Pacer Junaid becomes first player from United Arab Emirates to take five-wicket haul (5-33) in a T20 World Cup as Gulf nation beats Canada by five wickets
In 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
Having 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
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
The 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
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)
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
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
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
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh remains doubtful for the T20 World Cup Group B match against Zimbabwe after suffering internal bleeding. Cricket Australia said he will require considerable rest, with Steve Smith added as cover. Australia will rely on key players like Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa
Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Aminul Islam will attend the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo on ICC’s invitation and hopes to use the opportunity to mend strained ties with the BCCI. The meeting comes after weeks of tension over Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL release, Bangladesh’s World Cup withdrawal, and subsequent ICC intervention
West Indies captain Shai Hope praised Sherfane Rutherford as a special talent after his unbeaten 76 powered WI to a 30-run win over England at Wankhede Stadium in the T20 World Cup. Hope urged critics to look beyond statistics and focus on Rutherford’s match-winning impact
Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Aminul Islam will attend the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo on ICC’s invitation and hopes to use the opportunity to mend strained ties with the BCCI. The meeting comes after weeks of tension over Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL release, Bangladesh’s World Cup withdrawal, and subsequent ICC intervention
13 February,2026 08:32 AM IST | Dhaka | PTIWest Indies captain Shai Hope praised Sherfane Rutherford as a special talent after his unbeaten 76 powered WI to a 30-run win over England at Wankhede Stadium in the T20 World Cup. Hope urged critics to look beyond statistics and focus on Rutherford’s match-winning impact
13 February,2026 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayurePavan Rathnayake (60), skipper Dasun Shanaka (50) and Kusal Mendis (61) starred as Sri Lanka posted 225/5 and defeated Oman by 105 runs in their T20 World Cup Group B clash. Oman struggled against incisive bowling from Dushmantha Chameera (2/19) and Maheesh Theekshana (2/11), managing only 120/9. The win keeps Sri Lanka unbeaten in the tournament
13 February,2026 08:22 AM IST | Pallekele | PTIIndia defeated Namibia by 93 runs in the T20 World Cup after posting 209-9, powered by aggressive half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya. Varun Chakravarthy’s 3-7 derailed Namibia’s chase as they were bowled out for 116. Jasprit Bumrah predictably took his place in the side at the expense of Mohammed Siraj
13 February,2026 08:21 AM IST | New Delhi | R KaushikNamibia captain Gerhard Erasmus expressed disappointment that his team did not get any practice under lights ahead of their T20 World Cup match against India, unlike India who had successive night sessions. He noted that lack of floodlit grounds back home makes it challenging and hopes more big matches will boost cricket infrastructure in Namibia
13 February,2026 02:41 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
In the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Australia, Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani achieved a new feat. Here's all you need to know (Pics: Instagram/X)
Having put to chase a target of 210 runs, Namibia was bowled out for 116 runs in 18.2 overs. Team India's Varun Chakaravarthy returned with the figures of three wickets for seven runs in two overs. Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya bagged two wickets each
12 February,2026 11:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Abhishek Sharma, who was earlier hospitalised due to a stomach infection, will miss out on the clash. Sanju Samson will come in his place for tonight's clash
12 February,2026 06:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Having put to chase a target of 124 runs, the Italian men posted 124 runs without losing any wickets in 12.4 overs. Opening duo Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca showcased exceptional skills with the willow
12 February,2026 06:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Currently, the "Men in Blue" are placed in the second position in Group A with a net run rate (NRR) of +1.450 and two points. On the other hand, Namibia is in fourth place with a net run rate (NRR) of -1.033
12 February,2026 05:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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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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