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When worlds collide, magic happens. The 'Peddi' film unit in Hyderabad experienced just that when T20 World Cup winner Tilak Varma made a surprise appearance on set. This rural action-sports drama,...
In a delightful crossover of cricket and comedy, comedian Harsh Gujral stole the show at Kuldeep Yadav's wedding reception in Lucknow. The Indian spinner, who played a pivotal role in the T20 World...
In a nail-biting finish at Wankhede Stadium, India defended their total to edge out England by seven runs, storming into the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. The semi-final drama unfolded...
In a nail-biting finish at Wankhede Stadium, India edged out England by seven runs to storm into the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. The victory has ignited nationwide euphoria, with streets...
Greater Noida witnessed a somber moment as Khan Chand Singh, father of rising cricket sensation Rinku Singh, succumbed to advanced liver cancer early Friday. The 4th-stage disease had kept him in a...
In Mumbai on Wednesday, Shiv Sena's Manisha Kayande unleashed a blistering attack on Rahul Gandhi, claiming his overseas visits are nothing but missions to discredit India on the world stage. This...
In a candid interview with IANS from New Delhi on February 15, BJP leader RP Singh outlined India's forward-looking approach to Bangladesh's new leadership transition. With the oath-taking event...
The stage is set for one of cricket's fiercest rivalries: India versus Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup on Sunday. In Bihar, the buildup is nothing short of a festival, with Sports Minister Shreyasi...
Intense political sparring unfolded in New Delhi when BJP parliamentarians lambasted Rahul Gandhi, declaring that untruths have seized control of his thought process. They portrayed his career as one...
In a blistering critique, Shiv Sena (UBT) parliamentarian Priyanka Chaturvedi labeled Pakistan's reversal on the India T20 World Cup boycott as a national embarrassment. The Rajya Sabha member...
Shiv Sena (UBT) parliamentarian Priyanka Chaturvedi unleashed a blistering attack on Maharashtra's Mahayuti government, rechristening it 'Mahajhoothi' amid a bitter tussle for mayor posts. The...
Mumbai: Rohit Sharma believes India’s cricketing future looks brighter than ever. At a Mumbai Indians gathering, the former skipper shared his vision of India becoming the dominant force globally and...
The 2026 IPL season has been a tale of frustration for Mumbai Indians, with key contributors Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah battling physical setbacks. After India’s World Cup success, expectations...
Mumbai, May 23. Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has shed light on the physical challenges confronting Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, two players the franchise had counted on for a...
Shammi Silva, the long-standing president of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), has resigned alongside his executive committee, effective immediately. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake received official...
In a night that will be remembered for its stunning turnaround, Sanju Samson smashed an unbeaten 101 off 54 deliveries to lead Rajasthan Royals to a resounding 103-run thrashing of Mumbai Indians at...
In a game-changing move, Mumbai Indians have roped in England all-rounder Will Jacks for the remainder of IPL 2026. Fresh from practice sessions with the squad, Jacks brings proven T20 pedigree to a...
In a major update from Dubai, ICC's fresh Women's T20I rankings spotlight Indian stars Shefali Verma and captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Verma, the explosive opener, has rocketed two positions to sixth,...
Shreyas Iyer is making a compelling case for India's T20 team and captaincy with his outstanding IPL 2026 performances. After being snubbed despite a phenomenal 2025 season—604 runs in 17 innings at...
Sanju Samson delivered a statement performance in IPL 2025, notching an unbeaten 115 against Delhi Capitals on 56 balls, adorned with 15 boundaries and 4 sixes. This clinical innings propelled...
Rajasthan Royals are poised to bolster their squad with Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka, who has opted out of PSL to chase IPL dreams with the Pink Army. The move addresses a critical gap left by Sam...
In the high-stakes world of IPL, few players carry expectations like Rishabh Pant. Faf du Plessis, the savvy ex-South Africa captain, has pinpointed Pant as the man facing the ultimate test in IPL...
In a stunning pre-season setback, Rajasthan Royals' high-profile acquisition Sam Curran might sit out IPL 2026 entirely. The England all-rounder's groin injury fears have cast a long shadow over the...
Pakistan cricket is reeling from a major fitness controversy involving captain Babar Azam and opener Fakhar Zaman ahead of the T20 World Cup. Leaked reports suggest both were nursing injuries when...
In a significant shake-up ahead of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad have appointed Ishan Kishan as stand-in captain for the initial fixtures. Pat Cummins, the team's regular leader, is still...
