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 CorrespondentIndia bowling coach Morne Morkel has dismissed concerns over opener Abhishek Sharma’s poor run in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, insisting there has been “absolutely no discussion” within the team about his form. With India entering the Super Eights against South Africa national cricket team
21 February,2026 08:02 AM IST | Ahmedabad | PTIIndia opener Abhishek Sharma has endured a torrid start to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, remaining without a run after three innings and dropping a crucial catch off Jasprit Bumrah against the Netherlands. Despite a string of setbacks, the 25-year-old once the world’s top-ranked T20I batter still has the class and backing to turn things around
21 February,2026 08:01 AM IST | Ahmedabad | R KaushikThe Cricket Association for the Blind in India has welcomed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s commitment to support the men’s and women’s blind cricket teams with international travel, accommodation and access to stadiums. CABI chairman Dr GK Mahantesh said the move will ease financial struggles and help raise performance standards
21 February,2026 08:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureNew Zealand batter Mark Chapman expressed confidence in handling Pakistan’s spin attack led by Usman Tariq ahead of their T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter. Chapman said frequent bilateral contests against Pakistan have helped the Kiwis understand their opponents well
21 February,2026 07:59 AM IST | Colombo | PTIHaving put to chase a target of 105 runs, Australia scored 108 runs for the loss of one wicket in 9.4 overs. Opening the innings, skipper Mitchell Marsh played an unbeaten knock of 64 runs off just 33 deliveries, which was laced with seven boundaries and four maximums
20 February,2026 09:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe "Men in Blue" have faced scrutiny over missed opportunities in recent matches, with dropped catches and misfields proving costly
20 February,2026 09:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTeam India's bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed confidence in Abhishek by saying he is going to deliver and just needs to get that required start
20 February,2026 09:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSanjay Bangar said that Team India players need to improve their catching skills, considering that they dropped a few catches in the previous matches
20 February,2026 08:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMark Chapman expressed his team's readiness by saying that they have played a decent number of games against the "Green Shirts" in the past few years
20 February,2026 06:59 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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Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu admitted his side failed to cope with the intensity and counter-attacking threat of Bodo/Glimt following their 3-1 defeat in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoffs. Despite the setback, Chivu remains confident that Inter Milan can overturn the deficit in the return leg at home
20 February,2026 12:29 PM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesMikel Arteta admitted Arsenal FC deserved criticism after surrendering a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. Despite goals from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie, late strikes from Hugo Bueno and Tom Edozie handed Manchester City fresh hope in the Premier League
Mumbai City FC kicked off their Indian Super League campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC at the Mumbai Football Arena. The decisive moment came early in the second half when Pritam Kotal turned the ball into his own net, as the Islanders held firm despite Chennaiyin’s late pressure and 15 corner kicks
Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury revealed that wife Paris and family members were upset after he announced his return to boxing in 2026. Fury, who is set to face Arslanbek Makhmudov, admitted his comeback decision did not go down well at home but insisted he feels happiest inside the ring
20 February,2026 09:49 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentADVERTISEMENT
