Cricket

“Pakistan knows it can't win”: Kirti Azad on T20 WC match row

Former Indian cricketer and TMC MP, Kirti Azad, said Pakistan refused to play against India in both teams' group-stage fixture of the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 because they know they can not win the match.

2026-02-02T06:19:19.151383+00:00 IST

BCCI backs ICC’s stance: Shukla after PAK's WC match boycott

The BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) board agrees with the ICC's stance on sportsmanship regarding Pakistan's boycott of their T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match against India and will comment only after consulting the ICC.

2026-02-02T05:57:38.239037+00:00 IST

Banton’s brilliance guides England to 6-wicket win over Sri Lanka

England secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, chasing down a revised target of 169 in the rain-affected second T20I. The series win comes after England's 2-1 win against Sri Lanka in the ODI series earlier.

2026-02-02T05:44:07.518708+00:00 IST

KCA initiates action over water overpricing during NZ T20I

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has initiated official action following complaints of overpricing of drinking water during the India vs New Zealand 5th T20I match held in Thiruvananthapuram on January 31.

2026-02-02T04:45:02.431265+00:00 IST

Rajkumar Sharma reacts to Pakistan boycotting India T20 WC match

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma said Pakistan government's decision to not allow the Pakistan cricket team to participate in their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match against India is very unfortunate and that they should give it a rethink as it will be a loss for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Pakistan's public and cricket players alike.

2026-02-02T03:43:31.078114+00:00 IST

“Govt, players should also boycott Pakistan”: WFI President

This came after Pakistan decided to boycott its group-stage match against India in the ICC World T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15.

2026-02-02T02:30:05.571203+00:00 IST

"They are going to suffer": Lal after PAK to boycott T20WC vs IND

Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal has said that the Pakistan Government and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are damaging their own cricket by supporting Bangladesh.

2026-02-01T19:49:57.664789+00:00 IST

"They have misconception": Atul on PAK boycott T20WC game vs IND

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has come down heavily on Pakistan's decision not to play India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 game on February 15 in Sri Lanka, warning of serious consequences for Pakistan cricket for boycotting the India match.

2026-02-01T18:47:17.635943+00:00 IST

Ex-CSK star takes brutal dig at Pak for T20WC clash boycott

Pakistan has decided to boycott its group-stage match against India in the ICC World T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15. The Pakistan government said in a post on X that the Pakistan Team "shall not take the field" in the match against India.

2026-02-01T18:37:41.348646+00:00 IST

ICC slams Pakistan's "selective participation"

Hours after Pakistan decided to boycott its T20 World Cup group stage clash against India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said that "selective participation" is not fair with the "fundamental premise of a global sporting event" and that it expects the PCB to explore a mutually acceptable resolution, which protects the interests of all stakeholders.

2026-02-01T18:25:54.989629+00:00 IST

"We were always assured we were a good team": Jemimah

After the Delhi Capitals qualified for the Women's Premier League (WPL) eliminators by defeating UP Warriroz, captain Jemimah Rodrigues hailed her bowlers for doing a great job in restricting the opponent to a modest total.

2026-02-01T18:08:43.996455+00:00 IST

Team India to travel to Sri Lanka for World Cup T20 fixture

Despite Pakistan deciding to boycott their group stage T20 World Cup clash against India on February 15, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources have said that that the Men in Blue will travel to Sri Lanka for the match as per ICC protocol and wait for the match referee to call off the match.

2026-02-01T17:50:02.404355+00:00 IST

WPL: DC qualify for eliminator after defeating UPW

Delhi Capitals secured a convincing five-wicket win against the UP Warriorz in the final league stage fixture at the BCA Stadium in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) on Sunday.

2026-02-01T17:30:24.786559+00:00 IST

Ranji Trophy: Defending champions Vidarbha defeat UP

Defending champions Vidarbha clinched a four-wicket win against Uttar Pradesh, whereas Devdutt Padikkal slammed a match-winning century that helped Karnataka beat Punjab in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season on Sunday.

2026-02-01T16:34:44.494865+00:00 IST

U19 WC: India beat Pakistan by 58 runs to qualify for semis

Team India secured a convincing win over Pakistan by 58 runs in their Super Six match at the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup at the Queens Sports Club on Sunday.

2026-02-01T15:40:16.544595+00:00 IST

Pakistan to boycott group stage T20 World Cup match against India

Pakistan has decided to boycott its group-stage match against India in the ICC World T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15.

2026-02-01T15:28:35.823885+00:00 IST

Pakistan thrash Australia by 111 runs in third T20I

Pakistan thrashed Australia by 111 runs in the third and final T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. With this dominating win, Pakistan whitewashed Australia 3-0 in the three-match T20I series at home.

2026-02-01T15:25:00.971564+00:00 IST

Buttler becomes most capped player for England in across formats

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler scripted history as he became the most capped player for England in international cricket on Sunday.

2026-02-01T14:35:51.008240+00:00 IST

WPL: Delhi Capitals win toss, opt to field against UP Warriorz

In the 20th fixture of the Women's Premier League (WPL), Delhi Capitals won the toss and decided to field against the UP Warriorz at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday.

2026-02-01T13:40:35.158642+00:00 IST

U19 World Cup: Vedant's 68 help India post 252 vs Pakistan

Vedant Trivedi's fighting half-century and a crucial partnership between Kanishk Chouhan and Khilan Patel helped India to post 252 on the board against arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC U19 World Cup Super Six match at the Queens Sports Club.

2026-02-01T11:45:46.391552+00:00 IST

Abhishek, Varun in focus as India eyes successful T20 WC defence

There is something surreal about this Indian line up, which has not dropped a series since Rohit Sharma broke the trophy drought by lifting the T20 WC back in 2024, going unbeaten throughout the competition. A fiery Abhishek (or should one say AbhiSix) Sharma, a reliable number three in Tilak Varma and the spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav are some of the things that have made India in T20Is a must-watch, entertaining team.

2026-02-01T10:14:03.664290+00:00 IST