South Africa captain Aiden Markram believes his side is edging closer to their full potential after a clinical T20 World Cup win over New Zealand. The Proteas restricted the Kiwis to 175 on a batting-friendly surface before chasing down the target comfortably, powered by Markram’s unbeaten 86
16 February,2026 11:03 AM IST | PTIKL Rahul (141) and captain Devdutt Padikkal (148*) struck commanding centuries to guide Karnataka to 355 for two on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy semifinal against Uttarakhand at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The duo stitched together a massive 278-run stand for the second wicket after Mayank Agarwal’s early dismissal
16 February,2026 08:46 AM IST | PTIArundhati Reddy’s superb 4/22 guided India to a 21-run victory over Australia via the DLS method in the first Women’s T20I of the tour Down Under. After bundling out Australia for 133, India raced to 50/1 in 5.1 overs before rain halted play, comfortably ahead of the par score. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provided early momentum
16 February,2026 08:45 AM IST | PTISixteen-year-old pacer Karthik Kumar has been fast-tracked into the Mumbai U-23 squad following a standout Vijay Merchant Trophy campaign. The Panvel-based fast bowling all-rounder, who bowls at over 130 kmph, scored 610 runs and claimed 22 wickets in Mumbai’s U-16 title triumph. He made his U-23 debut against Odisha in the CK Nayudu Trophy
16 February,2026 08:44 AM IST | Subodh MayureLiverpool manager Arne Slot lauded Mohamed Salah not just for his goal and assist in the 3-0 FA Cup fourth-round win over Brighton, but for his improved defensive work. Salah set up Dominik Szoboszlai’s goal and converted a penalty, while also contributing significantly off the ball — an aspect Slot described as vital for the team’s success
16 February,2026 08:43 AM IST | AgenciesIndian badminton star PV Sindhu shared a touching Valentine’s Day message for her husband Venkata Datta Sai on Instagram, expressing gratitude for his unwavering love and support. The post, featuring a picture of the couple on a dinner date, also included a light-hearted joke about his crocs and love for cricket
16 February,2026 08:41 AM IST | A CorrespondentInjured Jude Bellingham spent Valentine’s Day in the VIP box at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, cheering on Real Madrid alongside girlfriend Ashlyn Castro. The couple witnessed a dominant 4-1 La Liga victory over Real Sociedad, making it a perfect blend of football and romance for the special day
16 February,2026 08:40 AM IST | A CorrespondentCole Palmer celebrated Valentine’s Day with girlfriend Olivia Holder on a luxury trip to Dubai. The couple reportedly flew first class, enjoyed dinner at upscale restaurant GAL, and exchanged lavish gifts including bouquets and a Chanel goodie bag. Meanwhile, Palmer’s club Chelsea F.C. were in FA Cup action against Hull City A.F.C.
