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Pallekele, February 28 Sahibzada Farhan smashed a brilliant century, while his opening partner Fakhar Zaman scored 84 to guide Pakistan to a strong total of 212 for 8 against Sri Lanka in their final Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup here on Saturday.Invited to bat, Farhan and Zaman...

In Hubballi, on February 28, six years ago, an 18-year-old, Abdul Samad, was deeply disappointed after failing to help Jammu and Kashmir secure a 15-run lead in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Karnataka, which would have given them a vital first-innings advantage.Samad batted fluently...

Kolkata, February 28 Despite Varun Chakravarthy's struggles in the last two matches, he remains the world's No. 1 bowler in T20 cricket, according to West Indies head coach Daren Sammy, ahead of their virtual quarterfinal against India in the T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Sunday...

Hubballi, February 28 – Jammu & Kashmir batter Shubham Pundir described the team's maiden Ranji Trophy triumph as a "fairytale" moment after playing a crucial role in their historic title-winning campaign, for which he was adjudged Player of the Match.Pundir laid the foundation for Jammu &...

Hubballi, February 28 – Jammu & Kashmir batter Shubham Pundir described the team’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph as a "fairytale" moment after playing a pivotal role in their historic title-winning campaign, for which he was adjudged Player of the Match.Pundir laid the foundation for Jammu &...

Hubballi, February 28 Qamran Iqbal's century in the Ranji Trophy final, which was as thrilling as it was brilliant, came at a moment's notice to replace the injured Shubham Khajuria.After a last-minute flight to Hubballi, Iqbal scored an unbeaten 160 to help Jammu and Kashmir win their first...

Hubballi, February 28 Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra struggled for words on Saturday after leading his side to a historic maiden Ranji Trophy title, calling it the "biggest" moment of his life.Jammu and Kashmir etched their name in the history books by winning their maiden Ranji Trophy...

Hubbali, February 28 – Jammu & Kashmir achieved a remarkable feat in Indian domestic cricket, winning their first Ranji Trophy title after securing a decisive first-innings lead and forcing a draw against eight-time champions Karnataka in the final at the Hubli Cricket Ground on Saturday.Led...

New Delhi, February 28 – South Africa will aim to continue their unbeaten streak in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup when they face Zimbabwe in their final match of the Super Eights, which will be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday afternoon.South Africa has been a strong force in this...

In Kolkata, on Sunday, India's batting finally found its rhythm, but questions remain about their bowling against a formidable West Indies in a crucial T20 World Cup match.The West Indies' defeat to South Africa and India's dominant win over Zimbabwe have made this Group 1 Super Eights clash a...

New Delhi, February 28 – Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson spoke about the overwhelming welcome he received at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, his new home ground in the Indian Premier League (IPL), after being traded to the Chennai Super Kings. The 29-year-old, who recently featured in...

Colombo, February 27 Still uncertain of their semifinal spot after losing by four wickets against England, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said the Kiwis could have made their lives easier by winning the match on Friday.The win for England, who were already qualified for the semifinals...

Colombo, February 27 – England defeated New Zealand by four wickets in their Group 2 Super 8 match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday. Rehan Ahmed's late cameo of 19 off 7 balls and Will Jacks' stable 32 off 18 balls proved crucial.New Zealand started strongly, with Matt Henry...

England:Phil Salt c Seifert b Henry 2Jos Buttler c Seifert b Ferguson 0Harry Brook c Mitchell b Phillips 26Jacob Bethell c Phillips b Ravindra 21Tom Banton c Chapman b Ravindra 33Sam Curran c Phillips b Ravindra 24Will Jacks not out 32Rehan Ahmed not out 19Extras: (LB-3, W-1) 4...

Colombo, February 27 – New Zealand were elected to bat first against England in their Group 2 Super 8s clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Friday.England have made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Rehan Ahmed in place of Jamie Overton as...

Hubballi, February 27 Jammu and Kashmir edged closer to a historic maiden Ranji Trophy title triumph after taking a massive first-innings lead against Karnataka on the fourth and penultimate day of the summit clash here on Friday.Responding to Jammu and Kashmir's first innings total of 584...

Hobart, Feb 27 – Georgia Voll smashed a brilliant 101 to guide Australia to a commanding five-wicket victory over India in the second One Day International (ODI) at the Bellerive Oval on Friday. This win also secured the ODI series for Australia, giving them a 6-4 lead in the multi-format...

Hobart, February 27 Georgia Voll shone with a brilliant century as Australia defeated India by five wickets to win the three-match Women's ODI series here on Friday.Batting first, India were led by half-centuries from captain Harmanpreet Kaur (54 off 70 balls) and Pratika Rawal (52 off 81...

Hobart, February 27 Openers Pratika Rawal (52) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (54) scored crucial half-centuries to help India post a challenging 251/9 against Australia in the second women's ODI here on Friday.Rawal's 52 (off 81 balls with six fours) was instrumental in giving India a strong...

New Delhi, February 27 Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said he was surprised to see Abhishek Sharma play a defensive stroke, praising the explosive opener for silencing his critics with a timely half-century against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup.Since returning from a stomach bug, Abhishek...