Pakistan are poised to leave out senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi for their upcoming T20 World Cup fixture against Namibia following their underwhelming showing in the high-pressure clash against India in Colombo, a dependable source within the team management told PTI on Monday.According to the source, Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi…
Suryakumar Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav (Image credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: India’s march in the T20 World Cup 2026 gathered further momentum in Colombo as they outclassed Pakistan by 61 runs, reinforcing their dominance in the tournament’s most intense rivalry. It was India’s eighth win in nine T20 World Cup meetings against their neighbours, and the…
When: Australia vs Sri Lanka, 30th Match, Group B, February 16, 7 PM IST Where: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Probable XI: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Tim David, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matt Kuhnemann Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara/Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk),…
India’s Hardik Pandya and teammates celebrate (ANI Photo) Pakistan’s crushing 61-run defeat to arch-rivals India in the T20 World Cup has largely been framed around their shortcomings, especially after they were bowled out for just 114. Much of the discussion has centred on Pakistan’s lack of intensity and inability to match the defending champions, particularly…
Ishan Kishan and Aditi Hundia (Insta) India’s commanding 61-run win over Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup made headlines for all the right cricketing reasons. But by the end of the evening, the spotlight had gently shifted from Colombo’s turning pitch to a heartwarming development off it. Opener Ishan Kishan is now making news…
ENG vs ITA T20 World Cup Live Score: England enter their final Group C clash against Italy with one clear goal: secure a Super Eights berth. The two-time champions have had a mixed campaign, showing flashes of brilliance but also moments of caution. Their recent win over Scotland has boosted confidence, especially with Tom Banton…
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan etched his name into cricket history on Monday, becoming the first bowler to take 700 wickets in men’s T20 cricket. The landmark came during Afghanistan’s 2026 T20 World Cup match against the UAE at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where his lone wicket in the match helped him reach the…
Nicolas Keenan (left) with Rob Jetten and (pic right) the Argentine midfielder during the Paris Olympics. (Credit: Instagram) Nicolas Keenan, Argentina hockey star and partner of Dutch PM-elect, Rob Jetten, reflects on navigating LGBTQ+ identity in the world of international sportROURKELA: In the keenly-viewed, often-forbidding, rough and tumble world of international sports, it takes courage…
Stay with us for all the live updates! Afghanistan are in a must-win situation after their heartbreaking collapse against South Africa, where a promising chase ended in a double Super Over defeat. The loss exposed key issues in their batting and bowling, especially at crucial moments. Now, they face the UAE in New Delhi in…
Team Pakistan (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s heavy 61-run loss to India has put their T20 World Cup campaign in danger, and they could be knocked out depending on the upcoming results in Group A. India have already qualified for the Super Eights with three wins from three matches, while Pakistan sit third with…
