History in Mumbai! Italy secured their first-ever T20 World Cup victory with a dominant 10-wicket thrashing of Nepal. After spinners Crishan Kalugamage (3/18) and Ben Manenti (2/9) restricted Nepal to 123, brothers Anthony (62*) and Justin Mosca (60*) chased the target in record time. This historic result cements Italy’s status as the tournament’s "giant-killers" and keeps their dream of a semi-final berth alive.
India’s T20 World Cup plans are in flux. While Jasprit Bumrah has returned to full bowling intensity, star opener Abhishek Sharma remains hospitalised with "tummy issues." Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate remains hopeful for his return, but "Plan B" is already in motion. Rumours suggest Sanju Samson is being prepped to take over the opening slot for the February 15 clash against Pakistan.
Records are tumbling as India's "Fearless Era" takes flight! While Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball masterpiece still leads, Abhishek Sharma's 14-ball blitz and Shivam Dube's 15-ball explosion in 2026 have redefined power-hitting. Rounded out by Hardik Pandya's 16-ball strike and Suryakumar Yadav's 17-ball clinic, this elite list proves one thing: the Indian top order is now officially unstoppable. Is the legendary 12-ball record finally under threat?
King Kohli makes history, Virat Kohli shattered records in Vadodara, becoming the fastest to 28,000 international runs in just 624 innings. The "Chase Master" also became the first player ever to cross 2,000 runs in 300+ ODI chases. Despite a bittersweet dismissal for 93—his 9th in the 90s—Kohli’s masterclass against New Zealand cements his status as the second-highest run-scorer in cricket history.
RCB kicked off Tata WPL 2026 in dramatic fashion as Nadine de Klerk delivered a stunning all-round masterclass against the Mumbai Indians. After ripping through MI with a four-wicket haul, she smashed an unbeaten 63 and pulled off a breathtaking last-ball finish. The blockbuster opening clash instantly set the tone for an unforgettable WPL season.
A new era begins for the Blackcaps! Mitchell Santner leads New Zealand’s 15-man T20 World Cup squad, featuring a maiden call-up for pacer Jacob Duffy. With paternity leave looming for key stars, Kyle Jamieson stands by as a reserve. Placed in Group D, the Kiwis launch their campaign on February 8 in Chennai against Afghanistan, building toward a high-stakes clash with South Africa in Ahmedabad.
Afghanistan has announced its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, led by Rashid Khan. Key returns include Naveen-ul-Haq and Gulbadin Naib, adding strength and experience to the team. With exciting talents like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, Afghanistan is ready to compete for glory. The tournament starts on February 7, 2026, and Afghanistan aims to make a powerful impact on the global stage.
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