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 CorrespondentThe "Men in Blue" will now clash against South Africa in the "Super 8" match. The clash will be played on February 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
19 February,2026 06:04 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 05:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia all-rounder Shivam Dube credited former captain MS Dhoni for reshaping his batting mindset after a match-winning performance against the Netherlands in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Dube smashed a crucial 67 after India were struggling at 69/3, anchoring the innings with smart strokeplay
19 February,2026 04:27 PM IST | Ahmedabad | IANSGujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan has recovered from a rib fracture and begun preparations for IPL 2026 alongside captain Shubman Gill. Sudharsan had suffered a fracture to the seventh right rib during a Vijay Hazare Trophy match for Tamil Nadu cricket team against Madhya Pradesh cricket team in Ahmedabad last December
19 February,2026 03:49 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANSDuring the match, Team India's swashbuckling opening batsman Abhishek Sharma departed on a three-ball duck. This also marked his third duck in the ongoing global showpiece
19 February,2026 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA disciplined spin display from Italy restricted West Indies to 165/6 despite a fluent 75 from skipper Shai Hope in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup group match in Kolkata. Hope struck a 46-ball 75 with four sixes and six fours, adding 64 runs with Roston Chase (24), but Italy’s spinners turned the tide in the second half of the innings
19 February,2026 01:46 PM IST | Kolkata | PTIFourteen-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has decided to skip his Class 10 CBSE examinations this year to prioritise his rapidly rising cricket career, according to his father. Sooryavanshi, who recently smashed a match-winning 175 off 80 balls in the Under-19 World Cup final against England in Harare to guide India
19 February,2026 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Bipin DaniFans showed up in huge numbers to support Nepal national cricket team during their group-stage matches at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with attendance figures consistently crossing 13,000 and peaking at over 19,000. The numbers underline the passionate backing Nepal enjoys, both at home and abroad, as fans continue to create a vibrant atmosphere
19 February,2026 03:01 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentTeam India's Varun Chakaravarthy claimed three wickets for 14 runs in three overs. Shivam Dube also bagged two wickets. Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya chipped in with one wicket each
18 February,2026 11:16 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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Kylian 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
19 February,2026 10:07 AM IST | Lisbon | AgenciesMexico 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
Mikel Arteta has backed Bukayo Saka to deliver against Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., praising the healthy competition between Saka and Noni Madueke at Arsenal F.C.. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the friendly rivalry between Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke is benefitting both club and country as the Gunners prepare for Wednesdays Premier League
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
