Sri Lanka’s decision to replace Charith Asalanka with Dasun Shanaka as T20I captain less than two months before the T20 World Cup 2026 was driven by a mix of form concerns, leadership stability, and events during the recent Pakistan tour. The move was confirmed when Sri Lanka announced their preliminary squad for the World Cup, […]
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Jamie Smith’s omission from England’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad is the result of role congestion, recent form concerns, and England’s decision to prioritise established combinations ahead of the tournament in India and Sri Lanka. The wicketkeeper-batter was one of the more surprising absentees when England named their provisional squad, especially after his explosive last […]
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Aamir Kaleem’s omission from Oman’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad is one of the most emotional and debated selection calls, especially given his inspirational performances earlier in the year. However, the decision becomes clearer when viewed through the lens of recent tournament performance, role clarity, and squad balance. He would possibly have been […]
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England squad for T20 World Cup 2026 reflects a clear reset after a bruising Ashes campaign, with selectors prioritising role clarity, bowling depth and tournament-specific impact over reputation. Several high-profile calls have defined the announcement, most notably the omission of established names and the inclusion of players seen as better suited to subcontinent conditions. England’s […]
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India became the first team to announce their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with selection calls clearly shaped by form, roles, and tactical flexibility rather than reputation. The India squad for T20 World Cup 2026 has some major talking points which we’ll dissect. The biggest headline from the announcement was the […]
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Vaishnavi Sharma’s absence from the WPL 2026 squads has raised questions, especially given her strong performances across age-group, domestic, and international cricket over the last 18 months. The left-arm spinner went unsold at the WPL 2026 auction despite entering at a base price of INR 10 lakh and being one of the most consistent wicket-takers […]
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Hardik Pandya’s Test career has long been spoken about in the past tense. Since his last appearance in 2018, India have moved through multiple cycles, captains, and combinations in red-ball cricket without ever finding a like-for-like replacement. Yet, recent comments from Robin Uthappa have reopened a debate that never truly went away: is Hardik Pandya’s […]
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Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, a recognition that formalises what was long accepted in world cricket – that raw pace, sustained excellence and longevity can coexist at the highest level. Cricket Australia confirmed Lee’s induction on Sunday, making him the 62nd cricketer to receive […]
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Australia did not lose the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground because England suddenly became the better side. They lost because they engineered conditions that stripped away their biggest advantage and played straight into England’s hands. On a pitch designed to be chaotic, volatile and bowler-friendly from ball one, the margin between the […]
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Dhruv Shorey’s unbeaten 109 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy has rewritten the record books, as he equalled the all-time mark for the most consecutive List A centuries, joining N Jagadeesan at the top of an elite list. Vidarbha batter Dhruv Shorey became only the second player in List A history to score five consecutive centuries, […]
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