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Made in Hanuabada: The village that built World Cup’s newest debutants

Editorial Bureau October 15, 2021

hen Papua New Guinea’s men walk out for the tournament curtain-raiser on 17 October, there will be no shame in a tear being shed. Belting out their national anthem, the XI selected will go where no Papua New Guinean has before as the nation makes its debut in an ICC World Cup. Heartbroken by

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Two generations combine as Ireland chase First Round supremacy

Editorial Bureau October 14, 2021

Ireland have regularly shown glimpses of what they are capable of on the big stage against the biggest of teams. However, over time, expectations have risen and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 presents the perfect stage for Ireland to take the step up from underdogs to contenders. With three victories in 15 Men’s […]

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021: Warm-up fixtures revealed

Editorial Bureau October 13, 2021

A total of 16 warm-up matches will be played between participant teams of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 – a precursor to a tournament promising excitement aplenty. It is pertinent to note that all of the matches in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will take place behind closed doors – no spectators will be […]

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Williamson ‘fine’ after ‘slight hamstring twinge’: Stead

Editorial Bureau October 13, 2021

New Zealand coach Gary Stead is in no doubt captain Kane Williamson will be fit in time for the Black Caps’ opening match against Pakistan at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. Williamson was left out of the Sunrisers Hyderabad XI for their final match of the Indian Premier League last week, and Stead […]

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FTX Bracket Challenge: Your chance to predict the T20 World Cup winners

Editorial Bureau October 13, 2021

Think you know who’s going to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup? Need a hand getting your thoughts and predictions down in one place? We’ve got you covered. Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can predict the winner of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 in our FTX Bracket […]

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Netherlands out to rediscover T20 World Cup highs

Editorial Bureau October 13, 2021

Netherlands have been at the heart of some of the most memorable moments in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history. This year, they’re out to turn memorable moments into a momentous campaign.  Through T20 World Cup history, the Netherlands have regularly tasted brilliant one-off success. Who could forget their famous victories against England in 2009 […]

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Warm-up wrap: Sri Lanka overpower Bangladesh, Ireland skipper proves fitness

Editorial Bureau October 13, 2021

With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 just days away, the warm-up matches are underway. We round up the action from Tuesday’s warm-up matches. Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by four wickets with one over to spare Drawn in opposite groups in Round 1, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh played out a topsy-turvy warm-up match in […]

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Afghanistan name final T20 World Cup squad with Mohammad Nabi as captain

Editorial Bureau October 11, 2021

The veteran spin-bowling all-rounder has been named as Afghanistan’s captain for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. All ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 squads announced so far – CLICK HERE  The Afghanistan Cricket Board named their final squad for the marquee tournament on Sunday, 10 October, which will be led by the No.1-ranked […]

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Nissanka, Dananjaya make the cut as Sri Lanka announce final T20 World Cup squad

Editorial Bureau October 11, 2021

Sri Lanka have announced their final 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. Sri Lanka have added Lahiru Kumara, Pathum Nissanka, Akila Dananjaya and Binura Fernando to the final squad of 15 from the provisional squad that was announced earlier. Kamindu Mendis, Nuwan Pradeep and Praveen Jayawickrama, who were initially part […]

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Every squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021

Editorial Bureau October 11, 2021

The 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will begin in Oman on 17 October. The teams have announced their squads for the mega event. Jump to: Afghanistan – Super 12 Group 2 Matches: 26 Oct – v B1 30 Oct – v PAK 31 Oct – v A2 4 Nov – v IND 7 Nov […]