Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe (Agency Image) Although qualification permutations are no longer in play with the Super Eights line-up already confirmed, there is still plenty at stake when Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe face off in Colombo. Both sides remain unbeaten in the group stage, and this fixture offers a timely dress rehearsal before the next…
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan (AP Photo) Sahibzada Farhan etched his name into the record books with a maiden T20I century during Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash against Namibia on Wednesday. However, while the milestone was significant, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan was not entirely impressed with how the opener approached the closing moments…
Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) AHMEDABAD: Fresh from a morale-boosting 61-run win over Pakistan in Colombo, India will hope Abhishek Sharma rediscovers form ahead of the Super 8s when they face the Netherlands in their final World Cup league match at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. The contest may not test the defending champions fully,…
File photo of Juan Pedro Benali of NorthEast United. (Image: X) On the eve of NorthEast United FC’s Indian Super League (ISL) opener against East Bengal FC, head coach Juan Pedro Benali struck a deeply emotional yet clear-headed note, calling on fans to rally behind their teams while keeping the bigger picture of Indian football…
United States’ Shadley Van Schalkwyk (AP Photo) In the T20 World Cup 2026, bowlers are as important as batters, and taking wickets is key in this fast-paced, exciting game.In the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Shadley van Schalkwyk has been in outstanding form, recording two four‑wicket hauls so far. Thomas Draca exclusive: Hardik…
Pakistan’s bowler Shaheen Afridi during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Bangladesh and Pakistan, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (PTI Photo) In a match Pakistan had to win to stay in contention for the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the Pakistan men’s cricket team left fast bowler Shaheen…
TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has hit back at former Pakistan captain and batting legend Mohammad Yousuf and Shahid Afridi, who have claimed that the country’s cricket is currently in its “darkest period” and said players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi should no longer be considered for the shortest format.“Criticism is…
Hardik Pandya, left, celebrates with captain Suryakumar Yadav the wicket of Netherlands’ Michael Levitt during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Netherlands in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: It’s been four games and four wins but India are yet to have a complete performance with the…
Jammu and Kashmir cricket team (X-Mithun Manhas) New Delhi: Having served as the head of the ad-hoc committee to run the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) till last September, BCCI president Mithun Manhas said that the cricket infrastructure in the state will grow faster once the state association is approved by the government. “Everything…
India’s Abhishek Sharma being bowled by Netherlands’ Aryan Dutt during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Netherlands, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI) NEW DELHI: How many ducks are too many ducks? India opener Abhishek Sharma might be asking himself as he was again dismissed for zero…