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Kandy, March 1 – Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka apologized to fans and blamed injuries and missed opportunities after his team was eliminated from the 2026 T20 World Cup, despite a strong performance in their final Super 8 match against Pakistan at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy...

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...

Srinagar, February 28 Auqib Nabi's journey, from the dusty cricket fields of the Sheeri village in Baramulla to the pinnacle of domestic cricket, is a testament to his unwavering determination.Refusing to let circumstances dictate his future, the fast bowler, now known as the "Baramulla...

New Delhi, February 27 – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that left-handed batsman Rinku Singh, who returned home on Thursday night after his father's death due to liver cancer, will join the Indian team in Kolkata on Saturday ahead of their...

(SUBSCRIBERS: This is a column by Parvez Rasool, the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to play for India. It is his view on Jammu and Kashmir’s performance in the Ranji Trophy as the team is on the verge of a historic maiden title. Subscribers may feel free to use the column but must carry...

Colombo, February 27 New Zealand pacer Matt Henry will leave for home on Friday night after the team's T20 World Cup Super Eights match against England, to be with his wife for the birth of their second child.Depending on the team's qualification for the semi-finals, Henry might return to the...

Hobart, February 27 – Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux has been ruled out of the remaining matches in the multi-format series against India due to lower back pain, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday."Sophie Molineux has experienced some lower back pain and will not be available for the...

Hobart, February 26 – Australia are aiming to build on their dominant opening one-day international (ODI) win and regain control of the closely contested multi-format series against India, with all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner describing the previous outing as a near-flawless performance.The...

Colombo, February 26 New Zealand spinners, led by their mercurial captain Mitchell Santner, will pose some tough questions to an English lineup spearheaded by the aggressive Harry Brook when the two sides clash in a Super Eight game of the T20 World Cup here on Friday.The match is of greater...

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...

New Delhi, February 19 – Gujarat Titans batter B Sai Sudharsan, who had a lengthy period on the sidelines after sustaining a fracture in his right rib during the Tamil Nadu's Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh in Ahmedabad last December, has begun his preparations for the IPL 2026...

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 Pacer Dilshan Madushanka was approved on Wednesday as a replacement for the injured Matheesha Pathirana in the Sri Lankan squad for the T20 World Cup.Pathirana has been sidelined after suffering a muscle strain during Sri Lanka's Group B match against Australia on Monday...

On Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir defeated Bengal by six wickets at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground in Kalyani, securing their first-ever Ranji Trophy final. BCCI President Mithun Manhas expressed his elation at witnessing this historic achievement."I want to be honest, it's a very satisfying...

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...

Colombo, Feb 17 – Pakistani players faced heavy criticism from fans and former players after their humiliating defeat to India in the T20 World Cup, but off-spinner Usman Tariq said on Tuesday that the team is not under any pressure.The 28-year-old mystery spinner, who has an unusual bowling...

Kolkata, February 16 England won the toss and chose to bat against Italy at the iconic Eden Gardens in their Group C match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Monday.England strengthened their campaign by defeating Scotland, moving into second place after earlier struggles, including a defeat to...

Pallekele, February 16 Senior Australian batsman Steve Smith was approved on Monday to replace injured fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, just hours before his team's must-win T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka here.Smith thus becomes the 15th member of the injury-hit Australian squad."Smith is...

Sydney, February 15 – Annabel Sutherland has further cemented her place in Australian cricket history, becoming only the fifth woman to win consecutive Belinda Clark Awards after another outstanding year with the national team.The 24-year-old all-rounder was named Australia's premier female...