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India win toss and opt to bat in one-off test against Afghanistan

India head into the match after a difficult couple of years in test cricket

Published 06 Jun, 2026 11:18am

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Sooryavanshi, 15, in line for maiden India call-up: report

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar played his first Test for India at 16 years and 205 days in 1989

Published 05 Jun, 2026 11:56am

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Robinson leads England fightback after New Zealand's Jamieson humbles hosts

Earlier, Kyle Jamieson grabbed five wickets as England were dismissed for 140 in rain-interrupted conditions

Published 05 Jun, 2026 11:32am

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Pakistan upstage Australia for 2-1 ODI series win

Shaheen grabbed 3-30 to bundle Australia out for 157 while Shadab added a fighting 29 not out to his two wickets

Updated 05 Jun, 2026 12:19am

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England captain Stokes defends Archer's IPL-enforced absence from Test side

The 31-year-old is now in Barbados and will not return to England until after the first Test

Published 03 Jun, 2026 05:56pm

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India set for bumper New Zealand tour later this year

India will open the tour with the T20s in late October and early November quickly followed by the ⁠ODI series

Published 03 Jun, 2026 01:19pm

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Pat Cummins might skip next IPL because of heavy Australia workload

Cummins played only the Adelaide Ashes test in the last home summer and skipped the T20 World Cup as he dealt with a nagging back injury

Published 03 Jun, 2026 11:11am

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Ellis's best helps Australia shock Pakistan to level ODI series

Australia's total of 231-9 in 50 overs had fighting half centuries from Josh Inglis and Cameron Green

Updated 03 Jun, 2026 02:06am

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Pakistan to host women's T20 World Cup 2028

Pakistan will host the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2028, a landmark decision for women's cricket, alongside key ICC rule changes including a 15-minute T20I innings break.

Published 01 Jun, 2026 08:11pm

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ICC to trial pink balls to counter bad light stoppages

AHMEDABAD: Cricket’s governing body said Monday it would trial the use of pink-coloured balls in Test matches to...

Published 01 Jun, 2026 06:56pm

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Sooryavanshi sweeps IPL awards -- but is too young to drive prize

The Indian batting sensation plundered 776 runs at an average of 48.50 and a punishing strike-rate of 237.30 in 16 matches

Published 01 Jun, 2026 11:55am

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Patidar credits coach Flower after Bengaluru clinch back-to-back IPL wins

Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten ‌75 off 42 balls as Bengaluru chased down 156 to secure a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in Sunday’s final

Published 01 Jun, 2026 11:43am

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Kohli masterclass leads Bengaluru to IPL title defence in style

Bengaluru, who ‌ended a 17-season drought by winning their maiden IPL title last year, carried that momentum into this season and chased down 156 with ease in 18 overs

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:51am

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Pakistan outspins Australia in milestone ODI as Minhas makes history

Minhas finished with 5-32 as an under-strength Australia were bowled out for 200 in 44.1 overs

Updated 30 May, 2026 11:28pm

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Glittering Osaka edges Jovic to prolong French Open run

Naomi Osaka wins her third-round match, marking her longest French Open run, feeling calmer and dazzling in her eye-catching gold attire.

Published 30 May, 2026 06:18pm

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Canada's squad announced, with recovering Davies and high-scoring David included as expected

'We really think this is our strongest group,' says coach Jesse Marsch

Published 30 May, 2026 01:03pm

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Captain Latham pleased with win as New Zealand down Ireland ahead of England tests

New Zealand finished their first innings on 490 for 8 declared before bowling Ireland out for 179 in their first stint at the crease

Published 30 May, 2026 12:55pm

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Sangakkara backs Rajasthan's Sooryavanshi for India call-up

'The guy, at 15 years old, he’s very mature, he reads the game really well, he reads situations well, and he’s got no fear,' Sangakkara tells

Published 30 May, 2026 12:33pm

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Abu Dhabi T10 eyes new franchises after governance overhaul, says CEO

'We’re currently in detailed conversations with some existing Abu Dhabi T10 teams regarding the future,' says Boucher

Published 29 May, 2026 05:25pm

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Injured England captain Sciver-Brunt on track to return for T20 World Cup

England face Australia and India in World Cup warm-up games before beginning their campaign against Sri Lanka on June 12 in Birmingham

Published 29 May, 2026 11:21am

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Sooryavanshi a once-in-a-lifetime talent, says Hyderabad assistant Franklin

The 15-year-old also broke Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in an IPL season, taking his tally to 65 in the match and surpassing the former West Indies captain's 59 set in 2012

Published 28 May, 2026 10:49am

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Teen Sooryavanshi stars as Rajasthan knock out Hyderabad to stay alive in IPL

Chasing 244, Hyderabad fumbled in front ‌of an incisive Rajasthan attack and were bowled out for 196 in 19.2 overs at a sparsely filled New PCA Stadium, ending their campaign on a disappointing note

Published 28 May, 2026 10:36am

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Afghanistan's spin king Rashid to miss India Test

KABUL: Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan will miss a one-off Test against India next month but selectors on Tuesday included...

Published 26 May, 2026 09:07pm

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Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis leads white ball teams to West Indies

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket selectors named Kusal Mendis on Monday as the new captain of both the one-day...

Published 25 May, 2026 11:05pm

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Travis Head and wife Jessica suffer online abuse after Kohli spat

The players clashed during the T20 match between Head's Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday

Published 25 May, 2026 01:30pm

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Virat Kohli, 37, and Sooryavanshi, 15, set to take IPL playoff spotlight

The winner will face the loser of Tuesday’s qualifying playoff in the final eliminator on Friday in Chandigarh

Published 25 May, 2026 01:09pm

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Punjab's Haddin delighted as captain Iyer makes the difference in key win over Lucknow

Iyer's unbeaten knock of 101, featuring 11 fours and five sixes, guided his team over the finish line in their final league stage match on Saturday

Published 24 May, 2026 10:52am

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Kohli refuses handshake with Head after heated verbal spat during IPL clash

The two exchange heated words when Virat Kohli opens for Bengaluru, looking to chase down a daunting target of 256

Published 23 May, 2026 02:34pm

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'Captain's dream': Hyderabad's Cummins hails fellow quicks after Bengaluru win

'They’ve been fantastic. I’ve actually learned a lot of from those guys as well,' Cummins says

Published 23 May, 2026 10:52am

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Gujarat still have room to improve despite top-two finish, says Rashid

Gujarat, who won the title in their 2022 debut season

Published 22 May, 2026 01:24pm

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Veteran Pandey adding value to Kolkata's IPL campaign, says Watson

Kolkata, who are sixth in the standings, play Delhi Capitals in their final league-stage game ⁠on Sunday

Published 21 May, 2026 01:32pm

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Pandya docked match fees as Mumbai woes persist

Kolkata kept their ⁠playoff hopes alive by moving up to sixth on the points table, with Mumbai languishing ⁠in ninth

Published 21 May, 2026 01:28pm

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Bowlers beware, Sooryavanshi's best yet to come: Langer

Sooryavanshi's 93 off 38 balls helped Rajasthan overwhelm Lucknow's 220-5 with five balls to spare

Published 20 May, 2026 02:18pm

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Bangladesh sweep series v Pakistan despite Rizwan defiance

Chasing 437 for a series-levelling victory, Pakistan were bowled out for 358 in the morning session on the final day at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

Published 20 May, 2026 12:36pm

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Taijul puts Bangladesh on brink of Test series win over Pakistan

SYLHET: Bangladesh are three wickets away from a famous Test series win at home after spinner Taijul Islam took...

Published 19 May, 2026 07:41pm

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India rest Bumrah and Jadeja for one-off Afghanistan test

'We are trying to give opportunities to other players. It’s for this test that we have not picked him,' Ajit Agarkar tells

Published 19 May, 2026 06:00pm

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Chennai set to host Big Bash League opener in December: reports

'We are exploring the potential of Chennai in partnership with the Australian Government to deepen the India-Australia relationship,' CA

Published 19 May, 2026 05:35pm

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Hyderabad and Gujarat into IPL playoffs, Chennai on brink of elimination

Bengaluru won their first IPL title last year and were the first to book their place in the playoffs this season

Published 19 May, 2026 10:25am

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Mushfiqur ton leaves Pakistan needing record run chase to beat Bangladesh

SYLHET: Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim hit a glittering century as Bangladesh set Pakistan an imposing target of 427...

Published 18 May, 2026 08:27pm

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Delhi stay alive with win over Rajasthan as Bengaluru thrash Punjab to enter playoffs

Fifth-placed Rajasthan and Chennai Super Kings, tied in points with Delhi, ⁠have two games each

Published 18 May, 2026 12:43pm

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Delhi Capitals coach Badani lauds role model Starc

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already booked their place in the playoffs where three more teams will join them

Published 18 May, 2026 10:26am

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Bowlers, Joy put Bangladesh on top in second Pakistan Test

Strong bowling and Joy's crucial half-century have given Bangladesh firm control of the second Test against Pakistan.

Published 17 May, 2026 07:07pm

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Allen says shedding self-imposed pressure key to IPL resurgence with Kolkata

Allen smashed 93 off 35 balls - including four fours and 10 sixes - as Kolkata posted a mammoth target of 248 for the opposition

Published 17 May, 2026 10:11am

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Litton's rearguard ton propels Bangladesh to 278 in Pakistan Test

SYLHET: Litton Das struck a century to rescue Bangladesh from a top-order collapse, as the hosts posted 278 in their...

Updated 16 May, 2026 09:27pm

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Kohli to play 2027 World Cup only if he can add value

Virat Kohli says he remains ready to represent India but will not pursue selection unless convinced he can add value

Published 16 May, 2026 10:58am

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Former England women's stumper Taylor named men's fielding coach for NZ series

Sarah Taylor has coaching stints with county side Sussex and the England Lions since her retirementre

Published 14 May, 2026 12:48pm

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Kohli keeps putting up the numbers but it's love of the game that motivates him

'I just give my heart and soul out there on the field, whether I'm fielding or batting,' says Kohli

Published 14 May, 2026 11:29am

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Rana bowls Bangladesh to thrilling win v Pakistan in Mirpur test

DHAKA: Seamer Nahid Rana claimed 5-40 on an eventful final day to bowl Bangladesh to a 104-run victory in the...

Published 12 May, 2026 09:16pm

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India's Dravid to co-own Dublin Guardians in European T20 league

'Dublin already has a passionate cricketing community and enormous potential for growth,' says Dravid

Published 12 May, 2026 12:32pm

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Jayawardene rues run of injuries as Mumbai miss the playoffs

'The core group is quite valuable for us. You can’t just keep changing,' says Jayawardene

Published 11 May, 2026 02:12pm

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Australia include uncapped trio on white-ball tours of Pakistan, Bangladesh

Mitchell Marsh captains all squads, with Australia set to play three ODIs against Pakistan

Published 11 May, 2026 01:00pm

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Bangladesh-Pakistan Test evenly poised after Mehidy takes 5 wickets

Mehidy Miraz's five wickets and Azan Awais's debut 103 defined a rain-hit day, giving Bangladesh a 34-run lead.

