Cricket

Italy captain, coach reflect on historic T20WC win over Nepal

Mosca brothers, Justin and Anthony, led their team to a thumping 10-wicket win over Nepal in their T20 WC clash in front of passionate fans at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

2026-02-12T15:37:46.774286+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Fifties from Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya help India post

India posted a commanding total of 209/9 against Namibia in a high-octane T20 World Cup clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday.

2026-02-12T15:27:18.159940+00:00 IST

Tests not in focus....": Van Beek on Netherland's red-ball push

Following a thumping win over Namibia, the Dutch will be aiming to present their case as genuine Super Eight stage contenders with a win over the USA in Chennai on Friday. On the other hand, the USA, left reeling after losses to defending champions India and Pakistan, would be aiming to get something to cheer for in the form of a win, even if it is, in all likelihood, a consolation one.

2026-02-12T14:50:05.766113+00:00 IST

"Proud footballing nation making its mark...": Tendulkar hails

Justin and Anthony Mosca registered the highest partnership by siblings in T20 WC history, helping Italy, the T20 WC debutants, secure their first-ever T20 World Cup, a thumping 10-wicket over Nepal on Thursday.

2026-02-12T14:21:48.092614+00:00 IST

Mosca bros form highest partnership by siblings in T20WC history

Italy, who are making their debut in a World Cup across any format, finally registered their first win in the T20 WC with a thumping 10-wicket triumph over 18th-ranked Nepal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

2026-02-12T13:58:50.191694+00:00 IST

BCCI provides medical update on Abhishek Sharma's illness

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has provided a medical update on World No. 1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma, who was unavailable for selection for India's match against Namibia on Thursday.

2026-02-12T13:37:39.713177+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Namibia skipper wins toss, opts to bowl first against Ind

India would be aiming to continue their normal services, with plenty of fours, sixes and records after surviving a scare against the USA at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on February 7. Namibia, on the other hand, has suffered a loss to the Netherlands and needs to win this one to stay alive in the tournament.

2026-02-12T13:25:05.723849+00:00 IST

"Massive moment": Crishan Kalugamage after Italy script history

After Italy registered a historic 10-wicket win over Nepal in the ongoing T20 World Cup, Crishan Kalugamage expressed his joy and dedication, saying it was a massive moment for him.

2026-02-12T13:12:22.168929+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Italy registers historic win against Nepal by 10 wickets

A commanding display from Italy as they registered their first-ever win in the ICC tournament after the European Nation thrashed Nepal by 10 wickets in their Group C match at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

2026-02-12T12:29:12.762803+00:00 IST

NZ's Duffy reflects on challenging phase of his career as he reli

At 31, Jacob is enjoying his first World Cup experience, following his international debut in 2020 at 26. In two games so far, he has taken two wickets so far and is a crucial part of the Kiwi bowling line-up, consisting of Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson and Lockie Ferguson.

2026-02-12T12:28:22.153119+00:00 IST

Oman captain Jetinder laments inexperience against top team

Half-centuries from Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake and skipper Dasun Shanaka and fine spells from spinners Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage and pacer Dushmantha Chameera helped Sri Lanka defend the 226 runs against Oman on Thursday.

2026-02-12T11:56:45.941902+00:00 IST

Italy bowl out Nepal for 123 in T20 WC

The Italian bowlers delivered a brilliant performance, restricting Nepal to a scant 123 runs in their group C match at the Wankhede Stadium in the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

2026-02-12T11:31:49.585868+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Afghanistan's Nabi sanctioned for South Africa incident

Afghanistan veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their T20 World Cup Group D match against South Africa on Wednesday.

2026-02-12T10:36:48.696660+00:00 IST

Cricket Namibia president lauds ICC Chairman Jay Shah

Cricket Namibia President Rudie van Vuuren has praised the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Chairman Jay Shah for their efforts to empower associate nations and improve cricket infrastructure, acccording to a release.

2026-02-12T10:18:32.572223+00:00 IST

T20 WC 2026: Sri Lanka defeat Oman by 105 runs

Co-hosts Sri Lanka registered a dominant 105-run victory over Oman in the 16th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Fueled by a record-breaking half-century from skipper Dasun Shanaka and a clinical bowling performance, the Sri Lankans leapfrogged Australia to sit atop the T20 WC 2026 points table.

2026-02-12T09:38:39.620380+00:00 IST

Karnataka HM chairs meeting over cricket at Chinnaswamy

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara chaired a meeting at Vidhana Soudha on Thursday to discuss the organisation of cricket tournaments at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

2026-02-12T08:14:21.488651+00:00 IST

Stirling’s knee injury “doesn’t look great,” says Gary Wilson

Ireland batting coach Gary Wilson provided an update on captain Paul Stirling's knee injury and said "it doesn't look great" after Ireland's 67-run loss to Australia in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, in Colombo on Wednesday.

2026-02-12T06:29:50.321319+00:00 IST

T20 WC 2026: Oman win toss, opt to bowl first against Sri Lanka

Oman captain Jatinder Singh won the toss and opted to field first against co-hosts Sri Lanka in both teams' second group-stage match of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, on Thursday.

2026-02-12T05:27:42.636158+00:00 IST

Hope lauds Rutherford after Windies' back-to-back wins

West Indies captain Shai Hope lauded Sherfane Rutherford after the latter's match-defining contributions with the bat for his team against England in both teams' second group-stage match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, on Wednesday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

2026-02-12T04:37:17.218009+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Brook says England “didn't execute well” against Windies

England captain Harry Brook said the team didn't execute to the best of their ability and believed his side was "a little bit careful," following a 30-run defeat to West Indies in both teams' second group-stage match at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, on Wednesday.

2026-02-12T03:42:54.430436+00:00 IST