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February 24, New Delhi: Spin bowlers are expected to play a decisive role as England and Pakistan face off in their Super Eight encounter at the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka today.With the Pakistan–New Zealand clash on Saturday washed out, a victory in Pallekele will be enough to send England...

February 22, New Delhi: The co-hosts, Sri Lanka, suffered a disappointing 51-run defeat against England in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match in Pallekele earlier today. England, thanks to opener Phil Salt's half-century, posted 146 for 9 in 20 overs.Sri Lankan spinners Dunith Wellalage...

Sri LankaPathum Nissanka c Overton b Jofra Archer 9Kamil Mishara c Overton b Jofra Archer 6Kusal Mendis c & b Will Jacks 4Pavan Rathnayake c Banton b Will Jacks 0Dunith Wellalage c Brook b Will Jacks 10Kamindu Mendis c & b Liam Dawson 13Dasun Shanaka c Banton b Adil Rashid 30...

Pallekele, February 22 Sri Lanka suffered an inexplicable batting collapse, losing to England by 51 runs in their opening Super Eights Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup here on Sunday.Chasing a modest 147, Sri Lanka were reduced to 34 for five within the powerplay after Will Jacks (3/22) took...

Colombo, February 22 – Sri Lanka produced a disciplined and tactically astute bowling performance to restrict England to a below-par 146/9 in the second Super Eights match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The spinners set the stage for success before...

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...

New Delhi, February 21 – The Global Pravasi Kabaddi League (GPKL) has confirmed participation from international players across multiple continents for its upcoming second season.The upcoming season is expected to feature both male and female athletes from Europe, Africa, and Asia, further...

Chennai, February 20 – As Afghanistan prepares for its final group match in the 2026 T20 World Cup, outgoing coach Jonathan Trott has reflected on his time with the team, looking ahead to his next coaching opportunity.Trott's tenure with Afghanistan ended on Thursday after the team was...

Dubai, February 18 – The teams that have advanced to the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 have secured automatic qualification for the next edition, which is scheduled to be held in Australia and New Zealand in 2028.Pakistan completed the Super Eights lineup with a victory over...

New Delhi, February 18 – The stage is set for the Super 8 phase of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with the tournament entering a crucial stage as eight teams prepare to compete for semi-final spots. The next round will begin on February 21 and continue until March 1, with matches split...

Mathura, February 17 – Indian cricketer Virat Kohli visited the holy town of Vrindavan along with his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, where they sought blessings from spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj at the Keli Kunj Ashram on Tuesday.The couple arrived at the ashram early in the...

Los Angeles, February 17 – Filmmaker Chloe Zhao has achieved significant success in the film industry, directing projects like Nomadland and Eternals, but she says it has come at a cost.Speaking to Sir Sam Mendes at a screening in London, the 43-year-old filmmaker said: "It does come at a...

Kolkata, February 16 – Italy captain Harry Manenti expressed immense pride in his team's fighting display despite their 24-run defeat to England in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup Group C match at Eden Gardens, saying the associate side had shown they could challenge the world's best.“We always...

Kolkata, February 16 In a bizarre incident, a woman spectator was injured after she was hit by a ball while watching the England-Italy match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens here on Monday evening, police said.The local woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was...

Kolkata, February 16 – England defeated Italy by 24 runs in their T20 World Cup Group C match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Monday, thanks to a brilliant all-round performance by Will Jacks.England batted first, scoring 202 for 7, with Jacks hitting an unbeaten 53 off 22 balls (4 sixes, 3...

Kolkata, February 16 – Italy fought valiantly until the end, but England secured a 24-run victory to qualify for the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup from Group C, here on Monday.Chasing a challenging 203, Italy responded with 178 all out. Ben Manenti led the batting with a brisk 60 off 25...

Kolkata, February 16: England batter Will Jacks credited the information shared by the top order and favorable batting conditions after smashing a blistering 53 off 22 balls to power his side to 202/7 against Italy in their Group C clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens in Kolkata...

Kolkata, February 16 – Will Jacks smashed a sensational 53 off just 22 balls to propel England to a formidable 202/7 in 20 overs against Italy in their group-stage clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.After opting to bat, England got off to a brisk...

Kolkata, February 16 Scorecard of the Group C match in the T20 World Cup between England and Italy here on Monday.England's innings:Phil Salt c J Mosca b Hasan 28Jos Buttler c H Manenti b Stewart 3Jacob Bethell c Jaspreet b B Manenti 28Tom Banton c B Manenti b Kalugamage 30Harry...

England:Phil Salt c Bruce b McMullen 2Jos Buttler c McMullen b Currie 3Jacob Bethell c Wheal b Davidson 32Tom Banton not out 63Harry Brook c Wheal b Leask 4Sam Curran c Cross b Wheal 28Will Jacks not out 16Extras: (W-7)7Total: (For 5 wickets in 18.2 overs) 155Wicket falls...