Cricket

Rajeev Shukla credits ICC for resolving Ind-Pak match issue

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla welcomed the International Cricket Council's (ICC) efforts in resolving the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match issue, calling it an amicable solution that prioritises cricket. He confirmed that Pakistan will play the scheduled February 15 match in Colombo.

2026-02-10T05:58:32.062686+00:00 IST

“We’re ready for any team:” Namibia captain Gerhard's father

Namibia men's cricket team captain Gerhard Erasmus's father, Francois Erasmus, said that Namibia "are ready for any of the teams" at the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 ahead of the team's campaign opener against Netherlands in Delhi on Tuesday.

2026-02-10T05:42:34.850386+00:00 IST

Madan Lal welcomes Pakistan's decision to play WC match vs India

Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal welcomed Pakistan's decision to play India in their group-stage match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026, following their government's earlier announcement of a boycott. Madan Lal said that it's positive that Pakistan will play their match against India or "else the charm of the tournament would have died."

2026-02-10T04:38:48.174304+00:00 IST

“Dream for every cricketer”: Vedant Trivedi on U-19 World Cup win

Indian Under-19 cricket team batter Vedant Trivedi expressed pride and happiness over winning the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, calling it a "dream for every cricketer." The right-hand top-order batter said that he was pleased to have contributed whenever he was given an opportunity for the team.

2026-02-10T03:46:39.915083+00:00 IST

AP CM Chandrababu Naidu meets Sachin Tendulkar at Delhi airport

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed his delight after meeting the former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.

2026-02-10T02:38:57.833979+00:00 IST

“This was Pakistan’s drama”: Kohli’s former coach on T20 WC row

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has reacted after Pakistan's withdrawal of the boycott they had earlier announced for their match against India in the T20 World Cup 2026, saying "it was all a drama from Pakistan".

2026-02-10T02:18:43.593482+00:00 IST

ICC, PCB conclude successful talks; jointly commit to T20 WC

The dialogue between ICC and PCB took place as part of a broader engagement with both parties recognising the need for constructive dealings and being united, committed and purposeful in their aspirations to serve the best interests of the game with integrity, neutrality and cooperation.

2026-02-09T19:20:17.078718+00:00 IST

SL president thanks Pakistan PM for ensuring IND-PAK T20 WC clash

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for ensuring that the much-anticipated India-Pakistan match at the ongoing ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup in Colombo will proceed as scheduled on February 15.

2026-02-09T19:06:44.792839+00:00 IST

Pak allows to play T20 World Cup match against India

The Government of Pakistan has directed their National Cricket Team to take the field on February 15, for its scheduled fixture against the defending champions India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-02-09T19:05:46.650865+00:00 IST

BCB assured of no penalty, Bangladesh to host an ICC event

The dialogue covered several matters, including but not limited to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and the broader outlook for cricket in South Asia

2026-02-09T18:49:52.920960+00:00 IST

BCB urges Pakistan to play Feb 15 T20 WC clash against India

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul on Monday has urged Pakistan to play their February 15 ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash against India.

2026-02-09T18:28:28.223250+00:00 IST

"You don't take anyone lightly": Aiden Markram

South Africa captain Aiden Markram praised his team's performance after the Proteas defeated Canada by 57 runs in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.

2026-02-09T18:22:13.299212+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal lauds US team’s “fabulous” performance

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday praised the US cricket team's performance against India in the T20 World Cup, saying they did "fabulously" despite losing.

2026-02-09T18:07:18.109842+00:00 IST

BCCI invites applications for coaching and performance staff

These appointments are part of BCCI's ongoing efforts to strengthen India's high-performance pathway across skill development, coaching excellence, and performance analytics, according to a BCCI release.

2026-02-09T18:06:49.557045+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Dominant South Africa beat Canada by 57 runs

Proteas skipper Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock added 70 runs for the first wicket.

2026-02-09T17:41:33.949211+00:00 IST

Muhammad Waseem emphasizes team unity ahead of New Zealand clash

UAE captain Muhammad Waseem, ahead of this side's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against New Zealand, highlighted his team's unity and preparation, emphasising their diverse squad, which includes players of Indian and Pakistani origin.

2026-02-09T17:40:33.292990+00:00 IST

Zulfiqar ahead of T20 WC fixture against Namibia

Ahead of his side's ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches against Namibia and defending champions India, Netherlands all-rounder Saqib Zulfiqar spoke on the challenge faced by associate nations and expressed his excitement of competing with top teams in the tournament.

2026-02-09T17:40:10.929944+00:00 IST

BCB expresses gratitude to PCB, ICC and all Involved

In particular, the BCB wishes to express its profound and heartfelt gratitude to PCB Chairman Mohsin Raza Naqvi, his board and the cricket fans of Pakistan. Throughout this period, the PCB has demonstrated "exemplary sportsmanship and solidarity."

2026-02-09T17:35:06.341914+00:00 IST

Avram Glazer, joins bidding war for RCB and RR 

The estimated bid amount for each IPL franchise is expected to be around Rs 12,000-13,000 crore, based on the previous sale of the Lucknow and Ahmedabad franchises in 2021 for a combined Rs 12,715 crore.

2026-02-09T17:25:33.811263+00:00 IST

T20WC: Dutch all-rounder De Leede speaks on Indian challenge

De Leede, who scored 30 in the Netherlands' campaign opener against Pakistan in a losing cause, spoke to ANI ahead of their side's T20 WC clash against Namibia, which comes after their heartbreaking three-wicket loss to Pakistan on Saturday.

2026-02-09T17:17:52.194800+00:00 IST

UAE sends Muhammad Zohaib home for disciplinary reasons

A day before UAE's ICC Men's T20 World Cup fixture against New Zealand Emirates Cricket Board have sent batter Muhammad Zohaib back home for "disciplinary reasons".

2026-02-09T17:07:57.383254+00:00 IST