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T20 World Cup: The stage is set for the Super 8 phase of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with the tournament entering a decisive stretch as eight teams prepare to battle for semifinals spots. The next round will begin on February 21 and run until March 1, with matches split between venues in India and Sri Lanka. From the original 20-team field, the top two sides from each group have progressed, setting up a high-stakes contest among the worlds leading T20 nations. The qualified teams are India

T20 World Cup: UAE off-spinner Dhruv Parashar said his side will find ways to fare better against elite pace bowling after they were undone by a relentless South African fast attack, leading to their six-wicket defeat in the final Group D clash of ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. On a tricky pitch caused by dampness from overnight rains, and floodlights turned on, Corbin Bosch used the damp conditions well to pick 3-12, while Anrich Nortje took 2

T20 World Cup: Pakistans formidable spin attack proved too much for Namibia as they sealed a dominant 102-run victory and confirmed their place in the Super 8s of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup, dismissing Namibia for just 97 in 17.3 overs while defending a daunting 199 at the Sinhalese Sports Club. Chasing a steep target, Namibia began positively with Louren Steenkamp showing early intent. He launched Faheem Ashraf for a six down the ground and followed it up with crisp boundaries, helping Namibia

KCA Club House Membership: Marking its 75th anniversary, the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has approved sweeping amendments to its constitution, expanding membership eligibility and easing selection norms in a significant governance overhaul. The most notable reform widens the associations membership base. Until now, KCA membership has been restricted to its 14 district cricket associations and retired international players. Under the revised bylaws, retired men and women cricketers, umpires,

The Event Technical Committee: The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday approved Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for Matheesha Pathirana in the Sri Lanka squad. Madushanka was named as a replacement when Pathirana was ruled out after sustaining a muscle strain in his left leg during the teams previous match against Australia on Monday (February 16). Pathirana sustained a muscle strain in his left leg during Sri Lanka's recent match against Australia in Ka

The United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) bowling coach Yasir Arafat said his six-wicket defeat to South Africa will serve as a valuable education and good learning experience for a side unaccustomed to facing elite pace attacks and under overcast skies. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, the UAE never had momentum after a brisk power-play and made 122/6 on a tacky pitch, which South Africa chased down in 13.2 overs. South Africa's bowling attack, as you all know, is heavil

T20 World Cup: In a must-win game for his side, Sahibzada Farhan produced a sensational century under pressure as Pakistan piled up a formidable 199/3 in their allotted 20 overs against Namibia in a Group A clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday. Farhan overcame early discomfort and physical strain to deliver one of the finest knocks of the tournament, finishing unbeaten on a magnificent 100 off 58 balls. His innings, laced with clean striking an

ODI World Cup: Phoebe Litchfield has called on Australias batting team to adopt more accountability and purpose ahead of a vital T20I against India in Canberra. As the series hangs in the balance, Litchfield highlighted the need for batters to take ownership instead of depending on lower-order players. Australia experienced a heavy loss in the first match in Sydney, signalling a disappointing beginning under new captain Sophie Molineux. This defeat puts the hosts close to their first home bilate

Fischer Random World Championship: Wesley So has confirmed his return to the prestigious Norway Chess tournament in 2026, marking his sixth appearance at one of the sports most elite annual events. The announcement further strengthens a competition renowned for assembling the worlds finest players in a highly competitive format. Sharing his excitement about returning, So said, I am delighted to be coming back to play Norway Chess. And what a pleasure to be visiting in brilliant sunshine! Toastin

The High Commission: The High Commission of India in Canberra extended a warm welcome to the Indian womens team ahead of their second T20I of the three-match series against Australia, hosting the players and support staff at a special reception in Canberra. The Indian contingent, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, attended the gathering organised by the diplomatic mission, which highlighted the strong support extended to the team even while competing overseas. Such engagements often provide player

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on reaching their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, 16 years after their maiden appearance in premeir domestic tournament. Jammu and Kashmir have stormed into their first-ever Ranji Trophy final with a six-wicket win over Bengal on day four of their semi-final at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground on Wednesday. Seam-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabi once again rose to the occasion, bagging four w

United Arab Emirates: South Africa captain Aiden Markram praised his bowlers after their six-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates in the T20 World Cup, saying the attack executed its plans well on a tricky pitch. Under overcast skies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, SA restricted UAE to 122/6 before completing the chase in 13.2 overs. That's what it was about. It was great to see the boys that came in and that have been working hard for an opportunity to grab that opportunity with both hands. I

