Babar, Afridi return; Rauf dropped as Pakistan name T20 WC squad

IANS | January 25, 2026 1:16 PM

Lahore, Jan 25 (IANS) Pakistan on Sunday announced the Salman Agha-led squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7, with the veteran duo Babar Azam and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi making a return.

WPL 2026: 'Uncertainty in points table keeps tournament alive', says Veda

IANS | January 25, 2026 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy said she relishes the unpredictability of the points table in 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL), pointing out that the uncertainty over who would finish at which spot has kept players and fans equally engrossed.

ICC warns Pakistan of massive sanctions if they withdraw from T20 WC: Report

IANS | January 25, 2026 12:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) reportedly warned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of serious sanctions if they were to withdraw from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in support of Bangladesh after their ouster from the tournament for their refusal to play their matches in India.