New Zealand vs Pakistan women's WC game abandoned due to rain, SA qualify for semis
ICC have announced the list of officials for the Super 8s, starting with New Zealand-Pakistan duel in Group 2 on Saturday, February 21.
New Zealand will aim to secure their spot in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup when they face Canada, while also looking to address weaknesses exposed in their previous match against South Africa.
India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad. India aims to retain the title, while New Zealand seeks their first global white-ball crown. The match is set to be a thrilling contest between two strong teams.
Kolkata Knight Riders suffer a significant setback as pacer Harshit Rana is ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a ligament injury sustained during a warm-up match. The team is now evaluating replacements, with trials underway to find a suitable player before their opening match against Mumbai Indians.
Anil Kumble praised West Indies' dominant 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and said India must win big against Zimbabwe and West Indies to stay alive in the semi-final race.
IPL 2026 will be more about tracking the performance of those 20-odd players who are going to be in the mix for the 50-overs World Cup.
India's mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy is becoming less effective in T20 Internationals as top teams develop strategies to decode his variations.
Suryakumar Yadav admits pressure of playing T20 World Cup 2026 at home but says India are staying present ahead of Super 8 clash vs South Africa.
'If you are a Sanju Samson fan, like I am, this was a treat. Great timing, calmness and a refreshingly selfless attitude.'
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh's father passed away after battling stage-four cancer. Rinku had briefly returned home from the T20 World Cup to see his father.
Hundreds of Indian seafarers are stranded on vessels carrying crude oil, LPG, and LNG in the Persian Gulf due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, causing disruptions to India's energy supplies.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza says his team's unbeaten T20 World Cup group-stage run has earned global respect, as they prepare to face India, West Indies and South Africa in the Super Eights.
The 2026 World Cup will kick off-on June 11 with joint-hosts Mexico playing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium - iconic venue of the 1970 and 1986 finals - followed by South Korea against a play-off winner after the complex draw was made on Friday.
Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar has raised concerns about the performance of India's opening batsmen, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma, in the T20 World Cup, particularly their struggles against off-spin. Their difficulties could impact India's chances as they navigate the Super Eight stage and face upcoming challenges.
India faces Zimbabwe in a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match, needing a big win to improve their net run rate after a heavy loss to South Africa. The team needs to address issues in the top order and consider strategic changes to the batting lineup.
Rishabh Pant is making a comeback to competitive cricket after recovering from his foot injury.
Is Abhishek Sharma struggling to cope with the expectations of playing in a World Cup in front of home fans?
India's plans to ration the consumption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) - in response to reduction in their import owing to war in West Asia - may fall short of what is needed to meet domestic needs.
The Israeli Air Force has destroyed an aircraft used by Iranian leadership at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, along with striking over 200 targets across western and central Iran, significantly impacting Iran's strategic capabilities.
Annabel Sutherland scored 129 to become the first woman to hit centuries in three consecutive Test innings as Ellyse Perry set a new Australia women's Test run record.
Outgoing Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott reflects on his three-year stint with the team, highlighting achievements and areas for future improvement following their exit from the T20 World Cup.
Canada and the UAE, after suffering heavy losses in their opening matches, are set to compete in a crucial Group D clash of the T20 World Cup. Both teams are aiming to improve their performance and keep their hopes alive in the tournament.
South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his side is close to full potential after a dominant T20 World Cup win over New Zealand, edging nearer to the Super 8s.
Anil Kumble and Faf du Plessis analyze India's T20 World Cup strategy, highlighting the team's experimentation with part-time bowlers and potential vulnerabilities on flat pitches.
Rashid Khan says Afghanistan will continue to play positive cricket and make the nation proud despite slim Super Eights hopes after beating UAE in the T20 World Cup.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is likely to miss the All England Championships due to travel disruptions caused by airspace closures in the Gulf region.
Sanju Samson's majestic knock of 97 from 50 balls single-handedly powered India to a five-wicket win over West Indies to seal their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will begin the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) hoping to retain the title, and former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes batting stalwart Virat Kohli will play a major role in that effort.
As India are gearing up to face Zimbabwe in a do-or-die Super Eights clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, former cricketer Aakash Chopra urged the team management to promote skipper Suryakumar Yadav up the order to break the left-handers' pattern in the batting order and effectively counter the off-spin threat posed by his opposite number Sikandar Raza.
The members of the Zimbabwe cricket team, who were stranded in India after the T20 World Cup due to international airspace closures amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, headed home on Wednesday after the International Cricket Council (ICC) made alternative travel arrangements for their safe journey.
A preview of the key player battles that could determine the outcome of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand, highlighting individual matchups and their potential impact on the game.
South Africa's senior batter David Miller on Saturday received medical clearance to join the national squad for the T20 World Cup which begins on February 7.
Nepal's captain Rohit Paudel has emphasized the need for increased international cricket engagements for his team following their narrow defeat against England in the T20 World Cup. He believes regular exposure to top teams is crucial for the development of Nepali cricket.
Praise poured in from all corners for Sanju Samson who guided India to a victory over the West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Sunday.
Jasprit Bumrah becomes 8th Indian to complete 500 international wickets
Former India coach Gary Kirsten backed Gautam Gambhir's call to move away from superstar culture, saying India's depth of talent -- driven by the Indian Premier League -- means the team should focus on winning trophies rather than individual milestones.
A rampant India piled up a record total and handed Zimbabwe a 72run shellacking in a Super Eight contest on Thursday to revive their Twenty20 World Cup title defence.
After a big loss, teams often give excuses instead of honestly admitting they played badly.
India's flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya has described winning his second successive T20 World Cup title as fulfilment of a personal promise and declared that "this is just the start" of the team's dominance.
