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The Latest Breaking News from T20 World Cup

Will Jacks gives backing to England captain Harry Brook amid Wellington fallout

Brook will look to put a troubled winter behind him as he leads England in the T20 World Cup.

The Independent UK

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

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have the tools to seize glory amid a backdrop of turmoil between hosts India, fierce rivals Pakistan, and the now withdrawn Bangladesh

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T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, format, teams, groups and how to watch on TV

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Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow

Luckless Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood has been dealt another blow in his ongoing recovery from hamstring and Achilles injuries.

AAP

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

The Independent UK

Tilak Varma’s Emotional Comeback Powers India to Confident Warm-Up Win Over South Africa

India all-rounder Tilak Varma made a stirring return from injury with a match-impacting performance and an emotional note of gratitude, as the defending champions defeated South Africa by 30 runs in their T20 World Cup warm-up match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday.

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India’s dominance looms over faster and more furious T20 World Cup

India are favourites by a long way but England are on form approaching tournament already hit by controversy

The Guardian - UK

What to know: India aims for consecutive T20 World Cup titles, Sri Lanka utilizing home advantage

India is chasing a third Twenty20 World Cup title as the 2026 edition it is co-hosting with Sri Lanka kicks off Saturday

The Independent UK

Pakistan's boycott of a game against India looms over cricket's T20 World Cup

Pakistan's looming boycott of a game against India threatens to overshadow cricket's Twenty20 World Cup

The Independent UK

Pat Cummins: ’Australia don’t have to look too far back to find form’

The Test captain will follow the men’s T20 World Cup from home but is confident the team can shake off their lacklustre warmup matches

The Guardian - AU

Cummins reveals plan for returning from back injury

After a "minor setback" ruled Pat Cummins out of the T20 World Cup, the star Australia quick has revealed when he hopes to return to the field.

AAP

Pakistan boycott shows growing divide between cricket’s commercial needs and political reality

Latest row to hit the T20 World Cup raises difficult questions for the sport’s governing body, with a lucrative TV deal to protect amid the toxic politics

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan head to T20 World Cup amid sanctions threat after India match boycott call

Pakistan’s cricket team are heading for the World Cup after confirming they will boycott their group match against India

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Breakdown in cricket relations with Bangladesh rings alarm bells for India’s Olympic bid

Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the men’s T20 World Cup has caused concern, with the IOC unlikely to award the 2036 Games to India if there is a risk of a boycott

AAP

Ponting backs Maxwell for World Cup form revival

Glenn Maxwell endured a torrid BBL campaign but Ricky Ponting sees the T20 World Cup as a perfect stage for Australia's X-factor star to find top gear.

The Guardian - UK

Are England missing a trick by not taking Joe Root to the T20 World Cup?

Nerveless batter is a master of building an innings on spinning wickets and his form suggests he could have prospered in India and Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

Harry Brook admits Joe Root was not considered for England T20 World Cup squad

Root, in sparkling form in the ODI series win in Sri Lanka, has not played in the T20 format since 2019

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The Independent UK

Pakistan set to make late call on T20 World Cup participation after Bangladesh boycott

Bangladesh have boycotted the tournament amid security concerns and been replaced by Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Always in reserve: Liam Dawson’s moment beckons at T20 World Cup after decade ‘on call’ for England

Liam Dawson has made his mark on return to England’s white-ball team and will finally make his global tournament debut next month

The Independent UK

Liam Dawson won’t ‘overthink’ Test prospects as he prepares for T20 World Cup

The Hampshire spinner has played four Tests, having made his debut a decade ago.

The Guardian - UK

Bangladesh boycott brings a sad reality to T20 World Cup countdown

Swirling force of subcontinental politics and a governing body lacking in credibility has led to a far from joyous situation

AAP

Calls grow for Smith to earn T20 World Cup call-up

Star veteran Steve Smith didn't end the BBL season with a trophy, but his hot form has at least given him a chance to earn a dream T20 World Cup call-up.

The Independent UK

Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup after boycott

Scotland will replace Bangladesh after their request to play their matches outside of India was denied by the ICC

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“Chup Chaap Apna Ball Dal”: Rohit Praises Tilak Varma, Gives Fun Advice to Kuldeep Yadav

India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain, Rohit Sharma, has praised young batter Tilak Varma for his mindset and composure while also sharing a playful piece of advice for spinner Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup, which gets underway on February 7.

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