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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

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MATCH STORY: New Zealand's proud record of ICC knock-out stage attendance comes to an end in T20 WC

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T20 WC: 43-year-old spinner shatters records after making debut in 1997

International Cricket Council (ICC) to implement Stop Clock rule in ODIs and T20Is to address the slow over rate issue. Notably, the Stop Clock rule will come into play from T20 World Cup.

West Indies' Chris Gayle performs with dancers at the launch of 100 days to go to the start of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Freedom Park in Bridgetown, Barbados, on February 22, 2024. (Getty)

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Big News: ICC comes up with massive rule change ahead of T20 World Cup to double up the thrill of cricket

All 20 teams will have a choice to play two warm-up games in T20 World Cup 2024. Notably, the showpiece tournament is set to start from June 2.

India's Jasprit Bumrah (R) celebrates with teammate Virat Kohli (C) and captain Rohit Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

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Revealed: How many warm-up matches will Team India play before T20 World Cup 2024?

In a big update, Sports Tak has learnt that T20 World Cup 2024's teams' squad will be announced by May 1. T20 World Cup is slated to start from June 2.

India's star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (left) in this frame. (Getty)

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Big update on Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad announcement, know the date here

T20 World Cup 2024 ticket sales has gone live and is up for grabs with the ICC launching a public ballot system that is set to conclude on February 7.

England's Jos Buttler with the T20 World Cup 2022 trophy in this frame. (Getty)

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Big News: T20 World Cup 2024 tickets up for grabs, here's how you can apply as ICC introduces public ballot

India tour of England, 2025

South Africa tour of Zimbabwe, 2025

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2, 2025

India Women tour of England, 2025

Australia tour of West Indies, 2025

New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe, 2025

South Africa tour of Australia, 2025

West Indies tour of India, 2025

India tour of Australia, 2025

South Africa tour of India, 2025

England tour of Australia, 2025/26

New Zealand and South Africa tour of Zimbabwe, 2025

Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2025

Pakistan Women tour of Ireland, 2025

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Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano says the team must adapt their style in Lionel Messi’s absence, finding new ways to create chances until the star recovers from injury.



Lionel Messi was in amazing form with six braces in his last seven MLS games.

Lionel Messi suffered an injury in the win over Necaxa

of Inter Miami looks on from the sidelines during the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Inter Miami CF and Pumas de la UNAM at Chase Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry - Leagues Cup/MLS via Getty Images)

Javier Mascherano says Inter Miami must adapt tactics without Lionel Messi

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Former New Zealand Women's head coach Bob Carter is stepping away from his role as New Zealand Cricket's (NZC) high-performance coach after 21 years

Bob Carter has resigned as New Zealand's high-performance coach 

With this his 21-year-long tenure came to a halt

New Zealand's high performance coach Bob Carter in frame

New Zealand's high-performance coach steps down from his position after 21 years amidst Test series against Zimbabwe

New Zealand rode on Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra's centuries to post a mammoth 601/3 on Day 2 of second Test against Zimbabwe

New Zealand piled up 601/3 on Day 2 of second Test against Zimbabwe

Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra cracked centuries for New Zealand 

L-R: New Zealand's Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway in frame

ZIM vs NZ: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra's daddy hundreds help New Zealand pile up mammoth 601/3 on Day 2 of 2nd Test

Stuart Broad hit back at Glenn McGrath's bold Ashes prediction where he said Australia will end up beating England 5-0

Stuart Broad has replied to Glenn McGrath's bold Ashes prediction

The Ashes series between Australia and England is scheduled to start from November 21

Former England's ace pacer Stuart Broad (L) and Australia's bowling great Glenn McGrath in frame

Stuart Broad reacts to Glenn McGrath's explosive '5-0' Ashes prediction, says 'it's August!! At least..'

Cristiano Ronaldo labeled the Ballon d’Or as ‘fictional’, stating that personal awards mean nothing even though he once named Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Vitinha, and Ousmane Dembele as possible winners.


After being asked who would win the Ballon dOr in 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo describes the awards as being fictitious.

