Sherfane Rutherford smashed an unbeaten 76 off 42 balls while Gudakesh Motie claimed 3-33 as West Indies posted 196-6 and defeated England in their T20 World Cup clash at the Wankhede Stadium. It eventually helped the Caribbeans to beat England with wrist-spinner Gudakesh Motie claiming 3-33
12 February,2026 09:16 AM IST | Subodh MayureSouth Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj revealed he had asked to bowl the first Super Over as well during their dramatic T20 World Cup win over Afghanistan. While Lungi Ngidi bowled the first tie-breaker, Maharaj delivered in the second Super Over, picking up two wickets to seal victory after the match was tied twice
12 February,2026 09:19 AM IST | AgenciesShardashram 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
13 February,2026 09:11 AM IST | Rufus VedanayagamAscend International School (BKC) defeated Bombay International School (Babulnath) 2-0 to win the boys’ Under-10 Division II title in the Dream Sports Mumbai School Sports Association inter-school football final at Azad Maidan. However, a combination of resolute defending and missed chances ensured the teams went into the interval goalless
13 February,2026 08:27 AM IST | Rufus VedanayagamAustralia 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
13 February,2026 08:36 AM IST | PTIBangladesh 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 | 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 | 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 | PTIItaly 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)
13 February,2026 12:07 PM IST | Subodh MayureIndia 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 | R KaushikTeam 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
13 February,2026 08:51 AM IST | Subodh MayureHaving 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 | mid-day online correspondentPakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq has emerged as a talking point in the T20 World Cup with 11 wickets in just four T20Is, thanks to his unusual pause-and-release action. Ahead of the India-Pakistan clash in Colombo, former India spinner Venkatapathy Raju said new bowlers often carry the element of surprise, though mastering such an action isn’t easy
14 February,2026 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureSpin great R Ashwin has a simple suggestion for Indian batters as they gear up to deal with the unique side-arm action of Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq come Sunday
14 February,2026 09:39 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIIndia all-rounder Hardik Pandya received a special off-field honour during the T20 World Cup as girlfriend Mahieka Sharma surprised him with a romantic pre-Valentine’s Day gift. The 24-year-old model shared an Instagram story featuring a large bouquet of roses and a heartfelt caption calling Hardik “the man of the match of my life”
14 February,2026 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesActor Kabir Bedi attended the T20 World Cup match at Wankhede Stadium, cheering as Italy registered their maiden win in the tournament with a 10-wicket victory over Nepal. Invited by Cricket Italy, Bedi called the moment historic for the football-loving nation
14 February,2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesVarun Chakravarthy’s journey from a late domestic debutant to India’s most lethal T20 weapon is a tale of persistence and evolution. After fading from the national scene following a modest start, the Tamil Nadu spinner engineered a comeback through consistent IPL performances with Kolkata Knight Riders
14 February,2026 08:28 AM IST | New Delhi | R KaushikIndia’s batters are confronting a new wave of unorthodox spin tactics at the T20 World Cup, and their recent face-off with Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus may have provided timely preparation ahead of Sunday’s clash against Pakistan’s Usman Tariq in Colombo
14 February,2026 08:28 AM IST | New Delhi | Santosh SuriZimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza termed his team’s 23-run win over Australia in the T20 World Cup as “unbelievable”, crediting the squad’s unity, culture and collective belief for the famous triumph at the R Premadasa Stadium. Defending 169-2, Zimbabwe bowled Australia out for 146 in 19.3 overs to script one of the tournament’s biggest upsets
14 February,2026 08:27 AM IST | Colombo | PTISouth Africa captain Aiden Markram believes his side is yet to reach its full potential ahead of their Cup clash against New Zealand on Saturday in T20 world cup 2026
14 February,2026 07:53 AM IST | Ahmedabad | AgenciesUSA's Harmeet Singh returned with the figures of four wickets for 21 runs in four overs. Shadley van Schalkwyk bagged three wickets by conceding 21 runs in 2.5 overs. Mohammad Mohsin claimed two wickets by giving away 19 runs in three overs
13 February,2026 11:18 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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Barcelona suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday. Diego Simeone’s side dominated the first half, scoring all four goals through an Eric Garcia own goal (7’), Antoine Griezmann (14’), Ademola Lookman (33’) and Julian Alvarez (45+2’)
14 February,2026 09:35 AM IST | Madrid | AgenciesMohamed Salah matched Steven Gerrard’s record of 92 Premier League assists for Liverpool by setting up Virgil van Dijk’s winner in a 1-0 victory over Sunderland. Manager Arne Slot hailed the Egyptian as “unbelievable” after the crucial contribution. Salah’s latest assist — a perfectly weighted corner that Van Dijk headed (61st min)
With just four months remaining, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the biggest edition in history. Co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament will feature 48 teams, 104 matches, and 16 host cities. While 42 nations have already qualified, the race for the remaining spots continues
Winter Olympic downhill champion Breezy Johnson may have crashed out of the Super-G event at the Milano Cortina Games, but the American skier still had a golden moment to cherish. Moments after her run on Thursday, boyfriend Connor Watkins surprised her with a proposal near the finish line
14 February,2026 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
