Teams often adopt a more measured approach at World Cups, and there are many reasons why this is so | ESPN.com.au

The former ICC official said the crisis could have been avoided had the BCCI handled the Mustafizur Rahman situation more discreetly.

West Indies, comprising several professionals who play T20 league cricket all over the world, has selected an experienced and well-balanced squad — including two 2016 World Cup winners, back-up wicketkeeper-batter Johnson Charles and all-rounder Jason Holder, and 10 from the 2024 edition’s side.

Cummins said he "ran out of time" to be fit for the World Cup, hopeful of a return in the IPL and mindful of being fit for Australia's monster 2027 schedule | ESPN.com

Pak T20 World Cup: Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has criticised Pakistan’s decision to boycott its group-stage fixture against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, saying the spirit of cricket is diminished when politics influences sporting participation.