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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is proving why the expanded format is a game-changer — associate nations are not just participating; they’re stealing the spotlight and hearts worldwide! In the opening rounds, Nepal pushed two-time champions England to the absolute brink in a last-ball thriller at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, while Zimbabwe delivered a polished, one-sided thrashing of Oman in Colombo. These performances have ignited global conversations, flooded social media with praise, memes, and respect, and shown that the gap between full members and emerging teams is shrinking fast in T20 cricket.

Australia’s bid for a second T20 World Cup title has been hit by a double blow. Pat Cummins has been officially ruled out of the entire tournament due to a lumbar back injury, while Josh Hazlewood will remain in Sydney for the opening phase to recover from Achilles and hamstring issues. The crisis has forced selectors to call up Ben Dwarshuis and Sean Abbott to plug the holes in a team already reeling from a recent 3-0 whitewash against Pakistan.

Today’s (16th December) IPL 2026 mini-auction is taking place in Abu Dhabi, where 10 franchises will buy players. Of the 350 cricketers shortlisted for the auction, seven are from Bangladesh — but whether any of them will land a contract is uncertain.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the BPL 2026 with only three months’ lead time. Franchises say they now have less than two months to put together their squads, and they fear the short notice will again lead to the arrival of low-quality foreign players.

In a major joint decision that could reshape the flow and rhythm of professional tennis, the ATP and WTA have announced a set of new rule changes that will take effect from the 2026 season. The updates are aimed at making matches faster, improving player welfare, and enhancing fan engagement—marking one of the most significant regulatory shifts in the sport’s recent history.