T20 World Cup: Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla has defended young opener Abhishek Sharma, who is struggling in the current T20 World Cup 2026, by describing him as a player who plays with a high-risk, high-reward approach. Abhishek has played only two matches in the T20 World Cup 2026 and is yet to score a run, as he got out on a duck in both innings. Chawla feels that the opener's form should not be a worry for the team as they march towards defending their title during the ongoing tourname

T20I Player Rankings: India opener Abhishek Sharma held on to his lead at the top of the batter rankings despite some recent form concerns, while wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan entered the Top 10 in the latest ICC Rankings update. Abhishek didn't have a good outing so far in the T20 World Cup as he began his campaign with a golden duck against the USA in Indias first game. He was, however, admitted to hospital in New Delhi due to a stomach infection and was left out of the game against Namibia

T20 World Cup: Corbin Bosch and Anrich Nortje shared five wickets between themselves before Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton hit brisk 30s respectively as South Africa maintained their unbeaten record by registering a six-wicket win over the UAE in their final Group D match of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. The result ensured the Proteas go to the Super Eights as the lone unbeaten team from their group, finishing with four wins from as many games. They wil

United Arab Emirates: Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton hit 36 and 30, respectively, to guide South Africa to a six-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates in their Group D match of the T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. The result also ensured the Proteas advanced to the Super Eights as the lone unbeaten team from their group. South Africas aggressive approach in the powerplay, where they hit 11 boundaries and a six to reach 58/2, effectively settled the contest. Though Sou

T20 World Cup: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against Namibia in their Group A clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday at the Sinhalese Sports Club Pakistan must defeat Namibia in their final league match to guarantee a qualification for the Super 8s. The pressure on Pakistan has increased after a heavy 61-run defeat to India, continuing a troubling pattern that also included losses in the Asia Cup and recent editions of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Senior players Babar A

The Punjab Cricket Association: The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) will organise the Punjab Premier League (PPL) in June 2026. Punjabs domestic T20 cricket league will now be played under a new name and a new format. Munsey was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match, the ICC said in a statement. In addi

Emirates ICC International Panel: Scotland's opener George Munsey has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their T20 World Cup 2026 Group C match against Nepal played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. Munsey was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match,

BCCI President Mithun Manhas: On Wednesday, as Jammu and Kashmir beat Bengal by six wickets at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground in Kalyani to reach their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, BCCI President Mithun Manhas allowed himself to feel a rare moment of emotion of elation on seeing the side achieve this historic moment. I'll be honest with you, it's a very satisfying feeling because of the effort that has gone behind it from where they are today, starting from June 2021. First of all, I would

T20 World Cup: Canada's highest run-getter in T20Is and former captain Navneet Dhaliwal has announced that he will retire from international cricket after the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Dhaliwal will play his last match in the national team's jersey against Afghanistan in their final group stage match of the tournament at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. Dhaliwal said that he had made the decision in his mind even before entering the World Cup. I took the decision before I cam

United Arab Emirates: Corbin Bosch and Anrich Nortje shared five wickets between themselves as South Africa restricted the United Arab Emirates to 122/6 in their final Group D game of the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. Under overcast skies and floodlights turned on, Bosch used the damp conditions well to pick 3-12, while Nortje took 2-28. Left-arm spinner George Linde kept things tight with 1-17 as UAEs innings lost momentum after a brisk start. Alishan Sharafu

T20 World Cup: Former Australian great Glenn McGrath has raised questions about all-rounder Cameron Green's selection over Steve Smith in the squad after Australia suffered an embarrassing exit from the T20 World Cup 2026 in the group stage. Green was preferred on the side due to his all-around abilities, but he failed with the bat as he scored just 24 runs in three matches. Green hit 21 runs in the first match but in the two biggest games was dismissed for a duck and three. He has bowled only s

Bengal Cricket Academy: Jammu and Kashmir have stormed into their first-ever Ranji Trophy final with a six-wicket win over Bengal on day four of their semi-final at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground on Wednesday. Seam-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabi once again rose to the occasion, bagging four wickets alongside Sunil Kumar as Bengal folded for 99 in their second innings on day three and tilted the contest in J&Ks favour. Set a target of 126 to win, J&K chased it down in 34.4 overs, with Vanshaj

T20 World Cup: Indias assistant coach and former Dutch player Ryan ten Doeschate said he is proud of his national teams progress, but his loyalty lies with the defending champions India, who will face the Netherlands in their final group stage match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. Doeschate, who became Indias assistant coach in July 2024, will be coaching and making plans against his home team for the first time. In a video released by the BCCI on their websi

United Arab Emirates: South Africa have brought in Jason Smith, Kwena Maphaka, Anrich Nortje and George Linde as captain Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to bowl against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their final Group D clash of the Mens T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. South Africa are already through to the Super Eights, while UAE will go back home after Wednesdays clash. At the venue, the covers were on briefly but they came off just in time for the toss. But

