2026 T20 World Cup preview: Group C

Group C in the 2026 T20 World Cup is the only group to feature two two-time former champions.

Australia upbeat despite injury concerns

Captain Mitchell Marsh says Australia remain confident of a strong showing at the T20 World Cup despite the absence of several frontline fast bowlers.

Highlights: India vs Proteas (T20 World Cup warm-up)

Marco Jansen was among several Proteas players to get a good hitout ahead of the T20 World Cup.

India defeat Proteas in T20 World Cup warm-up

Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs were in the runs for the Proteas in Wednesday’s T20 World Cup warm-up against India in Navi Mumbai.

RECAP: India vs Proteas (T20 World Cup warm-up)

Follow the T20 World Cup warm-up match between India and the Proteas in Navi Mumbai.

Conrad plots Proteas' first World Cup win

After delivering World Test Championship glory, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has shaken things up in pursuit of a maiden white-ball World Cup title.

2026 T20 World Cup preview: Group B

Group B of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be the only one that takes place exclusively in Sri Lanka.

In-form Pakistan risk early T20 World Cup exit

Pakistan arrive in strong form, but a controversial forfeiture could still derail their T20 World Cup campaign.

Bavuma bullish on Proteas' T20 World Cup chances

Temba Bavuma is confident South Africa have the squad balance and mentality to reach a second consecutive T20 World Cup final.

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.