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Colombo, Feb 10 (UNI) Sahibzada Farhan delivered a top-class, match-defining innings as Pakistan defeated the United States of America by 32 runs in a Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club here on Tuesday. The win boosted Pakistan’s confidence and strengthened their position in the group stage….
Colombo, Feb 10 (UNI) Australia will be without middle-order batter Tim David for their opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Ireland on Wednesday, skipper Mitchell Marsh confirmed on the eve of the contest. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, David, who is recovering from a hamstring strain, will…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Bas de Leede starred as the Netherlands secured a commanding seven-wicket win over Namibia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on Tuesday. Tasked with chasing 157, the Dutch side overcame early hiccups to reach 159 for three in just 18 overs, with de…
Rupinder Singh New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Indian sports federations continue to ignore the importance of televising their sports, very much to their own peril. Over the past few days, Indian sportspersons have delivered performances that, by any reasonable benchmark, deserve attention and acclaim. Yet many of these achievements passed almost unnoticed, neither televised nor…
Colombo, Feb 9 (UNI) Zimbabwe registered a commanding eight-wicket victory over Oman in Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup played at the Sinhalese Sports Club here on Monday. Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, Zimbabwe bowlers produced a disciplined and hostile stuff to restrict Oman to 103 all out in…
Chennai, Feb 9 (UNI) The sports giverning body International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have concluded an open, constructive and congenial dialogue that covered several matters, including but not limited to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the broader outlook for cricket in South Asia. While…
Mumbai, Feb 9 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced its new annual retainership contract, moving Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the topmost bracket to Grade B, while elevating Shubman Gill to Grade A, giving him the top slot among men’s players. From a cricketing perspective, this is…
Bengaluru, Feb 9 (UNI) Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president Venkatesh Prasad on Monday confirmed strong support from the Karnataka government for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the hosting of IPL and international matches in the state following a meeting with Home Minister G Parameshwara. Speaking to reporters here, Prasad said the discussions were aimed…
Islamabad, Feb 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will take the final call on whether Pakistan proceeds with or maintains its boycott of the India match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Geo News reported on Monday. According to the report, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is expected to meet Prime…
Debroop Banerjee Kolkata, Feb 9 (UNI) Scotland produced a powerful batting display and followed it up with disciplined bowling to secure a convincing 73-run victory over Italy in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group C match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. After being put in to bat, Scotland made their decision…