Chennai Super Kings' decision to rope in Sanju Samson has cricket pundits buzzing, and none more enthusiastic than former India captain Anil Kumble. The leggie-turned-coach sees this as a strategic...
In a star-studded affair that blended cricket royalty with political prominence, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath attended the wedding reception of T20 World Cup winner Kuldeep Yadav in Lucknow. The...
In a major coaching overhaul, Chennai Super Kings has roped in James Foster, the seasoned ex-England keeper, as fielding coach for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. This announcement underscores CSK's...
ICC chief Jay Shah set the stage for a monumental announcement during his address at the SJFI national conclave in New Delhi. On March 15, he explicitly signaled that India is poised to host the 2036...
In a poignant moment for New Zealand women's cricket, veteran fast bowler Lee Tahuhu has called time on her ODI career after 103 appearances. The 35-year-old, a mainstay since her debut in 2011,...
History was made at Wankhede Stadium as the T20 World Cup semifinal between India and England drew unprecedented streaming numbers. The match racked up 619 million views, toppling the 533...
Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium witnessed high drama as India's bowlers edged out England in the T20 World Cup semi-final, ending the visitors' hopes with a narrow victory. England, chasing 254, fell...
In the aftermath of England's semi-final defeat to India at the T20 World Cup, captain Harry Brook has emerged as Brendon McCullum's strongest ally. With questions mounting over the head coach's...
Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium witnessed a piece of cricketing immortality on Thursday as Jacob Bethell smashed a blistering 105-run knock off 48 deliveries in the T20 World Cup semi-final. England fell...
Mumbai's Wankhede roared as Jacob Bethel delivered a semifinal masterclass, propelling England close to an improbable chase against India. Though defeated, the 22-year-old's 105-run blitz off 48...
MUMBAI – Jacob Bethel scripted history in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede, powering England with a breathtaking 105-run knock that dethroned Finn Allen's record. Though England lost by seven...
Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium will host the T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England this Thursday, sending waves of anticipation through cricket-loving India. Amid the buzz, Naina...
The curtain fell on Pakistan's lacklustre T20 World Cup run with an early Super 8 exit. Returning home amid criticism, the team now faces embarrassment from a player's shocking indiscretion. In a...
The stage is set at Wankhede for India vs England in the T20 World Cup semi-final. Spotlight falls on Varun Chakravarthy, whose leg-spin could earn him the tournament's top bowling honors. Currently...
Kolkata witnessed cricketing fireworks as Finn Allen rewrote the T20 World Cup record books. The New Zealand opener's blistering 33-ball unbeaten century against South Africa in the semi-final has...
With the T20 World Cup semifinal against England looming large, Indian cricketers Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, and Axar Patel turned to spirituality for strength. The trio made a poignant visit to...
As the T20 World Cup 2026 hurtles toward its decisive semifinals, fans are buzzing about the final four: India, South Africa, England, and New Zealand. Suryakumar Yadav's India clashes with England...
The cricket universe lit up with Holi fervor as icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli led a chorus of greetings across platforms. On this colorful Tuesday, Tendulkar's X post set the tone:...
The T20 World Cup hangover continues for Pakistan, with their Super 8 ouster sparking a leadership crisis. Shahid Afridi, the iconic boom-boom man, has dropped a verbal grenade on Shadab Khan,...
The Eden Gardens is set to host a blockbuster T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on March 5, pitting India against England for the sixth time in the tournament's history. Among these, semifinals have been...
South Africa's unbeaten run to the T20 World Cup semifinals owes much to captain Aiden Markram's explosive opening batting. Delivering solid starts in nearly every match, he's emerged as one of the...
Sanju Samson's explosive unbeaten 97 lit up the T20 World Cup, propelling India past West Indies by five wickets and clinching a semi-final berth. In a high-stakes Sunday showdown in New Delhi, the...
Eden Gardens erupted as Sanju Samson smashed an unbeaten 97 from 50 balls – laced with 12 fours and 4 sixes – to guide India to a sensational 5-wicket win over West Indies in the T20 World Cup Super...
The Chennai Super Kings camp has ignited early excitement for IPL 2026, with MS Dhoni leading the charge alongside captain Ruturaj Gaikwad during Sunday's inaugural practice in Chennai. This...
The Chennai Super Kings have pulled out all stops ahead of IPL 2026, unveiling their sleek new jersey in a perfectly timed social media blitz. A cryptic post hinted at a 'big announcement' at 7:07...
