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Finn Allen

Tim Seifert (W)

Rachin Ravindra

Glenn Phillips

Mark Chapman

Daryl Mitchell

Mitchell Santner (C)

James Neesham

Matt Henry

Lockie Ferguson

Jacob Duffy

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (W)

Ibrahim Zadran

Sediqullah Atal

Darwish Rasooli

Gulbadin Naib

Azmatullah Omarzai

Mohammad Nabi

Rashid Khan (C)

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Ziaur Rahman

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Abdullah Ahmadzai

Abdul Malik

Afsar Khan Zazai

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar

Said Bahir Shah Mehboob

Bashir Ahmad

Bilal Sami

Darwish Abdul Rasooli

Fareed Ahmad Malik

Farmanullah Safi

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai

Ikram Alikhil

Imran Mir

Ismat Alam

Karim Janat

Khalil Gurbaz

Mohammad Ishaq Shirzad

Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil

Nangeyalia Kharote Khan

Noor Ahmad Lakanwal

Qais Ahmad Kamawal

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmat Shah Zurmati

Rashid Khan Arman

Shahidullah Kamal

Sharafuddin Ashraf

Wafiullah Stanikzai Tarakhil

Mohammad Yamin Ahmadzai

Ziaur Rahman Sharifi

Zubaid Akbari

Adithya Ashok

Ajaz Yunus Patel

Bevon-John Jacobs

Blair Marshall Tickner

Daryl Joseph Mitchell

Devon Philip Conway

Finnley Hugh Allen

Glenn Dominic Phillips

Henry Michael Nicholls

Inderbir Singh Sodhi

Jacob Andrew Duffy

James Douglas Sheahan Neesham

Jayden Richard Lennox

Kane Stuart Williamson

Kristian David Charles Clarke

Kyle Alex Jamieson

Lachlan Hammond Ferguson

Mark Sinclair Chapman

Matthew James Henry

Michael Gordon Bracewell

Michael David Rae

Mitchell James Hay

Mitchell Josef Santner

Nathan Gregory Smith

Timothy Blake Robinson

Tim Louis Seifert

Thomas Ackland Blundell

Thomas William Maxwell Latham

William Alexander Young

Zakary Glen Foulkes

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T20 World Cup 2026

T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand is part of Group D alongside Afghanistan, Canada, South Africa, and the UAE. The BlackCaps will start their campaign against Afghanistan on February 8 in Chennai.

Ben Sears added to New Zealand squad as travelling reserve.

New Zealand will start their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign vs Afghanistan.

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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)

T20 WC: Theekshana, Hasaranga help Sri Lanka eke out 20-run win over Ireland

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.

Donald Trump steps into Super Bowl buzz with message for Patriots standout

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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.

Seattle Seahawks Injury Report: Get the latest on Robbie Ouzts & others ahead of Super Bowl clash

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