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Kolkata, April 3 – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Abhishek Sharma received a 25% fine and a demerit point after violating the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).The match referee ruled that Abhishek violated Article 2.3 of the IPL Code of Conduct...

New Delhi, March 29 Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has praised Virat Kohli's evolution as a batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL), pointing out that his enhanced ability to hit sixes over the last two seasons of the competition has been a standout factor.At the M Chinnaswamy...

Bengaluru, March 29 Devdutt Padikkal elegantly hit Jaydev Unadkat's full-length ball on his pads over backward square leg for a six.This was not an unusual sight for a batter who considers flicks one of their go-to shots.However, it was unprecedented because Devdutt rarely hits a six off the...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Sanju Samson stunned a bewildered New Zealand, accompanied by the equally destructive Abhishek Sharma, who saved his best for last in India's record-breaking 255 for five against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final here on Sunday.And if that wasn't enough, Ishan Kishan...

Ahmedabad, March 8: India continued their aggressive attack on New Zealand bowlers in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final, with a powerful partnership between Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan keeping the hosts firmly in control at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Former India legend Sachin Tendulkar...

Mumbai, March 6 The dismissal of Will Jacks on the last ball of the 14th over in the high-scoring T20 World Cup semi-final against India was like a "dagger to us," reckoned England's rising star Jacob Bethell.Bethell led England's remarkable fightback in the chase of 254 with a sizzling 105...

Mumbai, March 5: Defending champions India edged past England by seven runs in a high-scoring semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday to reach their second successive final at the T20 World Cup.After Sanju Samson led the charge to take India to 253/7, the home team survived a spirited...

March 5, New Delhi – India defeated England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup by 7 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In the final, India will face New Zealand on Sunday.Sanju Samson's blistering innings of 89 runs off just 42 balls helped India set a target of 254 runs for England...

Mumbai, March 5 Sanju Samson overcame the challenge posed by Jofra Archer through a stroke of luck to reach his second successive fifty, helping India post a massive 253 for seven against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal here on Thursday.After single-handedly taking India to the...

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...

Chennai, February 27 He fell three runs short of a T20 World Cup century, but Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett said that while it would have been nice to reach the milestone, he is grateful for his unbeaten innings, which was the only bright spot in his team's chase against India.Bennett's 97 not...

Chennai, February 26 Abhishek Sharma regained his form and moved closer to his maiden fifty in this T20 World Cup as India reached 109/1 in 10 overs against Zimbabwe in their Super Eights clash here on Thursday.At the halfway mark, Abhishek was unbeaten on 49 off 25 balls, smashing four sixes...

Mumbai, February 23 – A decision to stop overthinking his batting, a habit he had in the past, and his move to the No.3 position in the batting order seem to have worked wonders for West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer, who unleashed a massive attack, scoring 85 runs in 34 balls with multiple...

Mumbai, February 23 Shimron Hetmyer was in incredible form, scoring 85 off 34 balls before Rovman Powell's 59 helped West Indies reach a massive 254/6, the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history, in their Super Eights match against Zimbabwe here on Monday.With a couple of lucky breaks...

Ahmedabad, February 22 David Miller delivered a stunning performance, but Jasprit Bumrah's excellent bowling restricted South Africa to a par score of 187 for seven in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup here on Sunday.Miller, nearing his 37th birthday, scored 63 off 35 balls, with...

Colombo, February 18 Pakistan won by a comfortable margin of 102 runs against Namibia, securing their place in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday, thanks to Sahibzada Farhan's brilliant, maiden century and excellent bowling by their spinners.Batting first, Pakistan posted...

Colombo, February 18 Sahibzada Farhan struck a brilliant, unbeaten century to propel Pakistan to a commanding 199/3 against Namibia in their must-win T20 World Cup match here on Wednesday.Farhan, who reached his century in just 20 balls, finished unbeaten on 100 off 58 balls, becoming only the...

Chennai, February 17 – New Zealand secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Canada at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, securing their place in the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.Chasing 174, the Black Caps recovered from an early 30/2 collapse to complete the target in just 15.1 overs...

New Delhi, February 17 – The head coach of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Lalchand Rajput, praised Sohaib Khan for his outstanding performance in the middle order ahead of their final Group D match against South Africa in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, adding that he has the potential to...

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...