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ICCs revenue sharing model counter productive for associates: Netherlands cricket board member Shah

Out of the estimated $600 million annual earnings in the 20242027 period, close to $533 million will be distributed among the 12 full members, while roughly $67 million will be shared by the associate teams.

21 Feb 2026 6:55 pm
Tilak Varma has been delivering for India, confident he will do better: Suryakumar Yadav

Sometimes, we can lose two or three wickets quickly. So, we have to be smart and bat well between overs seven to 15, Suryakumar said

21 Feb 2026 5:31 pm
T20 World Cup: India hopes for extended winning streak while South Africa wants to alter cricketing fortunes

The Super 8 face-off between India and South Africa should be an adrenaline soaked one

21 Feb 2026 4:18 pm
Aus. Women vs Ind. Women third T20I: Mandhana, Jemimah half-centuries take India score to 176/6

India made one change to the side from the previous game, bringing in Shreyanka Patil in place of Kranti Goud

21 Feb 2026 3:55 pm
GCDA rent dispute forces Blasters to shift pre-match press meet online

The denial was the latest episode of the prevailing uncertainty over the stadium rent payable by KBFC to the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), which owns the stadium

21 Feb 2026 3:21 pm
FIH Pro League: India suffers 0-2 loss to Spain in opening match of Australian leg

Goals from Ignacio Abajo (6th minute) and Ignacio Cobos (36th) proved decisive as Spain combined clinical finishing with disciplined defending to secure the win

21 Feb 2026 3:07 pm
Blue Tigresses land early in Australia for AFC Asian Cup

India will kickstart its Group C campaign against Vietnam in Perth on March 4, followed by Japan at the same venue on March 7, and Chinese Taipei 10 in Sydney on March

21 Feb 2026 5:06 am
Om Prakash claims a one-stroke victory

The 39-year-old Chouhan (69, 67, 64, 64) took the winners cheque of 22.5 lakh for his 12th professional win and the first in over two years

21 Feb 2026 4:57 am
FIH Pro League: Indian hockey team eyes turnaround in Hobart leg

The Hobart leg of the series, which also features hosts Australia, will be held till February 25 at the Tasmania Hockey Centre

21 Feb 2026 4:28 am
T20 World Cup: No talk in the team about Abhisheks form, says Morkel

Abhishek is yet to open his account in the tournament, and during February 20 training, the opener was seen spending considerable time with head coach Gautam Gambhir

21 Feb 2026 4:21 am
Goa opens its account with a 2-0 defeat of Mohammedan

The victory handed Goa its first win of the season and took its tally to three points from two matches, while Mohammedan Sporting slumped to its second consecutive defeat

21 Feb 2026 4:13 am
India aims to seal historic series win against the formidable Aussies

Despite registering a few victories in the past, the Indian women are yet to score a bilateral series win in Australia across all three formats

21 Feb 2026 3:40 am
Guardiola couldnt care less about Arsenal stumble in title race

Pep Guardiolas side was in danger of being blown away by Arsenal after its inconsistent form left the Gunners in pole position

21 Feb 2026 3:03 am
T20 World Cup | Ibrahim Zadrans love affair with Chepauk continues

He was the Player-of-the-Match when Afghanistan stunned Pakistan in the 2023 ODI WC; he also claimed the honour in the win against Canada

20 Feb 2026 11:30 pm
Babar will bat at No. 4 going ahead: Hesson

Mike Hesson insisted that Babar will bat at No. 4 going ahead, despite coming under scrutiny

20 Feb 2026 11:17 pm
Chess is more than just a game to me; its my world, its the core of my life: Alexandra Kosteniuk

The 41-year-old Grandmaster is one of the most decorated players in chess history, having won multiple World titles, the World Cup, Olympiads and the GCL. In this conversation, she talks about what the game means to her, how it has changed with the advent of computers, what motivates her to compete at the top level in her 40s and why she isnt a content creator anymore

20 Feb 2026 10:44 pm
Underdog stories: how Associate teams have put the world in World Cup

In addition to making the tournament more global, USA, Italy, Nepal, Scotland, Canada, the Netherlands, Namibia, Oman and UAE have produced competitive, sometimes magical, cricket at T20s showpiece event. It is necessary to lend an ear to their challenges and address them to ensure that the momentum Associate cricket has built up doesnt dissipate

20 Feb 2026 10:44 pm
T20 World Cup: Onus on Pakistan spinners and New Zealand batters as Super Eight begins

Black Caps openers Allen and Seifert will be hoping to lay a solid foundation for the middle-order on a slow surface at the Premadasa; the threat of rain may tempt the Asian side to include pacers Afridi and Salman in the playing XI

20 Feb 2026 10:21 pm
Australia dismantle Oman by 9 wickets to bow out on a high

Once the bowlers did their job admirably, Marsh and Head seemed to be in a hurry, dealing in fours and sixes that left the Oman bowlers scurrying for cover.

