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February 6, 2026 3:16 PM

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup

Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup in a heavy blow for the team after losing his race to be fit for the global showpiece. Hazlewood missed the Ashes with hamstring and Achilles injuries, but had been expected to play at least part of the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. "We were hopeful Josh would be back to match fitness by the Super 8 stage but the latest indications he is still some time away and accelerating his program will carry too much risk," sele...

February 5, 2026 2:55 PM

Sickness hits New Zealand camp in leadup to T20 World Cup

New Zealand batters Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway have been struck down with illness ahead of the T20 World Cup but head coach Rob Walter is hopeful of a clean bill of health before their tournament gets underway. Walter said the duo would miss a warmup match against the United States in Mumbai, while top-order batter Finn Allen will also rest as he recovers from a shoulder injury. "There's a bit of illness in the camp unfortunately at the moment so Devon and Rachin are struggling with a vi...

February 4, 2026 4:36 PM

Ageing Oman all-rounder Nadeem banks on ‘smart work’ in T20 World Cup swansong

Oman's Mohammad Nadeem realises he will have to work smart, and not necessarily hard, to get the best out of his 43-year-old frame in his final Twenty20 World Cup appearance, the all-rounder told Reuters. Nadeem, who made his international debut in 2015, will be the tournament's second-oldest player behind teammate Aamir Kaleem (44) in the 20-team showpiece beginning on February 7. "At this stage, recovery is slow and smart work is actually more important than hard work. "You know what your b...

February 4, 2026 4:32 PM

England spinners seal Sri Lanka series sweep ahead of T20 World Cup

Spinners Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks led the way as England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs in a low-scoring match on Tuesday to sweep their Twenty20 series 3-0 ahead of the World Cup. England posted a meagre 128-9 with the bat, their lowest total against Sri Lanka in the format, as pace bowler Dushmantha Chameera bagged a five-wicket haul, but all-rounders Jacks (3-14) and Bethell (4-11) produced their best bowling performances in the format to restrict the hosts to 116. "We've shown we can adapt ...

February 2, 2026 10:14 PM

Sri Lanka bowler Eshan Malinga doubtful for T20 World Cup due to shoulder dislocation

Sri Lanka fast bowler Eshan Malinga looks set to miss this month's Twenty20 World Cup on home soil after dislocating his shoulder during Sunday's match against England, the country's cricket board said on Monday. The 24-year-old, who has taken eight wickets in eight T20 matches for Sri Lanka, suffered the injury during his second over on Sunday, and was unable to continue as England won the 20-over match by six wickets to secure a series win in Kandy. "Malinga suffered a shoulder dislocation w...

January 30, 2026 10:36 AM

Oman captain Jatinder Singh banks on blend of youth and experience for T20 World Cup

Oman's mix of seasoned campaigners and fresh talent could finally ensure the Gulf nation have an impact at a Twenty20 World Cup, said captain Jatinder Singh. The 36-year-old is eyeing a breakthrough performance at the February 7 to March 8 tournament in India and Sri Lanka. Oman are seeking to build on just two victories from three previous World Cup appearances since gaining associate membership status of the International Cricket Council in 2014. "I see a great blend of both experience and ...

January 28, 2026 3:56 PM

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, past winners and prize money

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next month. The following outlines the schedule, venues and prize money for the 20-team tournament in India and Sri Lanka, as well as a list of past winners of the tournament which begins on February 7. DATES * The tenth edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8. * It begins with Pakistan taking on the Netherlands. TEAMS * The tournament will f...

January 27, 2026 4:00 PM

England’s Liam Dawson wants to be fifth time lucky with World Cup debut at age 35

Liam Dawson, who has been with the England squad at four different World Cups but never played a match, is hoping to make his debut at the global tournament in next month's Twenty20 World Cup at the age of 35. Dawson was in the squad at the T20 World Cup in 2016 and the 50-over one in 2019. He was a travelling reserve in the T20 World Cups of 2021 and 2022 and last month was named in England's 15-man party for this year's tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. He has scored one fifty and...

January 23, 2026 6:44 PM

Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs drafted into South Africa T20 World Cup squad

South Africa have been forced into two changes to their batting stocks for next month's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after injured duo Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira withdrew, while David Miller will also face a fitness test. Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs have been called up as replacements for De Zorzi (hamstring) and Ferreira (clavicle fracture), after their original omission from the squad had raised plenty of eyebrows when it was announced. Miller has an adductor muscle inj...

January 20, 2026 3:03 PM

New Zealand’s Adam Milne, Michael Bracewell suffer injuries ahead of T20 World Cup

New Zealand's preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup suffered a setback with fast bowler Adam Milne and all-rounder Michael Bracewell sustaining injuries ahead of the global showpiece taking place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7. Milne injured his left hamstring while bowling for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 on Sunday and is currently being assessed, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said in a statement on Tuesday. Bracewell suffered a left calf strain while fielding in the third and...