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Colombo, February 26 Fitness and form were not the only areas in which Sri Lanka failed, said captain Dasun Shanaka, as he also blamed the "negative environment created outside" for his team's ouster from the T20 World Cup and oddly urged the government to protect the players from criticism...

Colombo, February 26 – Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has apologized to his countrymen for another disappointing performance in the World Cup, after failing to "bring smiles" to their faces by losing to New Zealand by 61 runs in the Super Eights.Sri Lanka lost to both New Zealand (61 runs)...

Ahmedabad, February 25 West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer on Wednesday dismissed suggestions of a looming six-hitting shootout against South Africa, asserting that his team's focus remains on maximizing scoring opportunities rather than merely clearing the boundary in their crucial T20 World...

New Delhi, February 25 – For Tristan Stubbs, sharing the middle with David Miller is more than just a tactical advantage for South Africa; it is the realization of a childhood dream, and the power-hitter said that throughout his transformative years, he moulded his game around how Miller plays...

New Delhi, February 23 – In the Jammu and Kashmir dressing room, filled with the nerves of playing their first-ever Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka in Hubbali, fast bowling spearhead Auqib Nabi is, by all accounts, the calmest man in the room. This composure is precisely what makes Nabi...

Ahmedabad, February 23 All it took was a calm mind, limited movement, and strong intent, said South African batsman David Miller, as he spoke about how his team successfully neutralized Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash here.South Africa...

Ahmedabad, February 23 – The Indian team management may drop at least one of the three underperforming batters and reconsider its strategy of relying heavily on left-handed batsmen in the top order, according to head coach Gautam Gambhir's assistants, Ryan Ten Doeschate and Sitanshu Kotak...

Ahmedabad, February 23 India's decision to bench vice-captain Axar Patel in a crucial Super Eight match against South Africa inevitably sparked discussions about team dynamics and messaging, but assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak insisted that the decision was...

Pallekele, February 22 While Jos Buttler may still be struggling to find his form, England captain Harry Brook remains confident, describing him as a "powerhouse" and predicting a strong finish in the T20 World Cup.Buttler's recent poor form continued as he was dismissed for 7 – his third...

Colombo, February 22 – Will Jacks reflected on a clinical all-round performance after guiding England to a commanding 51-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Jacks took three crucial wickets as a comprehensive effort by the bowlers saw England...

Mumbai, Feb 22 – Well before the teams began their campaigns in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the top teams were aware of which group they would be placed in if they qualified for the Super Eight stage of the 2026 edition of the mega event.This was because the top teams were pre-seeded...

Patna, February 22 – Former Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Tiwari has congratulated Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the young Indian batter was felicitated with ₹50 lakh by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his outstanding achievements on Sunday.Tiwari praised the young Indian...

Hubballi, February 22 – Auqib Nabi's outstanding performance in leading Jammu and Kashmir to their first Ranji Trophy final has put him in the spotlight, but the pressure feels manageable as he prepares for the most important match of his career.Nabi is the second-highest wicket-taker in this...

In Ahmedabad, South Africa will face Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy in a crucial Super Eights match against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday evening, according to former all-rounder Robin Peterson.Bumrah has been particularly effective, taking four wickets at an economy...

Ahmedabad, February 21 – South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock said that handling pressure and winning key moments would be crucial when his team faces India in a crucial Super Eights match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on...

Dubai, February 21 – The ICC has announced the nominees for the Women's Player of the Month award for January, with three outstanding performances from the month of international cricket making the final shortlist. The nominees include Gaby Lewis, Sobhana Mostery, and Tara Norris, each of whom...

Ahmedabad, February 21 – Skipper Suryakumar Yadav has expressed confidence in opener Abhishek Sharma, who has been struggling in the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup, as India prepares for their first Super 8s clash against South Africa, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.Speaking...

Dubai, February 21 – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Daryl Mitchell, Joe Root, and Suryakumar Yadav as contenders for the Men’s Player of the Month for January. These players have had exceptional performances, making significant contributions with both bat and ball during a...

Chennai, February 20 Overwhelmed by emotions but content with the memories he made, Afghanistan's English coach Jonathan Trott has bid farewell to the role that became his "accidental" four years ago.The 44-year-old Trott stepped down from the position that was originally offered to fellow...

Chennai, February 19 Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team concluded the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.Afghanistan played some exciting cricket, narrowly losing...