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Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has ignited fresh controversy at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, launching another scathing attack on India opener Abhishek Sharma while defiantly standing by his explosive prediction that India will not reach the semi-finals.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Amir,…

Captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, head coach Gautam Gambhir, second left, with the team. (PTI Photo) India’s formidable depth has become both their greatest strength and their only selection headache as the defending champions march unbeaten into the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. A win over the Netherlands extended their winning…

Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana, left, and captain Dasun Shanaka (AP Photo) Dark clouds have loomed over Kandy this week, with rain sweeping across the Hanthana mountain range and keeping the covers on at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!More showers are expected on Sunday, threatening…

File photo of India’s Jasprit Bumrah during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. (ANI) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Right from the build-up to the start of the T20 World Cup, all the noise has surrounded India’s famed batting line-up. The broadcaster has relentlessly hyped the 300-mark and even after four group stage games, the talk…

Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo: @FIDE_chess on X) The pairings for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament and Women’s Candidates Tournament have been announced, setting the stage for who will challenge for the world chess titles. Both events will be held in Cyprus from 28 March to 16 April 2026 and will follow a double…

Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha, right, shakes hands with New Zealand’s captain Mitchel Santner after toss (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Rain spoiled the Pakistan vs New Zealand Super 8 clash in Colombo, and the match was completely washed out without a ball being bowled. As a result, both teams shared one point, which has…

Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir is rarely seen engaging with fans, but a heartwarming video of him interacting warmly during a practice session has gone viral on social media. In the clip, Gambhir is seen signing autographs, posing for selfies and sharing a light-hearted exchange with a supporter.While handing…

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stepped in to support the Pakistan hockey team after a major controversy during their Australia tour. The issue started when hockey players accused the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) of leaving them without proper support while playing in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26. T20 World…

Colombo under covers (Photo by Pratyush Raj/TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: Rain completely washed out the Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match in Colombo on Saturday, leaving fans disappointed and the points table wide open. The abandoned match means both teams share one point, which has made the semi-final race more complicated.This…

Rain covers are placed back onto the pitch prior to the Super 8 match between New Zealand and Pakistan at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 21, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Photo/Getty Images) The Super Eight clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in the Twenty20 World Cup was washed out without a ball being bowled…