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Kolkata, February 19 Stand-in captain Harry Manenti did not hide his frustration, saying that Italy is on a "strong trajectory," but it could "fall off" if they do not get enough regular cricket at this level.Italy's debut in the T20 World Cup ended with the West Indies securing a comfortable...

On the eve of the South Africa versus UAE match in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Proteas consultant coach Albie Morkel dismissed concerns about Dewald Brevis’s form, despite his scores of 6, 23, and 31. Morkel described Brevis as a key player who “can both frustrate and inspire you.”He also...

Colombo, February 18 – Salman Ali Agha praised Pakistan's comprehensive victory over Namibia in their Group A match at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday, describing it as a clinical and complete performance with both bat and ball."I think it has to be a complete performance. I...

Colombo, February 18 – Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus expressed pride in his team’s early bowling performance while acknowledging key areas for improvement following their defeat to Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group A match at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday...

Chennai, February 18 Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan paid high tribute to outgoing head coach Jonathan Trott, saying the former England batsman has played a major role in guiding the team and raising the standards of Afghan cricket.Afghanistan will face Canada in their last match of the...

Kalyani (West Bengal), February 18 For the 41-year-old domestic veteran, Paras Dogra, it was a moment after 25 years in the making."It's been 25 years... I hadn't played a final before. I'm very happy," said the 41-year-old captain of Jammu and Kashmir after leading his team to a historic...

February 18, New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir advanced to their first-ever Ranji Trophy final with a dominant victory over Bengal at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground in Kalyani today.Led by Auqib Nabi's outstanding all-round performance, Jammu and Kashmir secured a six-wicket win against the...

New Delhi, February 18 Former captain Ricky Ponting says the current Australian team lacked the aura that defined its past teams at global events and termed the country's early exit from the men's T20 World Cup as a "really poor campaign".Speaking on the latest episode of the ICC Review...

Canberra, February 18 Pacer Arundhati Reddy's four-wicket haul in India's victory in the first women's T20I against Australia was a testament to her preparation, said bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi here on Wednesday.Arundhati took 4/22 to help India bowl out Australia for a mere 133 and win the...

New Delhi, February 18 – Former Australian great Glenn McGrath has questioned the selection of all-rounder Cameron Green over Steve Smith in the squad after Australia suffered a humiliating exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup in the group stage.Green was preferred due to his all-around abilities...

Mumbai, February 18 A crowded cricket calendar makes it "really difficult" for Associate nations to gain more exposure against established teams, Cricket Scotland CEO Trudy Lindblade has conceded.Scotland were initially not part of the 20-team roster for the T20 World Cup, but Bangladesh's...

Kalyani (West Bengal), February 18 After 67 years, Jammu and Kashmir reached the Ranji Trophy finals for the first time on Wednesday, defeating two-time former champions Bengal by six wickets in the semifinals here, adding another historic chapter to their fairytale season.Auqib Nabi's...

Ahmedabad, February 17 Overanalyzing can be counterproductive after a few failures in the high-risk T20 format, and India opener Abhishek Sharma has his plans sorted against well-prepared opposition, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Tuesday.Abhishek has not scored a run in the two innings...

New Delhi, February 17 The United Arab Emirates' journey in this T20 World Cup has been "good," as they have improved with each game, proving to everyone that they are capable of exceeding expectations, head coach Lalchand Rajput said ahead of the team's final T20 World Cup group league game...

New Delhi, February 17 Dewald Brevis possesses an "X-factor" that no one should try to tamper with, said South Africa's specialist consultant coach Albie Morkel ahead of the team's final group league game against UAE here on Wednesday.Brevis has managed only 50 runs in the tournament so far...

New Delhi, February 17 – India continued their remarkable form in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after a win against Pakistan, and former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar offered his insights into the Men in Blue’s stellar performance, highlighting key contributions from Ishan Kishan, Jasprit...

Chennai, February 17 Until Tuesday morning, Yuvraj Samra continued to play cricket due to his passion for the sport, but after his record-breaking 110 off 65 balls against New Zealand in a T20 World Cup match here, the 19-year-old from Brampton, Canada, is now hopeful of "making a living" from...

Kalyani, February 17 – Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has praised Mohammed Shami after the right-arm pacer took 8 wickets, playing for Bengal against Jammu and Kashmir in the ongoing 2025-26 Ranji Trophy semi-final played at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground.Shami has consistently...

Chennai, February 17 – Despite a spirited effort, Canada fell short against a dominant New Zealand, but captain Dilpreet Bajwa was proud of his team’s historic performance, particularly the outstanding innings by 19-year-old Yuvraj Samra. Canada posted a competitive 173/4, driven by a 100-run...

Chennai, February 17 Canadian cricketer of Indian origin, Yuvraj Samra, became the youngest to score a century in the history of the T20 World Cup when the 19-year-old smashed a career-best 110 off 65 balls against New Zealand in a Group D match here on Tuesday.The young cricketer, named after...