Steve Smith added as reserve player after Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Australia’s T20 World Cup opener
on February 11, 2026 at 9:13 am
Australia suffered a major setback ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Ireland. Earlier, veterans Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out of the competition and now, their captain Mitchell Marsh has been sidelined from the opening match against Ireland after suffering a painful training-ground injury.
Steve Smith added as reserve player after Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Australia’s T20 World Cup opener
on February 11, 2026 at 9:13 am
Australia suffered a major setback ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Ireland. Earlier, veterans Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out of the competition and now, their captain Mitchell Marsh has been sidelined from the opening match against Ireland after suffering a painful training-ground injury.
Bangladesh government backs out, puts it on BCB, players over boycotting T20 World Cup 2026
on February 11, 2026 at 8:23 am
Bangladesh’s absence from the T20 World Cup 2026 continues to generate debate. Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday asserted that the call to stay away from the tournament was made by the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the players themselves, not the government.
Quinton de Kock breaks AB de Villiers’ legendary record with half-century vs Afghanistan in T20 World Cup 2026
on February 11, 2026 at 7:28 am
Quinton de Kock etched his name into the record books by surpassing AB de Villiers for the most runs by a South Africa international in T20 World Cup history. The keeper-batter scored a composed 59 off 41 balls against Afghanistan before being dismissed by Rashid Khan.
SA vs AFG T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Another Super Over to be played as match tied again
on February 11, 2026 at 5:27 am
After suffering a defeat to New Zealand in their opening T20 World Cup 2026 match, Afghanistan are eager to get back to winning ways in their next encounter against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Another loss could seriously threaten their chances of advancing to the Super 8 stage, making a strong performance in this game crucial. In a bid to strengthen their side, Noor Ahmad has been brought back into the playing XI. Under the leadership of Rashid Khan, Afghanistan have gone with a strategy that includes four spinners, highlighting the kind of assistance the pitch is expected to offer. Meanwhile, Afghanistan have elected to bowl first. Over the years, the team has earned a reputation for defending totals effectively rather than chasing and they were expected to do the same but the conditions on the offer might have forced the team to change.
‘Will play like a normal match’ – Sahibzada Farhan downplays India-Pakistan high-voltage clash
on February 11, 2026 at 4:45 am
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has downplayed the hype surrounding the upcoming India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup, insisting that the game is “not such a big deal.” Farhan’s comments came after his 73-run knock helped Pakistan secure a second consecutive victory over the USA in Colombo, keeping them at the top of their group.
Ben Stokes undergoes successful facial surgery, shares photo on Instagram
on February 11, 2026 at 3:48 am
England Test captain Ben Stokes has successfully undergone surgery following a facial injury sustained during a nets session, leaving the star all-rounder sidelined once again. The 34-year-old shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, adding a touch of humour to the update. “May not look like it… but the surgery was a success,” Stokes wrote.
Finn Allen breaks Abhishek Sharma’s world record with blistering knock against UAE
on February 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
Chasing 174 runs against UAE, New Zealand openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert stole the show, cementing a 10-wicket win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It marked the second-highest successful run chase in men’s T20Is without a dismissal. Pakistan hold the record for the highest such chase, having overhauled a 200-run target against England in Karachi in 2022.
Michael Bracewell ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand announce replacement
on February 11, 2026 at 1:41 am
Star New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The 34-year-old reinjured his left calf and is set to be out of action for at least three weeks. He sustained a calf tear during the ODI series against India in January and subsequently missed the T20I series against the Men in Blue. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has already confirmed the development, with head coach Rob Walter wishing him a smooth recovery.
Abhishek Sharma hospitalised in Delhi ahead of India’s game against Namibia in T20 World Cup 2026
on February 11, 2026 at 1:10 am
India opener Abhishek Sharma was hospitalised on Tuesday night after suffering from a stomach infection. Earlier in the day, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate had revealed that the southpaw was dealing with a “stomach upset,” which was cited as the reason for his absence from the team’s training session ahead of the Namibia match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
USA fail to repeat 2024 heroics as Pakistan register back-to-back wins in T20 World Cup 2026
on February 10, 2026 at 5:10 pm
Having pulled off a miraculous win over former champions Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup, the USA could not script another famous win this time in the 2026 edition of the tournament. Pakistan starred in both departments as they put up a complete performance to defeat the 2024 Super Eight entrants in the Group A clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on Tuesday, February 10.
