T20 World Cup 2026 starts today: Google Doodle celebrates beginning of cricket tournament in India

ICC Men's T20 World Cup will start today, 7 February. On this occasion Google released a new Doodle celebrating one of the most awaited cricket tournaments of the year which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With teams participating from around the world, the opening ceremony will be a star-studded event.

The caption to the impressive illustration states, “ICC Men's T20 World Cup Begins.”

At Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, Rishab Sharma, Shivamani, Badshah and Nora Fatehi will take the spotlight during the dazzling opening ceremony ahead of the tournament opener. Hosted by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the cricket tournament will see 20 teams competing across 55 matches. The most anticipated matches are scheduled between 7 February and 8 March 2026.