Pakistan enter this high-stakes Super 8 match with a narrow path to the semi-finals, while Sri Lanka are already out of contention. An England win over New Zealand last evening has kept Pakistan in the race, but the margin required is steep. New Zealand’s net run rate stands currently at 1.390, compared to Pakistan’s -0.461….
Rinku Singh spotted at Kolkata airport (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh was seen arriving at Kolkata airport on Saturday morning, just hours after performing the last rites of his father. He has joined the Indian team ahead of their must-win World Cup T20 clash against the West Indies on Sunday.Rinku’s father, Khanchand Singh,…
Jammu & Kashmir (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir scripted history by winning their first-ever Ranji Trophy title after their final against Karnataka ended in a draw on Saturday. They were declared champions because of a massive first-innings lead, which proved decisive in the summit clash.In terms of prize money, the BCCI had increased…
Suryakumar Yadav and Shai Hope (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata is all set to host a blockbuster clash on Sunday as India take on the West Indies in what has become a virtual quarterfinal of the T20 World Cup 2026. The stakes couldn’t be higher: win this match, and…
India’s Shivam Dube (PTI Photo) India may have secured a comfortable win over Zimbabwe, but not everything went perfectly on the night. All-rounder Shivam Dube endured a tough spell with the ball, leaking 46 runs in just two overs as the sixth bowling option. While he has previously delivered handy contributions when captain Suryakumar Yadav…
India’s Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson opened up about the special reception he experienced at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, which has now become his home ground in the IPL following his move to Chennai Super Kings. The 29-year-old recently played at the venue during India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup fixture against…
KOLKATA: The West Indies will surely draw inspiration from their 2016 triumph when they take on India in the must-win Super Eights match at the Eden Gardens here on Sunday. On April 3, 2016, they beat England at this venue to win the T20 World Cup. A decade later, they may not be the same…
Pakistan’s Shadab Khan (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi believes Shadab Khan is the frontrunner to take over the national side if Mike Hesson continues as head coach. With Pakistan’s campaign at the T20 World Cup 2026 hanging in the balance, discussions have already intensified over who could replace current skipper Salman Ali…
Pakistan will face a herculean task when they take on Sri Lanka in a crucial Super 8s clash at the Pallekele International Stadium on Saturday. Pakistan’ fate, however, has an added twist — the weather. England did them a huge favour on Friday by beating New Zealand, denying the Kiwis a clear path to the…
Jos Buttler of England (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) The T20 World Cup 2026 has been a campaign to forget so far for England’s senior batter Jos Buttler. The experienced right-hander has accumulated only 62 runs across seven innings, including five consecutive single-digit scores. He began the tournament with 26 against Nepal and 21 versus…