Published 10 May, 2026 09:21pm

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Abbas takes five wickets to put Pakistan ahead in Bangladesh Test

Opener Azan Awais hit an unbeaten 85 and Abdullah Fazal, also playing in his first Test, was 37 not out

Updated 09 May, 2026 10:50pm

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Green happy to play second fiddle as Allen brings up maiden IPL ton

Cameron Green acknowledges he slows his own scoring

Published 09 May, 2026 10:40am

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Pakistan field in first Bangladesh Test as Babar Azam ruled out

The visitors were without batsman Babar Azam, ruled out with a left knee injury

Published 08 May, 2026 11:31am

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Bangladesh cricket board charges four in betting probe

DHAKA: Bangladesh cricket authorities have charged four people with corruption linked to the country’s premier T20...

Published 07 May, 2026 11:02pm

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Babar Azam ruled out of first Test against Bangladesh due to knee injury

Babar Azam's left-knee injury sidelines him from Pakistan's first Test against Bangladesh, affecting their World Test Championship hopes

Published 07 May, 2026 10:54pm

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Pakistan, Bangladesh renew rivalry in first Test

DHAKA: Bangladesh and Pakistan open their two-match Test series in Mirpur on Friday, with the hosts aiming to...

Published 07 May, 2026 06:47pm

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England captain Stokes '100% to bowl' on return to cricket

LONDON: Ben Stokes is expected to bat and bowl for county side Durham as he returns to action for the first time...

Published 07 May, 2026 06:05pm

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Punjab slip from top spot after loss to Hyderabad

Punjab managed only 202 ⁠in reply, though captain Shreyas Iyer said they should have been shooting for a much lower target

Published 07 May, 2026 12:48pm

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Ahmedabad to host IPL final after Bengaluru switch

Chandigarh will host the Eliminator on May 27 between the third and fourth-placed teams

Published 06 May, 2026 01:51pm

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England's Sciver-Brunt ruled out of NZ series ahead of T20 World Cup

Vice-captain Charlie Dean will captain the team ⁠during the ODI series, starting on May 10

Published 05 May, 2026 01:10pm

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Rohit returns in style, Rickelton stars as Mumbai beat Lucknow in IPL

Rohit, back after missing five matches with a hamstring injury, was ably supported by Rickelton

Published 05 May, 2026 01:07pm

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Pant not feeling the price tag pressure in IPL, says coach Langer

Lucknow secured the stumper-batsman for an eye-watering $3.21 million in 2024 and retained him for the current season, which has unfolded poorly

Published 05 May, 2026 01:02pm

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Indian steel magnate leads $1.65bn IPL Rajasthan Royals deal

NEW DELHI: Indian steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal and family, alongside vaccine billionaire Adar Poonawalla, have...

Published 03 May, 2026 05:59pm

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Sri Lanka to tour West Indies after five years

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will tour the West Indies for the first time in five years for two Tests, three one-day...

Published 03 May, 2026 05:21pm

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Peshawar Zalmi clinch PSL 11 title with thrilling win over Hyderabad Kingsmen

Chase 130-run target with five wickets and 28 balls to spare

Updated 04 May, 2026 12:22am

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Kartik comeback brightens Chennai's youth push in IPL

Sixth-placed Chennai will next play Delhi Capitals on Tuesday

Published 03 May, 2026 10:58am

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New Zealand win rain-hit T20 to end Bangladesh series 1-1

DHAKA: Bevon Jacobs struck an unbeaten 62 to guide New Zealand to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in a rain-hit...

Published 02 May, 2026 08:41pm

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Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India in women's T20 World Cup

MUMBAI: Star batter Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India for the fifth time in the women’s T20 World Cup, selectors said...

Published 02 May, 2026 08:40pm

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Rahul savours runs as Delhi snap losing streak in IPL

KL Rahul is Delhi’s most consistent performer this season

Published 02 May, 2026 11:29am

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New Zealand's Santner out for a month with shoulder injury

Santner sustained the injury while fielding for the Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) defeat ⁠to Chennai Super Kings by 103 runs last week

Published 01 May, 2026 02:45pm

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Holder brings 'sprinkling of stardust' as Gujarat beat RCB

Holder took two wickets and three catches, before scoring 12 runs as Gujarat chased down 155 in Thursday’s match

Published 01 May, 2026 11:07am

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IPL sanctions Rajasthan captain Parag over vaping

Vaping is banned in India, including the sale, production, import and advertising of e-cigarettes

Published 30 Apr, 2026 03:08pm

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De Plessis, Rhodes and Klaasen buy Rotterdam franchise in European T20 league

Former Proteas skipper ‌Du Plessis will also lead the side in the inaugural season of the six-team European T20 Premier League

Published 30 Apr, 2026 02:07pm

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Hardik Pandya shields bowlers as Mumbai's struggles continue

Five-times champions Mumbai are enduring a wretched season and are ninth in the 10-team standings with just two wins from eight matches

Published 30 Apr, 2026 10:30am

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Sri Lanka govt 'temporarily' takes over cricket board

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s government took control of the island’s cricket board on Wednesday and appointed a nine-member...

Published 29 Apr, 2026 09:18pm

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IPL leaders Punjab hit with reality check after first loss of season

The six-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals was Punjab’s first defeat in eight matches, though they continue to lead the 10-team league on 13 points

Published 29 Apr, 2026 11:54am

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Babar Azam becomes joint-leading centurion in PSL history

Usman Khan is the other batter to have scored four centuries in PSL

Published 28 Apr, 2026 10:04pm

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Sri Lanka cricket board quits at government's request: officials

Sri Lanka Cricket is the country’s richest sporting body but it has been plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement.

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:31pm

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Pitch perfect Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar show how to restore IPL's bat-ball balance

Delhi captain Axar Patel said they struggled against two world-class bowlers

Published 28 Apr, 2026 12:20pm

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PM Shehbaz approves public attendance for PSL playoffs with key condition

Encourages fans to use pubic transport to save fuel consumption

Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:06pm

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Kolkata beat Lucknow in IPL's shortest Super Over

The result moved Kolkata up to eighth in the standings while Lucknow are bottom with two wins from eight games

Published 27 Apr, 2026 01:30pm

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Narine nails IPL Super Over as Kolkata climb off the bottom

Narine was handed the responsibility of bowling the mini-innings after Lucknow’s Mohammed Shami hit a last-ball six

Published 27 Apr, 2026 11:45am

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Hyderabad's Cummins relishes IPL's big-chase 'challenge'

In the second match of the double-header, a Cummins-led ⁠Hyderabad accomplished a 229-run chase with nine balls to go

Published 26 Apr, 2026 11:45am

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Sooryavanshi fastest to reach 1,000 runs in T20s as teenager smashes 36-ball ton in IPL

The previous record was held by Australia’s Mitchell Owen, who completed ⁠1,000 runs in 533 balls

Published 26 Apr, 2026 10:47am

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Punjab pull off record chase against Delhi despite Rahul ton in IPL

Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer was left searching for words after his team chased down a record 265-run target with ⁠seven balls to spare

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:35am

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'Stable' Ngidi to leave hospital soon after head injury

Ngidi lay on the ground clutching his head and barely moving after his brief interaction with the team physio

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:27am

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Kohli leads Bengaluru chase in IPL as Sudharsan's ton goes in vain

Kohli, fondly known as the ‘chase master’, lived up to ⁠his reputation after opening alongside Jacob Bethell, who departed early

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:23am

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New Zealand great Bates to end international career after T20 World Cup

The record-breaking 38-year-old ‌confirmed on Friday she will retire after 20 years at the highest level

Published 24 Apr, 2026 12:13pm

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Clear mind does the trick for Chennai's red-hot Samson

After single-digit scores in his first three IPL knocks, Samson smashed his second hundred of the season against Mumbai Indians

Published 24 Apr, 2026 12:10pm

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Shanto, Rahman fire as Bangladesh seal 2-1 ODI series win over New Zealand

'We knew early wickets would bring us momentum,' Mehidy Hasan Miraz says

Published 23 Apr, 2026 07:57pm

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New coach Kirsten faces ‘a lot of learning’ to rebuild Sri Lanka

Kirsten was India coach from 2008 to 2011, taking them to World Cup glory, then coached South Africa from 2011 to 2013

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:19pm

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Starc cleared to play in IPL by Cricket Australia

The left-arm quick had been recovering from elbow and shoulder injuries but will now belatedly join his Delhi Capitals team

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:14pm

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Construction begins on cricket stadium for 2028 LA Games

The venue will also ⁠host three Major League Cricket (MLC) matches between July 1 to ⁠5 this year, the ICC said

Published 23 Apr, 2026 12:03pm

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Rajasthan’s Jadeja pleased with middle order’s response under pressure

Openers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who are among the Indian Premier League’s top-six scorers this season so far

Published 23 Apr, 2026 12:00pm

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Marsh seeks IPL redemption after disappointing T20 World Cup

Marsh delivered a stellar performance in the IPL last year, scoring 627 runs at an average of 48.23

Published 22 Apr, 2026 12:48pm

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Abhishek Sharma the entertainer helps Hyderabad to win over Capitals

The 25-year-old struck 10 fours and 10 sixes in an unbeaten 135 from 68 balls, the fifth-highest individual score ⁠in the tournament’s history

Published 22 Apr, 2026 11:30am

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Varma’s hundred injects fresh life into Mumbai’s stuttering IPL campaign

Varma’s previous best this season was 20 and the 23-year-old said he had struck form at ⁠just the right time

Published 21 Apr, 2026 11:32am

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Sri Lanka’s Shanaka given one-year PSL ban for unilateral withdrawal

Shanaka is the latest international player to be suspended after leaving the PSL

Published 20 Apr, 2026 09:11pm

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Chakravarthy overcomes surface tension to end Kolkata’s losing streak

The ⁠leg-spinner began his campaign with three wicketless outings before claiming 2-34 in a loss to Gujarat Titans on Friday

Published 20 Apr, 2026 12:05pm

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Mhatre’s hamstring blow deepens Chennai’s IPL crisis

The 18-year-old has been the most prolific batter for five-time champions Chennai

Published 20 Apr, 2026 12:02pm

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Rahul and Stubbs steer Delhi past Bengaluru in thrilling IPL contest

Bengaluru openers Salt and Virat Kohli began briskly, but the tempo dipped when Lungi Ngidi struck in his opening over to dismiss Kohli for 19 off ⁠13 balls

Published 19 Apr, 2026 10:40am

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Hyderabad’s bowling depth, Delhi’s late calm lift IPL tempo

Reduced to 18-3, Delhi were steadied by a composed partnership between KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs, before David Miller closed the game with ⁠a late flourish

Published 19 Apr, 2026 10:31am

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Gujarat sink Kolkata with adaptable bowling in IPL, says Rabada

'Extra bounce has probably been my ally throughout my entire career,' Rabada

Published 18 Apr, 2026 12:29pm

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Sarfaraz named Pakistan’s Test coach for Bangladesh series

Sarfaraz’s former teammate Umar Gul will join him in the setup as the bowling coach

Updated 19 Apr, 2026 10:35am

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Mumbai’s IPL campaign fizzles amid Bumrah’s barren run

Former Sri Lanka captain Jayawardene said Mumbai have not been clinical enough at key moments

