Cricket

Shashi Tharoor excited to see Samson play at home in T20I vs NZ

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed excitement ahead of the 5th India vs New Zealand T20I on Saturday at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, conveying his best wishes to Team India and the home boy Sanju Samson.

2026-01-31T08:49:27.491817+00:00 IST

Pat Cummins out of T20 WC, Australia finalise 15-member squad

The Australian men's cricket team copped a massive blow as Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 due to injury. Australia finalised their 15-member squad for the marquee tournament, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7-March 9. Mitchell Marsh is set to captain the 2021 T20 World Cup winners.

2026-01-31T07:37:42.457107+00:00 IST

India thump Pakistan by 77 Runs in Asian Legends Cup 2026

India Legends produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Pakistan Legends by 77 runs in a high-profile India vs Pakistan clash at the ongoing Asian Legends Cup 2026 at the BCA Ground in Bangkok, Thailand.

2026-01-31T06:21:31.463299+00:00 IST

Warriors edge past Tycoons in World Legends Pro T20 League 2026

Match 8 of the World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 between Maharashtra Tycoons and Delhi Warriors lived up to expectations, producing a gripping contest which saw Delhi Warriors defeat Maharashtra Tycoons by three wickets, according to a release.

2026-01-31T06:02:44.863656+00:00 IST

Chennai Singams defeat Delhi Superheros by 48 runs in ISPL

In the penultimate match of the league stage, Chennai Singams faced Delhi Superheros at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium. Chennai Singams dominated the whole game by putting up 105/3 on the board and dismantled Delhi Superheros lineup for just 57 runs to clinch their 6th win of ISPL Season 3 by 48 runs at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat.

2026-01-31T05:51:15.991046+00:00 IST

Ojha, Jakati star as Rajasthan Lions secure their 2nd win

The ninth match of the World Legends Pro T20 League saw Rajasthan Lions secure a comfortable six-wicket win over Pune Panthers. Chasing a low total of 145, Naman Ojha shone once again for Rajasthan with a 51-run innings.

2026-01-31T05:50:42.240840+00:00 IST

Brook admits others were present during Wellington incident

England's white-ball captain, Harry Brook, revealed that he was not the only player present during the Wellington nightclub incident in October last year and said that his previous comments stating that he was alone were to protect his teammates "from being drawn into a situation that arose as a result of my own decisions."

2026-01-31T05:24:33.270891+00:00 IST

Rashid’s 3-fer, Curran’s hat-trick take England past Sri Lanka

England secured an 11-run win over Sri Lanka via the DLS method to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series after a rain-affected series opener at Pallekele. Adil Rashid's three-wicket haul, along with Sam Curran's historic hat-trick, were the standout factors in the visitors' win.

2026-01-31T02:49:15.575441+00:00 IST

WPL: GG skipper Gardner hails Wareham after win over MI

Wareham's all-round show, a crucial knock of 44* and two wickets, helped GG in their cause as their pendulum-like WPL season finally achieved a crucial milestone they all had wanted: a qualification to the playoffs. Swinging between being really good and sub-par throughout the tournament, GG broke their eight-match win streak against MI, and the occasion could not have been much better.

2026-01-30T18:54:59.411214+00:00 IST

A mixed-bag Afghanistan look to replicate T20WC 2024 succes

Heading into the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan are seeking the ability to win big matches, something they have struggled with after their T20 WC heroics. Also, with their strike rates not among the world's best despite being such globe-trotting T20 specialists, Afghanistan is facing the challenge of unlocking the next gear in their batting.

2026-01-30T18:43:11.483733+00:00 IST

India U19 team interacts with Sachin Tendulkar ahead of Pak clash

A loss could jeopardise India's qualification for the semifinals, as the net run rate would come down to it with both sides at six points. England, who have won all four of their Super Six matches, topped the group two table and have already made it to the semifinals.

2026-01-30T18:28:31.143760+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet laments lack of batting support after loss to GG

MI's title defence sank even further after Gujarat Giants broke the eight-match winning streak against the Women in Blue and qualified for the eliminator, leaving the two-time champions at the mercy of a UP Warriorz win for a possible shot at the eliminator. During a chase of 168, Harmanpreet, with her 48-ball 82* fought a largely lone battle, left wanting of valuable support from her batters.

2026-01-30T18:17:08.699657+00:00 IST

WPL: Harmanpreet's late blitz in vain as GG book eliminator spot

With Royal Challengers Bengaluru (six wins and two losses already in the final), Gujarat Giants end at second spot with five wins and three losses. MI, with three wins and five losses, have to pray for a UP Warriorz victory to keep their eliminator chances alive. DC also sits at fourth spot with three wins and four losses, and a loss to bottom-ranked UPW (with two wins and five losses) could knock them out of contention and let MI in, depending on how the net-run-rate mathematics goes.

2026-01-30T18:06:01.880592+00:00 IST

ICC U19 WC: Afghanistan, England join Australia in semifinals

While England defeated New Zealand by 65 runs courtesy a five-wicket haul from Manny Lumsden, a scintillating 163 by Faisal Khan powered Afghanistan to a 191-run win over Ireland on Friday, as per the ICC.

2026-01-30T16:54:42.273831+00:00 IST

Kotak backs Sanju ahead of 5th NZ T20I

With the series already in India's pocket at 3-1, India will play their final T20I before the ICC Men's T20 World Cup against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

2026-01-30T15:50:13.380108+00:00 IST

WPL: Late surge from Gardner-Wareham takes GG to 167/4 against MI

If GG wins this match, they will solidify their playoff spot, while for MI, it would be curtains in their title defence.

2026-01-30T15:47:21.424641+00:00 IST

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants opt to bat first against Mumbai Indians

The hosts desperately need a victory to secure their place in the next stage of the tournament. Whereas the Mumbai Indians will also look to finish the group stage with a win and solidify their chances for the finals. The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, have already qualified for the final.

2026-01-30T13:59:58.090034+00:00 IST

ICC announces match officials for Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

The tournament opener between Pakistan and the Netherlands at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club will see Kumar Dharmasena and Wayne Knights stand as on-field umpires. Dharmasena, a member of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning side, brings extensive experience with 37 T20 World Cup matches under his belt, including the finals in 2016 and 2022. Knights will make his T20 World Cup debut and will also mark his 50th T20 International as an on-field umpire.

2026-01-30T13:49:11.191675+00:00 IST

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: UAE announce 15-member squad

The UAE have previously participated in the T20 World Cup twice, finishing at the group stage in both 2014 and 2022. Ahead of their World Cup campaign, they will face Ireland in a two-match T20I series and will play warm-up matches against Nepal on February 3 and Italy on February 6.

2026-01-30T13:45:49.202942+00:00 IST

Ranji Trophy: KL's fifty, spells from Mavi, Akash highlights

Starting off with the Elite Group A clash between defending champions Vidarbha and Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha resumed action on day two at 33/0 after UP was skittled out for 237 after the latter opted to bat first. In response to the first innings six-fer by skipper Harsh Dubey, Mavi pulled off an incredible spell for UP, collecting 7/59 in his 18 overs and packing Vidarbha for 237 runs too.

2026-01-30T13:33:56.715720+00:00 IST

USA announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026

This will be the USA's second T20 World Cup appearance, having earned a direct qualification on the back of an impressive Super 8 stage finish back in the 2024 edition, which included a win over Pakistan.

2026-01-30T12:44:07.413619+00:00 IST