put Bengal on the verge of making it to the semifinals of the ongoing Ranji Trophy.

Super Bowl vs IPL final: Dazzling halftime show, lower viewership, higher ad rates

While the IPL final has higher viewership, the Super Bowl generates much higher advertising revenue.

As Italy make T20 World Cup debut, take a look at their rich and forgotten cricket history

Italy may be debuting at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, but cricket has been played in the country for over 200 years. From Horatio Nelson’s match in 1793 to Italy’s World Cup journey, here’s the story of Italian cricket.

Gautam Gambhir’s team dinners: How India’s head coach builds bonding off the field

India head coach Gautam Gambhir hosted the Indian team for a dinner in New Delhi ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Namibia.

T20 World Cup 2026: Spin magic, narrow heartbreaks, and big knocks light up Day 2

Day 2 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 delivered thrillers across Chennai, Mumbai and Colombo as Sri Lanka, England and New Zealand registered hard-fought wins. Check out the top moments from the second day of the tournament.

ICC-PCB meeting: Key takeaways as India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash hangs in the balance

The India vs Pakistan match at the T20 World Cup 2026 remains uncertain after Pakistan’s refusal to play. A recent ICC-PCB meeting in Lahore has offered some hope. Here are the key takeaways from the talks.

T20 World Cup matches today: Full details for Italy's debut and other two matches on February 9

After two exciting days of cricketing action, will we get another set of close games on Monday, February 9 or will the trend of associate nations putting Test nations under pressure continue? Take a look below.

India vs Pakistan likely to take place at T20 World Cup as ICC, PCB close in on resolving issues: Report

Pakistan have remained stiff in their stance of not playing India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. However, the latest report suggests that they are likely to take a U-turn soon.

'Fake and misleading': Anupama and Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s son Agni Dev denies rumours of signing for PSL auction

Rumours of Agni Dev Chopra signing for the first ever Pakistan Super League player auction began circulating on social media after a player with the same name was included in an 879-player list released by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

England vs Nepal Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Heartbreak for Nepal as England hold nerve in thrilling 4-run win

ENG vs NEP Highlights (England national cricket team vs Nepal national cricket team scorecard): Nepal missed a historic opportunity to beat England as the two-time champions eked out a thrilling four-run victory with Sam Curran conceding only 5 in the final over.

How Nepal matched two-time T20 World Cup champions England toe-to-toe despite defeat at Wankhede

Despite the vast gulf between the England and Nepal cricket teams, the latter nearly pulled off a historic victory in their T20 World Cup Group C clash at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, 8 February.

'Best emerging cricket nation': Nepal win hearts for incredible performance against England at T20 World Cup

Nepal needed 10 runs in the final over to shock England at the T20 World Cup. However, Sam Curran held his nerves to deliver a five-run over and win the game for England.

Bangladesh cricket chief arrives in Pakistan ahead of emergency ICC-PCB meeting on India boycott row

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam Bulbul is expected to attend the emergency meeting involving an ICC delegation led by Imran Khwaja and the Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday.

Afghanistan, Nepal made to feel at home in India, makes 2026 T20 World Cup feel truly global

Afghanistan and Nepal enjoying home-like support against New Zealand and England in Chennai and Mumbai respectively was arguably the key takeaway from Sunday's triple header on the second day of the 2026 T20 World Cup.