Published 17 Apr, 2026 12:21pm

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Rise of Dar, return of Hazlewood boosts Bengaluru’s bowling unit

Bengaluru defeated Lucknow by five wickets to draw level on eight points with Rajasthan Royals, edging ahead on net run-rate

Published 16 Apr, 2026 12:01pm

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Kohli and Dar shine as Bengaluru ease past Lucknow in IPL

Kohli anchored the 147-run chase with authority alongside captain Rajat Patidar as Bengaluru sealed victory in front of a packed M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in only 15.1 overs

Published 16 Apr, 2026 08:11am

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Green still off-colour for winless Kolkata

Green, who cost Kolkata a record $2.77 million, was recruited to drive their push ⁠for a third title but he has yet to catch fire

Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:15pm

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Muzarabani given two-year PSL ban after IPL switch

The 29-year-old, who went unsold in the IPL and PSL auctions, was signed by Islamabad but he chose to play for Kolkata instead

Published 14 Apr, 2026 03:45pm

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Wisden laments India’s ‘Orwellian’ control of world cricket

In its 163rd annual edition, to be published Thursday, editor Lawrence Booth highlighted what he sees as an unhealthy and politicised Indian dominance of the global game

Published 14 Apr, 2026 03:35pm

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Stokes says talk of McCullum rift ‘massive overstatement’

Stokes and McCullum, a former New Zealand captain, have been in a close alliance since joining forces in 2022

Published 14 Apr, 2026 03:27pm

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Women’s T20 World Cup to have $8.8 million prize pool

The 12-team competition will be held in England and Wales from June 12, with New Zealand set to defend the maiden title they won in 2024

Published 14 Apr, 2026 12:11pm

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IPL debutant Hinge claims record three wickets in opening over as Sunrisers beat Royals

The victory was Sunrisers’ second in five ⁠games and lifted them to fourth in the standings

Published 14 Apr, 2026 12:07pm

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Back to the drawing board for Mumbai after third straight IPL defeat, Pandya says

The lack of early wickets and limited support for Bumrah has raised concerns about the bowling attack

Published 13 Apr, 2026 11:31am

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Sooryavanshi’s hot streak continues in IPL as Rajasthan down RCB

Sooryavanshi and Jurel set the tone with a rapid start, racing to 97-1 in the ⁠powerplay before spinner Krunal Pandya stalled the momentum

Published 12 Apr, 2026 11:06am

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Samson rediscovers form with match-winning century for Chennai in IPL

Chennai posted 212-2 in their 20 overs, with Delhi managing only 189 in reply

Published 12 Apr, 2026 10:20am

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Bangladesh retain squad for first New Zealand ODIs

Our policy is to give adequate opportunities to anyone who comes into the team

Published 11 Apr, 2026 02:38pm

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Green’s return to bowling fails to ignite Kolkata

Green made his much-anticipated return to the bowling crease on Thursday

Published 10 Apr, 2026 12:49pm

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Gopinath, last survivor from India’s first Test-winning team, dies at 96

Chingleput Gopinath, the last surviving member of the first India team to win a Test match, has died at the age of...

Published 10 Apr, 2026 02:56am

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Gujarat survive final-over chaos as Miller’s gamble backfires

Rahul's half-century arrived in 29 balls, punctuated by ⁠back-to-back sixes off Prasidh Krishna

Published 09 Apr, 2026 01:16pm

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Jos Buttler gets his IPL mojo back with a fifty in Gujarat’s first win

Buttler smashed 52 off 27 balls, including five sweetly timed sixes

Published 09 Apr, 2026 11:19am

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Warner charged for alleged drunk driving

He is currently captaining Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League

Published 08 Apr, 2026 05:44pm

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Sooryavanshi, 15, hailed as ‘amazing, fearless’ after acing Bumrah test

Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya said it had been "fascinating" to see Sooryavanshi take on one of the world's best bowlers

Published 08 Apr, 2026 12:31pm

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Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal to lead interim cricket board

DHAKA: Bangladesh has dissolved its cricket board citing “gross irregularities” in an election last year, and...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 09:59pm

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Bengaluru’s six-hitting machine David hits the roof

The 30-year-old Australian clobbered eight sixes in his unbeaten 70 off 25 balls as Bengaluru scored a 43-run win over Chennai Super Kings to make it two wins from two

Published 06 Apr, 2026 12:46pm

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Fixing length does the trick for Rajasthan spinner Bishnoi

The 25-year-old went through a hard grind to fix his length and claimed 4-41 to set up Rajasthan's six-wicket victory against Gujarat

Published 05 Apr, 2026 10:36am

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Capitals gain after Rizvi impact sinks Mumbai

Rizvi smacked seven sixes and as many fours in his 51-ball blitz which consigned Mumbai to their first defeat of the season

Published 05 Apr, 2026 10:26am

Cricket

Australia to play three ODIs in Zimbabwe in September

All three ODI fixtures will be played at the Harare Sports Club between September 15-20

Published 03 Apr, 2026 12:13pm

Cricket

Dwarshuis eyes regular Australia spot after Starc exit opens door

The ⁠31-year-old is the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of the Big Bash League with 164

Published 03 Apr, 2026 12:10pm

Cricket

PSL committee rejects Fakhar’s appeal, upholds two‑match ban

Fakhar will miss Lahore's matches against Multan Sultans ⁠on Friday and Islamabad United on April 9

Published 03 Apr, 2026 12:05pm

Cricket

England’s Brook, Bethell let off with warning over NZ nightclub altercation

The Regulator said on Wednesday that both Brook and Bethell had accepted they had breached the ⁠professional conduct regulations

Published 02 Apr, 2026 08:15am

Cricket

Anderson backs England for Australia revenge despite Ashes woes

LONDON: Fast-bowling great James Anderson believes England can still regain the Ashes on home soil next year despite...

Published 01 Apr, 2026 11:33pm

Cricket

Multan Sultans hunt down 226 as Farhan’s ton sinks Hyderabad Kingsmen

Chasing 226, the Sultans reach 227/4 in 18.4 overs, with eight balls to spare

Published 01 Apr, 2026 10:50pm

Cricket

Zampa snubs IPL for PSL, hails Afridi as all-time favourite

Says tournament features high-quality bowling attacks, which make even straightforward matches highly competitive

Published 01 Apr, 2026 08:57pm

Cricket

Maxwell, Konstas dropped from Australia’s contracted players list

Maxwell’s ‌omission follows his decision to retire from one-day internationals last year and with little prospect of reviving his test career at the age of 37

Published 01 Apr, 2026 01:03pm

Cricket

Connolly hits reset button and fires Punjab to victory on IPL debut

At the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, he played in two games as Australia crashed out in the group stage, scoring three and 11

Published 01 Apr, 2026 11:50am

Cricket

Fakhar Zaman banned for two HBL PSL matches over Code of Conduct breach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday suspended Fakhar Zaman for two matches in the ongoing HBL Pakistan Super...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 04:59pm

Cricket

India’s JioStar terminates Bangladesh IPL cricket broadcast deal, letter shows

“The agreement stands terminated with immediate effect,” JioStar said in a letter dated February 17 to Bangladesh broadcaster TSports

Published 31 Mar, 2026 12:30pm

Cricket

Mohammad Kaif and Chawla back Sooryavanshi for fast-track to India T20 squad

Sooryavanshi had a sensational debut season in the IPL last year

Published 31 Mar, 2026 11:59am

Cricket

Australia coach McDonald backs Green to retain place in Test squad

Green tallied 171 runs in five Tests at an average of 24.42 and took four wickets as Australia triumphed 4-1 against England earlier this year

Published 31 Mar, 2026 11:31am

Cricket

Naseem Shah fined Rs20 million for breaching PCB central contract

Board says the player has tendered an unconditional apology

Published 30 Mar, 2026 07:53pm

Cricket

Pakistan board charges Fakhar Zaman with ball-tampering in PSL match

The incident occurred in the final over with Karachi needing 14 runs to win

Published 30 Mar, 2026 11:43am

Cricket

After Kohli, Rohit proves old is gold in IPL

Rohit, who turns 39 next month, led Mumbai to five Indian Premier League titles before Hardik Pandya replaced him as captain ahead of the 2024 season

Published 30 Mar, 2026 11:37am

Cricket

Kohli and Duffy star as defending IPL champions RCB overpower Hyderabad

Kohli stamped ‌his authority early in the 202-run chase alongside local favourite Devdutt Padikkal as the duo kept the scoring rate firmly under control

Published 29 Mar, 2026 10:36am

Cricket

Kohli’s one-format focus fuels strong IPL start

*The 37-year-old retired from Twenty20 Internationals after India's 2024 World Cup triumph and brought the curtain down on his 123-test career last year

Published 29 Mar, 2026 10:29am

Cricket

PSL 11: Multan Sultans defeat Islamabad United by five wickets

Josh Philippe scores a match-winning fifty for Multan Sultans
Momin Qamar receives Player of the Match award for his brilliant spell

Published 28 Mar, 2026 11:33pm

Cricket

Ashwin becomes first India international to join US Major League

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to become the first India international to appear in US-based Major League...

Published 28 Mar, 2026 08:28pm

Cricket

England skipper Stokes sidelined after gruesome facial injury

LONDON: England Test captain Ben Stokes will be sidelined for the first month of the county season as he recovers...

Published 28 Mar, 2026 08:27pm

Cricket

Peshawar Zalmi chase 215 to defeat RawalPindiz in PSL 11 opener

Zalmi reach the total on the first ball of the final over

Published 28 Mar, 2026 06:40pm

Cricket

Chennai’s Dhoni to miss start of IPL season due to calf strain

MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain

Published 28 Mar, 2026 01:57pm

Cricket

Moeen, Hasan power Karachi Kings to 14-run win over Quetta Gladiators

Moeen Ali receives Player of the Match award for his all-round effort

Published 27 Mar, 2026 11:19pm

Cricket

Vintage Kohli, teenager Sooryavanshi headline new IPL season

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway in Bengaluru on Saturday

Published 27 Mar, 2026 12:02pm

Cricket

Lahore Qalandars thrash Kingsmen Hyderabad by 69 runs in PSL 2026 opener

Lahore's Fakhar Zaman remains the top run getter with a 39-ball 53

Published 26 Mar, 2026 11:16pm

Cricket

IPL 2026: dates, format, fixtures and team details

The 19th edition of the IPL runs from March 28 to May 31

Published 26 Mar, 2026 07:43pm

Cricket

Lahore Qalandars face Kingsmen as PSL 11 opens in empty stadiums

Under revised schedule, tournament will be played in Lahore, Karachi

Published 26 Mar, 2026 06:26pm

Cricket

India snub traditional venues for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India’s home season will begin with eight limited-overs matches against West Indies in September-October

Published 26 Mar, 2026 04:39pm

Cricket

Esterhuizen steers South Africa to T20 series win over New Zealand

Connor Esterhuizen’s knock of 75 off just 33 balls helped South Africa secure a 33-run win over New Zealand on...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 04:34pm

Cricket

Duckett pulls out of IPL to focus on England career, risks two-season ban

The 31-year-old, who scored 202 runs at an average of 20.20 during the Ashes,

Published 25 Mar, 2026 02:08pm

Cricket

Birla, Blitzer, Blackstone, Times of India consortium to buy IPL team RCB for $1.78bn

A consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone said on Tuesday it...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 02:06pm

Cricket

Bairstow joins Livingstone in criticising level of care in England set-up

All-rounder Livingstone recently said he was left out in the cold after being dropped by England last year

Published 25 Mar, 2026 10:32am

Cricket

‘Where is the accountability?’ - Boycott slams England’s Ashes review

The “incompetent” Key and McCullum had “sabotaged” England’s Ashes campaign

Published 24 Mar, 2026 04:32pm

Cricket

Australia board to keep hands off pitches despite Ashes debacle

While the Perth wicket was rated highly by the International Cricket Council’s match referee

Published 24 Mar, 2026 12:57pm

Cricket

Brendon McCullum to continue as England head coach, says ECB

England suffered a 4-1 defeat in Australia this year and the criticism included their casual preparations for the marquee series

Published 24 Mar, 2026 10:53am

Cricket

Sahibzada Farhan named ICC Men’s Player of the Month

Hard-hitting right hander had a superb run at the global event

Published 23 Mar, 2026 09:37pm

Cricket

New Zealand endorses new private T20 league, wants more focus on women

The new league's backers have proposed a six-team league of privately owned franchises and hope to launch the first tournament by January 2027

Published 23 Mar, 2026 12:29pm

Cricket

Rajasthan keen to shield teenager Sooryavanshi from the media glare

Rajasthan begin their new Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign against five-time champions Chennai in Guwahati on March 30 and all eyes will be on Sooryavanshi

Published 20 Mar, 2026 11:04am

Cricket

IPL lags Hundred, SA20 in player welfare, rights assessment: WCA

The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) rankings released on Thursday put the IPL (62.6) third of 10 leagues, behind England's The Hundred (75.2) and South Africa's SA20 (68)

Published 19 Mar, 2026 01:08pm

Cricket

Buttler ready to continue England career despite ‘poor’ T20 World Cup

LONDON: Jos Buttler is refusing to accept his England career is over despite admitting he had a “poor tournament” at...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 12:17am

Cricket

England batter Pope hopeful of test recall after Ashes axe

Getting dropped is tough. I didn’t want to get dropped of course, but it was the right decision at the time

Published 18 Mar, 2026 12:22pm

Cricket

Livingstone says he was denied support after being dropped by England

The 32-year-old has not played for England since the Champions Trophy in Pakistan last year

Published 17 Mar, 2026 10:55am

Cricket

India captain Gill targets ultimate goal of winning 2027 World Cup

India’s unbeaten campaign in that home World Cup ended in defeat by Australia in the final in Ahmedabad

Published 16 Mar, 2026 10:35am

Cricket

Champions Trophy winning skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed retires aged 38

Sarfaraz led Pakistan to Champions Trophy glory in 2017 when they beat India by 180 runs in the final

Published 15 Mar, 2026 05:17pm

Cricket

Bangladesh clinch thrilling 11-run victory despite Salman Agha’s fighting century

Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat, along with star batter Muhammad Rizwan, all fell cheaply

Updated 15 Mar, 2026 11:06pm

Cricket

ICC reprimands Pakistan’s Agha over reaction to controversial run-out

Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz circled around behind Agha to collect the ball and threw down the stumps

Published 15 Mar, 2026 10:51am

Cricket

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 128 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI

Young Maaz Sadaqat receives Player of the Match award

Published 13 Mar, 2026 10:20pm

Cricket

IPL-linked Sunrisers sign Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed for Hundred franchise

LONDON: Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was snapped up by Sunrisers Leeds – a Hundred franchise with links to the Indian...

Published 12 Mar, 2026 10:42pm

Cricket

Last South Africa, West Indies players leave India after flight delays

International air travel was thrown into chaos after airlines cancelled or rerouted flights because of the war in the Middle East

Published 12 Mar, 2026 01:40pm

Cricket

Champions Bengaluru to host Hyderabad in IPL 2026 opener

RCB are slated to ⁠play five home matches in Bengaluru and two in Raipur during this year’s IPL.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 01:18pm

Cricket

New Zealand’s Williamson launches line of boxes after low blow from Steyn

Williamson said a ball from South Africa’s feared fast man Dale Steyn in 2012 cracked his box and inspired the “Cover” brand he had co-founded

Published 12 Mar, 2026 12:21pm

Cricket

India T20 hero dons disguise for unexpected train home

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket fans were stumped to discover that star all-rounder Shivam Dube could have been travelling...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 09:24pm

Cricket

Rana takes five wickets as Bangladesh crush Pakistan in ODI opener

MIRPUR: Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana claimed his first five-wicket haul in one-day internationals to lead...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 09:19pm

Cricket

Bat-ball balance hit for six at T20 World Cup

780 sixes were hit in this year’s tournament, 50.87% jump from 517 hammered in 2024 edition in West Indies and United States

Published 11 Mar, 2026 06:19pm

Cricket

Cricket body rejects bias claims over post-World Cup travel delays

Airlines have cancelled or rerouted flights because of the war in the Middle East, throwing international travel into chaos

Published 11 Mar, 2026 02:53pm

Cricket

India’s Arshdeep Singh fined for throwing ball at NZ’s Mitchell in T20 World Cup final

Mitchell was livid and advanced on Arshdeep, who turned around and walked back without apologising, forcing the umpire to step in

Published 10 Mar, 2026 11:14pm

Cricket

West Indies players leave India on commercial flights after charter cancelled

Some players and staff have departed and others are scheduled to leave on different flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, CWI said in a statement

Published 10 Mar, 2026 11:11pm

Cricket

PSL 11 schedule unveiled; eight teams to compete across six venues

The tournament runs from March 26 to May 3

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:45pm

Cricket

India team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win

India's all-conquering men's cricket team will pocket $14 million after lifting the T20 World Cup for a record third time

Published 10 Mar, 2026 01:56pm

Cricket

Hayden named Gujarat Titans’ batting coach ahead of IPL 2026

Hayden, a two-times World Cup-winning batter, represented Australia across 273 international matches across formats

Published 10 Mar, 2026 12:42pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka name Kirsten as head coach with 2027 World Cup in focus

Sri Lanka have appointed South African Gary Kirsten as their new head coach on a two-year contract as they begin...

Published 09 Mar, 2026 11:32pm

Cricket

‘Virtually unbeatable’ India win praise after third T20 World Cup crown

Opener Sanju Samson continued his prolific run with a third successive 80-plus score

Published 09 Mar, 2026 11:12am

Cricket

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title

India become first team to retain the trophy, first to win it on home soil, first to claim third world T20 crown

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 11:37pm

Cricket

Kiwi cricketer makes history with five wickets in five balls

Randell also became the first bowler to claim six wickets in eight deliveries

Published 08 Mar, 2026 06:05pm

Cricket

Pietersen says he is open to England coaching role

The former Ashes and T20 World Cup winner said England needed a more measured approach in Tests

Published 08 Mar, 2026 02:52pm

Cricket

‘Whole country will stop’ as India dreams of home World Cup glory

India face New Zealand in Ahmedabad as they attempt to become the first team to retain the trophy

Published 08 Mar, 2026 02:25pm

Cricket

Ticket prices and hotel tariffs skyrocket ahead of T20 World Cup final

Some tickets with a face value of 3,500 Indian rupees were selling at 54,000 when Reuters checked on the eve of the match

Published 07 Mar, 2026 10:52pm

Cricket

New Zealand want to ‘break a few hearts’ in World Cup final

New Zealand reached the 2021 final, losing to Australia, and have never won a white-ball World Cup.

Published 07 Mar, 2026 08:31pm

Cricket

No pressure, no fun for India captain ahead of T20 World Cup final

India bidding to become first team to retain T20 World Cup title

Published 07 Mar, 2026 08:13pm

Cricket

India eye T20 history, New Zealand hunt maiden World Cup

AHMEDABAD, INDIA: bid to become the first team to retain the Twenty20 World Cup will collide with New Zealand’s...

Published 06 Mar, 2026 08:27pm

Cricket

McCullum keen to stay on as England coach despite challenges

McCullum, 44, ‌took charge of England’s test setup in 2022 and added the white‑ball responsibilities in January 2025 under a contract running through 2027

Published 06 Mar, 2026 01:51pm

Cricket

Axar’s semi-final masterclass helps India move past fielding woes

Axar caught the ball after a dash towards the ropes, but realising that his momentum would take him over

Published 06 Mar, 2026 11:10am

Cricket

India beat England in high-scoring T20 World Cup semi-final

After Sanju Samson's scintillating 89 laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 11:13pm

Cricket

Ibrahim Zadran replaces Rashid Khan as Afghanistan T20I skipper for Sri Lanka series

ACB says, Zadran’s appointment is in alignment for future build-up

Published 05 Mar, 2026 07:44pm

Cricket

Fatherhood, sleep, T20 World Cup final: Henry’s whirlwind journey

Henry’s bowling effort was special after he rejoined the team late on the eve of the match

Published 05 Mar, 2026 01:01pm

Cricket

South Africa coach Conrad says New Zealand defeat was a ‘walloping’ not a ‘choke’

Shukri Conrad denied they “choked” in their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand

Published 05 Mar, 2026 12:22pm

Cricket

Allen’s record ton powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final

Chasing 170 to win the first semi-final, Allen hit an unbeaten 100 off just 33 balls

Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:47pm

Cricket

India eye special performance to conquer ‘street-smart’ England

MUMBAI: India will need a “special performance” to beat a “street-smart” England in their T20 World Cup semi-final...

Published 04 Mar, 2026 09:07pm

Cricket

England have belief and skills to take down India, says Brook

I don’t believe that we need a perfect game to win the competition, Brook says

Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:34pm

Cricket

India need cool heads to cope with England power game in semi-final, says Morkel

The way they (England) approach a T20 game, trying to take the game on, will make them a dangerous side

Published 04 Mar, 2026 05:26pm

Cricket

Babar, Saim dropped as PCB names squad for Bangladesh ODI series

Series begins on March 11, with allstches scheduled at Shere Bangla National Stadium

Published 04 Mar, 2026 04:37pm

Cricket

NZ captain Santner wants ‘perfect game’ to halt unbeaten S Africa

South Africa remain the tournament’s only unbeaten team and their seven wins in a row include a seven-wicket thumping of New Zealand in the group stage

Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:23am

Cricket

Bengaluru to return to Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL games after safety improvements

Bengaluru will also play ⁠two of their seven home games in the IPL’s league phase in Raipur

Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:12am

Cricket

Unbeaten South Africa face ‘fresh start’ in semi-final: Markram

KOLKATA: South Africa captain Aiden Markram on Tuesday said his team’s win over New Zealand in the group phase will...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 10:38pm

Cricket

England ‘not fearing anything’ against India, says Curran

England will take on the favourites and hosts in front of 35,000 fiercely partisan fans in Mumbai on Thursday

Published 03 Mar, 2026 09:30pm

Cricket

South Africa juggernaut faces knockout test against New Zealand

India face England in the other semi-final on Thursday

Published 03 Mar, 2026 10:43am

Cricket

West Indies, Zimbabwe unable to return from India due to Middle East airspace closures

West Indies failed to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's five-wicket loss to hosts India

Published 03 Mar, 2026 08:34am

Cricket

India coach Gambhir hails Samson’s match-winning knock

Samson’s unbeaten knock of 97 guided India to a crucial chase of 196 against the West Indies

Published 02 Mar, 2026 10:18am

Cricket

Pakistan cricket’s lack of T20 evolution exposed by World Cup exit

Pakistan's insistence in sticking with out-of-sorts Babar Azam did nothing to help their shaky batting

Published 01 Mar, 2026 09:55pm

Cricket

Samson’s 97 puts India into T20 World Cup semi-final against England

Sanju Samson struck 12 fours and 4 sixes in his superb 50-ball knock

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 11:42pm

Cricket

South Africa beat plucky Zimbabwe ahead of New Zealand semi-final

NEW DELHI: South Africa survived a brilliant all-round show by Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to record a...

Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:29pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka’s Jayasuriya to step down, Pakistan’s Agha weighs future

Agha said he will take time to decide whether to remain captain after both teams’ poor campaigns at the Twenty20 World Cup

Published 01 Mar, 2026 11:44am

Cricket

New Zealand into T20 World Cup semis as Sri Lanka avoid big Pakistan loss

Sahibzada Farhan hit a 60-ball century for Pakistan, his second of the tournament

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 11:08pm

Cricket

Pakistan promise final flourish as they await T20 World Cup fate

'It’s a critical situation as reaching the semi-final is not in our control,' Salman

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:27pm

Cricket

India aim for ‘fearless cricket’ ahead of West Indies showdown

India’s batting, led by opener Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 55, and an unbeaten 50 by Hardik Pandya, piled up 256-4

Published 27 Feb, 2026 11:37am

Cricket

Calls for heads to roll after feeble Sri Lanka T20 World Cup exit

Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya had already informed the board that he would step down after the World Cup

Published 26 Feb, 2026 10:48pm

Cricket

‘Street-smart’ New Zealand can topple England to make T20 semis: coach

A win for New Zealand in Friday’s night’s Super Eights clash in Colombo will see them top Group 2 and join the already-qualified England in the final four

Published 26 Feb, 2026 09:51pm

Cricket

South Africa close in on T20 World Cup semis with nine-wicket win over West Indies

'Whether I’m captain or not, opening is a responsibility… we try to make sure the team gets off to a good start,' Markram

Published 26 Feb, 2026 08:12pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka’s Shanaka says constant criticism has affected players’ mental health

The tournament co-hosts drew heavy flak from fans and pundits for their shaky buildup to the World Cup

Published 26 Feb, 2026 01:02pm

Cricket

Richard Pybus embraces move to Afghanistan as new head coach

Cricket has yet to resume in Afghanistan due to the political situation and the national side play their home fixtures in the United Arab Emirates

Published 26 Feb, 2026 10:24am

Cricket

West Indies enter South Africa clash with nothing to prove, says coach

West Indies are chasing World Cup glory for the first time in a decade

Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:42pm

Cricket

India eye team changes for crucial Zimbabwe clash

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak admits India played their "worst game in two years"

Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:01pm

Cricket

Hyderabad Kingsmen share update on Glen Maxwell’s availability for PSL 11

Maxwell is one of franchise's direct signings for PSL 2026

Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:53pm

Cricket

ECB insist Pakistani players will not be frozen out the Hundred

A total of 67 Pakistan players - 63 men and four women - have submitted themselves for selection

Published 25 Feb, 2026 11:47am

Cricket

England’s Brook uncertain about continuing at number three

Brook struck a two-run-a-ball hundred as England accomplished a tricky chase to be the first team to book their spot in the last four of the 20-team tournament

Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:48am

Cricket

Santer’s New Zealand ready for Sri Lanka’s spin challenge

Black Caps need a win in their second Super Eights match in Group 2 on Wednesday

Published 24 Feb, 2026 07:51pm

ICC T20 World Cup

Brook’s century powers England into T20 WC semis with win over Pakistan

Chasing 165, England achieve target in 19.1 overs

Updated 24 Feb, 2026 10:13pm

Cricket

Australia’s Test team to play in Cape Town for first time since ‘Sandpaper-gate’

Australia’s Test team will return to Cape Town for the first time since the 2018 ‘Sandpaper-gate’ ball-tampering scandal

Published 24 Feb, 2026 01:11pm

Cricket

Pakistan warn England’s flaky batting to expect a trial by spin

Pakistan batsman Sahibzada Farhan told reporters that England struggled to 146-9 against Sri Lanka’s spinners on Sunday

Published 23 Feb, 2026 11:13pm

Cricket

Afghanistan to play white-ball series against Sri Lanka in UAE

Afghanistan Cricket Board says there will be three one-day internationals and three T20 matches from March 13 to 25

Published 23 Feb, 2026 11:03pm

Cricket

World champions South Africa announce eight home Tests for 2026/27

South Africa did not play a single home Test match during the current 2025/26 season

Published 23 Feb, 2026 09:00pm

Cricket

Mitchell hopes NZ can ride wave of support as India’s ‘second favourite team’

Mitchell, who has 1,856 T20 international runs from 100 matches since his debut in 2019

Published 23 Feb, 2026 01:11pm

Cricket

Hungry South Africa ‘want more’ after statement T20 win over India

India were swept aside by 76 runs as 80,000 fans in Ahmedabad were silenced on Sunday and their 12-match win streak at the T20 World Cup

Published 23 Feb, 2026 12:05pm

Cricket

South Africa thrash India to end 12-match T20 World Cup win streak

India 111 all out (Jansen 4/22, Maharaj 3/24)

Published 22 Feb, 2026 11:54pm

Cricket

England rout Sri Lanka for 95 to win Super Eights opener

Dasun Shanaka fought a lone battle scoring 30 off 24 balls before falling to Adil Rashid

Published 22 Feb, 2026 07:28pm

Cricket

Deflated Australia face tough questions after T20 World Cup flop

Australia's three selectors have come in for particular criticism

Published 22 Feb, 2026 04:56pm

Cricket

West Indies wary of Zimbabwe’s ‘X-factor’ quick Muzarabani

MUMBAI: West Indies coach Daren Sammy said Sunday his side had plans to counter Zimbabwe’s giant quick bowler...

Published 22 Feb, 2026 04:42pm

Cricket

South Africa’s De Kock says handling pressure key in India clash

Aiden Markram’s South Africa toured India late last year, losing 3-1 in a T20 series

Published 21 Feb, 2026 09:35pm

Cricket

Suryakumar backs Abhishek’s attacking play despite three ducks

Two teams to clash in Super Eights stage in Ahmedabad on Sunday

Published 21 Feb, 2026 09:13pm

Cricket

Azam dropped for scoring too slowly, says Pakistan coach Hesson

'I think Babar is well aware that his strike rate in the power play in the World Cup is less than 100 and that’s clearly not the role we think we need,' Hesson told

Published 21 Feb, 2026 11:56am

Cricket

Pakistan to tour Bangladesh for three-match ODI series in March

All matches will be played in Dhaka

Published 20 Feb, 2026 08:15pm

Cricket

India target South Africa top order, Abhishek to come good: bowling coach

We will definitely put our best foot forward to try and get those early wickets

Published 20 Feb, 2026 07:55pm

Cricket

South Africa select five uncapped players for T20 tour to New Zealand

The five-match series will be played between March 15-25

Published 20 Feb, 2026 07:41pm

Cricket

Vaughan calls for probe into reports Pakistan stars sidelined from Hundred

More than 50 Pakistani cricketers have registered their availability, with four other teams involved in the bidding

Published 20 Feb, 2026 07:16pm

Cricket

Afghanistan say farewell to coach Trott with T20 World Cup win over Canada

During his tenure, Afghanistan reached their first T20 World Cup semi-final in 2024

Published 20 Feb, 2026 11:40am

Cricket

Australia coach defends World Cup planning, puts blame on players

Australia crashed out of the group stage following losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, triggering acrimony on the home front

Published 20 Feb, 2026 10:13am

Cricket

Zimbabwe unbeaten in T20 World Cup after six-wicket Sri Lanka win

Ranked 11th in the world, Zimbabwe upset former champions Australia last week

Published 19 Feb, 2026 07:15pm

Cricket

Maxwell chooses PSL 11 over IPL, signs with Hyderabad Kingsmen

The Australian all-rounder expresses his excitement over joining the Pakistan Super League

Updated 20 Feb, 2026 06:34pm

Cricket

West Indies ease past Italy to tune up for T20 Super Eights

West Indies tuned up for the T20 World Cup Super Eights in perfect fashion on Thursday with a comfortable 42-run victory over Italy

Published 19 Feb, 2026 02:43pm

Cricket

All-rounder Curran brings stuttering England to life at the death

Nepal, ranked 16th, were chasing 184 to pull off one of the all-time upsets and needed just 10 off the final over

Published 19 Feb, 2026 12:18pm

Cricket

India search for ‘perfect game’ as South Africa loom in Super Eights

Abhishek suffered his third duck in a row against the Netherlands

Published 19 Feb, 2026 12:14pm

Cricket

India cruise past Netherlands to maintain perfect record at T20 World Cup

After winning the toss and opting to bat, India posted 193-6 on a slow pitch on the back of Shivam Dube’s 66 off 31 balls

Published 19 Feb, 2026 08:35am

Cricket

Sri Lanka’s injury woes deepen as Pathirana ruled out of T20 World Cup

Pathirana, 23, collapsed clutching his left leg in his first over in the Group B clash with Australia in Pallekele on Monday

Published 19 Feb, 2026 08:31am

Cricket

Shadab Khan confident for T20 World Cup glory

COLOMBO: Shadab Khan said Pakistan believed they could go on and win the T20 World Cup after their best performance...

Published 18 Feb, 2026 07:48pm

Cricket

T20 World Cup Super Eights explained

The eight qualifers have been divided into two groups of four -- one hosted in India and one in Sri Lanka

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 07:03pm

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English cricket gets 45 million pounds grassroots boost as Hundred investment pays dividends

ECB said it hopes the funding could leverage projects worth 150 million pounds over the next decade

Published 18 Feb, 2026 05:54pm

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T20 World Cup: Farhan helps Pakistan seal Super Eight spot with Namibia rout

Farhan is the only second Pakistani to score a T20 World Cup century after Ahmed Shehzad

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 10:15pm

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Sri Lanka unfazed by England whitewash ahead of Super Eights clash

Sri Lanka’s batting struggled against England. But they have bounced back in the tournament

Published 18 Feb, 2026 03:41pm

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South Africa fire Super Eights warning to India with UAE romp

South Africa have shown they are serious title contenders again, emerging top of a potentially tricky Group D

Published 18 Feb, 2026 03:22pm

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No pressure on India opener Abhishek Sharma after two ducks, says coach

Abhishek missed the second match against Namibia

Published 17 Feb, 2026 08:41pm

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Usman Tariq confident Pakistan can bounce back after India drubbing

COLOMBO: Spinner Usman Tariq said Tuesday he was confident that Pakistan can bounce back from their T20 World Cup...

Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:34pm

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Australia, Ireland out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe qualify after washout

KANDY: The 2021 champions Australia were knocked out of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, with Zimbabwe qualifying for...

