Cricket

Yusuf Pathan backs India to “bounce back” in T20 World Cup

Former India cricketer and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Yusuf Pathan backed India to bounce back in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after their massive loss to South Africa.

2026-02-24T14:14:13.458181+00:00 IST

Milestones for Mooney, Schutt after win over India in 1st ODI

Both Mooney and Schutt, two vital players in Australia's limited-overs set-up had a memorable showing in their side's six-wicket win over India at Brisbane on Tuesday. While Mooney delivered a brilliant half-century in chase of 215 runs, Schutt got two wickets.

2026-02-24T13:42:42.466666+00:00 IST

Mooney praises Healy after Australia’s ODI win over India Women

Australia women's cricketer Beth Mooney lauded veteran Alyssa Healy and said she "makes life easy" at the crease after the duo helped Australia register a six-wicket win over the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India Women in the first match of the three-match series, in Brisbane on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T13:27:24.626868+00:00 IST

Healy hails Aussie "bounceback" after win over Ind in 1st ODI

Following a setback in the T20Is, Healy's swansong in longer formats got off to a fine start as her side beat India by six wickets in the first ODI at Brisbane, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Following this, there will be a one-off Test at Perth from March 6 onwards.

2026-02-24T13:26:22.280401+00:00 IST

T20 World Cup: Pakistan opt to bat first against England

Pakistan's opener batter Sahibzada Farhan is the leading run-scorer in this tournament with 220 runs in four matches. Spinner Usman Tariq has taken eight wickets for his side in just three innings and the onus will be on these two as Pakistan look to seal their first victory in Super Eights.

2026-02-24T13:23:32.119044+00:00 IST

Tickets to go on sale for ICC men’s T20 WC semi-final, final

A statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said, "Tickets for the semi-finals and final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will go on sale at 7 pm IST on Tuesday, 24 February. Fans will be able to secure seats for the first semi-final on 4 March, the second semi-final on March 5 and the final on March 8."

2026-02-24T12:51:29.408439+00:00 IST

“We challenge each other in nets”: Hetmyer after win over Zimbawe

Shimron Hetmyer said the team members are enjoying each other's company a lot more now

2026-02-24T12:49:45.287954+00:00 IST

LSG unveils new logo ahead of IPL 2026

In their official statement, LSG said about their logo that it "carries the spirit of the city, the state and fans who have stood by the franchise since the start by bringing three symbols together, that of "Garuda, the Crown and the Elephant" with each one telling a deeply personal story about Uttar Pradesh.

2026-02-24T12:42:15.923435+00:00 IST

Pundir, Hassan, Samad guide J-K to 284/2 on Day 1 of Ranji final

First-time finalists Jammu & Kashmir made a resounding statement against eight-time champions Karnataka on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final, at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T12:40:45.418695+00:00 IST

“Wicket didn't play the way we thought it would”: Mandhana

Australia came to the match on the back of a 1-2 series defeat in the T20I series. They successfully chased down a 215-run target after halting the visitors to 214.

2026-02-24T12:29:35.718159+00:00 IST

"I would like to see Axar Patel coming back....": Parthiv

After a 76-run loss to South Africa at Ahmedabad, India's fate for semis hinges on net-run-rate, their own matches in the near future, i.e winning their next two games and Proteas themselves, hoping that the 2024 T20 World Cup runners-up have an unbeaten run in the Super Eight phase.

2026-02-24T11:53:44.941122+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet sustains knee injury during IND vs AUS Women 1st ODI

The Indian women's cricket team captain, Harmanpreet Singh, sustained a knee injury while batting during the first India Women vs Australia Women ODI at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Tuesday. The injury kept Harmanpreet from returning to the field in the second innings of the match.

2026-02-24T11:25:01.735352+00:00 IST

Australia women beat India in 1st ODI at Brisbane, take 1-0 lead

The Alyssa Healy-led side has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series

2026-02-24T11:14:59.363585+00:00 IST

Faf feels test for Motie, Hosein will come against South Africa

Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis praised West Indies spin duo of Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie for their performance against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, but believes bowling against South Africa and India will be the real test for the two spinners.

2026-02-24T10:32:21.804002+00:00 IST

ICC announces full fixtures for Women’s T20 WC 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday unveiled the complete schedule for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 featuring all 12 participating teams.

2026-02-24T08:39:03.416682+00:00 IST

“West Indies understand what it takes to win": Kumble

Shimron Hetmyer came to bat for the Windies in the powerplay and made 85 runs off 34 balls with the help of seven sixes and as many fours. His destructive knock helped the two-time champions set a daunting target of 255 runs for the African nation.

2026-02-24T08:25:44.025993+00:00 IST

Shai Hope reflects on his side's near-perfect T20WC performance

The unbeaten West Indies finished only six runs shy of Sri Lanka's all-time ICC Men's T20 World Cup run total record of 260/6.

2026-02-24T06:37:26.036377+00:00 IST

Perry, Garth to miss ODI series against India due to injury

Australia suffer major blows as Ellyse Perry and Kim Garth have both been ruled out for the three ODIs against India, with the announcement coming moments before their first 50-over encounter on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T05:12:03.133123+00:00 IST

Jammu and Kashmir wins toss, opts to bat against Karnataka

Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra has won the toss and elected to bat first against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final at Hubballi's KSCA Stadium on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T04:36:57.990978+00:00 IST

T20 WC Super 8: Equation for teams in race for semi-finals

The Super 8 stage is split into two groups, with only the top two from each of the groups progressing to the semi-finals. Defending champions India, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe make up Group 1, Group 2 comprises England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

2026-02-24T04:19:07.854463+00:00 IST