16 February,2026 08:40 AM IST | A CorrespondentIndia endured their fourth successive defeat in the FIH Pro League, going down 2-4 to Argentina in the Rourkela leg at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. Tadeo Marcucci struck twice for Argentina, while Tomas Domene and Lucio Mendez also found the net. Aditya Lalage and Sanjay scored late goals for India, but the hosts were undone by defensive lapses
16 February,2026 08:37 AM IST | PTIAustralia are contemplating the inclusion of Steve Smith for their crucial T20 World Cup Group B encounter against Sri Lanka after a shocking defeat to Zimbabwe left their campaign hanging in the balance. With captain Mitchell Marsh injured and the pace attack depleted, the former champions must win their remaining matches
16 February,2026 11:02 AM IST | PTIThe result builds on last season's fourth-place championship finish
15 February,2026 10:11 AM IST | PTIIshan Kishan smashed a sensational 77 off 40 balls to steer India to a commanding 61-run victory over Pakistan in their T20 World Cup Group A clash at the Premadasa Stadium. On a tricky, two-paced surface, India posted 175-7 before bundling out Pakistan for 114
16 February,2026 08:30 AM IST | R KaushikPathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 100 off 52 balls, supported by Kusal Mendis’s 51, as Sri Lanka chased down Australia’s 181 all out with eight wickets in hand and 12 balls to spare in their T20 World Cup 2026 encounter. For Australia, returning skipper Mitchell Marsh scored 54 off 27 balls, while David Warner contributed 56 off 29 balls
17 February,2026 08:44 AM IST | Pallekele | AgenciesDevdutt Padikkal smashed his first double century in first-class cricket, scoring 232 off 330 balls, as Karnataka posted a mammoth 689 for six against Uttarakhand in their Ranji Trophy semifinal at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Ravichandran Smaran added an unbeaten 121, while wicketkeeper Kruthik Krishna contributed 60 in a key sixth-wicket stand
17 February,2026 08:20 AM IST | Lucknow | PTIIshan Kishan produced a spectacular innings to propel India to a 61-run victory over Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Facing six spinners, Kishan’s 77 off 40 balls at a strike rate close to 200 set the tone for India’s imposing 175/7, dismantling Pakistan’s spin-heavy attack
17 February,2026 08:19 AM IST | Colombo | R KaushikAbhishek Sharma endured a second consecutive duck against Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, witnessed by his family who had flown to Colombo for the marquee clash. Despite disappointment over their son’s performance, father Rajkumar Sharma emphasized that the team’s win was more important than individual scores
17 February,2026 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Bipin DaniPakistan head coach Mike Hesson credited Ishan Kishan’s fearless 77 as the decisive factor in India’s 61-run win over Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Hesson said Kishan’s ability to score on both sides of the wicket, especially against spin in the Power-play, disrupted Pakistan’s spin-heavy strategy
17 February,2026 08:15 AM IST | Colombo | PTIIndia vice-captain Axar Patel hailed Ishan Kishan’s match-winning 77 as “one of the great knocks” after India’s 61-run victory over Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Kishan struck 10 fours and three sixes in his 40-ball innings, anchoring India to 175/7 on a challenging, turning track under lights
17 February,2026 08:14 AM IST | Colombo | AFPDuring the match, Pakistan stalwart Babar Azam yet again failed to deliver a big knock. Facing seven balls, he was dismissed on just five runs. Following the loss, former Pakistan cricketers have criticised players such as Babar, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Shadab Khan
16 February,2026 08:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring the match, Team India's opening batsman Ishan Kishan played a blistering knock of 77 runs off 40 deliveries. His knock also included 10 boundaries and three maximums. Shouldering Kishan from the other end was Tilak Varma
16 February,2026 08:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe victory also helped the "Men in Blue" to qualify for the "Super 8" stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. So far in the tournament, they have played three matches and have secured wins in as many games. Team India is enjoying the top spot in Group A with a net run rate (NRR) of +3.050 and six points
16 February,2026 08:15 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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Mikel Arteta expressed satisfaction with Arsenal F.C.’s performance after their 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic F.C. in the FA Cup fourth round. Arteta rotated his squad and rested several key players for the tie but was impressed by the team’s cohesion and attitude
17 February,2026 08:44 AM IST | London | AgenciesHarry Kane struck twice — including his 100th career penalty — to reach the 500-goal milestone in Bayern Munich’s 3-0 Bundesliga win over Werder Bremen. The England captain achieved the feat in 743 games for club and country, helping Bayern maintain their six-point lead at the top. Leon Goretzka added the third as Bayern strengthened their position
Chelsea boss Liam hails winger Pedro after his hat-trick in 4-0 rout of Hull City helps Blues advance to Round Five; says he was pleased with team’s mental application
Formula 1’s new car regulations have triggered sharp reactions across the paddock, with leading drivers split over their impact on racing and drivability. Four-time world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing called the changes “anti-racing,” saying drivers can no longer go flat out. Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton now with Scuderia Ferrari
17 February,2026 08:43 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentADVERTISEMENT
