Italy train at the The Sevens in Dubai ahead of their participation at the T20 World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Forza Italia ... in cricket? T20 World Cup debutants eager to make their mark

Italy will be playing on cricket’s top stage for the first time but the sport has a surprisingly long history in a country more associated with football

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Could Pakistan be thrown out of T20 World Cup for forfeiting India match?

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Struggling UAE head to T20 World Cup on back of Ireland thrashing

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Former Pakistan fast bowler Yasir Arafat joins UAE support staff

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Bradman's 'Baggy Green', Tendulkar's Ferrari and other coveted cricket memorabilia

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Brook as unique as Pietersen and might need special care from England

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Pakistan have limited options as they weigh 2026 T20 World Cup participation

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Pakistan and India last faced off during the T20 Asia Cup in Dubai last year. Chris Whiteoak / The National

What happens if Pakistan withdraw from 2026 T20 World Cup?

Bangladesh removed from tournament roster on Saturday

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Scotland replace Bangladesh at 2026 T20 World Cup

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Abhishek still the glue that holds India's T20 batting together

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ICC rejects Bangladesh's plea to move T20 World Cup matches out of India

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Are India playing bad cricket or are they becoming an average team?

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Pakistan team sets world record by defending target of 40 runs

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'Doctors in disbelief' as former cricketer Damien Martyn recovers from coma

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India lost the home ODI series to a weakened New Zealand side after getting thrashed at home in the 2024 Test series by the same side. AFP

Are India playing bad cricket or are they becoming an average team?

ODI series defeat to New Zealand latest in a growing list of setbacks that are in stark contrast to results in major tournaments

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Pakistan team sets world record by defending target of 40 runs

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'Doctors in disbelief' as former cricketer Damien Martyn recovers from coma

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Virat Kohli's vintage ODI form and the Sachin Tendulkar comparison

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