2020 T-20 World Cup

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$With India’s prime pacer, Jaspit Bumrah returning to the Indian squad after spending four months on the sidelines because of a back stress fracture, the ‘Men in Blue’ will be breathing a sigh of relief, especially when the 2020 T20I World Cup is just 10 months away. (Photo:AFP)$

Reasons why Jasprit Bumrah’s return will be big boost for India before 2020 WC

In 38 matches, the 25-year-old pacer has scalped 51 wickets at 6.72, which is an exceptional figure in the shortest form of the game.

04 Jan 2020 4:25 PM

Australia coach Justin Langer has said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) experience will help his Australian players to come up with better performances at the upcoming T20 World Cup next year. (Photo:AFP)

Justin Langer hopes for IPL 2020 stint to bear fruit for Australia at T20 World Cup

Last week, Australian players got the biggest attention from 8 IPL franchises. Pat Cummins had become the most expensive foreign player,

25 Dec 2019 7:08 PM

South African captain Faf du Plessis said on Monday that talks had begun aimed at getting star batsman AB de Villiers back into international cricket ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia in October next year. (Photo: AFP/AP/PTI)

Faf Du Plessis wants Ab De Villiers back for T20 World Cup

De Villiers retired from international cricket after a Test series against Australia in 2017.

17 Dec 2019 9:49 AM

Only Mahendra Singh Dhoni knows whether his body will be able to cope up with rigours of international cricket after a break, KL Rahul could be a 'serious keeping option' for next year's T20 Word Cup and Rishabh Pant needs to 'calm down', feels India head coach Ravi Shastri. (Photo:AFP/PTI)

Ravi Shastri on T20I WC options: Let's see how MSD's body holds up, KL Rahul also an option

However, he also believes that KL Rahul could emerge as an option as he keeps in the IPL.

15 Dec 2019 11:36 AM

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said he has 'some thoughts' with regards to the Indian team going into next year's T20 World Cup which he will soon discuss with captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri. (Photo: AFP)

'Have some thoughts for T20 World Cup, will discuss with Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri': Sourav Ganguly

Speaking on India topping the charts in the Test rankings Ganguly heaped praise on the team and said the team can consistently win overseas.

05 Dec 2019 5:21 PM

As India and West Indies get ready to lock horns in the three-match T20I series, skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday said that the side needs to focus on batting first and defending totals ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. (Photo: Twitter)

'Need to focus on batting first and defending low totals': Virat Kohli

In recent times, India has won the maximum number of matches while chasing in the shortest format.

05 Dec 2019 3:30 PM

With the ICC 2020 T20 World Cup is barely a year away, the excitement for the next mega-event is starting to pick up as the cricket fans, pundits, and experts have already started to predict the winners of the biggest show-piece in the shortest format. (Photo:Instagram)

Adam Gilchrist predicts semi-finalists for 2020 T20 World Cup

After Michael Vaughan, Adam Gilchrist has recently has come out with his own prediction.

15 Nov 2019 4:45 PM

American pop star Katy Perry will perform at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) at the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020. (Photo:Instagram)

Katy Perry to perform at final of ICC Women's T20 World Cup

The 'Firework' singer will entertain the crowd during the pre-game show as well as the post-match celebration.

13 Nov 2019 9:57 AM

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Sunday gave his prediction as to who will be winning the next year's T20 World Cup slated to be played in Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Michael Vaughan predicts winner for 2020 T-20 World Cup

Vaughan said that either England or Australia would be winning the tournament.

10 Nov 2019 8:51 PM

The final fixtures for the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup were announced on Sunday as Ireland, Namibia, Netherlands, Oman, Papua New Guinea and Scotland qualified for the tournament after an impressive showing at the global qualifying event. (Photo:AFP)

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final fixtures announced

Papua New Guinea, Ireland and Oman will join Sri Lanka in Group A of the first round and the four teams will play from October 18, 2020.

03 Nov 2019 12:56 PM

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has unveiled the 2020 T20I World Cups (men's and women's) that will take place in Australia next year. (Photo: Twitter/ Circle of Cricket)

Kareena Kapoor Khan unveils World T20 trophies in Melbourne

The women's tournament will be held from February 21 to March 8, while the men's will start on Oct 18 and will continue up to Nov 15.

01 Nov 2019 2:22 PM

England’s limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan will take a call on his future after next year’s Twenty20 World Cup in England, the 33-year-old said. (Photo:AFP)

Eoin Morgan to decide England future after 2020 T20 World Cup in Australia

Morgan led England to their maiden ODI World Cup victory in July on home soil but has battled back injuries in recent years.

31 Oct 2019 1:36 PM

Kareena Kapoor Khan will unveil T20 World Cup trophies for Men and Women in Melbourne. (Photo: AFP/ ICC website)

Kareena Kapoor Khan to unveil T20 World Cup trophies in Melbourne

The ICC T20 World Cup 2020 will commence from October 18 and will conclude on November 15 next year in Australia.

31 Oct 2019 1:16 PM

Australia skipper Aaron Finch said that they want to build a solid T20 side that can beat the 'best in the world' keeping the approaching T20 World Cup in mind. (Photo:AFP)

Aaron Finch wants to build a 'solid' Australian side ahead of T20 World Cup

The T20 World Cup will start on October 18 next year. Currently, Australia is hosting Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I series.

29 Oct 2019 5:08 PM

His eyes trained on next year's T20 World Cup, skipper Virat Kohli is willing to take risks in order to mould his India players into an 'unfazed' unit, one that is able to 'take toss out of the equation'. (Photo:AP)

Virat Kohli's mantra heading for 2020 T20 World Cup is take risk, get gain

His long batting line-up gives him the leeway to experiment but India still lost the series' final game by 9 wickets to settle for 1-1 draw.

23 Sep 2019 11:26 AM

If Dhoni would have retired then that would have created a massive void which would be hard to fill if in case Pant sustains any injury before the 2020 T-20 championship, so Dhoni was asked to stay until Pant is properly groomed, explained the sources. (Photo:AP)

MS Dhoni not to retire until Rishabh Pant gets well trained: reports

The team management requested MS Dhoni to not retire.

23 Jul 2019 11:51 AM

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