Virat Kohli is likely to miss India’s warm-up match against Bangladesh ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. According to reports, Virat Kohli did not travel with the first batch of players to the United States for the upcoming ICC tournament.

More than a year into his contract, Hathurusingha got to see both sides of the coin. In 2023, Bangladesh whitewashed defending champions England, and Afghanistan won a series against Ireland at home and claimed their maiden T20I win over New Zealand in the BlackCaps’ backyard. But less than a year since enjoying their best ever run in the shortest format, the Tigers spiralled down to their lowest point, displaying a severe lack of continuity.

Among the 20 teams in the competition, Uganda have the best win-loss record.

The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side hit new lows in T20I when they suffered a series defeat against lower-ranked USA with one match to spare, sparking huge criticism among the cricket fans back home. 

The 2009 T20 World Cup champions have included five quality fast bowlers in their 15-player squad for the ninth edition of the tournament, with left-armer Shaheen Afridi to spearhead a pace attack alongside Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi and Mohammad Amir.

Surprising as it may be, the final of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) will not feature a single player from India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting on June 2 in the USA and the West Indies.

In the shadow of New York skyscrapers a field of dreams emerges, but it is not a baseball diamond. It's for another bat-and-ball sport -- cricket -- that supporters are betting will finally bowl Americans over.

Journos who cover Bangladesh men’s cricket team matches have a pretty good idea as to what the Tigers may say following any particular game.

Pacer Taskin Ahmed’s injury had been a big talking point ahead of the announcement of Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup squad. Speculations grew before he was eventually included but there were doubts regarding his availability for Bangladesh’s initial games.

Pakistan on Friday became the 20th and the last team to announce a 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in the United States and the West Indies next month.

The clock is ticking as the gap between the Tigers and lower-ranked teams narrows, while the gap with superior sides widens.

Oman are set to make their third appearance at the T20 World Cup.

Afif Hossain has been one of the most fortuitous cricketers in the national fold since his debut in February 2018.

Nepal said Thursday they were still trying to include controversial star Sandeep Lamichhane in their T20 World Cup squad, despite the spin bowler having been denied a US visa.

The Eagles are set to make their third consecutive appearance at the T20 World Cup.

Fred Klaassen and Daniel Doram, originally included in the Netherlands' Men’s T20 World Cup squad announced on May 13, have been ruled out of the tournament due to injuries.

Kohli was the leading run-getter at the last Men’s T20 World Cup, playing crucial knocks in key games such as his 82 not out against Pakistan and an even 50 against England in the semi-finals.

India should use Yashasvi Jaiswal as skipper Rohit Sharma's opening partner in the T20 World Cup next month and play Rishabh Pant as the preferred wicketkeeper to ensure left-handed variety in their batting lineup, former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said.

Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat will become the first Bangladeshi umpire to officiate at an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup when he stands in the tournament opener between USA and Canada.

Buttler's men went to the one-day international World Cup in India in October as double world champions but lost six of their nine matches to exit with a whimper.