Why Babar Azam is not playing do-or-die PAK vs SL T20 World Cup Super 8 match | Cricket News

Babar Azam (PTI Photo/R SenthilKumar) NEW DELHI: Pakistan have made a big call for their must-win Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as Babar Azam has been left out of the playing XI.At the toss, skipper Salman Agha confirmed three changes to the side. India lands in … Read more

Watch: Grieving Rinku Singh spotted at Kolkata airport hours after father’s funeral | Cricket News

Rinku Singh spotted at Kolkata airport (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh was seen arriving at Kolkata airport on Saturday morning, just hours after performing the last rites of his father. He has joined the Indian team ahead of their must-win World Cup T20 clash against the West Indies on Sunday.Rinku’s father, Khanchand Singh, … Read more

Jammu and Kashmir script history, win maiden Ranji Trophy title | Cricket News

Jammu and Kashmir etched their name in Indian cricket history by claiming their first-ever Ranji Trophy title, defeating eight-time champions Karnataka on Saturday at the KSCA Stadium in Hubli. A historic season, marked by grit and determination, saw J&K outplay favorites and fellow underdogs alike, proving that persistence and strategy can triumph over legacy.The final … Read more

‘If Mike Hesson stays, Shadab Khan will be captain’: Shahid Afridi’s big claim | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Shadab Khan (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi believes Shadab Khan is the frontrunner to take over the national side if Mike Hesson continues as head coach. With Pakistan’s campaign at the T20 World Cup 2026 hanging in the balance, discussions have already intensified over who could replace current skipper Salman Ali … Read more

West Indies not a one-gear team: Arshdeep Singh | Cricket News

Arshdeep Singh (Getty Images) CHENNAI: There is an infectious aura around Arshdeep Singh. The left-arm pacer can be cut-throat with his yorkers and swing on the field, but off it, he is a ball of energy.Here in Chepauk on Thursday night, Arshdeep was in ominous touch, swinging the ball both ways and keeping Zimbabwe’s batters … Read more

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup final loading? The exact scenario explained | Cricket News

Could the cricket world be set for another blockbuster India vs Pakistan showdown at the T20 World Cup 2026? The possibility is still alive — but several pieces must fall into place.So far, South Africa national cricket team and England cricket team have confirmed their semi-final berths. That leaves two spots up for grabs, with … Read more

Ex-captain Sourav Ganguly’s message to India selectors: Take Auqib Nabi to England | Cricket News

‘England is the place to start in the summer,’ said former India captain Sourav Ganguly, backing Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi for national selection after his five-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground on Friday.Nabi returned figures of 5/54 in 23 overs as J&K bowled Karnataka … Read more

Ravi Shastri to have stand named after him at Wankhede Stadium | Cricket News

MUMBAI: The iconic Wankhede Stadium is set to honor legends of the game, with the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Friday announcing that a stand will be named after former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri, alongside gates dedicated to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji.While the stand will be named in honor of former Mumbai … Read more

England top Super 8 group, keep Pakistan’s semi-final hopes alive with New Zealand win | Cricket News

England’s Will Jacks, left, and Rehan Ahmed (Photo by AP) England pull off an exciting four-wicket win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup Super Eights, thanks to a brilliant late fightback by Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed. The victory keeps Pakistan’s semifinal hopes alive, while England finish top of Group 2 with three … Read more

England beat New Zealand by 4 wickets: What Pakistan need to do now to qualify for T20 World Cup semifinals – Run rate equation explained | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi shakes hands with England’s captain Harry Brook after he is bowled out during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP) Already through to the semifinals, England defeated New Zealand by four wickets in their final Super Eights match of … Read more