PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan's decision to boycott their T20 World Cup match against India was aimed solely at securing "respect" for Bangladesh.
Asian Championship: Aishwary Tomar leads India's clean sweep in 50m rifle 3-positions
India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate says adding Sanju Samson to the top order is under discussion after the SA loss, reveals Abhishek's food poisoning battle.
Every UN secretary-general has flagged the financial situation, but Antonio Guterres has issued the direst warning yet, calling it a 'race to bankruptcy and of imminent financial collapse, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.
Former Pakistan World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan reportedly loses 85% vision in one eye as Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and others urge authorities to ensure immediate medical treatment.
Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and 12 other former international captains have written to Pakistan's government expressing concern over jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's health and calling for proper medical care and dignified treatment.
Nikhat, Jaismine and four other Indian boxers march into finals
Debutants, heat and distance shape mood ahead of 2026 World Cup draw
India's men's and women's teams advanced to the quarter-finals despite suffering narrow 2-3 defeats to Japan and Thailand respectively in their final group ties at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Qingdao, China, on Thursday.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said India has left the decision on the uncertain T20 World Cup match against Pakistan to the ICC and will abide by its ruling.
Hitesh beats former world champion Okazawa, Indian boxers continue to dominate at World Cup Finals
Afghanistan restricted United Arab Emirates to 160 for nine in their T20 World Cup match, with Azmatullah Omarzai claiming four wickets and Sohaib Khan scoring a half-century for UAE.
Italy coach John Davison hopes his team's maiden T20 World Cup win will grab front-page headlines back home and boost cricket's growth in the country.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has said it not going to be easy for Pakistan to defeat India in their ICC T20 World Cup group match come February 15.
The wicket-keeper-batter has turned to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to get back in shape for the upcoming IPL.
Niraj Kumar, the other Indian in the final, shot 432.6 to finish in fifth place.
Former India cricketer Madan Lal welcomes Pakistan's decision to play India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, saying a boycott would have hurt the tournament's charm and finances.
Esha's effort came as India wrapped up engagements in the 10-Olympic events on schedule at the World Championships, with a historic haul of one gold, three silver and three bronze medals.
Pakistan is expected to field four specialist bowlers, including two spinners and two pacers, in their crucial T20 World Cup match against India in Colombo.
Australia, dealing with injury concerns surrounding captain Mitchell Marsh, will face a potentially tricky Zimbabwe side in their upcoming T20 World Cup Group B match. The Aussies are aiming for a Super Eights spot, but Zimbabwe's bowling attack and experienced players could pose a challenge.
'The way he is batting, I think sometimes, he was kind of wasted down the bottom in the innings. He's such a good player, he can bat in all situations... (against) spin (and) pace..'
Australia's star spinner Adam Zampa overtook former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi to become the bowler with the joint-second-highest wickets in the T20 World Cup.
'There are so many unfinished songs; they are going to keep releasing until they are done.'
India hammer Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup as Manjrekar, Dhawan, Vaughan and others react to the Men in Blue's commanding 8-1 record in ICC clashes.
Zimbabwe assistant coach Dion Ebrahim said his side has ticked all the right boxes in preparation and is comfortable being labelled the underdogs ahead of their Super 8s clash against India, adding that the key would be to not get overwhelmed by the occasion.
President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi congratulated India's U-19 team after their record sixth World Cup win, powered by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's stunning 175 against England in the final.
With a population of 156,000, Curacao is the least populous country to go to the World Cup, beating the previous record held by Iceland with its 350,000 inhabitants.
Shai Hope praises West Indies' squad depth after a nine-wicket win over Nepal seals Super Eights berth in the T20 World Cup, with Jason Holder and Matthew Forde starring.
A summary of Friday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers.
Jos Buttler has hailed 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the best player he has ever seen after the Indian prodigy's record-breaking U-19 World Cup final century.
India restricted Nepal to 114/5 after opting to bowl before they coasted to 117/3 in just 12 overs to win the title.
Suryakumar Yadav-led India have sought permission for families to travel during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, but sources say the BCCI has declined the request.
Action, attraction, animation, it's all there on OTT this week. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas get romantic at the Los Angeles premiere of her new film, The Bluff.
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav says the team is focused on preparing for their T20 World Cup clash with Pakistan despite concerns about potential rain disruptions.
India forward Navneet Kaur emphasizes the importance of defensive skills for modern hockey strikers, as the team prepares for the FIH World Cup Qualifier.
India's Anish Bhanwala endured two nerve-wracking shoot-offs in a high-quality 25m rapid-fire pistol final to clinch the biggest medal in his shooting career, a silver at the ISSF World Championships (Pistol/Rifle), in Cairo on Sunday.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricket prodigy, etched his name in history with a stunning, record-breaking century in the U19 World Cup final, captivating fans worldwide.
Iran to attend World Cup draw after boycott threat over visa issues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha, stating that the world is moving towards a new global order and that India has become a prominent voice for the Global South. He highlighted India's growing influence and trade deals.
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