The Indian cricket team broke a three-way tie with Australia and South Africa as they set a massive world record during the 2026 T20 World Cup after beating the United States of America (USA) in the tournament opener at the Wankhede Stadium.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s government says the national cricket team will be allowed to take part in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup but must boycott its group game against arch rival India. India and Sri Lanka are co-hosts for the 20-team tournament,

By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Former Australia speedster Brett Lee would love to see India and Pakistan clashing in a Twenty20 World Cup blockbuster on February 15 but Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stood by their "appropriate" decision to boycott the match in Colombo.

England grouped with fellow two-time champions West Indies, debutants Italy, Scotland and Nepal at 2026 Mens T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka; Pakistan play in tournament but boycott India fixture on February 15;

The format that has got its 10th World Cup rolling in India and Sri Lanka started off very differently in 2007