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Dhakshineswar Suresh emerged as India’s Davis Cup hero, securing a thrilling 3-2 victory against the Netherlands. The 25-year-old clinched the decisive fifth rubber, marking his second Davis Cup appearance with a remarkable three-win haul. This historic win propels India into Qualifiers Round 2, their first since the format’s revamp. …

Sri Lanka launched their T20 World Cup campaign with a 20-run victory over Ireland. Kamindu Mendis starred with an unbeaten half-century, guiding Sri Lanka to 163. Ireland faltered in their chase, with spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga taking three wickets each, restricting the visitors to 143 and securing a…

Namibia are banking on the experience of 2011 World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten as they prepare for their fourth straight T20 World Cup. With Kirsten on board as a consultant, the Gerhard Erasmus-led side has begun preparations in Delhi, focusing on conditions, range-hitting, and adapting to the conditions ahead of…

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus spoke about the challenges of limited exposure, the growth of cricket back home, and why the tag of “Associate” no longer fits in T20 cricket. Namibia will start their campaign against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. …

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It is also learnt that Imran Khawaja and Mubashir Usmani, two ICC representatives, reached Lahore on Sunday morning. …

New Zealand secured a five-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup. Tim Seifert played a crucial role with a commanding 65 runs. Afghanistan posted 182 for six, with Gulbadin Naib scoring 63. Seifert’s innings, supported by Glenn Phillips, ensured New Zealand chased the target with minimal fuss. Daryl…

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Mohammed Siraj’s quiet February plans, featuring family time, Ramadan and a Real Madrid match, were upended by a sudden SOS from India’s T20 leadership. Drafted into the World Cup squad after an injury crisis and Siraj delivered at the Wankhede. …

India start their T20 World Cup with a 29-run win over the USA, recovering from 77/6 thanks to captain Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 84 off 49 balls. SKY admitted, “We could’ve batted a little better,” praising his Mumbai experience and coach Gautam Gambhir’s advice. Bowlers Siraj, Arshdeep, and Axar restricted the…

Barcelona extended their La Liga lead to four points with a dominant 3-0 win over Mallorca. Lamine Yamal starred, scoring a spectacular long-range goal after an earlier miss, while Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring and Marc Bernal sealed the victory with his first senior goal. The result provides a significant…

India secured a 35-run victory against the USA in their T20 World Cup opener. Despite a shaky batting performance, Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 84 guided India to 161. Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj then dismantled the USA’s top order, setting up a comfortable win for the hosts. …

Shadley Claude van Schalkwyk delivered a stunning performance, taking three wickets in a single over against India in the T20 World Cup 2026 opener. The South African-born all-rounder dismissed Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, and Shivam Dube, leaving India reeling at 45 for 4 after the powerplay. …

Italy’s Thomas Draca is set to make history at the T20 World Cup, a dream come true for the former aspiring footballer. He aims to soak in the support and believes Italy can challenge established teams, drawing inspiration from their past footballing triumphs. Draca is also eager to explore India’s…