Cricket

Muzarabani becomes third Zimbabwe bowler to get 100 T20I wickets

Muzarabani, Brad Evans and Brian Bennett starred in a massive victory for Zimbabwe over the 2021 T20WC champions, boosting their chances of a Super Eight qualification by giving them two victories in two matches. They still have to play Sri Lanka and Ireland in the remaining Group Stage fixtures. In the defence of 170 runs, Muzarabani bowled a spell he would remember for a lifetime, taking 4/17 in four overs, getting precious wickets of Josh Inglis, Tim David and half-centurion Matt Renshaw as well.

2026-02-13T11:17:31.681556+00:00 IST

T20WC: Ben Curran named Brendan Taylor's replacement in Zim squad

A statement from the International Cricket Council (ICC) Event Technical Committee said, "The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Ben Curran as a replacement for Brendan Taylor in the Zimbabwe squad. Curran was named as a replacement when Taylor was ruled out after sustaining a right hamstring injury during the match against Oman on February 9."

2026-02-13T10:59:09.217142+00:00 IST

Ireland skipper Paul Stirling to miss remainder of T20 WC

Ireland have face a significant blow as their skipper Paul Stirling has suffered ligament damage to his knee and will miss the remainder of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-02-13T10:22:08.289783+00:00 IST

T20 World Cup: Canada win toss, opt to bat first against UAE

Canada made no changes on their side; meanwhile, the UAE made two changes: Muhammad Farooq and Muhammad Jawadullah are back in the squad, replacing Dhruv Parashar and Muhammad Rohid Khan.

2026-02-13T09:45:36.676509+00:00 IST

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe beat Australia by 23 runs in Colombo

This is the second time that the African nation has beaten Australia in a T20 World Cup match. The first was when Australia lost their group stage match against Zimbabwe in the 2007 edition.

2026-02-13T09:32:32.221827+00:00 IST

T20 World Cup: Ishan Kishan receives Impact Player Award in dress

India's opener batter Ishan Kishan received the Impact Player award in the dressing room for his impactful knock of 61 runs during the fixture against Namibia, which India won by 93 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday.

2026-02-13T08:17:42.819798+00:00 IST

“Kishan plays short ball really well”: Pathan lauds Ishan

With two wins in two matches, India sit atop Group A, level on points with Pakistan but ahead on net run rate. Now, the onus is on India's much-anticipated clash against Pakistan on Sunday.

2026-02-13T06:25:20.513131+00:00 IST

“We have the edge”: Chakaravarthy ahead of Pakistan fixture

Varun Chakaravarthy delivered a decisive spell, picking up 3/7 in two overs, while Axar Patel (2/20) and Hardik Pandya (2/21) tightened the screws. Namibia were eventually bowled out for 116 in 18.2 overs, handing India a comprehensive victory.

2026-02-13T06:07:53.671234+00:00 IST

T20 World Cup: Australia opt to field first against Zimbabwe

Travis Head is leading Australia in the absence of full-time captain Mitch Marsh, who is still recovering from his injury.

2026-02-13T05:30:12.959678+00:00 IST

Green light for IPL matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium 

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that the recommendations of the Justice John Michael D'Cunha Report will be implemented, with strict adherence to norms on ticketing, crowd regulation, and stadium access.

2026-02-13T02:54:30.780563+00:00 IST

Kishan speaks on facing Pak spinner Tariq ahead of marquee clash

Kishan's explosive 24-ball 61 with six fours and five sixes gave Team India a headstart, which helped them even during a middle-over slump as they finished with 209/9 courtesy fine knocks from him and Hardik Pandya, who also struck a fiery 28-ball 52. Later, Namibia did take the game on against Indian bowlers in the powerplay by attacking Indian pacers, but spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel threw their momentum off the rails, and the visitors were skittled out for merely 116.

2026-02-12T20:30:15.341050+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Suryakumar hails Namibia's "fire" with the ball after win

Fiery knocks from Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya and game-changing spells from Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel downed Namibia by 93 runs, strengthening India's case for Super Eights further while pushing a winless Namibia further into an early group stage exit, which looks almost certain.

2026-02-12T20:01:16.698029+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Ishan Kishan confident ahead of India-Pakistan clash

Ishan Kishan's recent performances have bolstered his confidence as India gears up for the high-profile T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan on February 15.

2026-02-12T20:00:44.970581+00:00 IST

India registers 10 consecutive wins in Men's T20 WC history

After winning their group stage match against Namibia by 93 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Team India became the first side to register 10th consecutive victories in the Men's T20 World Cup history.

2026-02-12T17:52:26.983835+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Spin dominates India-Namibia clash in Delhi

While it was Namibia skipper Gerald Erasmus who kept India to 209/9 with a four-wicket haul, for the Men in Blue, it was fine spells from Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel that ruined Namibia's day despite a fine start in the powerplay. 10 wickets falling to spin is the second-most in a T20I match held in India, after the India-New Zealand clash in 2016 T20 World Cup at Nagpur, where 12 wickets fell to spinners.

2026-02-12T17:50:38.933591+00:00 IST

"I've always taken pride as a batter": Hardik Pandya

After Team India registered a commanding 93-run win over Namibia in the T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Hardik Pandya emphasised his commitment to the team and his pride in representing the nation.

2026-02-12T17:30:17.540771+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Dominant India inflicts 93 run defeat on Namibia

After a blazing 24-ball 61 by Ishan and a 28-ball 52 by Hardik took India to 209/9 despite a four-fer from skipper Gerald Erasmus, India were challenged by Namibia well in the powerplay, as the visitors ended that phase at 57/1. From there, Varun Chakravarthy (3/7 in two overs), Axar Patel (2/20 in three overs) and Hardik Pandya (2/21 in four overs) turned the tide in India's favour, skittling Namibia out for 116 runs in 18.2 overs. India is at the top of the Group A, with two wins in two matches, followed by Pakistan, with same win-loss ratio.

2026-02-12T17:17:55.918891+00:00 IST

Karnataka cabinet approve IPL, international games at Chinnaswamy

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy has confirmed that the Karnataka Cabinet has given approval to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to host Indian Premier League and international cricket matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

2026-02-12T17:13:41.690964+00:00 IST

Dev-Sinha lead Indian charge at Delhi Open 2026

The ATP Challenger event features a strong mix of established doubles specialists and singles players doubling up, adding depth and intrigue to the draw, as per a press release.

2026-02-12T17:07:47.066826+00:00 IST

Gerhard Erasmus becomes fourth captain with 4-fers in Men’s T20 W

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus became the fourth skipper to pick four wicket hauls in the history of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-02-12T16:48:33.808021+00:00 IST

T20WC: Ishan-Hardik fireworks mask India's spin struggle

While the Men in Blue were exceptional against pace, getting 147 runs at loss of two wickets in 12 overs at an economy rate of 12.25 with just 23.6 per cent dots, they could get just 61 runs in eight overs at a loss of five wickets against spin, at an economy rate of 7.62 and a dot ball per centage of 45.8, playing out 22 dots against tweakers.

2026-02-12T16:20:08.976281+00:00 IST