team selection

New Delhi, February 25 – Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes that India should move away from overthinking match-ups and instead focus on fielding their strongest XI following the 76-run defeat to South Africa in the Super Eights of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.India's team...

Chennai, February 24 Axar Patel spending nearly 30 minutes honing his left-arm spin skills at the nets is not uncommon, but the questions surrounding his possible return to the playing eleven for India's must-win game against Zimbabwe add significance to the situation.Axar was benched in favor...

New Delhi, February 24 – As Pakistan prepares for its T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against England at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday, former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin suggested that the Salman-led side should bring in experienced batter Fakhar Zaman into the...

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...

Lahore, February 23 The interim president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has removed the selectors and coaching staff of the national team and appointed a professional development committee following recent changes in the country's sports.The controversy surrounding the men's team's...

New Delhi, February 23 – Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has highlighted key selection and batting decisions that contributed to India’s crushing 76-run defeat against South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday at the Narendra Modi...

In Mumbai, on February 22, when the West Indies team steps onto the Wankhede Stadium pitch on Monday for their opening match against Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, they will approach the game with the same seriousness they would bring to a match against India, Australia, or any...

Hobart, February 20 After a disappointing home defeat, the Indian men's hockey team will be eager to bounce back and start afresh under new captain Hardik Singh when it begins the FIH Pro League's overseas leg with a match against Spain here on Saturday.The Hobart leg of the series, which also...

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...

Colombo, February 18 Players cannot take these things to heart, as everyone is trying to win matches for Pakistan, said all-rounder Shadab Khan after Babar Azam was not sent in to bat against Namibia and Shaheen Shah Afridi was dropped from the playing XI.Pakistan, who had suffered a crushing...

Kolkata, February 18 Italy head coach John Davison called for warm-up matches at global tournaments to be recognized as official fixtures, arguing that associate nations struggle to improve their rankings without meaningful game time.Italy defeated Canada by 10 runs and thrashed UAE by 112...

Ahmedabad, February 18 – India won the toss and chose to bat against the Netherlands in the 36th match of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.India has made two changes to their lineup, with Axar Patel resting and Kuldeep Yadav missing out, paving the...

Dubai, February 16 – Veteran batter Steve Smith has been officially added to Australia's T20 World Cup squad ahead of a must-win encounter against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Monday evening.Smith has taken Josh Hazlewood's spot in the squad, as the...

Colombo, February 15 – Former India captain Rohit Sharma, who is serving as the ICC ambassador for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, was seen interacting with ICC Chairman Jay Shah during the high-stakes Group A match against Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.Under his leadership...

Mumbai, February 15 – West Indies captain Shai Hope described his side’s progression to the Super 8s as the first major objective achieved at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after a commanding nine-wicket victory over Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.Chasing 134, Hope anchored the innings...

Colombo, February 14 – Oman won the toss and chose to bowl against Ireland in their third match of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) on Saturday.This Group B match is a must-win for both Ireland and Oman. The team that loses will be eliminated from contention for the...