Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has revealed that former Australia captain Greg Chappell drafted the appeal letter seeking fair treatment for jailed ex-Pakistan skipper Imran Khan, which was signed by 14 former national team captains. Gavaskar said Chappell circulated the draft among former skippers, after which several discussed the matter and agreed
19 February,2026 08:46 AM IST | Debasish DattaFormer Australia captain Greg Chappell has stressed that the open letter seeking fair treatment for jailed former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan is rooted in human rights concerns, not politics. Chappell, one of 14 former international captains who signed the appeal, said the group deliberately avoided involving current or former Pakistani players
19 February,2026 08:43 AM IST | Debasish DattaPacer Auqib Nabi starred with a nine-wicket match haul as Jammu & Kashmir cricket team defeated Bengal cricket team by six wickets to enter their maiden Ranji Trophy final. The 29-year-old quick claimed 5-87 in the first innings and 4-36 in the second to guide J&K to a landmark victory in Kolkata
19 February,2026 08:41 AM IST | Subodh MayureSouth Africa finished atop Group D of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with a commanding six-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Proteas remained unbeaten with four wins from four matches and will next face defending champions India in their Super Eights opener at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday
19 February,2026 08:45 AM IST | IANSA superb maiden T20 World Cup century from Sahibzada Farhan guided Pakistan to a commanding 102-run victory over Namibia and into the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Opting to bat in a must-win clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Pakistan posted a formidable 199 for three. Farhan was the star, smashing an unbeaten 100
19 February,2026 08:45 AM IST | PTIA commanding half-century from Shivam Dube rescued India after early setbacks and sealed a 17-run victory over the Netherlands in their final group match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. India endured another shaky start as world No. 1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma fell for his third successive duck of the tournament
19 February,2026 08:33 AM IST | R KaushikPratika Rawal has been recalled to the India women's national cricket team squad for the ODI series against Australia women's national cricket team after recovering from an ankle injury. Batter Pratika Rawal has returned to India’s women’s cricket squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, starting February 24 in Brisbane
18 February,2026 10:27 AM IST | PTISikandar Raza said Zimbabwe’s qualification for the Super 8s of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is just one step in their bigger mission, after a washed-out match against Ireland cricket team confirmed their progression. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza hailed his team’s resilience after they advanced to the Super 8s following a rain-hit clash again
18 February,2026 08:42 AM IST | IANSIndia’s para badminton star Pramod Bhagat said winning a record sixth singles gold at the BWF Para World Championships was especially meaningful as it helped him surpass his idol Lin Dan’s five world titles. Pramod Bhagat described his sixth men’s singles gold medal in the SL3 category as the most satisfying achievement of his career
18 February,2026 10:24 AM IST | Karan ShankarHardik Pandya has credited his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma for helping him rediscover his excitement for cricket and push towards realising his full batting potential. India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has revealed that a renewed personal phase in his life, supported by Mahieka Sharma, has helped him reconnect with the joy of playing cricket
18 February,2026 01:06 PM IST | A CorrespondentLovlina Borgohain turned heads on social media after sharing a stunning photo of herself draped in a blue and pink saree, delighting her followers with a message on elegance. Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain showcased a graceful new look in a recent Instagram post, where she was seen wearing a striking blue and pink saree
18 February,2026 10:22 AM IST | A CorrespondentUsman Khawaja has announced that he and his wife Rachel are expecting their third child. The couple shared the happy news on Instagram. Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja revealed that he and wife Rachel are soon to welcome another addition to their family. Khawaja and Rachel are already parents to two daughters Aisha, five, and Ayla, three
18 February,2026 09:15 AM IST | A CorrespondentHarris Shield champions Anjuman-I-Islam Allana English High School (Fort) secured the MSSA JBCN Super Cup U-16 inter-school cricket title with a five-wicket victory over Rest of Schools at Brabourne Stadium. Yuvan Sharma (5-16) and Vedant Kadu (4-43) starred with the ball, while Laxmanprasad Vishwakarma’s 66 anchored the successful chase of 189
20 February,2026 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamA record 128-run opening stand between Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney set up Australia Women’s 19-run victory over India Women in the second T20I. Voll’s fluent 88 and a strong bowling effort led by Ashleigh Gardner helped Australia defend 163 as India collapsed late to finish on 144 for nine. The series decider will be played at Adelaide Oval
20 February,2026 08:25 AM IST | Canberra | PTIFormer champions Australia will undertake a “forensic review” of their disappointing ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign after crashing out in the group stage of the event co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The 2021 champions failed to progress beyond the group stage for the first time since 2009, suffering defeats to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe
20 February,2026 08:22 AM IST | Melbourne | PTIShivam Dube has emerged as India’s go-to crisis man in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, shedding comparisons with Hardik Pandya to establish his own identity as a dependable all-rounder. After a first-ball duck at the Wankhede Stadium against the United States, the 32-year-old has bounced back impressively
20 February,2026 08:21 AM IST | Ahmedabad | R KaushikIn an attempt to chase a target of 201 runs, Canada managed to reach 118 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi bagged four wickets by conceding seven runs in four overs
19 February,2026 11:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSkipper Shai, whose 46-ball 77 helped WI beat Italy in their last league match, reveals each member has a specific role and is excited to deliver under head coach and two-time T20 World Cup-winner skipper Daren
19 February,2026 08:56 PM IST | Kolkata | Arup ChatterjeeDuring the match, Brian Bennett played an unbeaten knock of 63 runs off just 48 deliveries, and was laced with eight boundaries. Shouldering him was skipper Sikandar Raza, who was dismissed on 45 runs. Facing 26 balls, Raza also smashed two boundaries and four maximums
19 February,2026 08:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHaving put to chase a target of 179 runs, Zimbabwe scored 182 runs for the loss of four wickets in 19.3 overs. Opening batsman Brian Bennett played an unbeaten knock of 63 runs off 48 deliveries, which was laced with eight boundaries
19 February,2026 07:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring the match, the West Indies' skipper Shai Hope played a knock of 75 runs off just 46 deliveries, which was laced with six boundaries and four maximums
19 February,2026 06:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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Real Madrid have submitted “all available evidence” to UEFA following Vinicius Junior’s complaint of alleged racist abuse during their Champions League playoff clash against Benfica. UEFA has opened an investigation into the incident, while Benfica and their player Gianluca Prestianni have denied the allegation
20 February,2026 08:25 AM IST | Madrid | AFPKylian Mbappé has backed teammate Vinícius Júnior’s allegation of racial abuse during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Benfica in their UEFA Champions League first-leg playoff. Mbappé claimed that Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni directed racist remarks at the Brazilian winger, alleging he called him a “monkey” five times
Mexico is preparing to counter potential drone threats during this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup, which it is co-hosting with the United States and Canada. At military base in Mexico City, soldiers demonstrated anti-drone systems that will be deployed at stadiums and fan zones. The three host cities in Mexico; Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey
American ski great Mikaela Shiffrin captured her long-awaited third Olympic gold in the slalom, while snowboarder Su Yiming secured China’s first title of the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Shiffrin, 30, dominated the final alpine skiing event in Cortina d’Ampezzo, clocking a combined time of 1:39.10 to finish 1.5 seconds ahead of Switzerland
19 February,2026 01:11 PM IST | Milan, Italy | AFPADVERTISEMENT
