Pakistan’s bowling is better than their batters,” Nawaz, 77, who claimed 177 wickets in 55 Tests and 63 wickets in 45 ODIs, told Sunday mid-day on Saturday
Oz legend Matthew Hayden’s daughter Grace emulates his batting style in T20 World Cup video
Scotland were well-placed at 113 for 3 in 12.3 overs, but a dramatic collapse of five wickets for 14 runs turned the match
Caribbean left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein admitted that Nepal are a strong unit. However, Nepal began their campaign with a strong show against England, but lost by four runs
The guy has been cleared twice and he has done whatever ICC said and whatever it requires to bowl in international cricket.
With India and Pakistan cruising towards Super 8 stage after two wins each, the result of Sunday’s clash won’t affect their progress, but the off-field boycott issue and uncertainty over post-match handshake has spiced things up
"We will see about it tomorrow," Agha gave a cryptic response about the possibility of a handshake in the pre-match press conference here on Saturday
Irrespective of the nature of the pitch, Surya said the team would stick to the familiar template of aggressive cricket
Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq has emerged as a talking point in the T20 World Cup with 11 wickets in just four T20Is, thanks to his unusual pause-and-release action. Ahead of the India-Pakistan clash in Colombo, former India spinner Venkatapathy Raju said new bowlers often carry the element of surprise, though mastering such an action isn’t easy
Spin great R Ashwin has a simple suggestion for Indian batters as they gear up to deal with the unique side-arm action of Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq come Sunday
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya received a special off-field honour during the T20 World Cup as girlfriend Mahieka Sharma surprised him with a romantic pre-Valentine’s Day gift. The 24-year-old model shared an Instagram story featuring a large bouquet of roses and a heartfelt caption calling Hardik “the man of the match of my life”
Actor Kabir Bedi attended the T20 World Cup match at Wankhede Stadium, cheering as Italy registered their maiden win in the tournament with a 10-wicket victory over Nepal. Invited by Cricket Italy, Bedi called the moment historic for the football-loving nation
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya received a special off-field honour during the T20 World Cup as girlfriend Mahieka Sharma surprised him with a romantic pre-Valentine’s Day gift. The 24-year-old model shared an Instagram story featuring a large bouquet of roses and a heartfelt caption calling Hardik “the man of the match of my life”
14 February,2026 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesActor Kabir Bedi attended the T20 World Cup match at Wankhede Stadium, cheering as Italy registered their maiden win in the tournament with a 10-wicket victory over Nepal. Invited by Cricket Italy, Bedi called the moment historic for the football-loving nation
14 February,2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesVarun Chakravarthy’s journey from a late domestic debutant to India’s most lethal T20 weapon is a tale of persistence and evolution. After fading from the national scene following a modest start, the Tamil Nadu spinner engineered a comeback through consistent IPL performances with Kolkata Knight Riders
14 February,2026 08:28 AM IST | New Delhi | R KaushikIndia’s batters are confronting a new wave of unorthodox spin tactics at the T20 World Cup, and their recent face-off with Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus may have provided timely preparation ahead of Sunday’s clash against Pakistan’s Usman Tariq in Colombo
14 February,2026 08:28 AM IST | New Delhi | Santosh SuriZimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza termed his team’s 23-run win over Australia in the T20 World Cup as “unbelievable”, crediting the squad’s unity, culture and collective belief for the famous triumph at the R Premadasa Stadium. Defending 169-2, Zimbabwe bowled Australia out for 146 in 19.3 overs to script one of the tournament’s biggest upsets
14 February,2026 08:27 AM IST | Colombo | PTIADVERTISEMENT
In the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Australia, Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett accomplished a new feat. Here's all you need to know (Pics: X)
South Africa captain Aiden Markram believes his side is yet to reach its full potential ahead of their Cup clash against New Zealand on Saturday in T20 world cup 2026
14 February,2026 07:53 AM IST | Ahmedabad | Agencies
USA's Harmeet Singh returned with the figures of four wickets for 21 runs in four overs. Shadley van Schalkwyk bagged three wickets by conceding 21 runs in 2.5 overs. Mohammad Mohsin claimed two wickets by giving away 19 runs in three overs
13 February,2026 11:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Phil Salt pointed to the difference in mindset between a bilateral series and tournament play but was quick to add that they were “possibly a bit too tentative”
13 February,2026 09:33 PM IST | Kolkata | Arup Chatterjee
In Team India's recent match against Namibia, Arshdeep bowled three overs and picked up one wicket by conceding 36 runs. Considering that the pacer didn't complete his quota of overs, Gavaskar feels that it is an indication of his not making an appearance in Colombo
13 February,2026 08:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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