Italy’s national football team have failed to qualify for the past two World Cups. As fraught followers of the Azzurri will be grimly aware, their men’s side must navigate the play-offs in March to avoid missing a third consecutive tournament.

From Houston fast bowler Ali Khan to Texas Super Kings players, Texas has multiple ties to the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Each edition captures global interest because it blends competition, national pride, history, and drama into a single extended

Another similarity is hitting the ball outside of the parameters of the field, without it bouncing. In baseball, that is a home run that could be worth between one and four runs. Meanwhile, in cricket, it is called a "six" and is worth six runs.

Twenty teams, including the United States, are set to participate in the International Cricket Council tournament from Feb. 7 to March 8.

American President Donald Trump shared a message of support for the USA's cricket team currently in India and Sri Lanka.