England's dramatic 4-wicket triumph over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup Super 8s has handed Pakistan a lifeline in their semifinal quest. Played under the lights at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium,...
Team India's preparations for the high-stakes Super-8 match against West Indies receive a boost with finisher Rinku Singh slated to link up in Kolkata this Saturday. BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia...
The Indian cricket team faces a blow as star batter Rinku Singh steps away following the heartbreaking death of his father from liver cancer. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia led the tributes, voicing...
Chennai's Chepauk roared back to life as Abhishek Sharma delivered a match-defining half-century, propelling India to 256/4 in their Super 8 showdown with Zimbabwe. The explosive opener's 55-run...
Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a batting masterclass as South Africa demolished West Indies by 9 wickets on Thursday, scripting the second-largest successful chase of 150+ runs in T20...
Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium hosted high drama at the toss for the India-Zimbabwe Super 8 encounter. Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza called correctly and chose to field, banking on early swing and...
Aiden Markram's fireworks lit up Ahmedabad as South Africa dismantled West Indies by nine wickets in a T20 World Cup Super 8 thriller. The Proteas chased down 177 with ease, wrapping it up in 16.1...
In a stunning turn for the 2026 T20 World Cup co-hosts, Sri Lanka became the first Super 8 casualty after back-to-back humiliations: a 51-run loss to England followed by a 61-run drubbing against New...
Greater Noida’s Yatharth Hospital has issued a grave alert: Khanchand, father of T20 sensation Rinku Singh, is in critical condition inside the CCU. Mechanical ventilation controls his every breath,...
In a bold move post their T20 World Cup 2026 disappointment, Afghanistan Cricket Board has unveiled Richard Pybus as the new head coach, replacing the departed Jonathan Trott. Pybus will take charge...
Team India's T20 World Cup journey hit a major roadblock with a humiliating 76-run thrashing by South Africa in their Super 8 opener—their biggest margin of defeat by runs in the tournament's...
Zimbabwe's T20 World Cup Super 8 dreams took a severe hit with a 107-run thrashing by West Indies at Wankhede Stadium. After dominating their initial group games in Sri Lanka, the Chevrons had to...
In a Super 8s opener that lived up to the hype, West Indies demolished Zimbabwe by 107 runs at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Batting first, the defending champions unleashed havoc, racking up 254/6 –...
In the high-stakes world of T20 World Cup Super 8s, England's Liam Dawson is keeping cool heads amid hype around Pakistan's Usman Tariq. The left-arm spinner insists his team won't be rattled by the...
The cricket world is abuzz after India's humiliating 76-run thrashing by South Africa in the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage. This marks India's heaviest defeat by runs in the tournament's history,...
India's T20 World Cup campaign hit a major snag with a humiliating 76-run thrashing by South Africa in Ahmedabad. At the heart of the post-match debate is the controversial exclusion of Axar Patel,...
The T20 World Cup has exposed a glaring chink in India's armor: its opening partnership. In five outings, the starters have aggregated just 34 runs, turning potential dream starts into nightmares....
South Africa's middle-order firepower lit up Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, propelling them to 187 for 7 in a thrilling T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter against India. The target of 188 now tests...
In a dominant display at Pallekele, England began their T20 World Cup Super 8 journey with a resounding 51-run victory over Sri Lanka. Batting first after losing the toss, England posted 146-9,...
Pallekele witnessed a moment of pure cricketing magic on Sunday as Will Jacks turned the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Sri Lanka on its head. The English all-rounder, primarily known for his...
Faf du Plessis, the seasoned South African leader, has waded into the controversy surrounding Babar Azam by aligning with coach Mike Hassen's bold call. In an exclusive ESPNcricinfo interview, du...
In the high-stakes T20 World Cup Super 8 stage, India faces South Africa on Sunday in Ahmedabad's grand Narendra Modi Stadium. Having dominated the group phase, the team now grapples with opening...
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium witnessed a one-sided demolition on Sunday as Australia’s bowlers ran riot over Oman in the concluding group-stage fixture of the T20 World Cup. Opting to bat...
In the lead-up to New Zealand's crucial Super 8 match against Pakistan on Saturday at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium, stand-in insights from Mark Chapman have allayed fears over captain Mitchell...
Afghanistan delivered a masterclass in T20 cricket, thrashing Canada by 82 runs in a T20 World Cup clash at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium. This victory slots in as their fourth-largest margin by runs in...
KOLKATA: Shamar Joseph delivered a masterclass in fielding and bowling, rewriting T20 World Cup records as West Indies crushed Italy by 42 runs on Thursday. The 25-year-old became the pioneer of a...
