Cricket
Colombo, (UNI) Wanindu Hasaranga’s heroics powered Sri Lanka to a 20-run victory over Ireland as the hosts opened their World Cup campaign on a winning note at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Sunday. Despite a suspected hamstring issue after just his second delivery, Hasaranga fought through four overs to claim 3 for 25, while…
Mumbai, Feb 8 (UNI) Nepal came close to creating a big upset in the T20 World Cup, but England held their nerve in the final over to emerge victorious at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday. Batting first, England posted a solid 184 for seven. Nepal chased the target with gusto but could only manage…
Chennai, Feb 8 (UNI) A fluent and blistering half century by opener Tim Seifert and an attractive and strokeful 42 by Glenn Phillips, heslped New Zealand overcame a double blow in the second over, to score a clinical five wicket win over Afghanistan in a Group D match of the T20 World Cup at the…
Mumbai, Feb 7 (UNI) US won the toss and invited India to bat first in the third match of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday at the Wankhede Stadium here. US captain Monak Patel won the toss and decided to bowl first. Patel said the pitch is good for batting, it is a high-scoring…
Chennai, (UNI) The ICC late tonight approved Pramod Madushan as a replacement for Eshan Malinga in the Sri Lanka squad ahead of the World T20 beginning tomorrow. An ICC release said the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Pramod Madushan as a replacement for Eshan Malinga in the…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (UNI) The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday hosted a presentation ceremony at the Willingdon Pavilion, where the Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA) presented furniture made out of recycled plastic waste collected from DDCA premises. The event was attended by DDCA Vice President Shikha Kumar, Directors Vikas Katyal, Parvesh…
Harare, Feb 6 (UNI) India U19’s record-breaking victory over England U19 in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 final at Harare Sports Club on Friday was a moment of glory, hard work, and belief. The triumph was not just about lifting a trophy, but about trusting the process, backing the team, and turning every setback…
Chennai, Feb 6 (UNI) The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Friday night approved speedster Mohammad Siraj as a replacement for injured Harshit Rana in the India squad. Siraj, who has played 45 Tests, 50 ODIs and 16 T20Is, was named as a replacement after Rana was ruled out…
Kolkata/Colombo, Feb 6 (UNI) Controversy and cricket collide as Scotland and Pakistan kickstart their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaigns on Saturday, setting the stage for a weekend full of drama and high-octane cricket. Scotland, drafted in at the last moment after Bangladesh withdrew, takes on two-time champions West Indies at Eden Gardens, while…
