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Phil Salt

Jos Buttler (W)

Jacob Bethell

Tom Banton

Harry Brook (C)

Sam Curran

Will Jacks

Liam Dawson

Jofra Archer

Adil Rashid

Luke Wood

Nepal

Kushal Bhurtel

Aasif Sheikh (W)

Rohit Paudel (C)

Dipendra Singh Airee

Aarif Sheikh

Lokesh Bam

Gulshan Jha

Karan KC

Sher Malla

Nandan Yadav

Sandeep Lamichhane

Adil Usman Rashid

Ben Matthew Duckett

Benjamin Andrew Stokes

Brydon Alexander Carse

Angus Alexander Patrick Atkinson

Harry Cherrington Brook

Jacob Graham Bethell

Jamie Overton

Jamie Luke Smith

Joseph Edward Root

Jofra Chioke Archer

Jordan Matthew Cox

Joseph Charles Buttler

Joshua Charles Tongue

Liam Andrew Dawson

Mark Andrew Wood

Matthew James Potts

Oliver John Douglas Pope

Philip Dean Salt

Rehan Ahmed

Samuel Matthew Curran

Sonny Baker

Thomas Banton

William George Jacks

Zak Crawley

Muhammad Aarif Sheikh

Aasif Sheikh

Anil Kumar Sah

Basir Ahamad

Bhim Sharki

Gulshan Kumar Jha

Karan Khatri Chhetri

Kiran Thagunna

Kushal Malla

Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi

Lokesh Bahadur Bam

Mohammed Aadil Alam

Nandan Kumar Yadav

Rijan Dhakal

Rohit Kumar Paudel

Rupesh Kumar Singh

Shahab Alam

Sompal Kami

Sundeep Jora

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T20 World Cup 2026: England will face Nepal in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener, scheduled to take place on February 8 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Harry Brook will lead England in T20 World Cup 2026.

England will face Nepal in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener clash. 

 Jamie Overton (R) , Harry Brook (C) of England walks for the field during the 2nd International T20 match between Sri Lanka and England (Getty)

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Sri Lanka managed to get the better of Ireland by 20 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener. Ireland were bowled out for 143 while chasing 164-run target

Sri Lanka survived Ireland scare with hard-fought 20-run win in their T20 World Cup clash

Sri Lanka managed to defend their target of 164

Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana (R) celebrates the wicket of Ireland's Gareth Delany in this frame. (Getty)

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England's star all-rounder Sam Curran is relieved after nearly suffering an upset against Nepal in their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener on February 8

Sam Curran breathed easy after England’s close shave against Nepal

Curran admitted it would have been a horrible one had England lost the match

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'Would have been a horrible...’: England star heaves sigh in relief Nepal scare

Dale Steyn has expressed his desire to coach Nepal team after Rohit Paudel's side nearly handed England an upset in their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener

Dale Steyn has offered his services to Nepal after Rohit Paudel-led side put on a show against England

Nepal nearly gave England a massive scare in the T20 World Cup 2026 thriller

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South Africa legend wants to become Nepal's coach after bravado against England

Nepal received a standing ovation from the Wankhede stadium after giving England a run for their money in the T20 World Cup 2026 clash

Nepal put on a show against England in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash

Nepal staged a brave fight while chasing a target of 185, but fell short by 4 runs

T20 World Cup: Nepal’s brave fight against England earns standing ovation from Wankhede crowd. (Screenchot)

Nepal’s brave fight against England earns standing ovation from Wankhede crowd

In a tense T20 World Cup clash at Wankhede, Ishan Kishan's stumping of USA's Milind Kumar is confirmed valid under new 2026 cricket rules requiring keeper control

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Olympics

Ilia Malinin delivers a defining performance as Team USA defends its Olympic figure skating team gold at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.

Ilia Malinin rises to the occasion in the decisive final segment to secure Team USA’s gold medal.

A composed, all-around team effort helps the U.S. hold off Japan and the host nation.

Ilia Malinin shines as Team USA retains Olympic gold in figure skating team event

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Ilia Malinin shines as Team USA retains Olympic gold in figure skating event

Basketball

Miami Heat star is set for a major All-Star Weekend moment as he earns a place in one of the NBA’s premier shooting events.

Norman Powell secures his second straight appearance at the NBA Three-Point Contest.

Miami Heat look to continue their strong tradition in the league’s elite shooting showcase.

Miami Heat sharpshooter locks in spot for 2026 NBA Three-Point Contest

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Boston Celtics receive an encouraging update that could significantly impact their season as optimism grows around Jayson Tatum’s recovery.

New medical update provides a timely boost to Boston’s outlook as the season progresses.

Jayson Tatum’s recovery reaches a key stage, lifting optimism within the Celtics camp.

Boston Celtics get major boost as new medical update lifts Jayson Tatum injury fears

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American Football

Donald Trump adds to the Super Bowl LX buzz with a notable message for a Patriots star as New England prepares for the biggest stage.

A breakout New England Patriots standout draws attention ahead of Super Bowl LX.

Donald Trump’s comments add a new layer to the Super Bowl storyline.

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Seattle Seahawks release their latest injury report as they prepare for a high-stakes Super Bowl clash against the New England Patriots.

Seattle Seahawks lists multiple players on the injury report ahead of Super Bowl LX, with key availability updates in focus.

Practice participation trends offer insight into how close the Seahawks are to full strength for the championship game.

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