Aiden Markram praised South Africa's bowlers and fielders after a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s. The unbeaten Proteas now gear up for a semifinal clash against New Zealand in Kolkata.
Brian Bennett's valiant 97 not out went in vain as Zimbabwe lost to India in their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash. Despite Bennett's heroics, Zimbabwe fell short in their chase of India's massive total.
Faf du Plessis believes real test for spinners Motie, Hosein will come against South Africa, India
PCB enforces strict new security rules for PSL teams after a hotel breach in Lahore, mandating prior approval for family visits and warning against violations.
Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah, who played a key role in India's T20 World Cup triumph, have been shortlisted for the ICC men's Player of the Month award for March 2026.
India and West Indies clash in a high-stakes virtual quarter-final on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
The ICC has announced the distribution of a record USD 11.25 million prize fund following the men's T20 World Cup, with champions India receiving the largest share.
Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan lead the ICC T20I player rankings, while Connor Esterhuizen makes a significant jump after a strong series against New Zealand.
South African batter Rassie van der Dussen, 37, has announced his retirement from international cricket after being left out of the centrally-contracted list. He will continue to play domestic cricket for the Lions.
It was a performance wrapped in authority and flair, one that re-instated the belief that they can remain T20 World Cup champions.
Team India is set for the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where they will face South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies. Here's the schedule.
Smriti Mandhana retains her top position in the latest women's ODI batting rankings, while New Zealand players make significant gains after strong performances against Zimbabwe.
Dale Steyn praises Tushar Deshpande's composure and execution in the IPL, highlighting his match-winning performance against Gujarat Titans and suggesting he should be on the national selectors' radar.
Abhishek Sharma overcame a nightmare start to smash a match-defining fifty in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, earning praise from former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin after India's title triumph.
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.
For India, a win against the West Indies will guarantee a semifinal spot, with four points making net run rate a non-issue.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the bowling strength of Kolkata Knight Riders, saying opposition teams may no longer feel threatened by their attack.
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh says team respects criticism after shock T20 World Cup exit, with Cricket Australia set to conduct a forensic review.
Yuvraj Singh praises Abhishek Sharma's crucial half-century against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, highlighting the importance of letting the bat do the talking after a lean patch.
Cricket Australia said the Kolkata Knight Riders' management is "fully aware" that Cameron Green would be unavailable to bowl in the first few games of IPL 2026.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir praises Sanju Samson's explosive batting and ability to win games in the powerplay overs.
Sunil Gavaskar praises Abhishek Sharma's half-century against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, highlighting his improved composure and learning from previous setbacks.
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka will join Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 as a replacement for the injured Sam Curran, marking another player shift from the Pakistan Super League to the IPL.
Australia's T20 World Cup campaign hangs by a thread after shock defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, with injury setbacks and controversial selection decisions -- including Steve Smith's omission -- drawing sharp criticism.
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav crossed 4,000 international runs during the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe, continuing his stellar run in the shortest format.
Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings propelled the West Indies to a dominant victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, with the batsman attributing his success to simplified thinking and letting his bat do the talking.
Ricky Ponting is of the opinion that the Indian team should be focusing on playing their best XI rather than trying to get the matchups right, when they face Zimbabwe in their next Super Eight clash on Thursday in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Sanju Samson's quickfire 24 off 15 gave India a flying start against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash, drawing mixed reactions from fans and praise from Irfan Pathan and Dinesh Karthik.
Zimbabwe's stand-in skipper Sikandar Raza celebrates his team's stunning victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup, attributing the win to the team's culture, unity, and environment.
The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stated that the board will take action against players who withdraw from PSL at the last minute to join IPL.
Sri Lankan T20I captain Dasun Shanaka has been named as the replacement for injured England all-rounder Sam Curran in the Rajasthan Royals squad for the upcoming IPL 2026 season.
Though he hasn't made a big impact with the bat yet, Rinku Singh has good experience at Eden Gardens. He has played 25 IPL matches here, scored 540 runs in 23 innings, and has a strike rate of 157.4. Will the team management back him as a finisher in this must win game?
Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Sikandar Raza deny ball-tampering charges during a Pakistan Super League match, leading to an investigation and potential penalties for the Lahore Qalandars.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan questions Abhishek Sharma's batting technique after his low score against West Indies, while praising Tilak Varma's crucial cameo in India's T20 World Cup Super 8 win.
Kolkata Knight Riders coach Shane Watson believes Cameron Green will not be affected by his high price tag and will play with freedom. Watson also mentioned Angkrish Raghuvanshi's readiness as a wicketkeeper and the team's efforts to bring Matheesha Pathirana to the squad.
Kolkata Knight Riders are exploring options to replace injured pacer Harshit Rana, with Simarjeet Singh, KM Asif, and Sandeep Warrier under consideration. The team is also awaiting clearance for Matheesha Pathirana and integrating new players into their revamped setup.
India will tour Ireland for a T20I series in June, preceding their white-ball tour of England. This series is part of Ireland's preparation for the upcoming summer and follows Paul Stirling's decision to step down as T20I captain.
Abhishek Sharma returned to form in the Super 8 match against Zimbabwe on Thursday, and dedicated the half-century to his team.
The West Indies and South Africa, both undefeated, will battle in a Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup. The West Indies' powerful batting will be tested by South Africa's balanced bowling attack. The result could significantly impact India's chances of reaching the semi-finals.
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