2026 T20 World Cup preview: Group A

Pakistan open the tournament against the Netherlands in Colombo on 7 February as an competitive Group A launches the T20 World Cup.

All eyes on Gambhir as India defend T20 crown

India’s quest for consecutive T20 World Cup titles puts head coach Gautam Gambhir under intense scrutiny on home soil.

Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup opener

Josh Hazlewood will miss the start of the T20 World Cup, dealing Australia another injury setback ahead of the tournament.

Brook leads England’s T20 redemption bid

England are in search of a fresh start at the T20 World Cup after their Ashes humiliation and a series of failures at global white-ball events.

De Silva dropped from T20 World Cup squad

Sri Lanka have omitted Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva from their 15-man T20 World Cup squad led by Dasun Shanaka.

Markram: Proteas take confidence into T20 World Cup

Captain Aiden Markram says the series against the West Indies was a valuable hitout for his side ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Pakistan to boycott India T20 World Cup match

The Pakistani government has cleared its national team to compete in the T20 World Cup, but stopped them from playing arch-rivals India.

England underline World Cup credentials

England completed a convincing six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second T20I to wrap up the three-match series with a game to spare at Pallekele on Sunday.

Resurgent Pakistan whitewash Australia

Pakistan thrashed Australia by 111 runs in Lahore to sweep the T20I series 3-0 on Sunday.

Ex-Protea’s career takes Italian twist

Former Proteas all-rounder JJ Smuts is relishing the opportunity to play for Italy at the T20 World Cup.

Shamsi: I'm still 100% committed to Proteas

Tabraiz Shamsi says his short consultancy stint with the West Indies had nothing to do with a lack of loyalty to the Proteas.

Proteas fall short in 10-overs-a-side shootout

The West Indies claimed a six-run victory over South Africa in a reduced-overs third T20I at the Wanderers on Saturday.

Kishan, Arshdeep star as India down Black Caps

Ishan Kishan hit his maiden T20I century and Arshdeep Singh took five wickets as India thrashed New Zealand by 46 runs to seal the series 4-1.

Pakistan spin out Aussies to take series

Captain Salman Agha hit 76 off 40 balls before Pakistan’s spinners routed Australia by 90 runs in the second T20I in Lahore on Saturday.

RECAP: Proteas vs West Indies (3rd T20I)

Follow the third T20I between the Proteas and West Indies at the Wanderers.