Published 17 Feb, 2026 05:57pm

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Australia out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe through to Super Eight after washout

The washout means Zimbabwe get one point, putting them second in Group B on five points

Published 17 Feb, 2026 05:54pm

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Global private equity firms bowled over by Indian cricket league IPL

The Indian Premier League, the world’s richest cricket league, counts Bollywood stars, Indian tycoons and spirits maker Diageo among its backers

Published 17 Feb, 2026 12:53pm

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New Zealand reach Super Eight despite Samra hundred

Glenn Phillips (76) and Rachin Ravindra (59) smashed unbeaten half-centuries as New Zealand chased down a target of 174

Updated 17 Feb, 2026 02:43pm

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Under-fire Australia relying on ‘luck of the Irish’ at T20 World Cup

Mitchell Marsh's team must now rely on 12th-ranked Ireland to save them by beating Zimbabwe later on Tuesday

Published 17 Feb, 2026 08:01am

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Sri Lanka’s Nissanka leaves Australia on brink of T20 World Cup exit

Nissanka scored 100 not out off 52 balls with five sixes and 10 fours as Sri Lanka

Updated 16 Feb, 2026 10:59pm

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England survive Italy scare to reach World Cup Super 8 stage

Player of the match Jacks, in at seven, hammered 53 off 22 balls to help England post 202-7

Published 16 Feb, 2026 06:51pm

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Afghanistan beat UAE to keep faint Super 8 hopes alive

Always important to have a win at the World Cup and let’s hope for the best in the rest of the competition

Published 16 Feb, 2026 04:35pm

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Smith added to Australia T20 squad, in line for Sri Lanka crunch

Sean Abbott had been called up as cover for Hazlewood, who withdrew on the eve of the tournament

Published 16 Feb, 2026 02:23pm

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T20 World Cup: India’s clinical win leaves Pakistan fans heartbroken

India secure commanding 61-run victory as Pakistan’s batting crumbles

Published 15 Feb, 2026 10:25pm

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T20 World Cup: India secure dominant victory as Pakistan’s batting line-up collapses

Green Shirts lose the crucial match by 61 runs

Updated 15 Feb, 2026 10:09pm

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West Indies first team into T20 World Cup Super Eights

West Indies became the first team to qualify for the Super Eights phase

Updated 15 Feb, 2026 01:51pm

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Pakistan to face India in high-stakes T20 World Cup clash

India hold the upper hand in recent World Cup history, having dominated previous encounters

Published 15 Feb, 2026 11:06am

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NZ’s Ferguson granted parental leave, to miss Canada game

Ferguson, 34, will depart for home on Sunday and is expected to make a return by the start of the Super 8 stage of the tournament

Published 15 Feb, 2026 10:24am

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Markram, Jansen lead South Africa to brink of T20 Super Eights

David Miller finished it off with a massive winning six

Updated 14 Feb, 2026 11:04pm

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Pakistan vs India ‘not just another game, there’s pressure’: Suryakumar Yadav

Biggest, most lucrative clash in world cricket has sold out 35,000-capacity stadium

Published 14 Feb, 2026 08:45pm

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Tucker stars as Ireland crush Oman by 96 runs at T20 World Cup

'The pitch was good and we tried to capitalise by rotating the strike and putting the bad balls away,' said Tucker

Published 14 Feb, 2026 04:17pm

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Driven by Dhoni, Pakistan’s X-factor tweaker Tariq targets India

Tariq will be a special weapon when his side face their arch-rivals

Published 13 Feb, 2026 06:38pm

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Zimbabwe stun Australia at T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe beat Australia by 23 runs on Friday

Updated 13 Feb, 2026 02:15pm

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Italy dream of cricket ‘in Rome, Milan and Bologna’ after historic win

The lowest-ranked side in the 20-team tournament hammered Nepal by 10 wickets on Thursday at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium

Published 13 Feb, 2026 12:10pm

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Injured Marsh misses second World Cup game for Australia

Marsh also missed the win over Ireland on Wednesday and Steve Smith was called up as cover

Published 13 Feb, 2026 12:06pm

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India tune-up for Pakistan showdown with 93-run rout of Namibia

Namibia, who won the toss and chose to field, were bowled out for 116

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 11:12pm

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Italy crush Nepal for first cricket T20 World Cup win

Mosca, Mosca tore into the opposition attack with fours and sixes to fire their team to a win

Published 12 Feb, 2026 05:47pm

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Shanaka fireworks as Sri Lanka thrash Oman at T20 World Cup

The 2014 champions piled up 225-5, the highest total of the tournament, before restricting an outclassed Oman to 120-9

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 03:20pm

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10 most expensive players of PSL auction 2026

Naseem Shah remains the most expensive players of PSL auction, while Steve Smith fetches most money in direct signing

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 10:43am

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Motie spins West Indies to victory over England at World Cup

England were all out for 166 in 19 overs

Updated 11 Feb, 2026 11:35pm

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Australia begin T20 World Cup with 67-run win over Ireland

Australia shrugged off the last-minute pullout of captain Mitchell Marsh to post 182-6 in 20 overs

Updated 11 Feb, 2026 07:09pm

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South Africa beat Afghanistan in double super over thriller at T20 World Cup

Afghanistan posted 187 all out in their chase after South Africa scored 187-6

Updated 11 Feb, 2026 02:57pm

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India’s Abhishek hospitalised ahead of T20 World Cup game

Abhishek has been hospitalised with an upset stomach

Published 11 Feb, 2026 11:44am

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Sri Lanka’s Hasaranga ruled out of T20 World Cup due to injury

Bowling all-rounder Dushan Hemantha has been named as his replacement

Published 10 Feb, 2026 09:33pm

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Peshawar Zalmi appoint Misbah-ul-Haq as batting coach for PSL 11

Misbah brings with him vast experience of leadership at the highest level

Published 10 Feb, 2026 07:46pm

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India calls Pakistan a “quality” side ahead of high-voltage Colombo showdown

Pakistan, India T20 World Cup clash will be held on February 15

Updated 10 Feb, 2026 07:51pm

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New Zealand openers smash T20 World Cup record in 10-wicket rout of UAE

Seifert, Allen set record with 175-run partnership

Published 10 Feb, 2026 06:12pm

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T20 World Cup: Farhan, bowlers power Pakistan to 32-run win over USA

Pakistan top Group A with 4 points in two matches
The Greenshirts will face India on February 15

Updated 10 Feb, 2026 10:03pm

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Only purpose was to get Bangladesh respect, says PCB chief

Says Pakistan had no personal or institutional interest in the negotiations

Published 10 Feb, 2026 05:17pm

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‘Good sense’ hailed as blockbuster Pakistan-India match to go ahead

The Government of Pakistan hereby directs the National Team to take the field on February 15

Published 10 Feb, 2026 12:34pm

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Pakistan agrees to play India in T20 World Cup after ICC accepts Pakistan demands

Decision follows official requests from BCB, SLC officials
ICC also confirms future tournament hosting rights for Bangladesh

Updated 10 Feb, 2026 12:00am

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PCB chief says ICC-Bangladesh talks ongoing, Pakistan to respond after official word

Says issues often ease when dialogue takes place

Published 09 Feb, 2026 09:49pm

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Kohli, Rohit dropped from top tier of India contracts

A total of 30 senior men’s cricketers, none of them new faces, were awarded central contracts spread across three tiers

Published 09 Feb, 2026 09:30pm

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South Africa open T20 World Cup campaign with Canada thrashing

South Africa smashed 47 off the last three overs to pile up 213-4

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 11:06pm

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Multan Sultans sold to Walee Technologies for record Rs2.45bn

The winning amount would also cover the annual franchise fee.
Winning bidder announces changing franchise name to Rawalpindi

Published 09 Feb, 2026 07:42pm

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‘Pressure on Pakistan,’ says USA’s Mohsin ahead of T20 World Cup Clash

I have played with most of the players in this Pakistan team, so I have given my input to the team, says USA leg-spinner

Published 09 Feb, 2026 07:23pm

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Zimbabwe dominate Oman on return to T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe skittled Oman for 103 before knocking off the runs with 39 balls to spare

Published 09 Feb, 2026 07:14pm

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UAE eye upset in T20 World Cup group of death

'One good innings, one good spell and we can beat any team. That’s how a T20 game is,' Junaid Siddique

Published 09 Feb, 2026 04:20pm

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Scotland spoil Italy’s T20 World Cup debut with big win

Scotland posted a hefty 207-4 with opener George Munsey top-scoring with 84 and in reply Italy were bowled out for 134 in 16.4 overs

Published 09 Feb, 2026 02:29pm

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Injury-hit Australia can still contend at World Cup, says Ellis

Cummins pulled out with a back injury and Hazlewood lost a race to be fit after sustaining Achilles and hamstring injuries

Published 09 Feb, 2026 12:54pm

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Nepal’s grit wins applause after narrow loss to England

Nepal missed out on a famous group stage win by four runs despite a spirited run-chase against England’s 184

Published 09 Feb, 2026 11:51am

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Kamindu heroics steer Sri Lanka past Ireland in T20 World Cup

Hasaranga (3-40) joins elite list with 40 World Cup wickets

Published 08 Feb, 2026 11:57pm

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England cling on to beat Nepal in last-ball thriller

Nepal fell just short at 180-6

Published 08 Feb, 2026 06:38pm

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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup

South Africa will begin their campaign in the 20-team tournament against Canada on Monday

Published 08 Feb, 2026 05:13pm

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ICC delegation due in Pakistan to resolve India match deadlock

BCB chief is also expected to attend the meeting along with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi

Published 08 Feb, 2026 04:28pm

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Seifert powers New Zealand to their record T20 World Cup chase

New Zealand’s previous best chase in the T20 World Cup was their 167 against England in the 2021 semi-final

Updated 08 Feb, 2026 02:52pm

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England’s Brook hopes to move on from ‘horrendous’ NZ controversy

Brook opened up on the “horrendous” fallout from the New Zealand nightclub controversy

Published 08 Feb, 2026 12:12pm

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Bangladesh cricket board chief arrives in Lahore for key ICC meeting

Aminul Islam is set to attend several key meetings during his short stay in Lahore

Updated 08 Feb, 2026 10:02pm

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Suryakumar’s 84 leads India to opening win over USA in T20 World Cup

I had the belief. I knew if I bat till the end, I can make a difference

Updated 07 Feb, 2026 11:29pm

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Shepherd takes hat-trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup

Shepherd grabbed four wickets in five balls

Published 07 Feb, 2026 06:41pm

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ICC in talks to revive Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash

Pakistan, India clash in any format is one of the most lucrative in cricket, worth millions of dollars in broadcast, sponsor and advertising revenue

Updated 07 Feb, 2026 10:58pm

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Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan harbours dream of playing in Kabul

Afghanistan never hosted an international match, instead having to play their nominally home fixtures at adopted grounds in India and UAE

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:42pm

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England’s Salt passed fit for T20 World Cup opener

Salt will take his place at the top of the order

Published 07 Feb, 2026 02:16pm

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan makes winning start, defeats Netherlands by 3 wickets after thrilling match

Green shirts achieve 148 runs target in last over

Updated 07 Feb, 2026 09:13pm

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Madushan replaces Malinga in Sri Lanka T20 World Cup squad

