The T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to kick off from February 7. India and Pakistan are placed in Group A of the tournament along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, and the United States of America (USA)
05 February,2026 05:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off from February 7, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Australia is placed in Group B of the tournament along with teams such as Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe
03 February,2026 03:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSeparated by 16 years, the pair stand at opposite ends of their careers and are pursuing significant but different milestones
01 February,2026 08:47 AM IST | AFPThomas Frank sets them up in a really clear way. They can link inside to attack through the inside, they can play balls in behind
01 February,2026 08:50 AM IST | AgenciesPakistan Under-19 won the toss and elected to bowl first against India Under-19 in a crucial Super Six Group 2 match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Bulawayo. With England already through to the semi-finals, the contest is a virtual knockout as both India and Pakistan vie for the remaining spot
01 February,2026 02:49 PM IST | ANIBatting first, India posted a massive 271-5. Kishan (103, 43 balls, 6x4, 10x6), who struck his maiden hundred in the format, and skipper Suryakumar Yadav (63, 30b, 4x4, 6x6) treated the Kiwis bowlers with utter disdain during their 137-run third wicket stand, which came in just over 10 overs
01 February,2026 09:01 AM IST | AgenciesHaving emerged fastest at WPL’s Speed Queen contest in Kalina, Houston-based pacer Rhea Nadkarni, 15, is eager for the National finals on Monday; says main goal is playing for USA senior team
01 February,2026 09:04 AM IST | Subodh MayureMehra, 23, who was struggling with an injury — spur in the heel of his landing foot — and playing only his second match of the season, revealed that Test pacer Ishant Sharma inspired his comeback
01 February,2026 09:06 AM IST | Subodh MayureMumbai skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who fought valiantly with an unbeaten 82, rued the lack of support
01 February,2026 09:08 AM IST | IANSYoung middle-order batter Vihaan Malhotra rediscovered his form with a composed unbeaten 109 as India stormed to a massive 204-run victory over Zimbabwe in their opening Super Six match of the U-19 World Cup. Backed by Abhigyan Kundu’s fluent 61, India piled up a mammoth 352 for 8
28 January,2026 08:06 AM IST | PTIMumbai Indians all-rounder Hayley Matthews praised Nat Sciver-Brunt after the England captain became the first-ever cricketer to score a century in the Women’s Premier League during MI’s clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The duo put on a crucial 131-run partnership to help MI post 199 and secure a 15-run victory
28 January,2026 08:05 AM IST | IANSNew Zealand bowling coach Jacob Oram admitted that his side is not playing to its full potential in the ongoing T20I series against India but said the team remains calm under pressure and focused on long-term goals. Oram said the Kiwis are looking beyond the series and aiming to peak during next month’s T20 World Cup
28 January,2026 08:05 AM IST | AgenciesIndia’s U-19 cricket team will face unbeaten England in the ICC U-19 World Cup final on Friday, aiming for a record sixth title. After a dominant semi-final win over Afghanistan, India will rely on key performers including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and returning captain Ayush Mhatre
06 February,2026 10:17 AM IST | Harare | PTIIndia captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that the team will travel to Colombo for their ICC T20 World Cup match against Pakistan on February 15, despite Pakistan’s decision to boycott the fixture. India’s schedule includes matches against USA and Namibia before the Colombo trip
06 February,2026 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureSri Ma Vidyalaya (Thane) advanced to the semi-finals of the MSSA Manormaben Apte U-16 girls cricket tournament after beating St Joseph’s Convent High School by six wickets at Jolly Gymkhana. A disciplined bowling effort restricted St Joseph’s to 51-4 before Sri Ma chased down the target comfortably in 7.1 overs
06 February,2026 10:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamIndia captain Suryakumar Yadav called for consistent performances from his side in the upcoming T20 World Cup, highlighting that every match will be challenging despite India being favourites. Speaking at a press conference, he emphasized the importance of maintaining the “Indian mentality” and playing good cricket throughout the tournament
06 February,2026 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureMumbai captain Shardul Thakur expects a hard-fought contest against a strong Karnataka side when the two domestic heavyweights clash in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final at the MCA-BKC ground. Returning after injury, Thakur said both teams are experienced in knockouts, while Mumbai are hopeful of Sarfaraz Khan recovering from illness
06 February,2026 10:02 AM IST | Mumbai | G KrishnanAs the 10th ICC T20 World Cup kicks off on Saturday, India faces a challenging start with a group-stage match against the USA. Amid Pakistan’s boycott of the India clash and Bangladesh being replaced by Scotland, India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, seeks to become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title and claim a record third crown
06 February,2026 09:57 AM IST | Mumbai | R KaushikSkipper Smriti Mandhana delivered a knock of 87 runs off 41 deliveries, which was laced with 12 boundaries and three maximums. Shouldering her was Georgia Voll, who smashed 79 runs after facing 54 balls. Her knock included 14 boundaries
05 February,2026 11:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off from February 7, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Australia is placed in Group B of the tournament along with teams such as Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe
05 February,2026 08:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to kick off from February 7. India and Pakistan are placed in Group A of the tournament along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, and the United States of America (USA)
05 February,2026 07:51 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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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised his side’s remarkable consistency after a dominant 3-1 win over Newcastle United sealed a 5-1 aggregate victory in the EFL Cup semi-final. City booked their sixth Wembley final in 11 years, with Guardiola lauding his team’s intensity and approach, while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe rued a poor first-half
06 February,2026 10:04 AM IST | Manchester | AgenciesKai Havertz’s stoppage-time goal against former club Chelsea earned Arsenal a 1-0 second-leg win and a 4-2 aggregate victory, sending the Gunners to the EFL Cup final at Wembley. Manager Mikel Arteta called the moment “magical”, while Declan Rice said Arsenal’s hunger to end their trophy drought is driving their strong performances this season
Cathedral and John Connon School won the U-12 girls title, while Campion High School clinched the boys crown at the Dream Sports Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA) Inter-school Knockout Cup at Azad Maidan
WNBA star Cameron Brink has signalled interest in modelling for Playboy, saying she would consider it if her rugby player fiancé Ben Felter approves. The 24-year-old LA Sparks forward, who recently posed for sports and fashion magazine PLAYERS, spoke about her comfort with bold photoshoots and her appreciation for their artistic expression
06 February,2026 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
