Thailand

Akshaykumar Yadav

Austin Lazarus (C)

Chaloemwong Chatphaisan

Kamron Senamontree

Mukesh Thakur

Nopphon Senamontree

Phanuphong Thongsa

Phiriyapong Suanchuai (W)

Sarawut Maliwan

Sorawat Desungnoen

Yodsak Saranonnakkun

Japan

Abhishek Anand

Benjamin Ito-Davis

Charlie Hara-Hinze

Declan Suzuki

Ibrahim Takahashi

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (C)

Kohei Kubota

Makoto Taniyama

Sabaorish Ravichandran

Shoma Slater

Wataru Miyauchi (W)

Akshaykumar Palakdhari Yadav

Anucha Kalasi

Ariya Sutthisan

Austin Vincent Lazarus

Chanchai Pengkumta

Jandre Coetzee

Kiatiwut Ariya Suttisan

Narawit Nuntarach

Nitish Manikin Salekar

Phiriyapong Suanchuai

Satarut Rungrueang

Thanaphon Yotharat

Wiraphan Ngowhuad

Abdul Samad

Alester Kadowaki Fleming

Alexander Shirai Patmore

Charles Hinze

Declan Suzuki-McComb

Esam Rahman

Kazumasa Takahashi

Kazuma Kato-Stafford

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming

Kiefer Yamamoto-Lake

Koji Hardgrave Abe

Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake

Piyush Kumbhare

Reo Sakurano-Thomas

Ryan Drake

Wataru Miyauchi

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T20 World Cup 2026

Shaheen Afridi has pinned his hopes on Sri Lanka beating New Zealand in their next encounter to keep Pakistan's chances of reaching T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals alive.

Shaheen Afridi picked 4 wickets for 30 runs.

Afridi feels he has got nothing to prove to anyone. 

Shaheen Shah Afridi

'I hope NZ lose': Shaheen Afridi backs SL, breaks silence on getting dropped 

T20 World Cup 2026: England defeated Pakistan by two wickets in their second Super 8 clash to become the first side to seal a semifinal berth of the T20 World Cup 2026.

England qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals.

Pakistan lost their second T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against England.

 Salman Agha (R) walks back to the pavilion with teammates after their loss against England at the end of their 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match in the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium(Getty)

Salman Agha (R) walks back to the pavilion with teammates after their loss against England at the end of their 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match in the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium(Getty)

Pakistan’s semi-final qualification scenarios explained after England defeat

T20 World Cup 2026: Harry Brook's century helped Sri Lanka to defeat Pakistan by two wickets in their second T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash in Sri Lanka.

England defeated Pakistan by two wickets in T20 WC Super 8 clash.

Harry Brook smashed century against Pakistan. 

England sealed their berth for T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals.

England captain Harry Brook (C) is congratulated by teammate Will Jacks (L) following his century (100 runs) during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between England (Getty)

Harry Brook’s blazing ton powers England into T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals

T20 World Cup 2026: Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam managed to score 25 runs off 24 balls against England in the Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup 2026. 

Babar Azam scored 25 runs off 24 balls vs England in T20 WC Super 8 clash.

Pakistan scored 164 against England in T20 WC Super 8 clash.

Babar Azam (C) walks back after getting out during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between England and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Babar Azam creates hits new strike rate low during Pak vs Eng T20 WC clash

Shaheen Shah Afridi broke Tim Southee’s record for the most T20I wickets in the powerplay during Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2026 clash.

Shaheen Shah Afridi becomes Pakistan's highest wicket taker in T20Is.

Shaheen Shah Afridi surpassed Tim Southee’s record for the most T20I wickets in the powerplay.

Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan celebrates the wicket of Phil Salt of England 

Shaheen Shah Afridi creates history in T20 World Cup 2026, surpasses Haris Rauf

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

Triple H shared an emotional tribute to AJ Styles after his Hall of Fame induction was announced on WWE Raw ahead of WrestleMania 42 weekend.

The Undertaker revealed that Styles will enter the WWE Hall of Fame, drawing heartfelt praise from Triple H for being a respected locker-room leader.

 Styles’ induction follows his retirement match loss to Gunther at the Royal Rumble, with Stephanie McMahon also congratulating the veteran superstar.

AJ Styles makes his entrance during Monday Night RAW at State Farm Arena on February 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Triple H drops massive update on AJ Styles' Hall of Fame induction

Football

Lionel Messi recalled how Pep Guardiola taught him that the greatest sign of respect to opponents is delivering your very best on the pitch.

Messi reflected on Guardiola’s mantra of staying serious, composed.

The Inter Miami CF captain admitted emotions sometimes take over.

Barcelona's coach Pep Guardiola (R) talks with Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi during their Spanish League football match between Barcelona and Jerez on April 24, 2010 at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.

Lionel Messi discloses crucial advice from Pep Guardiola at Barcelona

Alexander Sørloth netted a sensational hat-trick as Atlético Madrid thrashed Club Brugge 4-1 to book their place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.


Sørloth opened the scoring in the 23rd minute at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, before adding two late goals to seal the tie.

 Johnny Cardoso restored Atlético’s lead early in the second half, paving the way for a dominant finish following the first-leg draw.

Alexander Sorloth of Atletico de Madrid celebrates his teams fourth goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on February 21, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Sorloth's hattrick powers Atletico Madrid to secure UCL Round of 16 berth

FC Barcelona are exploring alternatives to Julián Álvarez, with Omar Marmoush emerging as a potential successor to Robert Lewandowski.



Financial constraints could prevent Barcelona from meeting Atlético Madrid’s demands for Álvarez.

Marmoush’s versatility reportedly aligns well with Hansi Flick’s tactical vision.

Omar Marmoush of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2026 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

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