Cricket

Third T20I: India win toss, opt to field against New Zealand

Team India has won the toss and decided to field first in the third T20I against the Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

2026-01-25T13:18:04.904157+00:00 IST

BCCI wishes Cheteshwar Pujara on his 38th birthday

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extends best wishes to former veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara as he celebrates his 38th birthday on Sunday.

2026-01-25T12:30:11.556188+00:00 IST

Joe Root hails England's head coach Brendon McCullum 

Joe Root praised England's head coach Brendon McCullum as one of the best coaches he's worked with, despite England's disappointing outing in the recently concluded Ashes earlier this month.

2026-01-25T12:03:40.355657+00:00 IST

"We have accepted the ICC decision": BCB official Amzad Hussain

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Media Committe Chairman Amzad Hussain confirmed that the board will not challenge the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to replace them with Scotland in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, starting on February 7.

2026-01-25T11:27:38.927937+00:00 IST

Ayush Mhatre lauds his side following triumph over New Zealand

The five-time champions maintained their perfect record at this year's event with a clinical seven-wicket triumph over New Zealand in a rain-affected contest in Bulawayo on Saturday to ensure they took maximum points across to the Super Six phase of the tournament.

2026-01-25T11:16:22.522119+00:00 IST

“Wanted to play, but this is govt’s decision”: BCB top management

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Abdur Razzak on Sunday emphasised that the board was willing to participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 in India, but ultimately had to adhere to the government's decision.

2026-01-25T08:57:57.705230+00:00 IST

Katey Martin praises DC’s adaptability, Jemimah’s captaincy

Former New Zealand women's cricketer Katey Martin lauded Delhi Capitals (DC) for their adaptability after their second consecutive win in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season and also praised Jemimah Rodrigues' captaincy as her team ended Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) undefeated run in the tournament on Saturday.

2026-01-25T08:40:13.313304+00:00 IST

“We executed our plans really well”: Minnu Mani after DC’s win

The Delhi Capitals' all-rounder Minnu Mani praised the team's effort after the Delhi-based franchise completed back-to-back wins in the Women's Premier League 2026 with a lethal display across departments against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, on Saturday.

2026-01-25T08:25:51.617722+00:00 IST

Pakistan announce 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2026; Babar A

Pakistan have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, as per ICC's website. Led by Salman Agha, Pakistan have excluded veteran pacer Haris Rauf as Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah are set to spearhead the pace attack for the 2009 T20 WC champions.

2026-01-25T07:44:05.725565+00:00 IST

Gautam Gambhir visits Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati

Indian Men's Cricket Team Head Coach Gautam Gambhir visited the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Sunday ahead of the third India vs New Zealand T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.

2026-01-25T05:13:44.489236+00:00 IST

ISPL: Chennai Singams beat Srinagar Ke Veer by 4 wickets

Chennai Singams earned their 4th win of ISPL Season 3, beating Srinagar Ke Veer by 4 wickets, and returned to winning ways with an outstanding performance.

2026-01-25T04:51:50.809133+00:00 IST

'Unfortunate, but ICC provided ample opportunities to Bangladesh'

The Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) Secretary, Subrata Dey, termed Bangladesh's ejection from the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup 2026 as "unfortunate", stressing that the International Cricket Council (ICC) gave "ample opportunities" before replacing them with Scotland after they refused to travel to India for the tournament.

2026-01-25T04:28:50.824039+00:00 IST

"We are standing firm on government’s directive": BCB official

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Media Committe Chairman, Amzad Hussain, on Saturday said that the ICC "did not respond positively" to their concerns and that they stand with the Bangladesh government's directive not to play the T20 World Cup in India.

2026-01-24T18:44:39.754605+00:00 IST

"Team executed plans…”: Jemimah Rodrigues

Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah Rodrigues praised her team's execution and planning in their win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) on Saturday.

2026-01-24T18:26:53.129192+00:00 IST

Jonty Rhodes speaks on Bangladesh's decision

His remarks came on the Bangladesh Cricket Board's decision not to play in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India.

2026-01-24T18:25:33.953725+00:00 IST

WPL: Delhi Capitals win by seven wickets

Delhi Capitals (DC) put up a dominating show at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi as they registered a seven-wicket win over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

2026-01-24T18:19:36.915419+00:00 IST

DCCI announces squad for Mixed Disability T20I series

The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) on Saturday announced the India Men's Mixed Disability squad for the upcoming historic five-match Mixed Disability T20 International (T20I) series against England, set to be played from January 29 to February 6 in Greater Noida and Jaipur.

2026-01-24T18:14:56.076588+00:00 IST

Rajkumar Sharma supports ICC decision on Bangladesh

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has supported the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup 2026, after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to participate in the tournament per the published match schedule.

2026-01-24T18:12:50.088707+00:00 IST

Scotland Men to compete at ICC Men's T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

2026-01-24T17:52:57.348072+00:00 IST

"ICC has made the right decision": Mohammad Azharuddin

Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin has supported the International Cricket Council (ICC) decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.

2026-01-24T17:46:00.246777+00:00 IST

"Very good...": Madan Lal backs ICC's decision

Former Indian skipper Madan Lal backed the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup 2026, calling it a "very good decision".

2026-01-24T17:21:39.196636+00:00 IST