Cricket

Suryakumar gives witty update on Abhishek after Agha's wishes

The much-anticipated clash in Colombo comes after a brief boycott by the Pakistan cricket authorities. Abhishek Sharma, who missed India's match against Namibia in Delhi due to a stomach infection, remains a doubt for the match tomorrow. The left-handed opener is known for his quickfire and fearless starts with the bat, and a massive box-office attraction could be missing from tomorrow's clash if he does not play.

2026-02-14T14:18:36.052459+00:00 IST

T20WC: Banton, Rashid shine as England beat Scotland by 5 wickets

A winless streak that started with a shock loss to the Netherlands in the 2009 T20 WC at Lord's has finally ended in Kolkata, after two losses to the Netherlands, a loss to Ireland, and no results against Ireland and Scotland in between. Now, England is placed second in Group C with two wins and a loss, with four points, and Scotland is in third with a win and two losses. With two wins in two matches, the West Indies is at the top.

2026-02-14T14:10:07.080762+00:00 IST

Surya gives witty reply on handshake with Agha before T20WC clash

After the boycott call by the Pakistani government ended, the much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan is taking place in Colombo. However, after a lot of off the field drama involving the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), there is still a chance that another off-field controversy could take place due to the 'no handshake' policy being followed by Team India since the last year's Asia Cup.

2026-02-14T13:31:23.944254+00:00 IST

Milestone for Tucker as Ireland registers first win in T20 WC

Tucker achieved this milestone during his side's ICC T20 World Cup clash against Oman at Colombo. During the match, when his side was down and out at 64/4, he launched a counter-attack, scoring 94* in just 51 balls, 10 fours and four sixes.

2026-02-14T13:01:54.086502+00:00 IST

“It's a new day, we’ll try to win…”: Pak skipper Agha

Pakistan captain Salman Agha acknowledged his team's poor record against India in World Cups but said it's a new day, a new match tomorrow and his team will try to win the T20 clash.

2026-02-14T12:56:59.449291+00:00 IST

T20WC: Ireland register 2nd-highest total in tournament history

The Irish side posted 235/5 in their allotted 20 overs, the second-best total in tournament history, behind Sri Lanka's 260/6 against Kenya in Johannesburg in 2007.

2026-02-14T12:46:46.556452+00:00 IST

Jos Buttler becomes first England batter to score 4000 T20I runs

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler scripted history as he became the first batter from his country to reach the landmark of 4000 runs in T20I cricket.

2026-02-14T12:08:43.972811+00:00 IST

Agha speaks on handshake with Indian team ahead of T20 WC clash

The much-anticipated India-Pakistan T20 clash will finally take place at Colombo on Sunday, following the Pakistan government's withdrawal of its earlier boycott call. However, whether the traditional handshakes between the teams will occur remains uncertain. Following the attack in Pahalgam in April last year and rising tensions between the two nations, the senior Indian men's cricket team had refrained from shaking hands with Pakistan players before or after matches throughout the Asia Cup 2025 trilogy.

2026-02-14T11:54:27.351180+00:00 IST

Hope Abhishek Sharma is recovering well: Pak skipper

Abhishek, who scored a golden duck in the campaign opener against the USA, missed the Delhi clash against Namibia after being hospitalised for a stomach infection. While he has been discharged, there is still no clarity if he will play against Pakistan or not.

2026-02-14T11:50:53.663562+00:00 IST

Ganguly lauds decision to name stands after Dravid, Kumble

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised the decision to name stadium stands after cricketing legends Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble in Karnataka.

2026-02-14T11:28:56.973505+00:00 IST

T20 WC 2026: Ireland defeat Oman by 96 runs

Ireland earned their first points in their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a clinical 96-run demolition of Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Saturday.

2026-02-14T09:33:26.044909+00:00 IST

Agha says surrounding controversy doesn’t affect Usman Tariq

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said Usman Tariq has been cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is unaffected by the ongoing discussions surrounding him, ahead of the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 226 clash on Sunday.

2026-02-14T09:16:00.167209+00:00 IST

Rahul Dravid extends best wishes for CISF Coastal Cyclothon–2026

Former India cricketer Rahul Dravid extended his best wishes for the Vande Mataram CISF Coastal Cyclothon-2026. He praised the initiative as an important national effort aimed at promoting coastal security awareness and strengthening national unity.

2026-02-14T08:15:52.795975+00:00 IST

Manoj Tiwary backs India against Pakistan in T20 WC clash

Former Indian cricketer and West Bengal Sports Minister Manoj Tiwary said the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match will be a high-intensity and exciting contest, but also noted that it will not be very easy for Suryakumar and co. to secure a win, despite India's domination against Pakistan in T20 WC history.

2026-02-14T07:55:03.454577+00:00 IST

Moeen Ali Flags India’s key threats for Pakistan in T20 WC clash

Former England cricketer Moeen Ali hailed India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Kuldeep Yadav as Indian players Pakistan should be most worried about ahead of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match on Sunday. Moeen Ali also suggested that Pakistan replace Babar Azam with Fakhar Zaman in the high-stakes clash.

2026-02-14T07:13:07.824637+00:00 IST

Kumble welcomes govt’s approval for KSCA to host matches

Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble welcomed the Karnataka government's decision to give the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) a green light to host cricket matches and also said that he is grateful to the state cricket body for naming a stand at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium after him.

2026-02-14T07:12:45.149823+00:00 IST

Rahul Dravid thanks KSCA for naming a Chinnaswamy stand after him

Former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid expressed gratitude to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for naming a stand at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium after him. He also said he is glad cricket will be back at the venue.

2026-02-14T06:33:12.689400+00:00 IST

T20 WC 2026: Oman win toss, elect to bowl first against Ireland

Oman captain Jatinder Singh won the toss and elected to bowl first against Ireland in both teams' third group-stage match at the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club on Saturday.

2026-02-14T05:33:45.072095+00:00 IST

India vs Pakistan clash faces weather X-factor, rain possible

India are set to face off against Pakistan in both teams' third group-stage match at the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, on Sunday. However, the much-anticipated World Cup clash at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium could face the possibility of rain.

2026-02-14T05:04:01.593604+00:00 IST

KSCA honours Kumble, Dravid by naming stands after them

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has honoured the former Indian cricketers Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid by naming stands after them at Bengaluru's iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium, on Friday, as the venue celebrated 50 years as an international cricket venue.

2026-02-14T02:57:59.471727+00:00 IST

ECB expresses gratitude after successful Mixed Disability series

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has expressed its sincere gratitude to the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) following the successful conclusion of the five-match Mixed Disability T20 International Series held across Greater Noida and Jaipur. England won the series 4-1 earlier this month.

2026-02-13T18:24:02.811037+00:00 IST