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Aiming for the moon: the rise of cricket’s slower ball, from Stephenson to Curran

The advent of short-form cricket has pushed bowlers to use new weapons, among them deceptive slower deliveries

The Guardian - UK

Tariq’s Action Debate Reignites as Ashwin Backs Bowlers in T20 World Cup Row

Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has once again found himself at the centre of a heated debate over his bowling action following his match-winning performance against the United States in the 2026 T20 World Cup.

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Ashes fallout continues as Seven faces $7m revenue hit from two-day Tests

Unusually brief series affects free-to-air broadcaster as Southern Cross Media Group reports 2.1% revenue drop on last year

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Rugby league prodigy ready to replace Alyssa Healy

Georgia Voll envisaged a life playing in the NRLW while representing Queensland state squads in her teens, but now she is replacing Alyssa Healy for Australia.

AAP

Ben Stokes undergoes surgery after suffering gruesome facial injury

The 34-year-old suffered a gruesome facial injury after being struck by a cricket ball

The Independent UK

Michael Vaughan Calls for India-Pakistan Test Series as T20 Clash Looms

With the path cleared for the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo this Sunday, former England captain Michael Vaughan has voiced what cricket fans worldwide have long hoped for: an India-Pakistan Test series. Vaughan emphasized the need for the two rivals to lock horns in…

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BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Welcomes Pakistan’s Decision to Play India in T20 World Cup 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday welcomed Pakistan’s decision to reverse its earlier boycott and agree to play arch-rival India in the T20 World Cup 2026. The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for February 15 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

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Pakistan agree to play against India at T20 World Cup after planned boycott

This reverses an earlier decision to boycott the cricket clash against its old rival, which had been cited due to geopolitical tensions

The Independent UK

Pakistan agree to play India in T20 World Cup clash

Pakistan have agreed to reverse the boycott of their T20 World Cup tie with India after the game's governing body made a series of concessions to Bangladesh.

AAP

Pakistan agree to play India at T20 Cricket World Cup after scrapping boycott

Pakistan will play India in the T20 World Cup on Sunday after a decision to boycott the match was reversed

The Guardian - UK

England’s habit of ‘winning ugly’ in tight games gives them T20 World Cup hope

Having held their nerve against Nepal, Harry Brook’s side are building belief they can be genuine contenders at the T20 World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Barbados-born Jacob Bethell says West Indies clash will be ‘just another game’

The 22-year-old is attaching no sentimentality to Wednesday’s T20 World Cup match in Mumbai.

The Independent UK

T20 World Cup fatigue hits Australia amid concern over injuries and form

As Australia head into the fourth men’s tournament in less than four-and-a-half years there are questions about how much it means to players and fans

The Guardian - AU

Harry Brook focused on World Cup bid after ‘pretty horrendous’ period

The circumstances around Brook’s fateful night out in New Zealand are now being investigated by the Cricket Regulator

The Independent UK

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Indian cricket wonderkid smashes Healy World Cup record

The 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has flayed his way to the highest score ever in a World Cup final to power India to the global under-19 crown.

The Guardian - UK

ICC braced for major financial hit if Pakistan v India World T20 game off

Intensive negotiations are going on behind the scenes to get the game, which could be worth up to £367m in media rights, played on 15 February

The Independent UK

India’s 14-year-old batting sensation smashes England for record-breaking 175 in U19 Cricket World Cup final

Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit a record-breaking 175 off just 80 balls, including an eyewatering 15 fours and 15 sixes

The Independent UK

Inside the geopolitical drama threatening to overshadow T20 Cricket World Cup

Boycotts, security fears and power struggles collide as cricket’s most profitable event begins in South Asia this month. Namita Singh reports from Delhi

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T20 World Cup odds: Latest cricket T20 World Cup betting odds for 2026

We’ve collected the latest T20 World Cup odds on a range of markets for the 2026 tournament

The Independent UK

How a shambolic T20 World Cup could lead to redemption for England

Brendon McCullum’s England have the tools to seize glory amid a backdrop of turmoil between hosts India, fierce rivals Pakistan, and the now withdrawn Bangladesh

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka Cricket asks Pakistan to reconsider boycott of India game at Twenty20 World Cup

A Sri Lankan cricket official says the sport's national governing body has formally asked Pakistan to reconsider its planned boycott of a Twenty20 World Cup game with India next week

The Independent UK

T20 Cricket World Cup 2026: Best bets and predictions

Jonathan Doidge makes his picks for the World T20 using odds from the best betting sites

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IPL Players Who Earned More From Brand Deals Than Cricket

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has changed cricket forever. While it made players rich through match fees and contracts, it also turned cricketers into global celebrities and marketing powerhouses. For several IPL stars, earnings from brand endorsements, social media promotions, and business ventures now far exceed what they make from…

The Guardian - UK

‘I would call it a miracle’: Italy’s motley crew prepare for T20 Cricket World Cup

Team of pizza-makers and teachers brought together by a passion for the sport hope to win hearts back at home

The Independent UK

Italy's World Cup debut: Cricket team on the rise as storied soccer team falters

These are dark times for Italy’s storied but ailing soccer team but salvation comes in the form of the Azzurri’s unheralded cricketers

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