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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Pakistan clinch series against Australia with big 90-run win in second T20I
Lahore, January 31, 2026 – Pakistan sealed the three-match T20I series against Australia in emphatic fashion, registering a dominant 90-run victory in the second T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead on Saturday.
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England beat Sri Lanka in rain-hit first T20I at Kandy
Kandy, January 31, 2026 – England defeated Sri Lanka by 11 runs via the DLS method in a rain-affected first T20I at Kandy, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The match, heavily interrupted by rain, saw England dominate with both bat and ball, despite the wet conditions forcing a delayed indoor presentation ceremony.
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Monank Patel named captain as USA squad prepares for T20 World Cup 2026
The United States cricket team will be led by Monank Patel at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking their second appearance at the tournament. The squad features 10 returning players from the 2024 edition, where the USA made a sensational debut by reaching the Super 8 stage.
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Quinton de Kock powers South Africa to victory in second T20I vs West Indies
Centurion, January 30, 2026 – Quinton de Kock stole the spotlight once again as South Africa defeated West Indies in the second T20I at Centurion with a blistering 115 off just 49 balls. The wicketkeeper-batter’s masterclass helped the Proteas edge closer to claiming their first bilateral T20I series win since early 2024, signaling a strong form ahead of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
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