‘Beating Australia in Australia really special’: Smriti Mandhana after India’s 3-1 T20I series win | Cricket News

Smriti Mandhana (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Smriti Mandhana expressed her delight after India’s 17-run win over Australia in the series-deciding T20I, calling the victory “really special.” She also stressed that the team will “not celebrate too much” and will quickly shift focus to the upcoming ODI series, starting Tuesday.India clinched the final … Read more

‘He covered for us all year, now it’s our turn’: Suryakumar Yadav backs Abhishek Sharma after three ducks in T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma NEW DELHI: Amid the poor run of form of opener Abhishek Sharma in the T20 World Cup, India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday backed the explosive batter, saying “it’s now our turn to cover for him”.“Those who are worrying about Abhishek Sharma’s form, I am worrying about him. (I am worried … Read more

PAK vs NZ Super 8 showdown: New Zealand wary of Usman Tariq threat but back familiarity against Pakistan | Cricket News

Now it’s a battle of the elites. The margin for error will be very thin as the Super 8 stage begins with Pakistan taking on an extremely competitive New Zealand at the Premadasa in Colombo. Both teams know that a loss in this game will make things significantly difficult for them going forward.As per the … Read more

From Ishan Kishan to Yuvraj Samra: The heroes of the T20 World Cup group stage | Cricket News

The group stage of the T20 World Cup wasn’t just about teams progressing — it was about individuals rising to the occasion. From fearless centuries and match-turning spells to giant-killing efforts that stunned heavyweights, several players produced performances that demanded attention. Here are TOI’s picks India fire on all cylinders in the nets ahead of … Read more

Ranji Trophy Final in Hubballi: Why tier-2 cities draw bigger crowds | Cricket News

The ongoing ICC T20 World Cup and the unavailability of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here have turned out to be a blessing with Hubballi hosting its maiden Ranji Trophy final. (Image credit: Agencies) BENGALURU: The Ranji Trophy semifinal between Karnataka and Uttarakhand at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Uttar Pradesh’s capital city, Lucknow, unfolded in … Read more

‘We failed’: Australia star’s painful dressing room confession after T20 World Cup exit | Cricket News

After returning figures award of 4/27 to earn the Player of the Match, Adam Zampa conceded that Australia’s emphatic nine-wicket win over Oman did little to soften the blow of their early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.“To be honest, it has been a rough few days for us,” Zampa said after … Read more

Spin issue, dropped catches: Is India’s ‘best yet to come’ in T20 World Cup? | Cricket News

India’s players and coaches run during a practice session before an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and South Africa, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo) Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes the India team have not fully lived up to expectations in the group stage of the … Read more

India, Pakistan players ‘talking behind closed doors’: England legend amid handshake row | Cricket News

India vs Pakistan (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: The rivalry between India and Pakistan has become more intense in recent times. India has been dominating Pakistan on the field, but the focus has now shifted to something else. Indian players have refused to shake hands with Pakistan players after matches, and this has created a … Read more

‘Not meant to last forever’: MS Dhoni’s IPL teammate announces divorce from wife | Cricket News

Rahul Chahar receiving India cap from Virat Kohli India leg-spinner Rahul Chahar has announced his separation from his wife Ishani Johar, nearly four years after their marriage. The couple got married in 2022 in a ceremony held in Goa.The 26-year-old shared the update about his personal life through a post on Instagram on Friday (February … Read more

Mitchell Marsh rues early T20 World Cup exit: ‘I still believe we had the squad to get the job done’ | Cricket News

Australia’s captain Mitchell Marsh (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Australian captain Mitchell Marsh on Friday described the team’s group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup as a “missed opportunity” but still believed he had the squad to go all the way in the tournament.Australia, one of the giants of limited-overs cricket with six ODI and one T20 … Read more