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• India vs Zimbabwe: Samson’s return sparks a selection squeeze as Chepauk braces for a packed night
  2026-02-26

  India’s build-up to the Zimbabwe clash is being defined by a tough batting selection call, with Sanju Samson back in the frame and others at risk of missing out. Off the field, Chennai is adding incentives to help fans get to Chepauk smoothly.

• India vs Zimbabwe at Chepauk: Selection headaches, a metro boost for fans, and what it says about cricket infrastructure
  2026-02-26

  India’s Zimbabwe series is shaping up as more than a routine fixture: it’s a selection test, a fan-mobility experiment in Chennai, and a reminder of how uneven sporting infrastructure can be outside cricket’s elite venues.

• IPL money, new bidders and global cricket’s growing squeeze: what this week’s headlines reveal
  2026-02-26

  A new reported bidding push for IPL franchises underlines how Indian cricket cash now shapes decisions far beyond the league. From England’s dilemmas to World Cup squad disruptions and new women’s leagues, the sport is feeling the knock-on effects.

• India’s T20 World Cup 2026: Selection worries, weather watch, and the sport’s growing money debate
  2026-02-26

  India’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign is being shaped by fitness and form questions, match-day weather planning in Chennai, and a wider debate about cricket’s reliance on Indian broadcast and IPL-linked revenue.

• India vs Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup 2026: Chennai weather, team updates, and the bigger money debate
  2026-02-26

  India’s T20 World Cup 2026 meeting with Zimbabwe in Chennai comes with unusual scheduling trivia, a key squad update around Rinku Singh, and weather that could shape tactics. Off the field, cricket’s growing dependence on Indian money continues to spark uncomfortable questions.

• India’s 2026 T20 World Cup puzzle: Clarke’s bold call, Rinku’s exit, and Bumrah’s outsized value
  2026-02-25

  India’s T20 plans are under the microscope after Michael Clarke backed them for the 2026 World Cup final, while questions swirl around Rinku Singh’s squad absence and Jasprit Bumrah’s central role. Here’s what the debate reveals about selection, roles, and tournament strategy.

• India’s T20 Reset: Squad Calls, Bumrah’s Value and the Road to the 2026 World Cup
  2026-02-25

  India’s latest T20 conversation is being shaped by tough selection calls, the premium on pace led by Jasprit Bumrah, and renewed planning for a 2026 World Cup push.

• The Hundred’s inclusivity test, India-Pakistan tensions, and what it means for modern franchise cricket
  2026-02-25

  The ECB and The Hundred’s franchises have reiterated an inclusive stance amid concerns that geopolitical tensions could influence recruitment. Here’s what’s at stake for franchise cricket and the wider game.

• Pakistan’s T20 World Cup semi-final maths, India’s spin debate, and how politics is reshaping The Hundred
  2026-02-25

  Pakistan’s route to the T20 World Cup semi-finals has tightened after England’s defeat, while India’s long-running spin dilemma is back in focus. Meanwhile, English franchise cricket’s inclusivity pledge is being tested by India-Pakistan political tensions around player access.

• Cricket’s Franchise Era: The Hundred’s Selection Tensions, India’s Spin Problem and a Teen Prodigy’s Spotlight
  2026-02-25

  Franchise cricket’s pressures are showing up everywhere—from concerns about player access in The Hundred to India’s persistent spin puzzle and the sudden stardom of a 14-year-old talent in India.