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Pakistan's Babar Azam runs between the wickets after playing a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between England and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 24, 2026.

Babar, Saim dropped as Pakistan announce ODI squad

Six uncapped players selected for the three-match ODI series

India are favourites but not unbeatable, Atherton says

India's Rinku Singh (L) listens to coach Gautam Gambhir (R) during a training session ahead of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup’s semi-final match between India and England at the at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 4, 2026.

T20 WC semis: Does India have the edge over England?

India's players celebrate after their team's win in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between India and West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 1, 2026.

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka announces her engagement

Aryna Sabalenka fields questions on media day during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 03, 2026 in Indian Wells, California.

Trump dismisses Iran World Cup concerns

US president Trump didn't seem bothered by the prospect of Iran playing in this year's World Cup

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Pakistan's Babar Azam runs between the wickets after playing a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between England and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 24, 2026.

Babar, Saim dropped as Pakistan announce ODI squad

India's Rinku Singh (L) listens to coach Gautam Gambhir (R) during a training session ahead of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup’s semi-final match between India and England at the at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 4, 2026.

India are favourites but not unbeatable, Atherton says

India's players celebrate after their team's win in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between India and West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 1, 2026.

T20 WC semis: Does India have the edge over England?

Why hefty fines not a solution to Pakistan’s poor show

Why hefty fines not a solution to Pakistan’s poor show

Did Arjun Tendulkar miss pre-wedding party for cricket?

Did Arjun Tendulkar miss pre-wedding party for cricket?

New Zealand's Jacob Duffy (C) attends a training session on the eve of their 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup semi final match aginst South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 3, 2026.

Underdogs New Zealand eye T20 World Cup final