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 Athletic pinpoints 10 players who could make an impression at the tournament alongside a guide to the fixtures for the group stages

Some of India’s greatest cricketers have been left gobsmacked by the latest feat of prodigious 14-year-old batting talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who produced the most audaciously unthinkable innings in a final to power India to a sixth Under 19 World Cup.

Laws of Cricket changed to allow previously ‘illegal’ bats - Laminated bats will now be permitted at all but the elite level of the game

Cricket fans in the U.S. can also watch the T20 World Cup for free using a VPN. All 2026 matches will be shown for free on ICC.tv in certain countries (see the full list here). If you’re traveling or live outside of those countries, you can still access the free T20 World Cup livestreams using a VPN .

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Teenage cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi enhanced his growing reputation by scoring a stunning 175 off 80 balls for India against England in the men's Under-19 World Cup final.

The incident prompted India to summon the Bangladesh envoy, followed by a tit-for-tat summons by Dhaka. A hostile political atmosphere fueling anti-India sentiment also led New Delhi to temporarily suspend visa operations at Visa Application Centers in Bangladesh, a move reciprocated by Bangladesh with respect to its missions in India.

Harshit Rana sustained the knee injury in a warmup match against South Africa with Mohammed Siraj now taking his place.