India vs South Africa warm-up: Ishan Kishan settles the debate; Surya and his boys are on the loose | Cricket News

India’s Ishan Kishan plays a shot during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup warm-up cricket match between India and South Africa, at the DY Patil Sports Academy, in Navi Mumbai. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)(PTI02_04_2026_000391A) TimesofIndia.com in Mumbai: At the post-match presentation during India’s warm-up game against South Africa, Ishan Kishan admitted that he knew he was … Read more

Sam Curran on his role ahead of T20 World Cup: ‘When I don’t bowl well, I can bat’ | Cricket News

England’s Sam Curran (AP/PTI) England all-rounder Sam Curran has once again underlined how comfortable he is operating without a rigid brief in the national set-up, a quality that is proving increasingly important as England gather pace ahead of the T20 World Cup. His flexibility stood out during England’s dominant 3–0 T20I clean sweep of Sri … Read more

Understated, indispensable: Why Axar Patel remains India’s unsung MVP | Cricket News

India’s Axar Patel celebrates the wicket of New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips during the fifth and final T201 cricket match between India and New Zealand, at the Greenfield International Stadium, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in Mumbai: In April 2024, on the sidelines of a Delhi Capitals event in the national capital, Axar Patel was asked … Read more

‘India vs Pakistan presented as war’: J&K CM Omar Abdullah | Cricket News

While the PCB is yet to send a written communication to the ICC, the boycott is being viewed as an act of solidarity with Bangladesh following their ouster. (AP photo) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that Pakistan’s decision to withdraw from the high-profile T20 World Cup match against India was … Read more

Controversy in Pakistan! Umpire under fire for Australia batter Cooper Connolly’s dismissal – Watch | Cricket News

Cooper Connolly’s dismissal (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A controversial moment during Australia’s T20I series loss to Pakistan has sparked anger among cricket fans after replays revealed a clear rule breach that went unnoticed by the umpires. Pakistan cruised to a 111-run win in the third match to complete a 3–0 whitewash, but the focus later shifted … Read more

Now representing USA, Shubham Ranjane looking to play against ‘best buddy’ Suryakumar Yadav at T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Shubham Ranjane looking to play against ‘best buddy’ Suryakumar Yadav (Special arrangements) NAVI MUMBAI: Since he landed in Mumbai with the USA team to play in his maiden T20 World Cup, former Mumbai allrounder Shubham Ranjane has been reliving old memories, naturally experiencing “goosebumps” for the last few days.Ranjane is relishing the prospect of playing … Read more

‘Was ICC sleeping?’: Ex-Pakistan star says ‘PCB should not back down’ amid India boycott row | Cricket News

Pakistan left for Sri Lanka on Monday to begin their World Cup campaign (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has strongly criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) for urging the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconsider its decision to boycott the high-profile group match against India at the upcoming T20 World Cup. … Read more

EXPLAINED: How much will an India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup no-show cost? | Cricket News

The rivalry between the two neighbors is so commercially powerful that the ICC routinely places them in the same group at global tournaments. (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: An India–Pakistan clash at an ICC tournament is estimated to generate a staggering “USD 250 million (over Rs 2200 crore)” in revenue, and the absence of this … Read more

Ex-ICC official accuses BCCI of mishandling Mustafizur Rahman exit, fueling T20 World Cup row | Cricket News

Mustafizur Rahman (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former ICC Head of Communications Sami-ul-Hasan Burney has criticized the BCCI’s handling of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s exit from the IPL, saying the Indian board could have prevented the current T20 World Cup turmoil with a more measured approach.Rahman’s release from his Kolkata Knight Riders contract set off a … Read more

Cricket | ‘Saare jo musalman hai duniya ke…’ – Irfan Pathan exposes Pakistan’s hypocrisy | Cricket News

Navi Mumbai: India Masters ‘Irfan Pathan Celebrates The Wicket of Sri Lanka Masters’ Lahiru Thirimanne during ‘International Masters League 2025’ Cricket Match Between INDIAN IN INDIS MASTERS and SRI Lanka Masters, At dy patil sports stadium, in Navi Mumbai. (PTI photo/kunal pavel) Former India Allounder Irfan Pathan has launched a scathing attack on Pakistan, accusing … Read more