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Why Is Trent Boult Not Playing T20 World Cup 2026?

February 7, 2026February 8, 2026Sandy BLeave a Comment

Why is Trent Boult not playing T20 World Cup 2026? The answer lies in a decision he made after the previous global tournament. Trent Boult retired from international cricket following the 2024 T20 World Cup, which means Trent Boult not playing T20 World Cup 2026 is not a selection call but the result of his […]

T20 World Cup 2026 injury tracker featuring Washington Sundar, Tilak Varma, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood

T20 World Cup 2026 Injury Tracker: Abhishek Sharma Unwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Michael Bracewell Ruled Out Of Tournament

January 19, 2026February 10, 2026Sandy BLeave a Comment

This T20 World Cup 2026 injury tracker brings together the latest fitness updates on key players as teams finalise their squads ahead of the tournament in India and Sri Lanka. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is just weeks away, with the tournament scheduled to begin on February 7 across India and Sri Lanka. […]

Daryl Mitchell vs Kuldeep Yadav IND vs NZ 2nd ODI

How Daryl Mitchell Shut Down Kuldeep Yadav In Decisive Battle In IND vs NZ 2nd ODI

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Sandy BLeave a Comment

On a slow Rajkot surface that demanded clarity of method, the contest between Daryl Mitchell and Kuldeep Yadav quietly became the defining tactical duel of the match. New Zealand’s seven-wicket win in the India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI owed a lot to Mitchell’s hundred, but more specifically to how decisively he dismantled India’s most […]

Why Kane Williamson Is Not In New Zealand’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

EXPLAINED: Why Is Kane Williamson Not Playing T20 World Cup 2026?

January 7, 2026February 7, 2026Sandy BLeave a Comment

Why is Kane Williamson not playing T20 World Cup 2026? The answer is straightforward: Kane Williamson retired from T20 internationals in November 2025. When the New Zealand squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 was unveiled, one absence stood out immediately. Kane Williamson not playing T20 World Cup 2026 is not a selection snub or […]

Lockie Ferguson New Zealand squad for T20 World Cup 2026

New Zealand Squad For T20 World Cup 2026: Key Picks, Omissions & Major Talking Points Ft. Lockie Ferguson, Tim Robinson

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026Divya RLeave a Comment

New Zealand Squad For T20 World Cup 2026 had some surprising calls with young opener Tim Robinson ignored and pacer Lockie Ferguson, all-rounder Jimmy Neesham backed. New Zealand have opted for experience, flexibility and clearly defined roles over raw numbers in naming their squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. […]

RCB New Buy At IPL 2026 Auction Creates National Record in 2025, Ends Year As Highest International Wicket-Taker

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025Sandy BLeave a Comment

RCB’s latest signing Jacob Duffy arrives in the IPL 2026 squad on the back of a historic international season, having broken a long-standing New Zealand record and finishing 2025 as the highest wicket-taker across all formats. Royal Challengers Bengaluru may have picked up Jacob Duffy quietly at the IPL 2026 auction for a meagre INR […]

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