20 Feb 2026 9:56 pm
Radha Yadav's all-round brilliance takes India A to Women's Rising Stars Asia Cup final

In the final, India will face the winner of the other semifinal between Bangladesh and Pakistan which will be played later in the day

20 Feb 2026 12:05 pm
Messi kicks off MLS season in key World Cup year

It is a suitably splashy start for a season that will be split in two by the 2026 World Cup, which takes place across the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer

20 Feb 2026 10:16 am
T20 World Cup: Jonathan Trott reflects on journey with Afghanistan after his last game as teams coach

The former England international guided the team through more than three successful years, highlighted by a remarkable run to the semifinals of the 2024 T20 World Cup

20 Feb 2026 10:06 am
Umpire dies, 15-20 players injured in bee attack during cricket match in Unnao

Another umpire and around 15 to 20 players also suffered bee stings

20 Feb 2026 9:39 am
Formula One CEO Domenicali dismisses Verstappens retirement hint over 2026 rule changes

In comments on an episode of the Up to Speed podcast, Verstappen also said the regulations wouldn't help the longevity of his career

20 Feb 2026 9:38 am
Indias perfect record has been tempered by indifferent form

Though Kishans hitting has been a revelation, most of of his batting colleagues havent been as free-spirited; Abhishek has suffered the ignominy of falling for a duck thrice; the co-hosts scores are a tribute to the ability to accelerate in the second half even when the first period has been singularly demanding

20 Feb 2026 8:26 am
Harmanpreet Kaur becomes highest capped woman in international cricket

Harmanpreet Kaur has now played six tests, 161 One-Day Internationals and 189 T20 matches for her country since 2009

20 Feb 2026 5:45 am
Russell outpaces Piastri and Leclerc at Formula 1 testing in Bahrain

World champion Lando Norris was half a second back in fourth place

20 Feb 2026 5:37 am
Arsenal blow two-goal lead in damaging Wolves draw

Mikel Artetas side were on course to move seven points clear at the top after Bukayo Sakas early opener and Piero Hincapies second-half strike put them in control at Molineux

20 Feb 2026 3:41 am
T20 World Cup: Skipper Harry Manenti warns Italys trajectory may stall without opportunities

Italy's T20 World Cup debut was over with West Indies on February 19, securing a facile 42-run win in their last Group C fixture to cruise to Super Eights with four wins out of four

20 Feb 2026 3:12 am
T20 World Cup: Everyone loves an underdog story, says skipper Raza on Zimbabwes performance

Zimbabwe showed a glimpse of their ability to spring surprises while sweeping aside Australia and Sri Lanka in Group B matches in Colombo

20 Feb 2026 2:56 am
T20 World Cup 2026 | Afghanistan score 200/4 against Canada

Sent in to bat, Zadran fired a 56-ball 95 not out, studded with seven boundaries and five sixes, and shared a 95-run stand for the third wicket with Sediqullah Atal (44 off 32 balls) to make quite an impression in their last match of the tournament

19 Feb 2026 9:06 pm
Ranji Trophy: Karnataka through to final as match meanders into a draw

The game is called off after 14 overs in the final session on the fifth day; Avneesh, Saurabh and Abhay excel with half-centuries for Uttarakhand; the summit clash will be played in Hubballi

19 Feb 2026 8:13 pm
In Focus Podcast | Does football suffer because of cricket?

The Indian Super League kicked off amidst uncertainty, sparking debate: does cricket overshadow football in India? Join host Vivek Krishnan with guests Abhik Chatterjee and Yannick Colaco to explore.

19 Feb 2026 6:18 pm
Real Madrid sends UEFA available evidence of alleged racist insult against Vincius Jnior

Real Madrid has sent UEFA all available evidence of the alleged racist insult against Vincius Jnior in the Champions League match against Benfica on Tuesday

19 Feb 2026 6:13 pm