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Lahore, March 14 Aaqib Javed, a senior selector for Pakistan cricket and former fast bowler, said on Saturday that fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah possesses a unique bowling action that prevents batsmen from settling into a rhythm, but he oddly compared Bumrah with Usman Tariq, the mystery spinner...

New Delhi, March 14 – India's T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, took a moment to reflect on a remarkable milestone, celebrating five years in international cricket. His journey with the national team began on March 14, 2022, when he made his debut against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in...

New Delhi, March 13 – Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) could mark the final appearance of legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni in the yellow jersey for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).Highlighting Dhoni's importance to the...

New Delhi, March 11 – India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited the team's culture and unwavering belief in Abhishek Sharma's potential for their successful 2026 Men's T20 World Cup campaign, despite a challenging start.Abhishek, the top-ranked T20I batter, struggled initially, scoring just...

Dubai, March 9 – Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, the Player of the Tournament, leads the victorious team, having scored 321 runs in just five innings. Initially not part of the Indian XI, Samson distinguished himself with Player of the Match awards against West Indies and England. He then set...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 9. Cricket is a game rich in statistics, folklore, and superstition. Over the years, fans have delighted in spotting patterns that seem too curious to ignore. One such enduring cricketing quirk has quietly taken root in Indian cricket: whenever India wins the men's...

Ahmedabad, March 8 The exceptional Jasprit Bumrah was caught up in the wave of joy and relief after India's T20 World Cup victory here on Sunday, having experienced heartbreak at the same venue just over three years ago.While India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the T20...

Ahmedabad, March 8. Ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said winning the Player of the Match award in front of his home fans after India's 96-run victory over New Zealand to win the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup is a special moment for him.In defending a massive 255/5, Bumrah used his magical slower...

Ahmedabad, March 8 – Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan each scored explosive half-centuries as the defending champions, India, posted a massive 255/5 against New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.On a flat, hard...

Perth, March 7 Veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry said she was enjoying her time at the crease after becoming Australia's leading run-scorer in women's Test matches during the one-off pink-ball match against India at the WACA Ground on Saturday.Ellyse, 35, surpassed Karen Rolton's record of...

Perth, March 7 – Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 93 and Ellyse Perry's composed 76 put Australia in a commanding position on the second day of the one-off pink-ball Test against India, as the hosts reached 217/4 in 58 overs at tea, with a lead of 19 runs at the WACA Ground on Saturday.Resuming...

Ahmedabad, March 7: Team India secured their spot in the ICC Men's 2026 T20 World Cup final following their semi-final victory over England, and will now face New Zealand in the final match on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium.However, the venue has evoked mixed feelings among Indian fans...

New Delhi, March 6. The defending champions, India, will face New Zealand in the final of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.India and New Zealand have played against each other 30 times in the shortest format of the game...

Mumbai, March 5 Scorecard of the T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England here on Thursday.India's Innings:Sanju Samson c Phil Salt b Will Jacks 89Abhishek Sharma c Phil Salt b Will Jacks 9Ishan Kishan c Will Jacks b Adil Rashid 39Shivam Dube run out (Harry Brook) 43...

Kolkata, March 4 – The first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to take place, with New Zealand facing South Africa at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The winner will advance to the final, where they will compete against either India or England.Both teams have had impressive...

Kolkata, March 1 – Sanju Samson produced a career-defining innings under pressure as India secured a semi-final berth with a thrilling five-wicket victory over West Indies in their virtual quarter-final Super Eights clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday.This was the highest successful chase in T20Is...

Hobart, March 1 – As Australia captain Alyssa Healy came to bat in her final appearance in a 50-over game in the third ODI against India, the "Women in Blue" formed a guard of honour for the retiring wicketkeeper-batter at Bellerive Oval on Sunday.The retiring wicketkeeper-batter scored a...

Kandy, Mar 1 Pakistan concluded their campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 with a narrow five-run victory over Sri Lanka, but the win was not enough to qualify them for the next stage due to a lower Net Run Rate. The match was played at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on...

Pallekele, Feb 28 – Dasun Shanaka's brilliant performance couldn't prevent a narrow 5-run defeat for Sri Lanka, but it eliminated Pakistan from the T20 World Cup, as New Zealand joined England from Group 2 in the semi-finals on Saturday.With 28 needed in the final over, Shanaka smashed three...

Pallekele, February 28 Sahibzada Farhan (100) and Fakhar Zaman (84) put on a record partnership of 176 runs for any wicket in the history of the T20 World Cup to power Pakistan to a formidable 212/8 against a struggling Sri Lanka in a Super Eights clash here on Saturday.Pakistan will need to...