In the sweltering heat of Ahmedabad, India's T20 World Cup journey gained momentum with a 17-run win over Netherlands. Opting to bat first, India racked up 193/6, powered by aggressive strokeplay....
Navneet Dhaliwal, the stalwart of Canadian cricket and former skipper, has called time on his international career. His final appearance will come in the T20 World Cup showdown with Afghanistan on...
South Africa asserted their supremacy in the T20 World Cup Group D encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium, restricting UAE to a paltry 122 for 6 thanks to Corbin Bosch's lethal spell. The Proteas captain...
Team India's T20 World Cup campaign wraps up its group phase with a mouthwatering fixture against Netherlands at Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday evening. Already through to Super 8, Rohit Sharma's...
As the T20 World Cup group stage nears its climax on February 18, three pivotal matches across groups promise drama and clarity on Super 8 qualifiers. Host nation India, flawless so far, headlines...
Nepal's cricket team finally broke their T20 World Cup jinx, overpowering Scotland by 7 wickets on Tuesday at Wankhede Stadium. The victory, their first in the tournament since 2014, sparked wild...
Cricket's giants don't always conquer. Australia's elimination from T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 contention via a rain-hit Ireland-Zimbabwe draw is just the latest chapter in a saga of six playoff...
The T20 World Cup witnessed a historic moment as Yuvraj Samra, a 19-year-old of Indian descent playing for Canada, became the youngest centurion in the tournament's annals. At 19 years and 141 days,...
In a match that will be remembered for years, Pathum Nissanka's explosive unbeaten 100 propelled Sri Lanka to a commanding eight-wicket victory against Australia at Pallekele, securing their spot in...
In a pulsating T20 World Cup Group B showdown at Pallekele, Australia rallied to 181/8 after a solid opening blitz from Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, handing Sri Lanka a steep 182-run chase. The...
Kolkata's Eden Gardens witnessed an underdog story unfold on Monday as Italy nearly pulled off a stunning upset against England in the T20 World Cup. Chasing 203, they fell 24 runs short at 178, but...
Tilak Varma etched his name deeper into cricket folklore during India's T20 World Cup triumph over Pakistan. His 25-run cameo off 24 deliveries, featuring a six and two boundaries, elevated him to...
Colombo buzzed with anticipation as India crushed Pakistan by 61 runs in a T20 World Cup thriller, but the real highlight stole hearts worldwide: Rohit Sharma and Wasim Akram's emotional hug before...
The T20 World Cup witnessed one of its most anticipated clashes as India demolished Pakistan by 61 runs in a match that lived up to its billing. Under Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy, the hosts batted...
In the heart of Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium, Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq lived out every cricketer's fantasy – locking horns with India in the T20 World Cup. His economical 1/24 spell...
Colombo witnessed a batting masterclass from India as they unleashed 'Operation White Ball' against Pakistan, registering the highest T20 World Cup score in their head-to-head history. Batting first...
Colombo's electric atmosphere turned tense as Abhishek Sharma's T20 World Cup nightmare continued against arch-rivals Pakistan. Fresh off missing the Namibia game due to illness, the Indian opener...
Colombo buzzes with tension as Pakistan seizes the initiative in their T20 World Cup group stage battle with India. Winning the toss at R Premadasa Stadium, skipper Salman Agha opted to bowl first,...
The cricket world is set for an epic India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup face-off in Colombo this Sunday, but rain threatens to play spoilsport. With kickoff at 7 PM local time at Premadasa Stadium,...
In the shadow of the upcoming India-Pakistan showdown at T20 World Cup in Colombo, Pakistan skipper Salman Agha has thrown his weight behind under-fire spinner Usman Tariq, labeling him the team's...
In the wake of intense social media backlash, Mohammad Aamir remains steadfast in his evaluation of rising Indian star Abhishek Sharma. The ex-Pakistan pacer labeled the opener a mere 'slugger'...
Sohail Khan delivered a performance for the ages in UAE's T20 World Cup clash with Canada, smashing a rapid 51 off 29 deliveries from the number six spot. This heroic effort not only clinched a...
In a high-octane clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium, India powered to 209/9 against Namibia, etching their name deeper into T20 lore. This was the record 47th occasion of India breaching 200 runs in the...
Pallekele erupted as Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka rewrote records with the quickest T20I fifty for his side, propelling the team to 225/5 against Oman. The match, played under lights at the iconic...