T20 World Cup
Pakistan boycotts India match in T20 World Cup 2026 over Bangladesh exclusion; ICC warns of penalties
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In the latest development in the T20 World Cup 2026 participation saga, Pakistan will boycott its Feb. 15 group match against India at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium, protesting Bangladesh's earlier exclusion. The ICC has warned of severe consequences, while Pakistan plans to play its other games.
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav was enduring poor form ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. However, just one month before the tournament, his performance has revived during the IND vs NZ T20I series. He scored a half-century against New Zealand in partnership with Ishan Kishan.
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Washington Sundar has missed the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand due to a rib injury sustained during the first ODI in Vadodara. The injury, which requires at least two more weeks of rest, threatens his participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 starting soon. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma is pushing to recover for the series finale.
Indian cricket in 2026 will be busy with three World Cups, featuring men's and women's teams in a white-ball-heavy schedule. The year could shape careers and deliver defining moments. Events include IPL, WPL, and T20 World Cup.
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India is set to rest Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. The move aims to preserve their fitness ahead of the fast-approaching T20 World Cup.