Lexus ATP Head2Head: In his first outing since becoming the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam at the Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz battled past Arthur Rinderknech 6-4, 7-6 (5) in Qatar Open. The 22-year-old saved two set points on serve in a tense second set before prevailing in the tie-break to secure his 150th tour-level hard-court win and extending his flawless start to the 2026 season to 8-0, ATP reports. It was really difficult. Arthur is a really dangerous player. Nobody wan

India opener Ashishek Sharma should not feel under pressure at the T20 World Cup after failing to score a run so far, because he has a clear plan and clear mindset, a team coach said Tuesday. Defending champions India have won three from three in Group A. They face the Netherlands in Ahmedabad on Wednesday in their final group match with their berth in the Super Eights already assured. But the form of the usually explosive left-hander Abhishek has been under scrutiny. We don't unneccessary over-

Critics hammered Australia's bowling line-up and selection stuff-ups after the country's shock T20 World Cup exit in the group stages. The 2021 champions were knocked out of the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Zimbabwe qualified after their match against Ireland was rained off without a ball being bowled. The washout gave each side one point, and left Australia unable to catch up. Their campaign has been widely attacked as shambolic. Australia lost leading pace bowlers Pat Cummins and Jos

IND vs NED,Match 36, Cricket Tips :Team India have been in red-hot form, and they have proved it yet again with the way they embarrassed Pakistan in Colombo. It was a complete mismatch between two sides, and India looked one level above their archrival. With that confidence, they will take on the Netherlands in the final group game. The match will kick off at 7 PM IST at Sinhalese Sports Club on February 18. India have a chance to stretch their winning streak in the ICC event and add another w

PAK vs NAM,Match 35, Cricket Tips :Only one spot is up for grabs in the Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup 2026. That will be filled after match no. 35. This game will be played between Pakistan and Namibia. It will kick off at 3 PM IST on Wednesday at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Pakistan suffered a heavy defeat in the previous game against India, which totally hurt their confidence. Hence, Salman Agha and his men need to regroup themselves and come out hard. But the pressure will be on,

T20 World Cup: Scotland captain Richie Berrington reflected on a hard-fought contest against Nepal, praising the electric atmosphere and acknowledging the decisive impact of Airees game-changing innings as they lost by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. Airee hammered an unbeaten 50 off 23 balls, smashing four boundaries and three maximums and with vital contributions from Kushal Bhurtel (43 off 35), Aasif Sheikh (33 off 27) and Kushal Jha (24 not out off 17), helped Nepal race to a memorabl

SA vs UAE,Match 34, Cricket Tips :South Africa are one of the few teams that have a chance to enter the second round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 unbeaten. They have managed to win three consecutive games, including one against New Zealand. They will now lock horns with United Arab Emirates. On Wednesday, this contest will begin at 11 AM IST at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Aiden Markram and his men are in great form, and they will be keen to replicate the success in this game as well. The U

Dipendra Singh Airee: Dipendra Singh Airee struck a brilliant unbeaten half-century as Nepal fought back twice -- with ball and bat -- to overpower Scotland by seven wickets in a last-over thriller in Match 33 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. This is Nepal's first win at the T20 World Cup in 12 attempts, and left Scotland, the last-minute replacements for Bangladesh, ruing the missed opportunity. They had lost all their matches in the 2024 edition

Narendra Modi Stadium: With a spot in the Super 8s sealed, India will be taking on the Netherlands in their last league match, an inconsequential clash as far as the hosts are concerned. But India are unlikely to experiment much in this match as they could be playing more matches at the venue and want to gain as much experience as possible of the conditions in the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After Wednesday's clash, India will meet South Africa in a crucial Super 8 stage match at the sam

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: Defending champions India will look to extend their winning run when they clash against the Netherlands in their final Group A match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The Group A match will start at 7:00 PM IST. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, co-hosts India have already sealed their spot in the Super Eight stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup after registering comprehensive victories in all three

Neem Karoli Baba Ashram: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli undertook a spiritual visit with his wife and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma, where the couple sought blessings from noted spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj at the Keli Kunj Ashram on Tuesday. The couple arrived at the ashram early in the morning, around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, and spent nearly an hour participating in prayers and devotional activities. In a video released by the Ashram on their Youtube channel Bhajan Marg, Virat and Anushka w

T20 World Cup: Michael Jones hammered a superb 71 to give Scotland a great start, but Nepal rode on a three-wicket burst by Sompal Kami to restrict them to 170/7 in 20 overs in Match 33 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. Jones struck eight fours and two sixes in his 45-ball knock and shared vital partnerships -- 80 for the opening wicket with George Munsey, and 52 for the second with Brandon McMullum as Scotland were cruising towards a score in exce

