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Indian cricket team skipper Suryakumar Yadav gave his verdict on the T20 World Cup 2026 pre-seeding system amid the ongoing controversy. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-breaks-silence-on-t20-world-cup-super-8-seeding-controversy-tweak-it-11117928#publisher=newsstand

After remaining unbeaten in Group A, the defending champions will head into the Super 8s with a high-voltage clash against South Africa on February 22. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/asks-lot-of-questions-morne-morkels-huge-praise-for-indias-t20-world-cup-star-11113942#publisher=newsstand

Adam Zampa admitted that the comprehensive nine-wicket win over Oman in their last match did little to ease Australia's disappointment at their early exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-stars-dressing-room-admission-after-t20-world-cup-disappointment-pretty-quiet-11114746#publisher=newsstand

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has conveyed its displeasure to Shadab Khan over his post-match remarks ridiculing former players, advising the all-rounder to mind his language during the ongoing World Cup, a report has claimed. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/saqlain-mushtaq-unhappy-with-son-in-law-shadab-khans-dig-at-ex-pakistan-players-after-criticism-i-have-not-won-icc-event-11087107#publisher=newsstand

Zimbabwe notched up a stunning six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their final Group B T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-zimbabwe-stun-sri-lanka-afghanistan-crush-canada-11084951#publisher=newsstand

Shivam Dube played a momentum changing knock before Varun Chakravarthy produced another incisive spell to set up India's convincing 17-run victory over the Netherlands in their final league fixture of the T20 World Cup source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-shivam-dubes-career-best-knock-sees-india-maintain-100-per-cent-reord-with-win-over-netherlands-11055741#publisher=newsstand

A World Cup without Australia. Yes, that will be the new reality from the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/we-were-duped-australia-great-goes-on-unfiltered-rant-after-t20-world-cup-group-stage-exit-11050959#publisher=newsstand

Kushal Bhurtel's early fireworks and Dipendra Singh Airee's unbeaten fifty helped Nepal end their 12-year-long winless run in T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket triumph against Scotland. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kushal-bhurtel-dipendra-singh-airee-guide-nepal-to-historic-t20-world-cup-win-against-scotland-11050589#publisher=newsstand

Is India vs Pakistan really worth the hype? That is the big question after Suryakumar Yadav and Co. thrashed Pakistan by 61 runs in a T20 World Cup 2026 match on Sunday for their biggest win over their arch-rivals source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/not-acceptable-mohsin-naqvi-furious-after-pakistans-t20-world-cup-thrashing-by-india-sends-message-to-salman-agha-and-co-11012374#publisher=newsstand

After India recorded a 61-run triumph over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Group A clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly believes the idea of an automatic "big match" between India and Pakistan is outdated source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-pakistan-no-longer-a-big-match-blunt-sourav-ganguly-after-statement-win-in-t20-world-cup-11012237#publisher=newsstand

Former India captain Rohit Sharma, serving as the ICC ambassador for the Men's T20 World Cup 2026, was seen interacting with the ICC chairman Jay Shah during the Group A high-voltage clash against Pakistan. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-rohit-sharma-watches-india-vs-pakistan-game-with-icc-chairman-jay-shah-in-colombo-11008077#publisher=newsstand

India have asserted their dominance recently, winning each of the last five encounters across formats. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-pakistan-ultimate-cricket-stats-comparison-rankings-recent-form-commercial-value-11004729#publisher=newsstand

Captain Aiden Markam's unbeaten 86 and 4-40 by Marco Jansen led South Africa to a seven-wicket thrashing of New Zealand on Saturday to all but book their Super Eights berth at the T20 World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/aiden-markram-marco-jansen-lead-south-africa-to-brink-of-t20-world-cup-super-eight-11004900#publisher=newsstand

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hold the largest share in the International Cricket Council (ICC)'s revenue pool, thanks to the massive commercial revenue generated by India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-pakistan-icc-revenue-share-comparison-bcci-gets-whopping-rs-2-079-crore-pcb-nowhere-close-11003932#publisher=newsstand

Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested a plausible loophole that could be used by Indian batters while playing against Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq at the T20 World Cup 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-want-to-see-who-dares-r-ashwin-tells-india-batters-to-exploit-major-loophole-against-pakistans-usman-tariq-10997747#publisher=newsstand

Saiteja Mukkamalla's attractive 79 and a four-wicket haul by former India U-19 star Harmeet Singh powered United States to a comfortable 93-run victory over the Netherlands. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-saiteja-mukkamalla-harmeet-singh-fashion-big-win-for-usa-against-netherlands-11000920#publisher=newsstand

Ben Manenti returned a splendid 4-0-9-2 as Italy bowled out Nepal for a mere 123 en route to their 10-wicket victory. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shane-warne-was-a-big-influence-on-my-career-italy-stars-tribute-to-australia-great-10995199#publisher=newsstand

The India vs Pakistan clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium is still days away, and yet it already feels like match day. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/colombo-diary-day-1-the-capital-waits-for-the-real-deal-india-vs-pakistan-10990731#publisher=newsstand

