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A number of sources have told the BBC that Pakistan cricketers are not being considered by Indian-owned sides for next month's Hundred auction.

Players from Pakistan have not featured in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2009 because of diplomatic tensions between the two countries. (1/3)
February 19, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Former England captain Alec Stewart says cricket does NOT have an alcohol problem but players must be aware of when they have a drink.
February 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Pakistan players are not being considered by Indian-owned sides for the upcoming Hundred auction.

More: https://bbc.in/4arbNSD
February 19, 2026 at 3:01 PM
TMS PODCAST: Behind the scenes at a World Cup.

What’s it really like to play at an ICC event?

@finnysteve who played in 50 Over & T20 World Cup tournaments joins @henrymoeranBBC & @MattyHenry19.

#BBCCricket #T20WorldCup

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/curation/m001j5cp/p0n20kl9
Test Match Special Podcast - Behind the scenes at a World Cup - BBC Sounds
Henry Moeran is joined by Steven Finn and Matt Henry to hear what happens at an ICC WC.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
West Indies on top, but Italy still in with a chance of a shock win in Kolkata.

The climax is live from Eden Gardens on 5 Sports Extra & @BBCSounds.

#BBCCricket #T20WorldCup
February 19, 2026 at 8:45 AM
India win the toss & put Australia into bat in the 2nd Women’s T20 in Canberra.

India are one up after a rain affected victory in opening game.

Commentary on Sports Extra 2 & @BBCSounds.

#BBCCricket #T20WorldCup
February 19, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Italy chasing 166 to shock West Indies @T20WorldCup.

West Indies restricted to 165/5.

Commentary from Eden Gardens continues on 5 Sports Extra @BBCSounds with @henrymoeranBBC, @pakwakankar, @ghosh_annesha & @CRBrathwaite26.

#BBCCricket #T20WorldCup
February 19, 2026 at 7:46 AM
TMS PODCAST: Hayden on Australia’s World Cup woes.

Legendary opener @HaydosTweets gives his damning verdict on Australia’s performance @T20WorldCup

#BBCCricket #T20WorldCup

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0n1sxdp
BBC Radio 5 Live - Test Match Special Podcast, Matthew Hayden’s damning thoughts on Australia World Cup exit
Australia opener Matthew Hayden analyses Australia’s World Cup group stage elimination
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February 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Can England reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals? These are the fixtures they'll have to overcome in the Super Eight stage ➡️ 🏆

The top two from England's group will progress.
February 18, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Netherlands chasing 194 to beat India @T20WorldCup.

Shivam Dube made 66 for India, but Abhishek Sharma fell for a third successive duck.

Commentary continues on 5 Sports Extra & @BBCSounds.

#BBCCricket #T20WorldCup
February 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
41-year-old Roelof van der Merwe with a terrific catch against India! 👏🇳🇱
February 18, 2026 at 3:16 PM
We have our Super 8 @T20WorldCup.

England will be in a group alongside New Zealand, Pakistan & Sri Lanka.

The other group is India, South Africa, West Indies & Zimbabwe.

Top two in each group will play the semi-finals.

#BBCCricket #T20WorldCup
February 18, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Pakistan defending 200 to book the final place in the Super 8s.

Sahibzada Farhan made an unbeaten 100 against Namibia.

Commentary continues on 5 Sports Extra & @BBCSounds.

#BBCCricket #T20WorldCup
February 18, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Nepal pulled off a thrilling victory against Scotland @T20WorldCup.

It’s their first ICC World Cup win since 2014.

Scotland end the tournament with one victory from their four group games.

#BBCCricket #T20WorldCup

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c93jnjk2e2go
T20 World Cup: Nepal chase down 170 to beat Scotland
Scotland's T20 World Cup campaign finishes on a low note as Nepal chase down 170 in a thrilling contest at the Wankhede Stadium to claim their first victory on this stage since 2014.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Umpire Ananthapadmanabhan has a lot to thank Brad Currie for!
February 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Rain has ended Ireland and Australia's T20 World Cup hopes! 🌧️
February 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM
We’re on air for critical clash between Zimbabwe & Ireland in Pallekele.

A win for Zimbabwe takes them through & knocks out Australia.

Ireland need a win to stay alive.

Join @norcrosscricket, @AatifNawaz, Alex Hartley, @nathanrjohns & special guest @HaydosTweets.

#BBCCricket
February 17, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Canada's Yuvraj Samra became the first player from an associate nation to make a T20 World Cup century.

But New Zealand won by 8 wickets to qualify for the Super 8s.

#BBCCricket #T20WorldCup

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cr452qxg3y2o
T20 World Cup: Canada's Yuvraj Samra becomes first associate player to make century and youngest in history as New Zealand win to reach Super 8s
Canada's Yuvraj Samra becomes the first player from an associate nation to make a T20 World Cup century, but it is not enough to stop them sliding to an eight-defeat defeat against New Zealand.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka was in majestic form, hitting a brilliant unbeaten 100 to condemn Australia to defeat and all but end their hopes of reaching the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.

#BBCCricket
February 16, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Brilliant century by Pathum Nissanka takes Sri Lanka to the Super 8s & leaves Australia on the brink of elimination.

At one stage Australia were 104/0 in the 9th over.

But they collapsed to 181 all out & Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets.

#BBCCricket #T20WorldCup
February 16, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Thriling finish in Pallekele with Sri Lanka chasing 182 to beat Australia in crucial game.

Australia will definitely be eliminated if they lose & Zimbabwe beat Ireland tomorrow. Sri Lanka would qualify.

Climax live now on 5 Sports Extra & @BBCSounds.

#BBCCricket #T20WorldCup
February 16, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Sri Lanka making a good start chasing 182 to beat Australia in crucial clash.

@AaronFinch5 looking a little nervous.

Commentary continues on 5 Sports Extra & @BBCSounds.

#BBCCricket #T20WorldCup
February 16, 2026 at 8:03 PM
TMS PODCAST: Imperfect England get Italian job done.

@henrymoeranBBC & @finnysteve review England’s 24 run win at Eden Gardens.

Plus reaction from @CurranSM, @Wjacks9, @Harry_Brook_88, Justin Mosca & Harry Manenti

#BBCCricket #T20WorldCup
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0n1f480
Test Match Special Podcast - Imperfect England get Italian job done - BBC Sounds
England managed to get over the line against spirited Italy to qualify for the Super 8s.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM
England were given a major fright by Italy but secured a place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup ✅
February 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM
What a catch from Jos Buttler 🤩
February 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM