Abhishek Sharma speaks to Haris Rauf of Pakistan during the Asia cup match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo/Getty Images) Elite Panel umpire Nitin Menon will officiate in his fourth T20 World Cup, while fellow Indian Anantha Padmanabhan will make his first appearance…
A match in progress at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia, circa 1880. (Photo/Getty Images) “In affectionate remembrance of English cricket which died at The Oval, 29th August, 1882. Deeply lamented by a large circle of sorrowing friends and acquaintances, RIP. NB The body will be cremated and the Ashes taken to Australia.“Australia’s first win on…
Siddhesh Lad’s run of scores continued on Day Two of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy match against Delhi at the MCA ground in Bandra-Kurla Complex, with the Mumbai captain equalling a long-standing record held by Rusi Modi and Sachin Tendulkar.Lad scored an unbeaten 102 off 170 balls, with 12 fours, to register his fifth century of the…
India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Thiruvananthapuram: As the temple bells echoed across Thiruvananthapuram, the Indian team, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, bowed in reverence to the hallowed Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple on Friday morning. One person’s absence cut through the moment like a deafening silence. Sanju Samson — the local hero, crowd favourite — was obviously…
Mumbai’s captain Siddhesh Lad celebrates his century on day two of a Ranji Trophy Elite Group D cricket match between Mumbai and Delhi, at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Enjoying the form of his life, Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad slammed his fifth hundred of the season – fourth…
USA announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026 Washington: Monank Patel will be leading the USA squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, with 10 key players from team’s debut campaign back in 2024 also a part of the squad. This will be the USA’s second T20 World Cup…
Mumbai Indians’ season has been marked by experimentation, particularly with their overseas combination. Injuries and availability issues forced changes early on, and the balance often felt unsettled. Hayley Matthews’ absence hurt Mumbai in the powerplay, where their scoring rate dipped. Nicola Carey, however, made herself undroppable with consistent all-round performances. The dilemma deepened when Matthews…
RCB’s captain Smriti Mandhana and teammate Richa Ghosh shake hands with UP Warriorz players (PTI Photo) Grace Harris delivered a match-winning all-round performance on Thursday to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish top of the table and book a direct entry into the final of the Women’s Premier League 2026. While RCB have sealed their place,…
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar (Getty Images) With the 10th edition of the men’s T20 World Cup just eight days away, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has reignited the debate around the tournament’s standing in the game’s global hierarchy. Manjrekar believes the shortest format’s showpiece does not carry the same weight or legacy as the…
Afghanistan vs Ireland Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: Opting to set a target, Afghanistan U19 skipper Mahboob Khan elected to bat first after winning the toss against Ireland in a Super Six Group 1 clash of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Harare Sports Club, Harare. Teams: Ireland U19 (Playing XI): James West, Freddie…
