Controversy! After ‘India players have superior bats’ remark, Sri Lanka’s Bhanuka Rajapaksa makes new post | Cricket News

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

‘It felt like a home ground’: Nepal pacer reflects after narrow loss to England | Cricket News

Nepal’s Sher Malla, second right, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Mumbai: After Bangladesh and Afghanistan, Nepal seems to be the latest South Asian country bitten by the cricket bug. Matching two-time world champions England shot for shot and ball for ball, Nepal came just four runs short while chasing 185 on Sunday in their … Read more

T20 World Cup: Namibia bank on experience of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten | Cricket News

Gary Kirsten (File photo) NEW DELHI: Gary Kirsten spent the Sunday afternoon watching Namibia batters practice range-hitting at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium. This is the venue where, in two days’ time, Gerhard Erasmus-led Namibia will open their T20 World Cup campaign against the Netherlands.The Feroz Shah Kotla ground is not new for Kirsten, who … Read more

Despite defeat in their T20 World Cup opener, Nepal earn world cricket’s plaudits – ‘Clearly on right path’ | Cricket News

Nepal’s captain Rohit Paudel (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Nepal earned massive praise from former cricket stars after their thrilling four-run loss to England in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Even though they didn’t win, many felt Nepal showed incredible fight and proved they are a rising team in world … Read more

‘Forza Italia’ in cricket: Thomas Draca dreams big on T20 World Cup stage | EXCLUSIVE | Cricket News

Thomas Draca and the Italy cricket team (Image credit: Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: Italy all-rounder Thomas Draca is eager to step onto the field and soak in the sea of ​​support from his country in the T20 World Cup. Long celebrated as a football-mad nation that has produced legends like Alessandro Del Piero, Gianluigi Buffon, … Read more

T20 World Cup: Who is Shadley Claude van Schalkwyk? South Africa-born USA bowler who ran through India’s batting in Mumbai | Cricket News

Shadley Claude van Schalkwyk Shadley Claude van Schalkwyk stunned India on Saturday as he took three wickets in an over in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium. He got Ishan Kishan with a slower ball in the second ball of the sixth over of the Indian innings, … Read more

T20 World Cup: Why Sanju Samson is not in India’s playing XI against USA | Cricket News

Sanju Samson during a practice session ahead of the fifth and final T20 International cricket match between India and New Zealand, at the Greenfield International Stadium, in Thiruvananthapuram. (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson was not named in India’s playing XI for their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against the United States of America … Read more

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan contemplating U-turn? PCB begins dialogue with ICC | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi, speaks during a press conference. AP/PTI(AP09_17_2025_000612B) TimesofIndia.com in Mumbai: Dialogue is finally underway between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) after Pakistan government’s decision to boycott the T20 World Cup fixture against India in Colombo on February 15. It is … Read more

Beyond the tricolour: Indian-origin captains at the T20 World Cup 2026 | Cricket News

Monank Patel, Dilpreet Bajwa and Jatinder Singh (X) With Suryakumar Yadav leading India into the T20 World Cup 2026, much of the attention will naturally center on the hosts. Yet beyond India’s title defence, the tournament carries another fascinating Indian connection — several associate nations will be captained by players of Indian origin, adding an … Read more

Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana lead support for men’s team ahead of T20 World Cup – Watch | Cricket News

Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Indian cricket team (Agency Image) As the Indian men’s team prepares to begin its T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, messages of encouragement have flowed in from the Women in Blue. Fresh from their historic triumph at the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup in 2025, members of the Indian women’s side … Read more