M Chinnaswamy Stadium (BCCI Photo) If the inconvenience of getting stuck between a rock and a hard place had a face to go with right now, it would somewhat resemble Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The aftermath of last year’s stampede in the heart of the city, immediately after RCB won the Indian Premier League (IPL)…
NEW DELHI: During his two-year international wilderness, Ishan Kishan underwent some serious soul-searching and asked himself a single question: “Can I again wear that India jersey and perform?” The answer was an emphatic yes, reflected in a destructive 76 off 32 balls in just his second international appearance since his comeback, turning New Zealand’s daunting…
Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has backed the ICC’s decision to stick to the original schedule after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chose not to travel to India for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Kaneria said Bangladesh opting out would not make much of an impact, remarking that “it’s not like they were…
Bangladesh cricketers (AP Photo) The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is just two weeks away, and the controversy over the participation of the Bangladesh cricket team in the tournament remains unresolved. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday categorically announced, after a meeting with the country’s sports advisor and national team cricketers in Dhaka, that…
Babar Azam of the Sixers acknowledges spectators during the BBL Qualifier match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at Optus Stadium, on January 20, 2026, in Perth, Australia (Photo/Getty Images) Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria on Thursday shared his views on Babar Azam’s early exit from the Australian Big Bash League and an on-field moment…
Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson (Agency Image) Former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith has questioned India’s decision to leave Rishabh Pant out of their T20 World Cup squad, saying a player of his ability should “walk into any T20 side”. Pant, who is currently recovering from a side strain, has not featured in India’s T20…
Paarl Royals will take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the second qualifier The SA20 Season 4 Qualifier 2 will be a repeat of last season as Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Paarl Royals face off at the Wanderers on Friday evening for a place in Sunday’s coveted final.Sunrisers were comfortable victors at Centurion last season, winning…
Suryakumar Yadav hugs Ishan Kishan (Screengrab) India were under pressure early in the chase of 209 against New Zealand in the second T20I. Both openers were back in the pavilion quickly, with Sanju Samson dismissed for 6 and Abhishek Sharma out for a duck, leaving the hosts in a spot of bother. Ishan Kishan, who…
Australia’s Nathan Ellis (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) Australia’s injury worries deepened ahead of the T20 World Cup after fast bowler Nathan Ellis suffered a hamstring issue during the ongoing Big Bash League. Ellis, who captains the Hobart Hurricanes, has been ruled out for the remainder of the BBL, a development that has cast doubt over his…
India’s Hardik Pandya (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Hardik Pandya etched his name deeper into India’s T20I history during the second match of the ongoing five-game series against New Zealand, overtaking Virat Kohli to become the country’s second-most capped player in the format. The all-rounder turned out for India in his 126th T20 international, moving past…
