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New Delhi, March 16 – Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal launched a scathing criticism of the national side after their defeat to Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series. Pakistan, led by Shaheen Afridi, lost the series 2-1 after suffering an 11-run defeat in the deciding match...

New Delhi, March 15 – Sanju Samson, India's Player of the Tournament in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup triumph, said that he still wakes up each morning struggling to believe that the team won the trophy on home soil, but is certain that the country's talent pipeline means more days of winning...

New Delhi, March 14 – Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara believes that Sunrisers Hyderabad needs to address their difficulties in away matches, despite having one of the most destructive batting lineups, as they prepare for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will begin...

New Delhi, March 13 Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Blessing Muzarabani for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026."The 6 ft 8” right-arm fast bowler has emerged as one of Zimbabwe’s leading pace bowlers in the shortest format, known for his aggressive bounce and ability to take wickets in...

Ahmedabad, March 11 Gujarat Titans have appointed former India wicketkeeper-batsman Vijay Dahiya as their new assistant coach ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, further strengthening the franchise's coaching setup.Dahiya, a respected figure in Indian cricket...

Patna, March 10 – Indian cricketer and son of Bihar, Ishan Kishan, received a grand welcome in Patna on Tuesday after returning from the victorious campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.The wicketkeeper-batsman arrived at Patna Airport, where he was warmly received by Bihar Sports...

Mumbai, March 10 Two days after captaining India to a T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav is slowly coming to terms with the enormity of the achievement that has placed him in the august company of Kapil Dev, M S Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma, who also helped the team win ICC trophies.Shortly...

Jammu, March 9 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hosted a dinner here on Monday in honor of the members of the Union Territory's cricket team, which recently won the Ranji Trophy for the first time in more than six decades.Abdullah, along with his Cabinet colleagues and senior...

In Barbados, the focus was on breaking a curse, while in Ahmedabad, it was about building a kingdom. Simply put, India's current dominance in the shortest format of cricket is unprecedented in cricketing history.India's 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final, securing their first-ever...

Ahmedabad, March 9 India's historic T20 World Cup victory here has brought back the enigmatic Mahendra Singh Dhoni to social media after nearly two years, and he used the opportunity to tell head coach Gautam Gambhir how good a smile looks on his intense face.Dhoni's last Instagram post was...

New Delhi, March 9 – The celebrations after India's second T20 World Cup title in 18 months were not particularly exuberant, perhaps reflecting the winning habit of the shortest format team.Yes, there were smiles and hugs, and some players even did impromptu bhangra after one of the most...

New Delhi, March 7 – England head coach Brendon McCullum has defended his coaching approach following his team's exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, saying that the white-ball team still has the potential to achieve "special things" if their talent is managed properly.England's campaign...

Ahmedabad, March 7 – New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said the BlackCaps would not mind playing the role of the "villains" if it means silencing the home crowd and winning the trophy in the final of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup against India, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on...

Mumbai, March 6 – After Sanju Samson produced another masterful batting performance, helping India defeat England by seven runs in a high-scoring thriller to reach the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup, the wicketkeeper batter remained unfazed about narrowly missing out on a century for the second...

Mumbai, March 5 England won the toss and chose to field first against India in the second semi-final of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Both teams are competing for a spot in the final against New Zealand.England made one change to their playing...

New Delhi, March 5 ICC Chairman Jay Shah said on Thursday that Jammu and Kashmir's recent Ranji Trophy victory reflected the impact of "sustained investment" in developing cricket infrastructure in the Himalayan region.Jammu and Kashmir won their maiden Ranji Trophy title, holding eight-time...

Perth, March 5 – Australian captain Alyssa Healy said she doesn't expect to feel any sadness as she prepares for her final international appearance through the one-off pink-ball Test against India, which begins at the WACA Stadium on Friday.Australia currently leads India 8-4 in the...

Kolkata, March 4 New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson said his team is prepared for the challenge of facing South Africa in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, adding that the composition of their playing eleven will be slightly different for the crucial match...

Kolkata, March 4. Fast bowler Matt Henry has returned to New Zealand's playing eleven as captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa in the first semi-final of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.The winner of this match will qualify...

Kolkata, March 4 New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bowl against South Africa in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.New Zealand made one change to their playing XI, with James Neesham replacing Matt Henry.South Africa made three changes...