The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to begin from February 7, with the first clash scheduled to be played between Pakistan and the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Sri Lanka
02 February,2026 05:05 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 bowling coach Morne Morkel said the team’s decision to rotate bowlers in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand is not only about managing workload but also about maintaining unpredictability ahead of the T20 World Cup
28 January,2026 08:04 AM IST | PTIThe high-octane clash between arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, is scheduled to be played on February 15 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo
02 February,2026 08:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Aussies will begin their campaign by playing a clash against Ireland on February 11 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo
02 February,2026 08:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Aussies will begin their campaign by playing a clash against Ireland on February 11 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo
02 February,2026 07:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to begin from February 7, with the first clash scheduled to be played between Pakistan and the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Sri Lanka
02 February,2026 06:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia Under-19 outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan by 58 runs in a Super Six clash to seal a semifinal spot at the ICC U-19 World Cup. Young all-rounder Kanishk Chouhan starred with a brisk 35 and miserly bowling figures of 1/30, while spinners Ayush Mhatre and Khilan Patel strangled Pakistan’s chase as they were bowled out for 194
02 February,2026 08:08 AM IST | Bulawayo | PTIDelhi’s Ranji Trophy campaign ended without a single win as their final Elite Group D match against Mumbai ended in a draw at the MCA-BKC ground. Stand-in skipper Ayush Doseja starred with an unbeaten 159 in Delhi’s second innings, helping the team declare at 407/6
02 February,2026 07:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayurePakistan on Sunday officially announced it will boycott its high-profile ICC T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match against India, while confirming participation in the rest of the tournament starting February 7. The decision, cleared by the Pakistan government, is being viewed as a protest after the ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland
02 February,2026 07:58 AM IST | Lahore | PTIWicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan said his priority is to carry his red-hot form into the upcoming T20 World Cup after smashing a 42-ball century in India’s 46-run win over New Zealand, sealing a 4-1 series victory. Kishan credited Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive approach for setting the tempo and stressed that consistent performances at the global
02 February,2026 07:57 AM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | AgenciesIndia and Pakistan captains Ayush Mhatre and Farhan Yousaf skipped the customary handshake at the toss during their crucial Super 6 Group 2 clash of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Bulawayo. The incident adds to a growing trend in India-Pakistan cricket encounters amid ongoing political tensions
01 February,2026 04:39 PM IST | Bulawayo [Zimbabwe] | ANIADVERTISEMENT
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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Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and his fiancé Georgina Rodriguez have reportedly bought a lavish new mansion worth USD 21.6 million (around Rs 271 crore) in Casias, Portugal. As per a report in The Sun, the sprawling property spans 5,000 square metres on a 12,000 square-metre plot and features Italian marble interiors, gold faucets
02 February,2026 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentLiverpool manager Arne Slot said his team have shown “big improvement” after a dominant 4-1 win over Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday. The Reds snapped a five-game winless run, with Hugo Ekitike scoring twice, while Florian Wirtz and Ibrahima Konate also found the net
Benjamin Sesko struck in stoppage time to seal a dramatic 3-2 victory for Manchester United against Fulham on Sunday. United appeared in control after taking a 2-0 lead, but Fulham mounted a late comeback through goals from Raul Jimenez and Kevin to draw level
After the victory, the Spaniard said that he may get a small kangaroo inked on one of his legs. It would be a memento of his famous victory against the Serbian
02 February,2026 10:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
