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England survive huge T20 World Cup scare to win final-ball thriller against Nepal

England fight back from brink in opening match of T20 World Cup

Evening Standard

England survive huge scare against Nepal in T20 World Cup opener

England beat Nepal by four runs: Lokesh Bam blasted the Himalayan nation to the brink of victory in Mumbai, but fell just short of a stunning upset

The Independent UK

England given major scare before overcoming Nepal in T20 World Cup opener

It was England’s 11th win in 12 completed T20s, underpinned by Jacob Bethell’s 55 off 35 balls and Harry Brook’s 53 off 32.

The Independent UK

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SKY's the limit for India as skipper roars in World Cup

Hot favourites and co-hosts India suffered a bit of a scare in their opening T20 World Cup clash against USA until their captain got going.

AAP

Suryakumar’s brilliant blitz denies USA seismic shock in India’s T20 World Cup opener

USA briefly threatened a shock against India but Suryakumar Yadav’s 84 from 49 balls proved the difference

The Guardian - UK

Romario Shepherd’s hat-trick sinks Scotland in T20 World Cup opener

Elsewhere Pakistan survived a score against the Netherlands and India defeated the USA

The Independent UK

Harry Brook focused on World Cup bid after ‘pretty horrendous’ period

The circumstances around Brook’s fateful night out in New Zealand are now being investigated by the Cricket Regulator

The Independent UK

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Lanning deal hailed as key for women's game in England

Aussie great Meg Lanning is to become a Lancashire player in what the Old Trafford-based club is hailing as an important coup for the women's game in England.

AAP

England run risk by missing final T20 World Cup training to stay cool by the pool

Harry Brook’s team opt to focus on confidence building at their hotel before opening game with practice facilities a three-hour round trip away

The Guardian - UK

Will Jacks gives backing to England captain Harry Brook amid Wellington fallout

Brook will look to put a troubled winter behind him as he leads England in the T20 World Cup.

The Independent UK

ICC braced for major financial hit if Pakistan v India World T20 game off

Intensive negotiations are going on behind the scenes to get the game, which could be worth up to £367m in media rights, played on 15 February

The Guardian - UK

T20 World Cup odds: Latest cricket T20 World Cup betting odds for 2026

We’ve collected the latest T20 World Cup odds on a range of markets for the 2026 tournament

The Independent UK

How a shambolic T20 World Cup could lead to redemption for England

Brendon McCullum’s England have the tools to seize glory amid a backdrop of turmoil between hosts India, fierce rivals Pakistan, and the now withdrawn Bangladesh

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka Cricket asks Pakistan to reconsider boycott of India game at Twenty20 World Cup

A Sri Lankan cricket official says the sport's national governing body has formally asked Pakistan to reconsider its planned boycott of a Twenty20 World Cup game with India next week

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The Independent UK

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, format, teams, groups and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament

AAP

Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow

Luckless Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood has been dealt another blow in his ongoing recovery from hamstring and Achilles injuries.

The Independent UK

T20 Cricket World Cup 2026: Best bets and predictions

Jonathan Doidge makes his picks for the World T20 using odds from the best betting sites

The Independent UK

Moeen tells Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum what they must do to answer critics

Moeen knows a deep run in India and Sri Lanka will help the captain and head coach respond to negative headlines.

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The Guardian - UK

‘I would call it a miracle’: Italy’s motley crew prepare for T20 Cricket World Cup

Team of pizza-makers and teachers brought together by a passion for the sport hope to win hearts back at home

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum ‘excited’ for T20 World Cup amid doubts over his England future

England will look to win the T20 World Cup for the third time and begin their campaign against Nepal on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

India’s dominance looms over faster and more furious T20 World Cup

India are favourites by a long way but England are on form approaching tournament already hit by controversy

The Guardian - UK

McCullum insists England ‘not a loose ship’ but Brook has ‘work to do’ off the field

Brendon McCullum insisted he is not running a ‘loose ship’ as England’s head coach, adding of last year’s nightclub incident: ‘I find it annoying that we keep going on and on about it’

The Independent UK

What to know: India aims for consecutive T20 World Cup titles, Sri Lanka utilizing home advantage

India is chasing a third Twenty20 World Cup title as the 2026 edition it is co-hosting with Sri Lanka kicks off Saturday

The Independent UK

Pakistan's boycott of a game against India looms over cricket's T20 World Cup

Pakistan's looming boycott of a game against India threatens to overshadow cricket's Twenty20 World Cup

AAP

Veteran Patterson still dreams of more Test cricket

Kurtis Patterson will play his 100th Sheffield Shield match for NSW this week and is still hopeful of reaching higher honours in the twilight of his career.

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