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Dynamic Finn Allen adds new dimension to New Zealand setup as Kiwis aim for T20 World Cup glory Down Under

Finn Allen’s power-hitting abilities should certainly help New Zealand’s case in the 2022 T20 World Cup as last year's finalists hope to go one step further and win the elusive trophy.

England's next big thing Harry Brook faces his biggest test yet in the T20 World Cup

Harry Brook was picked in England's T20 World Cup squad on the back of a stellar run both in the red and white-ball formats, especially during the T20I series in Pakistan.

Usman Qadir, son of legendary spinner Abdul Qadir, who once wanted to play for Australia, now eyes glory with Pakistan

In 2018, Usman went on to sign a contract to represent the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League as an overseas player

From Haryana to Baroda to Rajasthan to Australia, Deepak Hooda makes his way to the big stage

Born in Haryana, early cricket in Delhi, move to Baroda and then turning pro for Rajasthan, Deepak Hooda has fought his way to the big stage and would now look to make an impression Down Under.

Phil Salt’s Caribbean journey and how it changed his love from football to cricket

Phil Salt, born in Wales, spent a significant five years of his life in the Caribbean in Barbados, where he was inspired to play cricket.

From anonymity to figuring in South Africa’s T20 World Cup plans, Tristan Stubbs’ rollercoaster journey

Tristan Stubbs has had a rollercoaster of a ride in 2022 and was eventually rewarded with a place in South Africa's T20 World Cup squad.

Fazalhaq Farooqi's time to shine at the big stage after overcoming difficulties in Afghanistan

Fazalhaq Farooqi, 22, is gearing up for his maiden ICC tournament, the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 that gets underway in Australia on 16 October.

Father’s beating and mother’s death couldn’t stop Naseem Shah from fulfilling his childhood dream

Lack of family support, mother’s sudden demise, poverty, and injuries didn’t stop Naseem from believing in himself and spreading his wings.