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T20 World Cup 2026: Good contest, but no context

With India and Pakistan cruising towards Super 8 stage after two wins each, the result of Sunday’s clash won’t affect their progress, but the off-field boycott issue and uncertainty over post-match handshake has spiced things up

15 February,2026 09:49 AM IST | R Kaushik
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'It's up to them to decide...': Salman Ali Agha on handshake with Team India

"We will see about it tomorrow," Agha gave a cryptic response about the possibility of a handshake in the pre-match press conference here on Saturday

15 February,2026 09:31 AM IST | PTI
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Suryakumar Yadav expresses readiness to face Pakistan's Usman Tariq

Irrespective of the nature of the pitch, Surya said the team would stick to the familiar template of aggressive cricket

15 February,2026 09:26 AM IST | PTI
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T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Tariq is our trump card against India': Pak skipper Agha

The guy has been cleared twice and he has done whatever ICC said and whatever it requires to bowl in international cricket.

15 February,2026 09:53 AM IST | PTI
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'India are logical favourites,' says ex-Pak pacer Sarfraz Nawaz

Pakistan’s bowling is better than their batters,” Nawaz, 77, who claimed 177 wickets in 55 Tests and 63 wickets in 45 ODIs, told Sunday mid-day on Saturday

15 February,2026 10:50 AM IST | Debasish Datta
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T20 World Cup 2026: WI left-arm spinner Hosein wary of ‘well-knit’ Nepal unit

Caribbean left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein admitted that Nepal are a strong unit. However, Nepal began their campaign with a strong show against England, but lost by four runs

15 February,2026 09:59 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
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T20 World Cup 2026: Rashid, Banton help England beat Scotland by five wickets

Scotland were well-placed at 113 for 3 in 12.3 overs, but a dramatic collapse of five wickets for 14 runs turned the match

15 February,2026 10:02 AM IST | PTI
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India’s defence crumbles again in 2-4 loss to Belgium in FIH Pro League

Alexander Hendrickx (14th, 17th minutes) led the charge for the visitors with a brace, supported by goals from Hugo Labouchere (11th) and Arthur de Sloover (15th)

15 February,2026 10:05 AM IST | PTI
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Bhagat wins record sixth title at BWF Para World Championships

The victory underlines Bhagat's sustained dominance in the SL3 division, which refers to a classification for standing players with significant lower limb impairment.

15 February,2026 10:07 AM IST | PTI
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‘Bit rich coming from someone who lost to the World No. 500’: Tallon Griekspoor

 “I’m not going to waste time and energy on people who are of no use to me,” he added

15 February,2026 10:10 AM IST | Agencies
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Formula E: Mahindra’s Edoardo Mortara bags podium in Jeddah

The result builds on last season's fourth-place championship finish

15 February,2026 10:11 AM IST | PTI
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Evaldo for feature event

There are only three runners in the Homi Mody Trophy, and the fight for the title may be limited to only two of them: Evaldo and Regina Memorabilis

15 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | Prakash Gosavi
Team India bowlers showcase immense skills, thrash Pakistan in Colombo

Team India bowlers showcase immense skills, thrash Pakistan in Colombo

Having put to chase a target of 176 runs, Pakistan was bowled out for 114 runs in 18 overs. Team India's Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakaravarthy claimed two wickets each. Kuldeep Yadav and Tilak Varma also chipped in with one wicket each

15 February,2026 10:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Irfan Pathan heaps praise on Ishan Kishan after stunning knock against Pakistan

Irfan Pathan heaps praise on Ishan Kishan after stunning knock against Pakistan

Ishan Kishan played a stunning knock of 77 runs off just 40 deliveries. His knock was laced with 10 boundaries and three maximums. With this, the "Men in Blue" posted a total of 175 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs

15 February,2026 10:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
T20 WC 2026: Sanjay Krishnamurthi's unbeaten knock helps USA defeat Namibia

T20 WC 2026: Sanjay Krishnamurthi's unbeaten knock helps USA defeat Namibia

In an attempt to chase a target of 200 runs, Namibia managed to score 168 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. USA's Shadley van Schalkwyk returned with the figures of two wickets for 30 runs in four overs

15 February,2026 08:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
T20 WC 2026: Salman Ali Agha wins toss, elects to bowl first against Team India

T20 WC 2026: Salman Ali Agha wins toss, elects to bowl first against Team India

The "Men in Blue" will enter the clash with two major changes. Abhishek Sharma has returned to the side after missing out on the previous clash due to a stomach infection. Also, star pacer Arshdeep Singh will make way for the mystery spinner Kuldeep Yadav

15 February,2026 07:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
T20 WC 2026 | Team India to continue with 'No handshake' policy: BCCI source

T20 WC 2026 | Team India to continue with 'No handshake' policy: BCCI source

Both India and Pakistan have played two matches each in the tournament so far and have registered victories in their respective fixtures. While India will enter the contest on the back of wins against the United States of America and Namibia, Pakistan has defeated the Netherlands and the USA

15 February,2026 06:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fans create electrifying atmosphere at Premadasa Stadium ahead of IND-PAK clash

Fans create electrifying atmosphere at Premadasa Stadium ahead of IND-PAK clash

Ahead of the match, fans will keep a tab on Team India's swashbuckling batsman Abhishek Sharma. The left-handed batsman will be expected to deliver a big knock in the high-pressure clash against the "Green Shirts"

15 February,2026 06:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Harbhajan defends Abhishek Sharma after Mohammad Amir calls batsman

Harbhajan defends Abhishek Sharma after Mohammad Amir calls batsman "slogger"

The T20 World Cup 2026 match between arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, is scheduled to be played on February 15 at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo

15 February,2026 04:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Like father, like daughter!

Like father, like daughter!

Oz legend Matthew Hayden’s daughter Grace emulates his batting style in T20 World Cup video

15 February,2026 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Tariq may spin a web, but India back themselves to break free

Tariq may spin a web, but India back themselves to break free

Pakistan 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 Mayure
Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    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

    14 June,2025 07:10 PM IST
    'Pedro Neto is world class': Liam Rosenior

    'Pedro Neto is world class': Liam Rosenior

    Chelsea boss Liam hails winger Pedro after his hat-trick in 4-0 rout of Hull City helps Blues advance to Round Five; says he was pleased with team’s mental application

    15 February,2026 10:19 AM IST | Hull | AFP

    Tottenham Hotspur name Igor Tudor as new head coach

    Tottenham's official website stated "his mandate is straightforward -- bring organisation, intensity and competitive edge to the squad at a decisive stage of the campaign"

    15 February,2026 10:17 AM IST | London | ANI

    Barcelona stunned 0-4 by Atletico Madrid in Copa del Rey semi-final first leg

    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 | Agencies
    Over 5100 children embrace ‘Let’s Sport Out!’ as GT conclude third edition

    Over 5100 children embrace ‘Let’s Sport Out!’ as GT conclude third edition

    Junior Titans was launched in 2024 in key urban centres of Gujarat, such as Vadodara and Rajkot, and has since expanded deeper into the state

    15 February,2026 09:50 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
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