Cricket

Rajasthan Lions register 27-run win over Gurugram Thunders

Rajasthan Lions defeated Gurugram Thunders by 27 runs in a high-scoring World Legends Pro T20 League clash in Panaji. The match featured global superstars such as Eoin Morgan, Suresh Raina, and Ross Taylor.

2026-02-01T09:27:45.781822+00:00 IST

Jasprit Bumrah records his most expensive T20 bowling figures

India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah registered his most expensive bowling figures in the high-scoring 5th India vs New Zealand match at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. Bumrah conceded 58 runs for no wicket against the Black Caps on Saturday.

2026-02-01T09:16:51.515075+00:00 IST

U-19 WC: No handshake between India, Pakistan captains at toss

India and Pakistan captains skipped the customary handshake at the toss during the Super 6 Group 2 match of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 on Sunday.

2026-02-01T08:33:47.235348+00:00 IST

USA’s Isani Vaghela suspended from bowling

Vaghela's suspension comes shortly after another setback for USA cricket. Earlier this week, the USA men's player Aaron Jones was charged with five counts of breaching the anti-corruption codes of Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the ICC and was suspended from all forms of cricket with immediate effect, according to the ICC website.

2026-02-01T08:25:31.037069+00:00 IST

Under-19 World Cup: Pakistan opt to bowl first against India

Pakistan Under-19 won the toss and opted to bowl first against India Under-19 in the Super 6 Group 2 match of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026. With the clash serving as the last group-stage fixture, both India and Pakistan are vying to get a spot in the semi-final and the match stands as a must-win for both the Asian teams.

2026-02-01T07:36:20.046558+00:00 IST

“It won’t be easy for Pakistan this time”: Chahal on IND-PAK

India go into Sunday's clash at Queens Sports Park in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, having won all their World Cup matches, while Pakistan need a big win to secure a semi-final berth.

2026-02-01T07:20:21.903593+00:00 IST

West Indies clinch consolation win over South Africa in third T20

Due to the revised conditions, South Africa's target was adjusted to 125. The hosts began brightly, with Quinton de Kock scoring freely in the opening over. However, regular wickets stalled their momentum. Aiden Markram fell early, and de Kock was dismissed for 28, giving Gudakesh Motie his first wicket of the series.

2026-02-01T06:29:22.440467+00:00 IST

Gautam Gambhir returns to Delhi after India's 4-1 series win

Indian men's senior cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir returned to Delhi on Sunday after his side clinched the five-match India vs New Zealand T20I series by 4-1.

2026-02-01T06:10:30.197143+00:00 IST

“I'm optimistic we’re going to win T20 WC”: BCCI vice-president

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla hailed the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) for the organisation of the India vs New Zealand 5th T20I on Saturday. He also noted that Team India's form against New Zealand bodes well for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup.

2026-02-01T05:23:15.981311+00:00 IST

Records tumble in Thiruvananthapuram T20I

Arshdeep Singh picked up five wickets while conceding 51 runs, which is the most expensive fifer in T20I history. Earlier, Alzarri Joseph of the West Indies had the unwanted record, which he achieved during a Johannesburg T20I match against South Africa in 2023.

2026-02-01T05:15:33.942530+00:00 IST

“Out of luck, it seems” says Shashi Tharoor on Samson’s poor form

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor noted that the Indian batter Sanju Samson is out of luck after the right-hander faced another setback, scoring just 6 runs in the high-scoring India vs New Zealand 5th T20I on Saturday. He also lauded Ishan Kishan for his thunderous 42-ball century that helped India post a massive 271-run first-innings total.

2026-02-01T04:49:29.737005+00:00 IST

Suryakumar Yadav earns sixth Player of the Series award in T20Is

Following India's win over New Zealand in the fifth T20I, Yadav, who became the third Indian to complete 3,000 T20I runs, spoke on dealing with his lean patch of 23 innings before his half-century in the second match, saying that while the "sky was not blue for a year, he knew his time would come".

2026-02-01T04:07:48.887953+00:00 IST

Kishan, Surya register India’s highest 3rd-wicket stand in T20Is

Notably, the 137-run stand between Kishan and Suryakumar stands as the highest third-wicket stand for India in T20Is. The previous highest third-wicket stand for India in T20Is was 134 between Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina in Adelaide in 2016.

2026-02-01T03:43:18.573094+00:00 IST

" Sundar has almost...": Suryakumar provides injury update

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has provided a crucial update on injured all-rounder Washington Sundar, who missed the five-match T20I series due to an injury.

2026-01-31T20:22:27.821767+00:00 IST

"We had decided...": Suryakumar on Sanju not keeping wickets

Team India now heads to the T20 World Cup with a 4-1 series win over New Zealand. However, one puzzle left for them to figure out is whether to back Sanju after he could manage just 46 runs in five innings this series and has been on a lean patch since last year or to play a red-hot Ishan, initially included as his back-up in the T20 World Cup as the first-choice opener and keeper.

2026-01-31T20:21:39.842648+00:00 IST

Suryakumar reflects on form slump after fiery NZ series with bat

In the biggest development before the T20 World Cup starting in February, Indian skipper Surya shook off a 23-inning slump, registering three fifties in the series and becoming the 'Player of the Series' in this final assignment before the marquee tournament with 242 runs at an average of 80.66, with a strike rate of above 196 and three fifties. Surya, the leader, also continued to shine bright as India heads into the WC without dropping a single series.

2026-01-31T18:38:22.262123+00:00 IST

England beat India in 2nd T20I in Mixed Disability series

England produced a spirited all-round performance to defeat India by 15 runs in the second T20I of the Mixed Disability Series 2026 here at the Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium, Greater Noida, on Saturday, drawing level in the five-match series at 1-1, according to a release.

2026-01-31T18:36:10.745426+00:00 IST

Ponting reveals "pleading" with DC to keep Abhishek Sharma

Ahead of the T20 World Cup, Abhishek has made a name for himself as one of the finest T20I batters worldwide and is ranked number one in ICC Rankings. In 38 T20Is, he has made 1,297 runs in 37 innings at an average of 37.05 and a strike rate of over 194, with two centuries and eight fifties and a best score of 135.

2026-01-31T18:00:24.192863+00:00 IST

"Shows the power of never giving up": Kaif hails Kishan's maiden T20I ton in comeback series

Kishan, who had made it to the T20 World Cup squad after an incredible Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title-winning campaign for Jharkhand as a back-up keeper-batter, has thrown out his name as a first-choice player ahead of a struggling Sanju Samson with an explosive 42-ball ton at Thiruvananthapuram.

2026-01-31T17:57:31.614200+00:00 IST

"Focus firmly on World Cup": Ishan Kishan after match-winning ton

Ishan has completed a redemption for the ages. From being left out of the central contract in 2024 to winning the maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Jharkhand and coming back into Indian side for the T20 World Cup and NZ series, it has been quite a journey for Ishan. With Sanju now struggling with 46 runs in five innings of this series, Ishan's 215 runs in these four innings at an average of 53.75 and a strike rate of over 231, including a century and fifty, have more or less solidified him as first-choice wicketkeeper/opener ahead of Samson for the World Cup.

2026-01-31T17:55:03.916475+00:00 IST

"Tough to beat India": New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner

After losing the fifth and final T20I and also the series against India, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted to the formidable challenge of beating the Men in Blue at their den.

2026-01-31T17:48:49.798202+00:00 IST