Pakistan 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
Spin 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
India 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”
Actor 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
Varun 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
India’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
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza termed his team’s 23-run win over Australia in the T20 World Cup as “unbelievable”, crediting the squad’s unity, culture and collective belief for the famous triumph at the R Premadasa Stadium. Defending 169-2, Zimbabwe bowled Australia out for 146 in 19.3 overs to script one of the tournament’s biggest upsets
South Africa captain Aiden Markram believes his side is yet to reach its full potential ahead of their Cup clash against New Zealand on Saturday in T20 world cup 2026
USA's Harmeet Singh returned with the figures of four wickets for 21 runs in four overs. Shadley van Schalkwyk bagged three wickets by conceding 21 runs in 2.5 overs. Mohammad Mohsin claimed two wickets by giving away 19 runs in three overs
Phil Salt pointed to the difference in mindset between a bilateral series and tournament play but was quick to add that they were “possibly a bit too tentative”
In Team India's recent match against Namibia, Arshdeep bowled three overs and picked up one wicket by conceding 36 runs. Considering that the pacer didn't complete his quota of overs, Gavaskar feels that it is an indication of his not making an appearance in Colombo
Pacer Junaid becomes first player from United Arab Emirates to take five-wicket haul (5-35) in a T20 World Cup as Gulf nation beats Canada by five wickets
In Team India's recent match against Namibia, Arshdeep bowled three overs and picked up one wicket by conceding 36 runs. Considering that the pacer didn't complete his quota of overs, Gavaskar feels that it is an indication of his not making an appearance in Colombo
13 February,2026 08:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPacer Junaid becomes first player from United Arab Emirates to take five-wicket haul (5-35) in a T20 World Cup as Gulf nation beats Canada by five wickets
13 February,2026 08:46 PM IST | New Delhi | Aditya BhushanIn the previous edition of the cash-rich league, Samson missed out on eight matches due to injuries. In his absence, Parag was named as the stand-in captain and under his leadership, the team managed to secure two matches
13 February,2026 07:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHaving put to chase a target of 151 runs, UAE posted 151 runs for the loss of five wickets in 19.4 overs. Opening batsman Aryansh Sharma smashed an unbeaten 74 runs off 53 deliveries. Sohain Khan also delivered a crucial knock of 51 runs, which came in 29 balls, laced with four boundaries and four maximums
13 February,2026 06:50 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
13 February,2026 04:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
In the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Australia, Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett accomplished a new feat. Here's all you need to know (Pics: X)
Italy outclassed Nepal in all departments to register their first-ever T20 World Cup win, cruising to a 10-wicket victory at the Wankhede Stadium. Crishan Kalugamage (3-18) and Ben Manenti (2-9) starred with the ball to bowl Nepal out for 123. The Mosca brothers, Justin (60*) and Anthony (62)
13 February,2026 12:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Jemimah Rodrigues, Shreyanka Patil and Arundhati Reddy enjoyed sightseeing in Sydney ahead of India’s all-format series against Australia starting February 15. The troika Instagrammed these pictures on Wednesday and Thursday from their visit to some of the Australian city’s most iconic landmarks, particularly the Sydney Opera House
13 February,2026 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Shardashram Vidyamandir International School (Dadar) defeated defending champions Parag English School (Bhandup) by eight wickets to win the girls’ U-16 MSSA Manoramaben Apte inter-school cricket title at the MCA-BKC ground. Chasing 174, Ria Thakur (80) and Aashira Patil (79) stitched a match-winning 155-run stand to seal victory in 21.4 overs
13 February,2026 09:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus Vedanayagam
Team Nepal’s After loud cheers during Nepal’s innings, silence gripped Wankhede Stadium as Italy chased down the target without losing a wicket. Still, Nepal fans stayed till the end in a gesture of sportsmanship. took over the Wankhede Stadium once again on Thursday, during the match against Italy
13 February,2026 08:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
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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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