Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad and Rashid Khan (AP) Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott described his side’s defeat to South Africa as “devastating”, admitting the narrow loss in a dramatic T20 World Cup contest would linger with his players. The Proteas edged Afghanistan after a gripping encounter that required two Super Overs, leaving South Africa relieved and … Read more
Steve Smith of Australia (Getty Images) Australia will be without captain Mitchell Marsh for their opening ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash against Ireland after he sustained a groin injury during training earlier this week. In Marsh’s absence, Travis Head will lead the side in Colombo. Cricket Australia confirmed that Marsh suffered a direct blow … Read more
South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram reacts after Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai hits a boundary during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and South Africa in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan were winning the game, then they were losing, then back in front, but South Africa came back into … Read more
Pakistan’s spinner Usman Tariq (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq once again found himself at the center of a fierce debate over his bowling action after his match-winning performance against the United States in the 2026 T20 World Cup, with veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stepping in to defend bowlers amid mounting criticism … Read more
Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga (AP Photo) Sri Lanka have drafted in spin-bowling all-rounder Dushan Hemantha as a replacement for injured star Wanindu Hasaranga in their squad for the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The move comes after Hasaranga, a key figure in Sri Lanka’s bowling attack, was ruled out with a hamstring injury … Read more
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav during a training session at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) To cope with the comparatively sluggish pitches in the tournament, especially in Colombo, India want bowlers to up their game & batters to adapt faster…NEW DELHI: India’s pacers and spinners split into two separate nets on either of … Read more
Harry Brook of England celebrates victory during the ICC T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between England and Nepal at Wankhede Stadium. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues on February 11 with three major group-stage matches featuring Afghanistan vs South Africa, Australia vs Ireland, and … Read more
Sri Lanka’s Bhanuka Rajapaksa sparks controversy NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has clarified his recent comments about the bats used by Indian cricketers after they sparked major controversy during the T20 World Cup 2026. His earlier remarks were interpreted by many as an allegation of “bat-tampering” or unfair equipment advantages for Team India, … Read more
Abhishek Sharma misses Team India’s Delhi training session (Photo by PTI and TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: Team India opener Abhishek Sharma missed the team’s first training session in New Delhi due to illness on Tuesday. According to a report from Cricbuzz, he is also suffering from stomach problems, and his availability for the next match against … Read more
Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell (Agency Image) Sri Lanka and New Zealand have both been hit by injury setbacks in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, losing key all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell for the rest of the tournament. Both teams have acted quickly to name replacements, with Deshan Hemantha joining Sri Lanka and … Read more