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India face the Netherlands in their final World Cup league match, aiming for Abhishek Sharma to regain form ahead of the Super 8s. This fixture offers a valuable opportunity for acclimatisation to the Ahmedabad venue, where India will play their opening Super 8 fixture. Despite the one-sided look on paper,…

Australia’s T20 World Cup journey ended abruptly, sparking outrage over their bowling frailties and questionable selections. Former spinner Brad Hogg labelled the campaign “shambolic,” highlighting a severe lack of bowling depth. Injuries and strategic missteps, including the handling of Steve Smith, contributed to the stunning group-stage exit, leaving the team…

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has joined 13 other ex-skippers in urging Pakistan to treat Imran Khan with dignity and provide proper medical care amid concerns over his health in prison. The signatories expressed profound concern over Khan’s deteriorating vision and limited access to specialists and family, stressing humane treatment…

Rajasthan Royals are demanding an indemnity waiver from the state government for hosting IPL 2026 matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, citing a safety audit revealing stadium deficiencies. This comes after a crowd crush incident in Bengaluru. The BCCI notes SMS Stadium lags behind other IPL venues in modern facilities and…

Despite a challenging start to the T20 World Cup with two ducks and a stomach infection, Abhishek Sharma will look to get going in the dead rubber against the Netherlands. The Indian team’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak remains confident in his aggressive approach, highlighting that opponents’ meticulous planning against him…

Nepal secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Scotland, ending a 12-year T20 World Cup winless streak. Kushal Bhurtel’s aggressive start and Dipendra Singh Airee’s unbeaten half-century powered the chase, successfully reaching Scotland’s 171 with 19.2 overs to spare. Michael Jones’ 71 had earlier set a competitive target for Scotland. …

India has dominated Group A, securing a Super 8 spot. Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe advance from Group B, surprisingly eliminating Australia. England, West Indies, New Zealand, and South Africa also confirmed their places. Pakistan faces a crucial match against Namibia for the final berth, with USA and Netherlands also in…

Ishan Kishan has made a remarkable comeback in the T20 World Cup, scoring consecutive half-centuries and playing a crucial role in India’s Super 8s qualification. His match-winning 77 against Pakistan, characterized by fearless yet calculated strokeplay, has been highlighted as a testament to his form and clear role at the…

Indian cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, alongside 12 other former international captains, have voiced grave concerns over Imran Khan’s health in jail. They’ve appealed to Pakistan’s government for adequate medical care and dignified treatment for the jailed cricketer-turned-politician, citing reports of significant vision loss due to alleged neglect….

Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq remains optimistic about the team’s T20 World Cup chances despite a crushing loss to India. He believes the side has learned from mistakes and is determined to defeat Namibia to advance. Tariq also defended underperforming stars Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi, emphasizing their past contributions…

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is nearing the end of its group stage, with five teams already securing Super Eights berths. Three spots remain up for grabs, with multiple nations mathematically in contention. Group C is finalised, while Groups A, B, and D still have races to determine…

Sri Lanka have stormed into the Super 8s with three dominant wins, showcasing championship potential. Their emphatic victory over Australia, chasing 182 with ease, highlights their mastery of home conditions and growing confidence. Despite key injuries, the team’s strong performance and Pathum Nissanka’s century signal Sri Lanka’s serious semi-final aspirations….

Australia face an early T20 World Cup exit after a crushing eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka. Captain Mitchell Marsh admitted the team’s fate is now out of their hands, relying on other results to qualify for the Super 8s. A strong start faltered, leading to a collapse and a chase…

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has called for the exclusion of senior players like Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi following their T20 World Cup loss to India. Afridi urged the management to try fresh faces against Namibia, stating the current seniors haven’t delivered consistent results despite ample…

Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten century powered Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory over Australia, securing their Super Eight spot in the T20 World Cup. Nissanka’s brilliant 100 not out off 52 balls anchored the chase after Australia posted 181. Australia now faces elimination if Zimbabwe defeats Ireland. …