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Brook feels absence of Pakistan stars could hurt Hundred's global appeal

It would be "a shame" if Pakistan cricketers are excluded from the The Hundred, England's limited-over skipper Harry Brook said here on Saturday. There have been reports that Indian-owned Hundred franchises -- Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds -- may refrain from picking Pakistan players at the auction amid concerns over potential political backlash in India due to ongoing tensions between the two neighbours. "Our main focus now is what's coming up in the T20 World Cup. It's not really any of our business, to be honest," Brook, who has been signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds, said ahead of his team's Super Eight clash against Sri Lanka. "But what I would say is Pakistan have been a great cricket nation for many years. I think there's about 50, 60 players in the auction, and it would be a shame to not see some of them in there." As many as 67 male and female cricketer from Pakistan, including almost the entire men's T20 World Cup squad, have

AUS vs OMAN live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 match?

Australia will be eager to end a frustrating tournament with a morale-boosting win after their hopes of reaching the Super Eights faded early.

Shaheen Afridi, Naseem among top Pakistan names in Hundred 2026 auction

Reports in the English media have suggested that most franchises with Indian ownership links may avoid Pakistan players at the auction.

T20 WC: We're aware of what Pakistan are going to bring - Mark Chapman

New Zealand have faced Pakistan frequently in recent months across white-ball formats, and Chapman believes that experience has helped them understand what to expect from the opposition.

IND vs PAK on JioHotstar breaks viewership record, surpasses 2024 final

India's dominant performance also drove a 56% increase in digital reach compared to the India-Pakistan game in the 2024 edition.

T20 WC 2026: Australia vs Oman preview, toss time, live streaming

Both Australia and Oman have been eliminated and will look to finish their campaign on a high

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan crush Canada by 82 runs to bow out on a high

Ibrahim Zadran struck a fluent unbeaten 95 while Mohammed Nabi took four wickets for just seven runs as Afghanistan signed off from the T20 World Cup with a comprehensive 82-run victory over Canada, here Thursday. Canada signed off without a win from the tournament while Afghanistan had their second win. The Rashid-Khan led side was clearly the better team and had it won the cliffhanger against South Africa, the side would have avoided an early elimination. In a battle of pride between two already-eliminated sides, Afghanistan rode on a blazing unbeaten knock from Zadran to post a formidable 200 for four and then restricted Canada to 118 for 8 to seal an emphatic win. With both teams aiming to return home on a high, Afghanistan produced a commanding batting effort after being sent in to bat. Canada's chase never really gathered momentum after captain Dilpreet Bajwa's brief 13 off seven ended in the third over. They slipped to 33 for three inside six overs, with Mohammad Nabi strik

Experience comes when you play big teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday. Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup. However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations. "Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19. The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some ...

Comfortable as underdogs: ZIM assistant coach Ebrahim ahead of India clash

Zimbabwe assistant coach Dion Ebrahim said his side has ticked all the right boxes in preparation and is comfortable being labelled the underdogs ahead of their Super 8 clash against India, adding that the key would be to not get overwhelmed by the occasion. Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to top Group B. They will face reigning champions India, two-time champions West Indies and 2024 finalists South Africa in the Super 8. "I think rankings and every other measurement will state us as the underdogs which is perfectly fine. I think when we came into the World Cup this year, we were definitely the underdogs in the group and it's a place we like to operate in," Ebrahim said. "I think Sikandar touched on it a few days ago; that the benefit of being the underdogs is that we go into those games or that particular game with no pressure really because all the pressure sits with the India team in India in conditions which they are familiar with, a format which they have been ...

No PAK cricketers to be picked for IPL-backed Hundred franchises: Report

The trend is not new. No Pakistani player has featured in the IPL since its inaugural 2008 season.

AFG vs CAN live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 World Cup 2026 match?

Both Afghanistan and Canada will look to finish their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a win today

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?

Both teams will be looking to finish their group stages unbeaten with a win today in Colombo

T20 WC 2026: Afghanistan vs Canada pitch report and Chepauk stadium stats

While Afghanistan will aim to end on a confident note, Canada will look for an upset, making the Chepauk clash an intriguing contest for fans and neutrals alike.

T20 WC 2026: West Indies down Italy to finish group stage unbeaten

West Indies will now face India, South Africa and England next in the Super 8 round of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

T20 WC 2026: Afghanistan vs Canada preview, toss time, live streaming

Afghanistan enter the match already eliminated from Super 8 contention, but they will be eager to salvage some pride after a challenging tournament.

India to Australia: Full list of teams already qualified for T20 WC 2028

A total of 12 teams have already booked their place in the ICC T20 World Cup 2028, leaving only eight spots left open

T20 WC 2026: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe pitch report and Colombo stadium stats

As the tournament moves into this crucial phase, the clash takes on extra significance. For Zimbabwe, it offers a stern test against a balanced and in-form Sri Lankan side.

T20 WC 2026: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe preview, toss time, live streaming

Both Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have qualified for Super 8 and will now try to finish group stages unbeaten

Cricket Australia to assess failures after poor T20 World Cup 2026 showing

Former champions Australia are set to conduct a "forensic review" of their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign after the injury-ravaged team crashed out in the group stage of the ongoing event being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The 2021 champions exited after losing to Sri Lanka and minnows Zimbabwe. They still have one match remaining against Oman in Pallekele on Friday, but that would be inconsequential. Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka have progressed to the Super Eights as Australia failed to get past the group stage for the first time since 2009. Selector Tony Dodemaide said a full review of the performance would be done once the players are back home. "It's really disappointing the way the tournament has rolled out," Dodemaide was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. "But we will need some time, and take some time, once we finish our last commitment it's important that we finish strongly on Friday against Oman then we'll get back and analyse it fully." The team was without its

India well prepared for Super Eights after ticking boxes, says Suryakumar

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his team has ticked almost all the boxes in the group stage, expressing satisfaction with the collective batting effort as it heads into the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup. India's top order found it tough against off-spinner Aryan Dutt before Shivam Dube struck a 31-ball 66 to power them to 193 for six. In reply, India restricted the Netherlands to 176 for seven in 20 overs to seal a 17-run win, their fourth successive victory in the tournament, and finish atop Group A. "We have ticked a lot of boxes. Even when you win, you learn a lot of things, and we did today," Suryakumar said at the post-match presentation. "We wanted to bat first, went on to score 190. There was a bit of dew, a little challenging for the bowlers but all in all, very happy." India were 69 for three in nine overs before Dube counter-attacked in the middle overs. Suryakumar said such contributions were crucial, especially if the team finds itself in similar situations la