Pakistan defeated the United States by 32 runs in a T20 World Cup Group A match in Colombo on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, avenging an earlier upset, according to Al Jazeera. The victory came as Pakistan reversed its decision to boycott the tournament, a move that had been met with excitement from fans in both Pakistan and India, as reported by Al Jazeera. Elsewhere, Prince William was asked to raise the case of a detained Manchester man during his official trip to Saudi Arabia, and US skier Lindsey Vonn confirmed she needed multiple surgeries after a leg fracture at the Winter Olympics.
In the cricket match, opener Sahibzada Farhan scored a half-century, hitting five sixes and six fours in his 41-ball 73. Usman Tariq, a spinner, took three wickets, contributing to Pakistan's strong total of 190-9 at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground. Babar Azam also played a significant role, scoring 46 runs off 32 balls, including four fours and one six, according to Al Jazeera.
The decision by Pakistan to participate in the T20 World Cup was welcomed by fans and players alike, as reported by Al Jazeera. The highly anticipated match against India had been in doubt after the Pakistani government initially ordered its team not to play.
Meanwhile, Prince William was asked by Amnesty International to address the case of Ahmed al-Doush, a Manchester man detained in Saudi Arabia, during his visit. The organization shared the plight of al-Doush, a father of four and a senior banking analyst, with Sky News.
In the Winter Olympics, Lindsey Vonn, 41, confirmed she would need multiple surgeries after suffering a leg fracture in a crash during the women's downhill final on Sunday in Cortina, northern Italy, according to Sky News. Despite the injury, Vonn stated she had "no regrets."
Finally, Jamaica's bobsleigh team is preparing for its tenth Winter Olympics appearance at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, nearly four decades after their debut in 1988, which inspired the film "Cool Runnings," as reported by Euronews. Jamaica will compete in both the women's and men's bobsleigh events between February 15 and 22.
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