With India and Pakistan cruising towards Super 8 stage after two wins each, the result of Sunday’s clash won’t affect their progress, but the off-field boycott issue and uncertainty over post-match handshake has spiced things up
15 February,2026 09:49 AM IST | R Kaushik"We will see about it tomorrow," Agha gave a cryptic response about the possibility of a handshake in the pre-match press conference here on Saturday
15 February,2026 09:31 AM IST | PTIIrrespective of the nature of the pitch, Surya said the team would stick to the familiar template of aggressive cricket
15 February,2026 09:26 AM IST | PTIThe guy has been cleared twice and he has done whatever ICC said and whatever it requires to bowl in international cricket.
15 February,2026 09:53 AM IST | PTIPakistan’s bowling is better than their batters,” Nawaz, 77, who claimed 177 wickets in 55 Tests and 63 wickets in 45 ODIs, told Sunday mid-day on Saturday
15 February,2026 10:50 AM IST | Debasish DattaCaribbean left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein admitted that Nepal are a strong unit. However, Nepal began their campaign with a strong show against England, but lost by four runs
15 February,2026 09:59 AM IST | Subodh MayureScotland were well-placed at 113 for 3 in 12.3 overs, but a dramatic collapse of five wickets for 14 runs turned the match
15 February,2026 10:02 AM IST | PTIAlexander Hendrickx (14th, 17th minutes) led the charge for the visitors with a brace, supported by goals from Hugo Labouchere (11th) and Arthur de Sloover (15th)
15 February,2026 10:05 AM IST | PTIThe victory underlines Bhagat's sustained dominance in the SL3 division, which refers to a classification for standing players with significant lower limb impairment.
15 February,2026 10:07 AM IST | PTI“I’m not going to waste time and energy on people who are of no use to me,” he added
15 February,2026 10:10 AM IST | AgenciesThe result builds on last season's fourth-place championship finish
15 February,2026 10:11 AM IST | PTIThere are only three runners in the Homi Mody Trophy, and the fight for the title may be limited to only two of them: Evaldo and Regina Memorabilis
15 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | Prakash GosaviAhead of the match, fans will keep a tab on Team India's swashbuckling batsman Abhishek Sharma. The left-handed batsman will be expected to deliver a big knock in the high-pressure clash against the "Green Shirts"
15 February,2026 06:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup 2026 match between arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, is scheduled to be played on February 15 at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo
15 February,2026 04:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOz legend Matthew Hayden’s daughter Grace emulates his batting style in T20 World Cup video
15 February,2026 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentPakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq has emerged as a talking point in the T20 World Cup with 11 wickets in just four T20Is, thanks to his unusual pause-and-release action. Ahead of the India-Pakistan clash in Colombo, former India spinner Venkatapathy Raju said new bowlers often carry the element of surprise, though mastering such an action isn’t easy
14 February,2026 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureSpin great R Ashwin has a simple suggestion for Indian batters as they gear up to deal with the unique side-arm action of Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq come Sunday
14 February,2026 09:39 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIIndia all-rounder Hardik Pandya received a special off-field honour during the T20 World Cup as girlfriend Mahieka Sharma surprised him with a romantic pre-Valentine’s Day gift. The 24-year-old model shared an Instagram story featuring a large bouquet of roses and a heartfelt caption calling Hardik “the man of the match of my life”
14 February,2026 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesActor Kabir Bedi attended the T20 World Cup match at Wankhede Stadium, cheering as Italy registered their maiden win in the tournament with a 10-wicket victory over Nepal. Invited by Cricket Italy, Bedi called the moment historic for the football-loving nation
14 February,2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesVarun Chakravarthy’s journey from a late domestic debutant to India’s most lethal T20 weapon is a tale of persistence and evolution. After fading from the national scene following a modest start, the Tamil Nadu spinner engineered a comeback through consistent IPL performances with Kolkata Knight Riders
14 February,2026 08:28 AM IST | New Delhi | R KaushikIndia’s batters are confronting a new wave of unorthodox spin tactics at the T20 World Cup, and their recent face-off with Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus may have provided timely preparation ahead of Sunday’s clash against Pakistan’s Usman Tariq in Colombo
14 February,2026 08:28 AM IST | New Delhi | Santosh SuriADVERTISEMENT
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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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
15 February,2026 10:19 AM IST | Hull | AFPTottenham's official website stated "his mandate is straightforward -- bring organisation, intensity and competitive edge to the squad at a decisive stage of the campaign"
Barcelona suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday. Diego Simeone’s side dominated the first half, scoring all four goals through an Eric Garcia own goal (7’), Antoine Griezmann (14’), Ademola Lookman (33’) and Julian Alvarez (45+2’)
Winter Olympic downhill champion Breezy Johnson may have crashed out of the Super-G event at the Milano Cortina Games, but the American skier still had a golden moment to cherish. Moments after her run on Thursday, boyfriend Connor Watkins surprised her with a proposal near the finish line
14 February,2026 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