Sri Lanka, slotted in Group B, will open their campaign against Ireland on February 8 in Colombo

Published 07 Feb, 2026 10:26am

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Sialkot Stallionz confirm four pre-signings ahead of PSL 11

All-rounder, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Ahmed Danial and Saad Saad Masood join Stallionz

Published 06 Feb, 2026 07:23pm

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Politics leave Pakistan no room for error at T20 World Cup

Pakistan will lose two points for the forfeit and also suffer a significant blow to their net run rate

Published 06 Feb, 2026 01:51pm

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Captains tip 300-run barrier at T20 World Cup to fall

The twice champions have arguably the most lethal opening pair in Phil Salt and Jos Buttler

Published 06 Feb, 2026 12:07pm

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Australia fast bowler Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup

Hazlewood missed the Ashes with hamstring and Achilles injuries

Published 06 Feb, 2026 10:40am

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Lahore Qalandars confirm Mustafizur Rahman as direct signing for PSL 11

Qalandars owner Sameen Rana says Mustafizur remained an integral part of the team’s identity

Published 05 Feb, 2026 06:34pm

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Pakistan will seek government nod in potential India T20 finals clash

“It’s sad Bangladesh are not here. They have a very good side. Hopefully they will support us,” Agha said

Published 05 Feb, 2026 04:57pm

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Sickness hits New Zealand camp in leadup to T20 World Cup

New Zealand launch their bid for a maiden T20 World Cup title against Afghanistan in Chennai on Sunday

Published 05 Feb, 2026 02:27pm

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India favourites as T20 World Cup to begin after chaotic build-up

They begin against Canada on Monday in Ahmedabad, with the UAE the other team in that group

Published 05 Feb, 2026 02:04pm

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Fearless talent: Five young players to watch at the T20 World Cup

Five young players who could make a big impact over the month-long, 20-team tournament

Published 05 Feb, 2026 01:55pm

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Australia upbeat at T20 World Cup despite injury concerns

Josh Hazlewood is also doubtful for the first round after suffering a hamstring injury

Published 05 Feb, 2026 01:43pm

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Brett Lee bats for India-Pak match but Pakistan PM calls boycott ‘appropriate’

Brett Lee would love to see India and Pakistan clashing in a Twenty20 World Cup blockbuster

Published 05 Feb, 2026 12:16pm

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England coach McCullum praises ‘tough lad’ Brook’s response to NZ controversy

Brook has been in the eye of a storm since news emerged of his altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand late last year

Published 04 Feb, 2026 01:37pm

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Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit

Their final group game will be against Namibia on February 18

Published 04 Feb, 2026 11:31am

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PSL 11: Islamabad, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar unveil retained players

First-ever players' auction to take place on February 11; tournament begins on March 26

Updated 04 Feb, 2026 12:45am

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Australia’s Hazlewood unlikely to be fit for half of World Cup, Cummins says

Josh Hazlewood may not return to action until halfway through the T20 World Cup

Published 03 Feb, 2026 12:18pm

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Coach Gambhir under pressure as India aim for back-to-back T20 triumphs

Bangladesh last month refused to play in India, citing security concerns, and were kicked out to be replaced by Scotland

Published 03 Feb, 2026 12:07pm

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Sri Lanka bowler Maliga doubtful for T20 World Cup due to shoulder dislocation

Malinga suffered a shoulder dislocation while bowling… he will undergo an MRI scan

Published 02 Feb, 2026 05:59pm

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Banton, Brook help England battle past Sri Lanka to clinch series win

Sri Lanka posted 189-5, and England faced an adjusted target of 168 in 17 overs after rain held up the match for almost an hour

Published 02 Feb, 2026 12:37pm

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Pakistan whitewash Australia with 111-run win in final T20I ahead of World Cup

Mohammad Nawaz claims five-wicket haul; Shaheen supports with two wickets

Updated 01 Feb, 2026 07:49pm

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PSL 11: Hyderabad set for franchise launch on February 7

During the launch ceremony, the Hyderabad team will unveil its official name and logo, marking its formal entry into the PSL

Published 01 Feb, 2026 12:52pm

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Usman Tariq fires back with ‘crybaby’ meme after Green action row

The response comes after Green questioned Tariq's bowling action

Published 01 Feb, 2026 12:23pm

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Hetmyer fires as West Indies beat South Africa by six runs in 10-over shootout

South Africa had already wrapped up the three-match series going into the final fixture on Saturday

Published 01 Feb, 2026 11:53am

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Kishan smashes 10 sixes as India crush NZ

Kishan clobbered 10 sixes in an incendiary 103 off 43 balls to anchor India's imposing 271-5 at the Greenfield International Stadium

Published 01 Feb, 2026 11:47am

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Injured Cummins out of T20 World Cup, Dwarshuis in Australia squad

With Pat needing more time to recover from his back injury, Ben is a ready replacement

Published 31 Jan, 2026 01:19pm

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Brook says he lied to protect England teammates in NZ nightclub incident

'I have apologised and will continue to reflect on the matter', Brook

Published 31 Jan, 2026 11:12am

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De Kock demolition leads South Africa to T20 series win over West Indies

De Kock smashed a career-best 115 from 49 balls as South Africa easily chased down a victory target of 222 to beat West Indies by seven wickets

Published 30 Jan, 2026 11:22am

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Pakistan end seven-year T20I drought against Australia with Lahore win

All-rounder Saim Ayub shines with two wickets and 40 runs with the bat

Published 29 Jan, 2026 07:58pm

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Sri Lanka boosts T20 World Cup security with eye on India-Pakistan games

Pakistan has indicated that it may yet boycott the event in solidarity with Bangladesh

Published 29 Jan, 2026 11:44am

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Jason Gillespie appointed Hyderabad head coach for PSL 11

Gillespie says he is 'beyond excited' to be part of the franchise

Published 28 Jan, 2026 08:05pm

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Agha calls for focus beyond Babar Azam ahead of T20I series

Skipper downplays star culture as Pakistan prepare for Australia T20Is

Published 28 Jan, 2026 05:46pm

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Skipper Markram leads South Africa to victory over West Indies

The second of the three-match series is in Pretoria on Thursday

Published 28 Jan, 2026 12:23pm

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England’s Root says no malice in Brook’s ‘Stone Cold’ century celebration

England will now face Sri Lanka in three Twenty20 matches before beginning their T20 World Cup campaign next month

Published 28 Jan, 2026 12:20pm

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T20 World Cup 2026: dates, past winners and prize money

The tenth edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8

Published 28 Jan, 2026 12:14pm

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Luke Ronchi appointed head coach of Islamabad United

Ronchi is one of the most influential overseas players in PSL history

Published 27 Jan, 2026 05:32pm

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England’s Dawson wants to be fifth time lucky with World Cup debut at age 35

Dawson was in the squad at the T20 World Cup in 2016 and the 50-over one in 2019

Published 27 Jan, 2026 01:33pm

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Pakistan to decide on T20 World Cup participation in few days: Naqvi

Says PM Shehbaz directed him to keep all options on table

Published 26 Jan, 2026 06:08pm

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England, Root test Sri Lanka’s home ODI success

Root has been England's sheet anchor, posting half-centuries in both matches, with his back-to-the-wall 75 in second ODI

Published 26 Jan, 2026 04:04pm

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India clinch T20 series after Abhishek fireworks against NZ

Suryakumar needed only 25 balls to bring up his second successive fifty of the series

Published 26 Jan, 2026 12:12pm

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Perth Scorchers win sixth BBL title over Sydney Sixers

It was a final between the two most successful clubs in BBL history, with the Sixers chasing their fourth title

Published 25 Jan, 2026 06:23pm

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Bangladesh says star cricketer Shakib can return

Bangladesh cricket chiefs have reopened the door for ex-captain Shakib Al Hasan’s return

Published 25 Jan, 2026 01:15pm

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Haris Rauf dropped as Pakistan name T20 World Cup squad

Khawaja Nafay and Usman Tariq make the cut

Published 25 Jan, 2026 11:52am

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Bangladesh absence from T20 World Cup a sad moment for the game: players body

Pakistan are set to play all their matches at the upcoming T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka

Published 25 Jan, 2026 11:05am

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England’s Brook slams ‘worst’ Colombo pitch despite victory

“The pitch is probably the worst pitch I’ve ever played on,” Brook said after England’s first win in 12 ODIs away from home

Published 25 Jan, 2026 10:42am

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Scotland to replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup

Bangladesh refused to play their games in India and asked that they be moved to Sri Lanka

Published 24 Jan, 2026 08:31pm

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Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 World Cup, reports say

The T20 World Cup is set to begin on February 7

Published 24 Jan, 2026 06:09pm

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Adam Milne ruled out of New Zealand’s T20 World Cup squad, Jamieson in

Milne suffered the injury while bowling in the SA20 competition at the weekend with scans revealing the extent of the injury

Published 23 Jan, 2026 11:43am

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Bangladesh will not come to India for T20 World Cup: cricket board

'Our only demand is to play the World Cup – but not in India'

Published 22 Jan, 2026 05:01pm

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Abhishek blitzes NZ in big India win

Abhishek, currently the top-ranked T20 batsman in the world, led India’s charge with a blistering knock

Published 22 Jan, 2026 11:37am

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Bangladesh seek ‘miracle’ to secure T20 World Cup participation

The International Cricket Council (ICC) board has dismissed Bangladesh's concerns about the safety and security of their players and fans in India

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 01:37pm

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Sialkot Stallionz unveiled as newest PSL franchise ahead of season 11

Franchise owner Kamil Khan announces the team’s name on Wednesday via a 3D-animated video on social media

Published 21 Jan, 2026 08:28pm

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ICC rejects Bangladesh’s plea to play T20 World Cup matches outside India

The BCB has repeatedly refused to play its games in India

Updated 21 Jan, 2026 08:43pm

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Asalanka leads Sri Lanka in ODI series against England

The opening game will be on Thursday with the second on Saturday

Published 21 Jan, 2026 02:23pm

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Maxwell and Waugh among franchise owners in Bollywood-backed European T20 league

*Waugh hoped the Amsterdam franchise would inspire more kids to take up the game

Published 21 Jan, 2026 08:04am

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West Indies umpire Chris Taylor to officiate President’s Trophy

-The move is part of the ICC's umpire exchange programme

Published 20 Jan, 2026 05:25pm

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New Zealand’s Milne, Bracewell suffer injuries ahead of T20 World Cup

Milne injured his left hamstring while bowling for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 on Sunday and is currently being assessed

Published 20 Jan, 2026 12:33pm

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Australia rest Cummins, Hazlewood, Maxwell for Pakistan T20 series

The series is a great opportunity for those on the brink of selection and some young players we rate highly for valuable experience

Published 19 Jan, 2026 01:04pm

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Bangladesh meet with ICC to request relocation of T20 World Cup matches

The ICC T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka

Published 17 Jan, 2026 09:42pm

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Pakistan domestic team creates world record for lowest target defended in first-class cricket

PTV defended a target of 40 against SNGPL in the President's Trophy

Published 17 Jan, 2026 06:55pm

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BCB removes director Nazmul Islam after players’ boycott halts BPL

