Jack Norris 
Jos Buttler’s form is under the microscope as England approach their T20 World Cup semi-final. Despite being a two-time World Cup winner and one of England’s all-time white-ball greats, Buttler has struggled recently. His duck against New Zealand marked his fifth single-figure score in a row.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has seen numerous thrilling matches between India and England. Indian batsmen have played pivotal roles in these encounters. Their standout performances have often turned the tide in favor of India during crucial matches.
Ahead of a high-pressure T20 World Cup semi-final against England, members of the Indian team sought blessings at Mumbai’s Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple. India’s core group, including Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma, put in extended hours at training earlier this week. England, riding on five straight wins, will pose a stern test.
The ACC Tournament is set to begin next week, offering 14 teams a chance to win an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Duke has clinched the regular season title outright, securing the No. 1 overall seed. The tournament will be held at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, commencing on Tuesday, March 10.
Shivam Dube is expected to play an important role for India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final against England. Dube is known for his aggressive batting and ability to hit big sixes, making him a valuable player for India in T20 cricket. His power-hitting could help India score crucial runs in the middle overs at Wankhede Stadium.
India have beaten West Indies by five wickets to book their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. Sanju Samson starred in India’s chase. India will face England, New Zealand, and South Africa in the semi-finals.
Abhishek Sharma has struggled for runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, managing just 80 runs in six matches. India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has backed Abhishek to rediscover his touch soon. Morkel highlighted how Sanju Samson famously bounced back from a similar lean patch with a match-winning knock against the West Indies.
A T20 World Cup player from Pakistan has been fined after alleged misconduct. The allegations involve a female hotel staff member. The news comes from reports by The Times of India.
Pakistan cricket has been hit by controversy after a squad member was reportedly fined for allegedly misbehaving with a female hotel staff member in Sri Lanka. The incident occurred shortly before Pakistan’s final Super Eight fixture against Sri Lanka. The player could face further scrutiny when back home.
Finn Allen’s sensational unbeaten century secured New Zealand’s victory against South Africa by nine wickets in the T20 World Cup semi-final. New Zealand will face the winner of England versus India in the final. The second semi-final between co-hosts India and England will take place tomorrow.