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla: BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla spearheaded the congratulatory messages as the cricket fraternity hailed Zimbabwe's Super 8s qualification after their third group stage match in the T20 World Cup 2026 against Ireland was abandoned due to rain in the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday. Both teams got one point each after the washout, which helped Zimbabwe reach five points in the Group B points table, thus eliminating any chances of the 2021 champions,

T20 World Cup: Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker admitted his side was left disappointed after their T20 World Cup campaign ended following a rain-hit match against Ireland at the Pallekele International Stadium on Monday, saying such situations were 'quite familiar' for Irish people. The washout brought bad news for Ireland, as they are also eliminated from the group stage. Ireland had a poor start to their campaign with two losses in their first two games, but they got back on track with a dominat

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza said that qualifying for the Super 8s was only part of the larger mission the team had set for themselves after his side sealed a place in the next stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 following a washed-out match against the Ireland cricket team at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday. Both teams got one point each after the washout, which helped Zimbabwe reach five points in the Group B points table, thus eliminating any chances of the 2021 ch

T20 World Cup: Nepal won the toss and elected to bowl first against Scotland in Match 33, an inconsequential match in Group C of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Both teams are out of the race for the Super 8 and are playing for bragging rights. The West Indies and England have already advanced from this group, with six points each from three wins. Nepal made one change, with Sundeep Jora coming into the playing XI in place of Karan K.C., while Scotland decid

T20 World Cup: India continued their remarkable form in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 after a win against Pakistan, and former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar offered his insights into the Men in Blues stellar performance, highlighting key contributions from Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya. India secured a dominant 61-run victory over Pakistan on Sunday, with the win marking the teams third straight victory in the tournament. Bangar began by reflecting on Indias growing supremacy

T20 World Cup: A high-voltage rematch between India and Pakistan remains firmly on the cards at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, but only if both sides navigate the knockout stages successfully. India strengthened their title defence with a commanding 61-run victory over Pakistan in their Group A showdown. This fixture once again lived up to its billing as the tournaments marquee clash. The win followed convincing performances against the USA and Namibia, reinforcing Indias credentials as one of the

T20 World Cup: When India takes on South Africa in the Super Eights clash of 2026 Mens T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22, Mariana Morkel may be the most conflicted cricket fan on the planet at that time. At her home in Pretoria, Mariana will be torn in supporting either South Africa, the country which Albie Morkel represented as a player in one Test, 58 ODIs and 50 T20Is and is now their consultant coach for the ongoing Mens T20 World Cup or India, where her

T20 World Cup: Former champions Australia have been knocked out of the tournament, as Zimbabwe secured their place in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s after their third group stage match against Ireland at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday was abandoned without a toss. Both the teams got one point each after the washout, which helped Zimbabwe reach five points in the points table, thus eliminating any chances of the 2021 champions, Australia, reaching the next round, as even if they

MA Chidambaram Stadium: Stand-in captain Daryl Mitchell lauded New Zealands depth after the Black Caps cruised to an eight-wicket win over Canada at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, securing their spot in the Super 8s. Chasing 174, New Zealand recovered from an early wobble at 30/2, with Glenn Phillips 76 not out and Rachin Ravindras unbeaten 59 anchoring a match-winning partnership of more than 100 runs. On the early dismissals of Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, Daryl, who stood as captain in place of M

T20 WC: South Africas coaching consultant Albie Morkel feels in-form captain Aiden Markram is someone who invariably finds another gear when the stakes are highest in tournament cricket, adding that hes a good leader whos earned the respect of the entire team. Markram went on the offensive in South Africas pursuit of 176 against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, smashing a 19-ball half-century on his way to making an unbeaten 86 that set the tone for a comfortable victory. Markram has now amassed 150 ru

T20 World Cup: After Afghanistan endured an early exit from the T20 world Cup 2026, skipper Rashid Khan extended his gratitude for all the support he and his team received, saying he is still hungry to give his best whenever he steps onto the field. After their 5-wicket loss to New Zealand in their campaign opener in Group D, followed by an agonising super over loss to South Africa, the 2024 semifinalists stayed in contention for the Super Eight stage with a five-wicket win over UAE in New Delhi

Bengal Cricket Academy Ground: Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has praised Mohammed Shami after the right-arm pacer took 8 wicket haul, playing for Bengal against Jammu and Kashmir in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 semi-final played at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground. Shami has been consistently performing well in the domestic circuit, producing match-winning spells for his team, Bengal. Shami first dismantled both the openers with the help of swing and pace with the new ball. He comp