After the boycott, two Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) fixtures and four matches in the Dhaka Cricket League failed to start

Published 15 Jan, 2026 06:38pm

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Australia’s Hazlewood ‘on track’ to start T20 World Cup after Ashes absence

The right-arm quick missed Australia's 4-1 Ashes victory with a hamstring strain. He subsequently suffered Achilles soreness in his rehabilitation

Published 15 Jan, 2026 12:29pm

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Mitchell ton helps New Zealand level ODI series with India

New Zealand won the toss and sent India into bat, restricting the hosts to 284/7 in Rajkot

Published 15 Jan, 2026 12:25pm

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Afghanistan approve three-foreign-league annual cap for top players

Star all-rounder Rashid plays franchise cricket in India, the UAE, the United States, South Africa and England

Published 15 Jan, 2026 12:03pm

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Big Bash League: Zaman Khan leads Brisbane Heat to crucial win

The defeat costs Hobart Hurricanes a chance to finish first and host a home final

Published 14 Jan, 2026 08:42pm

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Pakistan to play Australia in final T20I World Cup preparation

Australia's T20I squad will arrive in Lahore on January 28

Published 14 Jan, 2026 04:43pm

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Pakistan-origin US cricketers denied Indian visas ahead of T20 World Cup

Fast bowler Ali Khan highlighted the issue on social media by posting a photo with USA batter Shayan Jahangir

Published 13 Jan, 2026 06:34pm

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Bangladesh tells ICC not playing in India for World Cup

ICC T20 World Cup will begin on February 7 this year

Published 13 Jan, 2026 05:30pm

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India’s Sundar ruled out of NZ ODI series with injury ahead of T20 World Cup

Sundar complained of the issue affecting his left lower rib while bowling in Sunday's opening ODI

Published 13 Jan, 2026 12:56pm

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Australia captain Healy to retire after upcoming India series

Healy made her Australia debut in 2010 and scored 3,563 runs with seven centuries in one-day internationals and 3,054 with a single hundred in Twenty20s for her country

Published 13 Jan, 2026 11:19am

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India beat New Zealand in first ODI as Kohli misses out on ton

The 37-year-old batting maestro, who had scored 376 in his last four ODI innings

Published 12 Jan, 2026 12:40pm

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At 37, Kohli reinvents himself to extend ODI dominance

After opener Rohit Sharma fell for 26 in the ninth over, Kohli refused to retreat into a defensive shell

Published 12 Jan, 2026 12:03pm

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India’s Pant ruled out of New Zealand ODI series

The selection committee named Dhruv Jurel as Pant's replacement, the board said, adding he had already linked up with the Indian squad

Published 11 Jan, 2026 02:17pm

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Bangladesh players act normal despite controversies, says Shanto

*Bangladesh, who have never won a World Cup title, are scheduled to play three World Cup matches in Kolkata next month

Published 11 Jan, 2026 11:03am

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India’s Gill calls it ‘destiny’ after shock T20 World Cup snub

The 26-year-old will lead the one-day team in three matches against New Zealand

Published 10 Jan, 2026 06:29pm

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Second T20 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka abandoned due to rain

The weather conditions deteriorated through the evening, leaving the outfield waterlogged

Published 09 Jan, 2026 08:21pm

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PSB begins scrutiny of hockey clubs ahead of PHF elections

All hockey clubs seeking eligibility to participate in the PHF electoral process will be examined strictly in line with approved criteria

Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:44pm

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India’s Varma out for three weeks after surgery for groin issue

Varma, 23, has played 40 T20 matches for India, and scored two fifties in his last three matches in the format

Published 09 Jan, 2026 12:23pm

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Head, Smith earn praise as Australian media revel in Ashes win

A five-wicket victory in the fifth test in Sydney on Thursday capped yet another comfortable home series win for the Australians

Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:56am

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Hyderabad, Sialkot added to PSL as franchise expands to eight teams

FKS Group, led by Fawad Sarwar, buys Hyderabad for Rs1.75 billion; OZ Developers purchases Sialkot for Rs1.85 billion

Updated 08 Jan, 2026 10:55pm

Cricket

Proud Smith says Australia ‘stood up’, then heads for drink with Stokes

The hosts completed a five-wicket win at the Sydney Cricket Ground after lunch on day five for a thumping 4-1 series victory

Published 08 Jan, 2026 12:56pm

Cricket

Stokes backs McCullum but accepts England need fresh approach

England lost the fifth and final Test of a deeply disappointing series

Published 08 Jan, 2026 12:01pm

Cricket

Australia get over the line in Sydney for 4-1 Ashes triumph

England will take credit for making a game of it and not being ground into the Sydney dirt as previous tourists have in end-of-series dead rubbers at the famous old ground

Published 08 Jan, 2026 11:53am

Cricket

Pakistan take early lead with six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in 1st T20I

Chase down 129-run target in 16.4 overs

Updated 07 Jan, 2026 10:20pm

Cricket

Bangladesh in talks with ICC over fate of cricket World Cup games

World Cup will begin on February 7 this year

Published 07 Jan, 2026 04:05pm

Cricket

India women’s historic cricket World Cup win fires up T20 league

India’s victory on home soil in November in the 50-over tournament captivated the cricket-crazy nation of 1.4 billion

Published 07 Jan, 2026 12:48pm

Cricket

New Zealand bowler Duffy to make T20 World Cup bow

Both Ferguson and Henry may take brief paternity leave during the tournament, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said in a statement

Published 07 Jan, 2026 10:51am

Cricket

England 174-3 at tea, still trailing Australia’s first-innings tally

Australia lead the series 3-1 and have already ensured they will retain the Ashes urn

Published 07 Jan, 2026 10:45am

Cricket

Pakistan U-19 clinch tri-nation series title with nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe

Chase down a 159-run target in just 16.2 overs

Published 06 Jan, 2026 09:19pm

Cricket

Pakistan sports in 2025: a year of milestones and missed chances

2025 was a year of sporting highs and hard lessons as Pakistan balanced landmark achievements with recurring shortcomings

Published 06 Jan, 2026 07:03pm

Cricket

Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20 series seen as vital World Cup tune-up

Babar, Shaheen, Rizwan and Haris Rauf will not be available for the series

Published 06 Jan, 2026 06:58pm

Cricket

Left is sometimes right for New Zealand’s switch-hitting Phillips

n last week's match against Central Districts, Otago right-hander Phillips switched stance while off-spinner Dean Foxcroft was midway through his run-up

Published 06 Jan, 2026 01:09pm

Cricket

Head, Smith centuries put Australia on front foot in fifth Ashes Test

Already 3-1 up in the series with the urn secured for another 18 months, Australia finished the day on 518 for seven with Smith 129 not out and Beau Webster unbeaten on 42

Published 06 Jan, 2026 01:00pm

Cricket

ICC considers changes to T20 WC schedule after Bangladesh’s refusal to play in India

BCB has officially informed ICC that it will not send its team to India for the T20 World Cup

Published 05 Jan, 2026 10:15pm

Cricket

Root says offering thanks, not bidding farewell, after Sydney century

England’s Joe Root paused as he left the field to salute all four corners of the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday after making a fine 160 in the fifth Ashes Test

Published 05 Jan, 2026 01:47pm

Cricket

Joe Root ton fires England before Head strikes back for Australia

Root had resumed on 72 with England 211-3 but his partnership with Harry Brook was quickly brought to an end at 169 runs

Updated 05 Jan, 2026 12:41pm

Cricket

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup matches in India, says sports adviser

Bangladesh are scheduled to play three Twenty20 World Cup matches in Kolkata next month

Published 04 Jan, 2026 05:28pm

Cricket

Litton Das to lead Bangladesh T20 World Cup squad

Bangladesh will play the opening match of the World Cup against West Indies in Kolkata on February 7

Published 04 Jan, 2026 05:20pm

Cricket

Australia spin-less in Sydney Test for first time in 138 years

Not since 1888 have the hosts neglected to play a frontline slow bowler at a storied venue, once considered the country's spin haven

Published 04 Jan, 2026 11:46am

Cricket

Bangladesh seeking to move T20 World Cup matches from India: report

Kolkata Knight Riders said on Saturday they had released the Bangladesh bowler after being told to do so by India's board (BCCI)

Published 04 Jan, 2026 10:46am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 5	278.61
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 5	278.41
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 5	160.29
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 5	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 5	1.33
Euro to USD / Jun 5	1.15
SOFR % / Jun 5	3.65

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 5	7,383.74
India Sensex / Jun 5	74,243.34
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 5	66,588.12
Nasdaq / Jun 5	25,709.43
Hang Seng / Jun 5	24,961.95
FTSE 100 / Jun 5	10,368.05
Dow Jones / Jun 5	50,866.78
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 5	24,759.05
France CAC40 / Jun 5	8,218.24

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 5	90.54
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 5	401,012
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 5	4,328.45
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 5	77.48
Petrol/Litre / Jun 6	377.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 6	380.78

Stock	Price
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 5 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	7.76 ▲ 1 (14.79%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Jun 5 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	8.16 ▲ 1 (13.97%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jun 5 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	8.03 ▲ 0.97 (13.74%)
Paramount Spinning / Jun 5 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	8.41 ▲ 1 (13.5%)
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 5 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	8.98 ▲ 1 (12.53%)
First Capital Equities / Jun 5 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.30 ▲ 0.52 (10.88%)
Merit Packaging / Jun 5 Merit Packaging Limited(MERIT)	10.35 ▲ 1 (10.7%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jun 5 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
Askari Life Assur. / Jun 5 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	23.28 ▲ 2.12 (10.02%)
Waves Corporation / Jun 5 Waves Corporation Limited(WAVES)	10.98 ▲ 1 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
F.Credit & Inv / Jun 5 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	40.49 ▼ -4.5 (-10%)
Shahzad Tex. / Jun 5 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	66.80 ▼ -7.4 (-9.97%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Jun 5 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	29.96 ▼ -2.48 (-7.64%)
Shams Textile / Jun 5 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	38.17 ▼ -2.48 (-6.1%)
Bela Auto / Jun 5 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	55.85 ▼ -3.14 (-5.32%)
Tandlianwala Sugar / Jun 5 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	385.55 ▼ -19.67 (-4.85%)
Sana Ind / Jun 5 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	39.70 ▼ -2.02 (-4.84%)
Dewan Textile / Jun 5 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	9.65 ▼ -0.48 (-4.74%)
JS Investments / Jun 5 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	40.01 ▼ -1.99 (-4.74%)
Frontier Ceramics / Jun 5 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	75.03 ▼ -3.61 (-4.59%)

Stock	Volume
TPL Properties / Jun 5 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	42,057,629 ▲ 0.57
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 5 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	41,999,765 ▲ 0.49
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jun 5 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	41,811,517 ▲ 0.9
Beco Steel Ltd / Jun 5 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	26,493,657 ▼ -0.2
Hascol Petrol / Jun 5 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	23,842,888 ▼ -0.01
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jun 5 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	22,157,441 ▲ 0.08
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	18,104,460 ▲ 0.02
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 5 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	17,319,572 ▲ 1
B.O.Punjab / Jun 5 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	15,286,456 ▼ -0.46
Unity Foods Ltd / Jun 5 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	15,013,265 ▼ -0.11