India Aim for Back-to-Back T20 Triumphs

India aim for back-to-back T20 triumphs

Holders India will enter the T20 World Cup as firm favourites on home soil, but coach Gautam Gambhir faces intense scrutiny under the weight of expectation from a billion-plus fans. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will begin their campaign against the United States at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. It will round off the opening day of the tournament's 10th edition, which has been marred by a chaotic build-up. Bangladesh last month refuse…

No India-Pakistan contest in T20 World Cup could cause losses to the tune of USD 250 million

Such is the pull of the contest between the arch-rivals, who only play in multi team competitions due to the tense relations between the two countries, that the ICC places them in the same pool in every world event.

No India-Pakistan T20 match may cost USD 250 million to stakeholders

New Delhi: An India-Pakistan fixture in an International Cricket Council (ICC) event generates revenue to the tune of a staggering “USD 250 million (over Rs 2200 crore),” as per some estimates, and the absence of the cash-cow fixture from the upcoming T20 World Cup is certain to cause heavy losses to all stakeholders. Such is the pull of the contest between the arch-rivals, who only play in multi-team competitions due to the tense relations betw…

Pakistan T20 World Cup Boycott vs India Risks Hundreds of Millions in Losses

The decision by Pakistan to bar its national team from playing India in the T20 World Cup 2026 has raised serious concerns over potential financial losses exceeding a quarter of a billion dollars globally. Industry reports estimate that each India-Pakistan cricket encounter between 2023 and 2027 could generate around US$250 million under the $3 billion […] The post Pakistan T20 World Cup Boycott vs India Risks Hundreds of Millions in Losses appe…

3 iconic moments from India Pakistan T20 World Cup matches

The upcoming T20 World Cup faces an unusual predicament. For the first time in years, the schedule does not guarantee a clash between India and Pakistan, as Pakistan have officially announced their decision to boycott the group stage match, much to the consternation and dismay of the ICC. After all, the ICC is reportedly staring at a financial deficit of a staggering $250 million without this marquee fixture to anchor the tournament revenue.   W…