The T20 World Cup 2026 tournament will kick off from February 7, with the first game scheduled to be played between Pakistan and the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Sri Lanka. As of now, Bangladesh will also begin its campaign on the same day with a clash against the West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
19 January,2026 09:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent-1768545101585_d.png "Rameshwaram fishermen capture mechanised boat from Puducherry's Karaikal")
Rameswaram fishermen seized a Karaikal mechanised boat near Dhanushkodi for fishing close to the coast, threatening local livelihoods. The 14 crew members were handed to authorities, and fishermen urged a permanent solution to illegal and cross-border fishing practices affecting Tamil Nadu’s coastal communities
16 January,2026 12:21 PM IST | Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | ANI
The World Cup would be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Rathour will assume charge on January 18 and will remain with the team until March 10.
09 January,2026 08:28 AM IST | Colombo | PTI
Afridi has been a key figure in Pakistan's pace attack, and his availability could be crucial for the "Green Shirts" in the tournament. Pakistan will play all their World Cup matches in Sri Lanka. The T20 World Cup 2026 will begin from February 7
07 January,2026 03:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
