Cricket

"He played unbelievably": USA's Schalkwyk hails Indian captain

USA bowler Shadley Van Schalkwyk praised Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav for his match-winning, unbeaten innings of 84 after the Americans lost by 23 runs in their opening T20 World Cup encounter at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

2026-02-07T19:08:26.895247+00:00 IST

"Will come back stronger": Monank after defeat to India in T20 WC

USA captain Monank Patel expressed pride in his team's performance despite their 29-run loss to India, highlighting key positives and lessons for the upcoming group-stage games at the T20 World Cup.

2026-02-07T18:57:54.026290+00:00 IST

Rashid speaks on being 4 wickets away from 700 T20 scalps

Rashid's men, who had stunned the world by slaying giants like New Zealand and Australia on their way to a T20 World Cup semifinal berth, will aim to replicate their heroics and maybe go a little further in more familiar Asian conditions when they start their campaign against New Zealand in Chennai on Sunday. With 696 scalps in 515 matches at an average of 18.49, with 18 four-fers and four five-wicket hauls, he is the leading wicket-taker in T20 cricket, and with age by his side at 27, he has plenty of time to not only breach the 700 or 800 mark, but even aim for 1,000 wickets.

2026-02-07T18:55:09.577153+00:00 IST

Surya highlights need to bat "smarter" after scratchy win vs USA

Fans who gathered at Wankhede Stadium waiting for a collective 'SKYBall' exhibition of T20 batting were treated to a 'SKY' rescue effort as he single-handedly took a struggling India to 161/9, which the Men in Blue managed to defend with fine spells from Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel, restricting USA to 132/8.

2026-02-07T18:50:22.017148+00:00 IST

US Ambassador meets Jay Shah, discusses cricket growth in USA

United States Ambassador Sergio Gor met with International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah during the T20 World Cup match between India and the USA at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

2026-02-07T18:00:56.979072+00:00 IST

Surya Kumar, bowlers came to rescue as India open T20 WC campaign

After the USA elected to field first, India lost their six wickets for 77 runs, but skipper Suryakumar (84* in 49 balls, with 10 fours and four sixes) took them to 161/9 in 20 overs. In the chase, the USA lost three wickets for 13 runs, but Milind Kumar (34) and Sanjay Krishnamurthi (37) posted a fighting 58-run stand. However, after that, India managed to get quick wickets and left the USA short of what could have been a memorable win.

2026-02-07T17:28:57.245955+00:00 IST

ICC demands PCB to explain invocation of 'Force Majeure'

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been asked by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to explain the invocation of the 'Force Majeure' clause in the boycott of their ICC T20 World Cup group stage clash against arch-rivals India on February 15, as per ESPNCricinfo's report from Saturday.

2026-02-07T17:07:05.484251+00:00 IST

"We should have sent potentially Pakistan home": Van Meekeren

After suffering a close three-wicket loss to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup opener, Netherlands' Paul Van Meekeren said his side could have sent the Salman Ali Agha-led side home after delivering a decisive performance.

2026-02-07T16:29:57.975400+00:00 IST

Pathan hails 'true captain' Surya Kumar Yadav; slams India's "min

Surya masterclass at his home ground of Wankhede Stadium saved India from embarrassment as after being six down in less than 100 runs, it was his half-century which took India to a respectable total, which has given them something to fight for.

2026-02-07T15:55:43.840243+00:00 IST

From 77/6,  Suryakumar Yadav's 84 takes India to 161/9 against US

India managed to post a total of 161/9 against the USA in their T20 World Cup clash, thanks to an unbeaten 84 from captain Suryakumar Yadav.

2026-02-07T15:35:01.378339+00:00 IST

India U17 win SAFF U19 Women's title

They may have been playing in a higher age-category tournament; they may have been written off for it. But the India U17 women's team showed their mettle in the final to clinch the SAFF U19 Women's Championship, defeating Bangladesh U19s 4-0 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, on Saturday, February 7.

2026-02-07T14:58:33.245503+00:00 IST

T20 WC: England's Jos Buttler chases 4,000 T20I run mark

Buttler has a couple of big milestones to get as the 2022 T20 WC champions, England aim to start off their T20 World Cup on a high under the inspirational leadership of young captain Harry Brook, under whom they have not dropped a series so far.

2026-02-07T14:40:30.263205+00:00 IST

Holder, Shepherd get massive milestones as WI wins T20WC open

Holder achieved this feat during his side's ICC T20 World Cup opening clash against Scotland. During the match, he took 3/30 in 3.5 overs.

2026-02-07T14:07:26.613260+00:00 IST

No margin for error in World Cups, says Shai Hope

West Indies captain Shai Hope underlined the importance of starting strongly in major tournaments, saying there is no room for mistakes in World Cups, following his side's convincing win by 35 runs in their T20 World Cup opener against Scotland at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

2026-02-07T14:06:16.110130+00:00 IST

Historic hat-trick for Romario Shepherd in WI's T20 WC opener

While defending 183 for his side, Romario generated figures of 5/20 in his three overs. During his 17th over, he got wickets of Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, and Oliver Davidson to complete the hat-trick and concluded the over with another wicket of Safyaan Sharif, making it four wickets in an over.

2026-02-07T14:04:15.918957+00:00 IST

West Indies open T20 WC campaign with win over Scotland

Shimron Hetmyer's blistering 64, followed by a fantastic bowling performance from Romario Shepherd, who picked up a hat-trick and five-wicket haul, helped the Windies to defend their 183-run target.

2026-02-07T13:26:34.689177+00:00 IST

T20 WC: USA wins the toss, opts to field first against India

The Men in Blue will start their quest to become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title against the USA, who surprised everyone during the 2024 edition with a finish in the Super 8, including a win over Pakistan and close games against India and South Africa.

2026-02-07T13:19:00.306374+00:00 IST

"Halke waqt mein ghabrana...": SKY on team's mantra for T20 WC

India will start their title defence against the USA at Wankhede on Saturday, aiming to become the first team to defend their T20 WC title and make it three T20 WC trophies in their cabinet. For Suryakumar, who made his international debut in 2021 as a late bloomer at the age of 30, it is a special moment as after all the domestic cricket grind, the exploits for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL and the hustle as an Indian international cricketer, he has finally got a chance to play a home World Cup as a captain and to start the tournament at a venue where it all started for the India's 'Mr-360'.

2026-02-07T12:10:13.748884+00:00 IST

Azharuddin praises George, congratulates India on U-19 title win

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin praised young cricketer Aaron George for his performance and congratulated the Indian team on winning the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup after defeating England to clinch their record-extending sixth title.

2026-02-07T11:52:39.417628+00:00 IST

Gujarat Titans take 'Junior Titans' programme to Anand

The Anand leg saw enthusiastic participation from around 1,000 children, representing 20 government and private schools from the city and nearby regions. Conceptualised as a fun and welcoming experience, the event featured a variety of activity-led sessions that encouraged children to move, play and engage with sport in an enjoyable, pressure-free environment, as per a press release from GT.

2026-02-07T11:51:57.396196+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Hetmyer, King go past Gayle as WI post 182/5 vs Scotland

During their campaign opener against WI, the Windies showcased a glimpse of their ferocious hitting, and Hetmyer was at the centre of it, with a brilliant 64 in 36 balls, with two fours and six towering sixes, striking at over 177.

2026-02-07T11:45:10.457598+00:00 IST