Colombo: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has formally urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconsider its reported decision to boycott the high-profile first-round match against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
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ICC and Google announce new partnerships for Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Google have strengthened their long-standing collaboration by unveiling two major partnerships ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
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PM Shehbaz confirms no Pakistan-India match in T20 World Cup 2026
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday confirmed that Pakistan will not play against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, stating that the decision was taken after extensive consultations and careful consideration.
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Saim Ayub reclaims No.1 spot in ICC Men’s T20I All-Rounder Rankings
Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has climbed back to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I All-Rounder Rankings, earning the No.1 position after a series of impressive performances in recent international cricket.
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Sri Lanka announce squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket has officially unveiled its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with experienced all-rounder Dasun Shanaka named captain for the global event. Shanaka had earlier been appointed skipper in the preliminary squad announced in December, and his leadership role has now been confirmed for the final lineup.
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Pakistan to participate in T20 World Cup 2026, will boycott India match
Lahore, February 1, 2026 — The Government of Pakistan has granted conditional approval for the national cricket team to participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The announcement followed a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
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Pakistan whitewash Australia in T20I series with emphatic Lahore win
Lahore, February 1, 2026 — Pakistan completed a historic whitewash of Australia in the three-match T20I series with a commanding 111-run victory in the third and final match at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, sealing the series 3-0 in dominant fashion.
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Fifties by Saim Ayub, Babar Azam power Pakistan to 208-Run target vs Australia
Lahore, February 1, 2026: Pakistan produced a commanding batting performance to post a daunting 207 for 6 against Australia in the final T20I, setting a challenging target of 208 runs at a packed Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
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Pakistan vs India: Stage set for high-voltage Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 clash
Bulawayo, February 1, 2026 – The arch-rivals Pakistan and India are set to face off in a high-voltage Super 6 match of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 on Sunday, with the clash scheduled to start at 12:30 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST).
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Ishan Kishan’s explosive century powers India to 46-run win over New Zealand in final T20I
Thiruvananthapuram, January 31, 2026 — A breathtaking century from Ishan Kishan propelled India to a commanding 46-run victory over New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I, sealing the high-scoring series 4-1 in emphatic fashion.
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