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Australia go full white-ball in T20 World Cup battle

Australia are set to face an uphill battle to win a second T20 World Cup, with their squad having a distinct white-ball feel to it.

AAP

‘Inappropriate’: South Korean official fired for saying Seoul should ‘import young women’ to solve population crisis

A South Korean official has been expelled from his party after suggesting that the country should "import young women" from Vietnam or Sri Lanka to help increase its birth rate.

The Times of India

Inside the geopolitical drama threatening to overshadow T20 Cricket World Cup

Boycotts, security fears and power struggles collide as cricket’s most profitable event begins in South Asia this month. Namita Singh reports from Delhi

The Independent UK

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have the tools to seize glory amid a backdrop of turmoil between hosts India, fierce rivals Pakistan, and the now withdrawn Bangladesh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

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

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Dreamy beaches and incredible wildlife: Sri Lanka just launched a digital nomad visa

You could make the ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’ your new home in 2026.

Euronews

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.

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 Independent 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

Brendon McCullum denies running ‘loose ship’ with England as he defends Harry Brook

Brook has been in the eye of a storm since news emerged of his altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand late last year

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum hits back at ‘out of order’ criticism and defends Harry Brook

The England head coach did not hold back in an extensive interview after the T20 series victory in Sri Lanka.

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

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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

The Independent UK

Sam Curran excited for World Cup after shining in tight win against Sri Lanka

The Surrey man hit 58 from 54 balls to lead his side’s recovery in the 12-run victory on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Jacob Bethell dismantles Sri Lanka tail to deliver T20 series clean sweep for England

Jacob Bethell played a starring role for England with four wickets in their 12-run win against Sri Lanka to seal a 3-0 T20 series victory

The Independent UK

England complete T20 series sweep as spinners shine after batting struggle

Will Jacks claimed three for 14 and Jacob Bethell four for 11 as England recorded their lowest successful defence in T20 cricket.

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The Guardian - UK

England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs in third T20 to seal 3-0 series win – as it happened

England completed a series whitewash as Jacob Bethell took four wickets for 11 runs after Sam Curran smashed 58

The Independent UK

Jos Buttler has no plans to end England career after setting appearance record

Buttler surpassed James Anderson’s tally of England matches across all formats with his 402nd cap against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Tom Banton hoping for World Cup spot after match-winning half-century

Banton blasted 54 from 33 balls to lead his side to a challenging target after rain interrupted their second T20 international against Sri Lanka.

The Guardian - UK

Harry Brook blocks out the noise to lead England to T20 series win in Sri Lanka

Harry Brook’s rapid 36 and an unbeaten half-century from Tom Banton led England to an unassailable 2-0 series lead in Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

Tom Banton stakes World Cup claim as England seal series win in Sri Lanka

Banton smashed 54 from 33 balls in a rain-adjusted chase of 168

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka v England: second men’s cricket T20 international – as it happened

Tom Banton’s timely and stylish fifty escorts England to victory at Pallekele and secures a series win

The Independent UK

Adil Rashid backs Shoaib Bashir to bounce back from Ashes disappointment

Off-spinner Bashir has joined Derbyshire on a two-year deal after leaving Somerset, where he found his opportunities limited.

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