team performance

Hobart, February 26 – Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has virtually confirmed that captain Harmanpreet Kaur will be available for the second ODI against Australia, offering reassurance after the captain's knee injury in the series opener.Harmanpreet had injured her left knee while batting...

Hubli, February 26 – The Ranji Trophy final often produces long, grueling matches, and the ongoing final between Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka is shaping up similarly. After J&K posted a formidable 584 in their first innings, Karnataka reached a cautious 35 for one at lunch on Day 3 before...

New Delhi, February 26 – Former captain Kumar Sangakkara admitted there was “a lot of disappointment and hurt” after co-hosts Sri Lanka were eliminated from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 following a heavy 61-run defeat to New Zealand in Colombo on Wednesday.Reacting publicly after the...

Colombo, February 26 Mitchell Santner is a protective shield for his teammates, and he finds a way to make them feel more confident, said New Zealand opener Rachin Ravindra, showering praise on his captain after the Black Caps defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs to qualify for the T20 World Cup...

New Delhi, February 26 – Ahead of India’s must-win Super 8 match against Zimbabwe, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble suggested that the Suryakumar Yadav-led team should not underestimate the African nation and play their natural, aggressive brand of cricket.Having lost to South Africa in their...

Colombo, February 25 – New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised his team’s resilience and disciplined bowling after a 61-run victory over Sri Lanka, securing their hopes of reaching the Men’s T20 World Cup semi-finals. He noted that a score of 160 or more was achievable, even with the Sri...

Srinagar, February 25 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team, which is competing against Karnataka for its first Ranji Trophy, was playing as if it was destined to win the final of the prestigious domestic tournament.The Jammu and Kashmir team reached 527 for...

Perth, February 25 – Long before the final whistle in Thailand confirmed India’s place in the continental tournament six months ago, Sangita Basfore had already envisioned the journey as something much bigger than just qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.At the very beginning of last...

New Delhi, February 24 Past achievements won't guarantee selection, and players, regardless of their status, will have to fight for their place in what could be a make-or-break year for the Indian women's hockey team, its new coach Sjoerd Marijne has asserted.The Indian women's team is going...

Mumbai, February 24 – Even as two-time champions West Indies proved their credentials for a third title with a massive 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in their first Super 8 stage match in Mumbai, there were still areas of concern for the team management – especially the poor form of opener...

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Chennai, February 22 – Chennaiyin FC will aim to secure their first points of the 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season when they face defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant in Kolkata, hoping to quickly overcome their narrow defeat in the opening match.The Marina Machans began their...

Bengaluru, February 21 – Bengaluru FC will return to the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Sunday at 5 PM, aiming to maintain their unbeaten start to the Indian Super League (ISL) season against NorthEast United FC.The Blues enter the match with strong momentum after a decisive 2-0 victory over SC...

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), February 21 England captain Harry Brook admitted on Saturday that his team had underestimated some of the teams in their group and promised stronger performances in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.England, the two-time champions of the tournament, have been...

Colombo, February 19 – Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka admitted that his team fell short in crucial moments despite posting a competitive total, conceding that execution with the ball and decision-making in critical phases ultimately cost them in their Group B clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium...

Colombo, Feb 19 – Sikandar Raza emphasized belief, preparation, and fearlessness after leading Zimbabwe to another impressive victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, stating that their unbeaten run reflects the team’s growing confidence and resilience, and that everyone wants...

Colombo, February 19 Skipper Sikandar Raza said Zimbabwe's impressive run in the T20 World Cup group stages has earned his team respect from everyone, and he hopes to recreate the universally beloved underdog's victory story in the Super Eights against tough opponents.The Africans showed...

Kolkata, February 19 – Captain Harry Manenti acknowledged that his team struggled to put together a complete performance and lost wickets at crucial stages despite an encouraging performance with the ball, as Italy suffered a 42-run defeat against the West Indies in their last group match of the...

Karachi, February 19 Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) president Tariq Bugti has resigned from his position following the hotel incident during the national team's troubled tour of Australia earlier this month.Bugti confirmed on Thursday that he had sent his resignation to the patron-in-chief...

Kolkata, February 19 Shai Hope's second consecutive fifty and a disciplined performance by the bowlers helped West Indies achieve a comfortable 42-run victory over Italy, concluding their Group C campaign in the T20 World Cup in style here on Thursday.Despite a shaky batting performance, the...