Captain Radha Yadav delivered a match-winning all-round performance to guide India A into the final of the Women's Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup with a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka A. The left-arm spinner claimed 4/19 as India bowled out Sri Lanka for 118, with support from Tanuja Kanwar and Prema Rawat
India will rely on their top-order firepower to deliver in the third and final Women’s T20I against Australia as they aim for a historic maiden bilateral series win Down Under. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma will need to convert starts, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, along with Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh, are expected to anchor
Mumbai-based former Jammu & Kashmir pacer Deepak Pandit said J&K’s maiden entry into the Ranji Trophy final is extra special as heavy snowfall restricts practice in Kashmir for nearly six months each year. Pandit backed the team to beat Karnataka cricket team in the title clash in Hubballi and praised pacer Auqib Nabi for his match-winning 9-wicket
The southpaw Instagrammed pictures, roaming around London, while wearing a black cardigan with a blue sweater underneath. Though not part of India’s T20 World Cup squad, Yashasvi Jaiswal grabbed attention with a stylish London Instagram post featuring a sharp winter look and a new moustache.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma surprised fans by sharing a playful Instagram story where he juggled three plastic balls, reminding followers of his rare IPL hat-trick and showcasing his off-field flair
Ahead of their T20I showdown, the numbers heavily favour India national cricket team against South Africa national cricket team. India have crossed the 200-run mark eight times against the Proteas, including a record 283-1 in Johannesburg in 2024. Pacer Arshdeep Singh has claimed 23 wickets against SA — the most by any player in this rivalry
India 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
India 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
The 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
New 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
Having 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
The "Men in Blue" have faced scrutiny over missed opportunities in recent matches, with dropped catches and misfields proving costly
Having 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
Here are the top five moments in the T20 World Cup 2026 so far (Pics: File Pic)
Australia is already out of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. They will play their last group stage match against Oman, before the global showpiece proceeds to the "Super 8" stage
20 February,2026 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
England captain Jos Buttler has rejected calls to bat conservatively to overcome his lean run in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, saying he will not occupy the crease for personal milestones at the expense of the team. Buttler, who has struggled for runs in recent matches insisted T20 cricket demands intent and momentum as England cricket team prepares
20 February,2026 02:48 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Australia, who were among the favourites ahead of the World Cup, have managed just one win so far and failed to advance to the Super 8 stage. After opening their campaign with a victory over Ireland, they suffered consecutive defeats against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka
20 February,2026 02:22 PM IST | Pallekele [Sri Lanka] | ANI
A record 128-run opening stand between Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney set up Australia Women’s 19-run victory over India Women in the second T20I. Voll’s fluent 88 and a strong bowling effort led by Ashleigh Gardner helped Australia defend 163 as India collapsed late to finish on 144 for nine. The series decider will be played at Adelaide Oval
20 February,2026 10:03 AM IST | Canberra | PTI
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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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