Cricket
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…
Bengaluru, Feb 9 (UNI) Fast bowler Harshit Rana, who was ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 due to injury, brought a wave of relief for Indian cricket fans on Sunday after announcing that his surgery has been successful. Harshit shared a photograph from the hospital on social media, flashing a smile…
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…