Al-Nassr striker has repeatedly voiced his discontent with Ballon dOr and The Best, saying the competitions have long lost their credibility.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr FC celebrates his goal during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Al Nassr FC and Rio Ave FC at Est?dio Algarve on August 7, 2025 in Faro, Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo questions Ballon d'Or's credibility, says 'that's fictional to me' 

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Chad Aiwati Soper

Charles Jordan Alewa Amini

Gaudi Toka

Hila George Vaieke Vare

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Jack Wandil William Gardner

John Kariko

John Boge Reva

Kabua Vagi Morea

Kipling Doriga

Lega Siaka

Michael Charlie

Norman Oreta Vanua

Nosaina Pokana

Patrick Nou

Riley Hekure

Semo Igo Kamea

Sese Bau

Tony Pala Ura

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Hong Kong, China

Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville

151 by Tony Ura v Ireland on March 6, 2018 - w

Tony Ura

109 by Charles Amini v Namibia on March 29, 2023 - r

Charles Amini

109 by Lega Siaka v Hong Kong, China on November 9, 2014 - w

6/41 by Chad Soper v Hong Kong, China on November 6, 2016 - r

Chad Soper

5/13 by Riley Hekure v United Arab Emirates on March 5, 2023 - w

5/25 by Chad Soper v United Arab Emirates on February 28, 2023 - r

151 by Tony Ura v Ireland on March 6, 2018 - Ireland beat Papua New Guinea by 4 wickets

6/41 by Chad Soper v Hong Kong, China on November 6, 2016 - Papua New Guinea beat Hong Kong by 14 runs

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Assad Vala

Canada

Ireland

Jersey

Namibia

Nepal

Oman

Scotland

United Arab Emirates

West Indies

Assad Vala - (2003 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Tony Ura - (1363 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Charles Amini - (1128 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Chad Soper - (70 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Norman Vanua - (61 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Norman Vanua

Assad Vala - (55 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Zimbabwe - Harare Sports Club, Harare

United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Cricket Stadium

United Arab Emirates - Zayed Cricket Stadium

Scotland - Mannofield Park, Aberdeen

Namibia - Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Namibia - United Cricket Club Ground, Windhoek

United Arab Emirates - Dubai International Stadium

Australia - Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville

USA - Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida

India - Perintalmanna Cricket Stadium, Malappuram

United Arab Emirates - ICC Academy, Dubai

Zimbabwe - Old Hararians, Harare

Nepal - Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Namibia - Affies Park, Windhoek

Hong Kong - Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground

Papua New Guinea - Amini Park, Port Moresby

Oman - Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman

Oman - Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 2), Oman

Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

107* by Tony Ura v Philippines on March 23, 2019 - a

93* by Assad Vala v Uganda on July 12, 2022 - w

93* by Tony Ura v Singapore on July 3, 2022 - w

5/9 by Kabua Morea v Philippines on July 23, 2023 - r

Kabua Morea

5/15 by Damien Ravu v Vanuatu on July 9, 2019 - w

Damien Ravu

5/17 by Norman Vanua v Vanuatu on July 13, 2019 - r

107* by Tony Ura v Philippines on March 23, 2019 - Match Abandoned 

5/9 by Kabua Morea v Philippines on July 23, 2023 - Papua New Guinea beat Philippines by 117 runs

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Norman  Vanua

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Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bermuda

Japan

Kenya

Malaysia

Netherlands

New Zealand

Philippines

Samoa

Singapore

Uganda

Vanuatu

Zimbabwe

Tony Ura - (1634 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Assad Vala - (1274 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Charles Amini - (1028 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Norman Vanua - (66 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Charles Amini - (47 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Assad Vala - (37 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Zimbabwe - Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo

Ireland - Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

Zimbabwe - Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

West Indies - Guyana National Stadium, Guyana

Malaysia - Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur

United Arab Emirates - ICC Academy Ground No 2, Dubai

Ireland - The Village, Malahide, Dublin

West Indies - Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago

Singapore - Indian Association Ground, Singapore

Samoa - Tuanaimato cricket Oval Grounds, Apia

Samoa - Garden Ovals, no 3, Apia

Samoa - Garden Ovals, no 1, Apia

Samoa - Garden Ovals, no 2, Apia

Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman

56 by Assad Vala v Oman on October 17, 2021 - Oman beat Papua New Guinea by 10 wickets

4/31 by Kabua Morea v Scotland on October 19, 2021 - Scotland beat Papua New Guinea by 17 runs

Kipling Doriga - (134 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Sese Bau - (111 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Assad Vala - (110 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Kabua Morea - (8 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Chad Soper - (5 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Assad Vala - (5 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Jack Nomani Tiki Vare

Dubai International Stadium

100 by Tony Ura v Netherlands on November 16, 2013 - r

70 by Tony Ura v Netherlands on March 18, 2012 - w

64* by Mahuru Dai v Bermuda on November 24, 2013 - r

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Papua New Guinea