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi made a bizarre claim regarding the Pakistan government's U-turn on boycotting the T20 World Cup 2026 game against India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-took-a-step-back-ex-pcb-chiefs-bizarre-claim-on-t20-world-cup-boycott-u-turn-10985692#publisher=newsstand

Pakistan called off its boycott of the match against India late on Monday night. The two teams will meet in a marquee contest in Colombo on February 15. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-star-issues-warning-to-india-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-clash-same-mindset-10984517#publisher=newsstand

Opener Sahibzada Farhan hit a solid half-century while spinner Usman Tariq grabbed three wickets as Pakistan downed the United States by 32 runs in a T20 World Cup Group A game in Colombo on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sahibzada-farhan-spinners-lead-pakistan-to-easy-usa-win-in-t20-world-cup-10984351#publisher=newsstand

Some significant changes have occurred in the BCCI's annual player retainership 2025-26, with the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being demoted and Shubman Gill being promoted. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-central-contract-2025-26-full-list-who-moved-up-who-moved-down-and-who-got-the-axe-10976789#publisher=newsstand

Nepal captain Rohit Paudel expressed pride in his team's fearless approach and fighting spirit despite a heartbreaking four-run defeat to two-time champion England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/disappointment-is-there-but-very-proud-of-the-team-nepal-captain-rohit-paudel-after-narrow-loss-to-england-10970359#publisher=newsstand

India batter KL Rahul hit a fine half-century to hand Karnataka a slight edge over Mumbai at stumps on the third day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal in Mumbai on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-round-up-kl-rahuls-unbeaten-fifty-hands-karnataka-edge-against-mumbai-10969978#publisher=newsstand

Having shown how to bat on a slightly difficult surface, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav didn't hesitate to admit that the batting unit could have been "smarter and better" during the defending champions' 29-run win against USA. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-gives-team-india-blunt-reality-check-after-usa-give-big-scare-in-t20-world-cup-opener-10966994#publisher=newsstand

India captain Suryakumar Yadav provided a concerning update regarding the health status of key players of the squad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/high-fever-for-jasprit-bumrah-abhishek-sharma-under-the-weather-suryakumar-yadavs-concerning-update-10966914#publisher=newsstand

Suryakumar Yadav batting just like he does and Mohammed Siraj's incisive first spell headlined defending champions India's scratchy 29-run win against the United States of America despite a stunning top-order collapse source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-points-table-india-take-huge-net-run-rate-lead-over-pakistan-with-win-vs-usa-10966827#publisher=newsstand

West Indies coach Daren Sammy returned to the city where he lifted their T20 World Cup for the second time a decade ago and immediately made one thing clear: any team harbouring title hopes must first get past hosts India source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/nobody-is-winning-if-they-dont-go-through-india-two-time-t20-world-cup-winning-captain-darren-sammys-warning-10961655#publisher=newsstand

Anurag Thakur served as President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from May 2015 to February 2017. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/supreme-court-lifts-ban-on-anurag-thakur-from-participating-in-bcci-affairs-10954046#publisher=newsstand

The turmoil regarding Pakistan boycotting their group-stage T20 World Cup match against India has pushed global cricket to the brink source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bangladesh-raise-eyebrow-over-pakistan-boycotting-india-match-at-t20-world-cup-did-not-want-such-losses-10948097#publisher=newsstand

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar spent time motivating the Mumbai Ranji team on Wednesday as the 42-time champions gear up for their quarter-final match against Karnataka. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-interacts-with-mumbai-players-ahead-of-ranji-trophy-quarter-final-vs-karnataka-10947224#publisher=newsstand

The ex-India star is confident that Pakistan will play their T20 World Cup 2026 clash against India on February 15 in Colombo. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-will-backtrack-over-next-4-5-days-ex-india-stars-stunning-claim-on-t20-world-cup-boycott-10939411#publisher=newsstand

Delhi Capitals put up an all-round display to extend their remarkable consistency, storming into a fourth consecutive Women's Premier League final with a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jemimah-rodrigues-delhi-capitals-beat-gujarat-giants-to-march-into-4th-straight-wpl-final-10940975#publisher=newsstand

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar took a light-hearted dig at the Pakistan Cricket Board following its decision to boycott the T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match against India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/known-to-make-u-turns-sunil-gavaskar-mocks-pakistan-over-india-boycott-stance-10929647#publisher=newsstand

Pakistan announced on Sunday that they will be taking part in the T20 World Cup 2026 but will boycott the group stage match against India on February 15. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-uganda-can-replace-pakistan-in-t20-world-cup-2026-if-icc-takes-strict-decision-10932473#publisher=newsstand

The International Cricket Council is set to take a slew of punitive actions against Pakistan in the wake of their government's decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India, including a possible ban from the upcoming edition of the marquee event. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/psl-ban-financial-sanctions-what-next-for-pakistan-after-t20-world-cup-2026-decision-10927780#publisher=newsstand

Delhi Capitals huffed and puffed but eventually got over the line in a modest run-chase by five wickets to beat UP Warriorz and make their way into the Eliminator clash. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/delhi-capitals-beat-up-warriorz-reach-wpl-2026-eliminator-mumbai-indians-knocked-out-10927881#publisher=newsstand