Italy’s national football team have failed to qualify for the past two World Cups. As fraught followers of the Azzurri will be grimly aware, their men’s side must navigate the play-offs in March to avoid missing a third consecutive tournament.

Steve Smith has been drafted into Australia's T20 World Cup squad, replacing Josh Hazlewood and is likely to open against Sri Lanka. This move comes as captain Mitchell Marsh remains doubtful due to injury,

Twenty teams, including the United States, are set to participate in the International Cricket Council tournament from Feb. 7 to March 8.

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Steve Smith has joined Australia’s Twenty20 World Cup squad as an injury replacement for fast bowler Josh Hazlewood

The USA cricket team is set for its second T20 World Cup appearance in 2026. Here's some players to keep an eye on for the tournament.

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana says their World Cup win changed the landscape for women's cricket in the country.

Pakistan is set to drop Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi for the T20 World Cup match against Namibia after the heavy loss to India. Team management is reportedly considering major changes ahead of the crucial game.