[ad_1] NEW DELHI: “Favourites.” It’s a tag that rests heavily on the shoulders of the South African team given their history of choking in global ICC events. However, the new-look team seems to have turned a new leaf after ending their title drought by clinching the World Test Championship (WTC) crown at Lord’s last June.Eight…
[ad_1] Salman Ali Agha (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup came to a disappointing end despite a win over Sri Lanka national cricket team on Saturday, with captain Salman Ali Agha conceding that the team’s batting frailties proved costly.While Sahibzada Farhan stood out with a superb hundred, the…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The race to the knockouts at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached its decisive stage, with three semifinal spots already secured and one final berth still up for grabs.England cricket team, South Africa national cricket team, and New Zealand national cricket team have officially booked their places in the…
[ad_1] Sri Lanka, who were co-hosts of the tournament, had already been eliminated from semifinal contention and were unable to close their campaign with a victory. (Image credit: Sri Lanka Cricket) Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has chosen to step aside from his position following the team’s narrow five-run defeat to Pakistan in their…
[ad_1] Abhishek Jain with Darren Sammy and Rovman Powell (Image credit: Special arrangement) NEW DELHI: Abhishek Jain was relaxing at his rented chawl in Dahisar, near Borivali in Mumbai, when his phone buzzed. On the other end was a Mumbai Cricket Association official with a simple question: “West Indies team ko bowl daalega?”Abhishek didn’t hesitate…
[ad_1] Pakistan will face a herculean task when they take on Sri Lanka in a crucial Super 8s clash at the Pallekele International Stadium on Saturday. Pakistan’ fate, however, has an added twist — the weather. England did them a huge favour on Friday by beating New Zealand, denying the Kiwis a clear path to…
[ad_1] Suryakumar Yadav and Shai Hope (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata is all set to host a blockbuster clash on Sunday as India take on the West Indies in what has become a virtual quarterfinal of the T20 World Cup 2026. The stakes couldn’t be higher: win this match,…
[ad_1] Jammu and Kashmir etched their name in Indian cricket history by claiming their first-ever Ranji Trophy title, defeating eight-time champions Karnataka on Saturday at the KSCA Stadium in Hubli. A historic season, marked by grit and determination, saw J&K outplay favourites and fellow underdogs alike, proving that persistence and strategy can triumph over legacy.The…
[ad_1] Mohsin Naqvi and Salman Ali Agha (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Salman Ali Agha is set to be removed as captain of the Pakistan T20 team, regardless of how the side performs in the ongoing T20 World Cup, while some senior players might have played their last matches for the national side during this…
[ad_1] Jammu & Kashmir (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir scripted history by winning their first-ever Ranji Trophy title after their final against Karnataka ended in a draw on Saturday. They were declared champions because of a massive first-innings lead, which proved decisive in the summit clash.In terms of prize money, the BCCI had…