India’s fixtures in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 have been finalized, with the defending champions set to face two in-form teams in the next two weeks. Australia have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2009. Meanwhile, Cricket Australia is looking to intertwine the Indian market by hosting a Big Bash League (BBL 16) game in India. On that note, let’s take a look at some of the top headlines from Tuesday.
India’s Super 8 schedule
India begin the proceedings with South Africa on Feb 22 in Ahmedabad. They play their next match vs Zimbabwe on Feb 26 and the last encounter will be against West Indies, to seal a spot in the semis. See full schedule here.
Shami breathes fire
Shami produced a performance that would make every Indian fan proud. His figures of 8/90 in 22.1 overs are the best of his first-class career. It powered Bengal to a 26-run first-innings lead over Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy 2025/26 semi-final. Read more here.
BBL in India?
In what could come as good news for fans, Cricket Australia is reportedly mulling the possibility of hosting the Big Bash League (BBL) opening game in India in the next season. This development comes as two out of eight BBL franchises are close to being sold, and CA wanting to explore the lucrative Indian market. Read more here.
Latest cricket news
- Overlooked for T20 World Cup, GT skipper Shubman Gill starts prep for IPL 2026
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- Abhishek Sharma, World no.1 batter creates an unwanted record against Netherlands
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- Matheesha Pathirana out of T20 World Cup, cloud over availability for IPL 2026
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Australia out of T20 World Cup
Australia cricket team have become the latest side to be knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2026. This comes after the game between Zimbabwe and Ireland at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy was abandoned without a ball being bowled, which means ZIM become the 7th side to seal their spot in the Super 8 stage. Read more here.
New bidders for RCB, RR
Global private equity investors — KKR and Blackstone are also investing in the IPL. This after the value of the league has reportedly surged to $18.5 billion in 2025. Both of them are eyeing stakes in RCB or RR. What might have propelled them to consider this is, CVC Capital making a good sum of money from their stake in GT. Read more here.
RR’s offer for Gambhir
Gambhir has reportedly been offered a sweeping return to the IPL by Rajasthan Royals. Not just as a mentor. Not just as an advisor. But as a partner, CEO and mentor rolled into one. It is as lucrative an offer as any individual can get. It gives him equity too. Read more here.
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Abhishek Sharma, World no.1 batter creates an unwanted record against Netherlands
