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
03 February,2026 08:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHouston-based fast bowler Rhea Nadkarni clocked an impressive 104.61 kmph to secure third place in the U-19 all-India final of the inaugural WPL Speed Queen contest at Islam Gymkhana in Mumbai. The 15-year-old had earlier topped the initial selection round at Kalina and expressed satisfaction with her performance while competing against some
03 February,2026 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureFormer India captain Kapil Dev expressed disappointment over Pakistan’s decision to boycott the India clash at the T20 World Cup, saying players should not suffer because of political issues. Calling the situation unfortunate, Kapil said cricket fans would be the biggest losers and added that India-Pakistan cricket relations have often been disrupt
03 February,2026 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Debasish DattaMumbai have been strengthened ahead of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Karnataka with the return of pacer Shardul Thakur and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. A fully fit Shardul will captain the side, while Tanush Kotian also makes a comeback, adding depth to an experienced Mumbai squad for the February 6–9 clash at the MCA-BKC ground
03 February,2026 08:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureDelhi Capitals, runners-up in all three previous WPL editions, will look to secure a fourth consecutive final berth when they face a resurgent Gujarat Giants in the eliminator on Tuesday. While Delhi remain the only team to qualify for the playoffs in every season so far Gujarat enter the knockout clash high on confidence after bouncing back strong
03 February,2026 08:29 AM IST | Vadodara | PTIThe 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 | PTIADVERTISEMENT
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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Liverpool have agreed a deal worth up to 60 million pound to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, beating competition from Chelsea. The 20-year-old French under-21 international will join Anfield at the end of the season, as the Reds look to bolster their thin centre-back options amid injuries and contract concerns
03 February,2026 08:29 AM IST | Liverpool | AFPKylian Mbappe struck a dramatic 100th-minute penalty as Real Madrid edged nine-man Rayo Vallecano 2-1 to cut Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to one point. Vinicius Junior scored early for Madrid, but Jude Bellingham limped off injured, while two red cards hurt Rayo before Mbappe sealed the win late on
Manchester City midfielder Rodri criticised refereeing decisions after a controversial 2-2 draw against Tottenham, claiming a foul was missed in the build-up to Spurs’ equaliser. The result leaves City six points behind league leaders Arsenal and further dents their title hopes.
Fresh off his Australian Open title win over Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz revealed plans to get a kangaroo tattoo as a tribute to his Melbourne triumph, which made him the youngest man to complete career Grand Slam. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who already sports tattoos symbolising his other Grand Slam victories also posed with the Australian Open
03 February,2026 08:34 AM IST | Melbourne | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
