ICC T20 World Cup 2026 News

Saikat was also part of the ICC umpires' panel for the India vs New Zealand ODI series played last month

As hosts and favourites, India enters the tournament with strong momentum, bolstered by their recent series win against New Zealand.

India's senior side will play one warm-up match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa

If Pakistan forfeit their match against India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, it will be the third ICC T20 World Cup in which the two sides did not play each other after 2009 and 2010

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said on Monday that the players would abide by whatever decision is taken by the government and the cricket board regarding the boycott of the T20 World Cup match

India will play against the USA, Namibia and South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches

Despite the controversy, the Pakistan team has travelled to Sri Lanka and is expected to arrive in Colombo later on Monday

Tilak, who has recently regained full fitness, is set to play one warm-up game before linking up with the senior national side

Shukla pointed out that the ICC had released a detailed statement clearly underlining the importance of sportsmanship and adherence to tournament commitments

The first-ever instance of teams forfeiting matches in an ICC event was in 1996, when not just one but two teams - Australia and West Indies - refused to travel to Sri Lanka

Australia will play their four preliminary games in Colombo and Pallekele, starting February 11 against Ireland

The game was set to take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as both teams were to face off in a Group A encounter.

ICC warns Pakistan Cricket Board that selective participation in the Men's T20 World Cup could undermine sporting integrity and have long-term consequences.

Despite of starting his spell in the worst way possible and conceding 40 runs in the first 2 overs, the pacer produced a strong comeback, taking 2 wickets each in his remaining 2 overs.

For Australia, it will be interesting to see if they experiment with their batting order in order to fine tune their eleven for the World cup as well.

With the spinners coming in handy for the hosts, they might pack a solid punch going into the T20 World Cup as well.

The pitch proved to be spinner-friendly in 1st T20I, with Pakistan's spin quartet, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Nawaz-taking full advantage of the conditions.

Cummins had been included in Australia's provisional squad despite not playing competitive cricket since the Adelaide Ashes Test in mid-December.

As Pakistan celebrates its win, all eyes are on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which is expected to announce its final decision on the country's participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

While Australia may be the favourites, Pakistan has proven time and again that they can rise to the occasion, making this series an exciting contest.