‘One day, you’ve to watch me play for India in a World Cup from the stands’: How Abhishek Sharma is fulfilling an old promise in Colombo | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma with his father Rajkumar Sharma and mother Manju Sharma (Special arrangement) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Before the 2018 U-19 World Cup, Abhishek Sharma pleaded with his father, Rajkumar Sharma, to get a passport and come to New Zealand to watch him play. Rajkumar Sharma refused, saying he would travel abroad only if Abhishek played … Read more

Aiden Markram’s captain’s knock powers South Africa to comfortable 7-wicket win over New Zealand | Cricket News

South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram, left, and South Africa’s David Miller (AP Photo/ Ajit Solanki) Aiden Markram’s blistering half-century powered South Africa to a convincing seven-wicket victory over New Zealand on Saturday, moving the Proteas closer to a Super 8s berth in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Markram led the charge in a high-stakes … Read more

Jos Buttler scripts history, becomes the first wicketkeeper to… | Cricket News

England’s Jos Buttler (AP Photo) Jos Buttler etched his name into the record books on Saturday, becoming the first wicketkeeper-batter in history — and the quickest overall in terms of balls faced — to reach 4,000 runs in T20 Internationals. The England star achieved the landmark in just 2,670 deliveries, surpassing the previous benchmark held … Read more

T20 World Cup: Lorcan Tucker’s 94 helps Ireland clinch 96-run win against Oman | Cricket News

Lorcan Tucker vs Oman (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Ireland delivered a dominant all-round performance to crush Oman by 96 runs in their Group B match, powered by a stunning innings from captain Lorcan Tucker and a disciplined bowling display.Sent in to bat, Ireland had a shaky start, losing early wickets and slipping to 47 for 3 … Read more

‘Don’t think Abhishek Sharma is technically sound’: Mohammad Amir makes controversial remark ahead of IND vs PAK clash | Cricket News

Mohammad Amir makes controversial remark about Abhishek Sharma (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has stirred controversy ahead of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash by criticizing Indian batsman Abhishek Sharma, who is currently recovering from illness. With the big match set for February 15 in Colombo, the … Read more

IND vs PAK: India, Pakistan to hold separate training sessions ahead of mega T20 World Cup clash | Cricket News

India vs Pakistan (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan will train at different times ahead of their big T20 World Cup match on Sunday in Colombo. Pakistan will practice in the afternoon, while India will train in the evening, with both teams also scheduled to speak to the media before their sessions. Updating on … Read more

‘Do not be negative’: Hardik Pandya’s dressing-room advice that revived Ishan Kishan’s career | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo) Following his match-winning knock against Namibia in the ICC T20 World Cup clash in Delhi, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan opened up about the advice he received from all-rounder Hardik Pandya after losing his BCCI central contract in 2024. Kishan revealed how Hardik urged him not to dwell on … Read more

Australia down, but not out? Travis Head points to 2023 ODI World Cup comeback blueprint | Cricket News

Despite the setback, stand-in Australia captain Travis Head urged calm, pointing to their turnaround in the 2023 ODI World Cup after a shaky start.(ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe pulled off a major upset in Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, defeating Australia by 23 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday. … Read more

‘We have the edge’: Varun Chakaravarthy’s bold claim before T20 World Cup blockbuster vs Pakistan | Cricket News

Varun Chakravarthy and Ishan Kishan. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s dominant 93-run win over Namibia has not only strengthened their position at the top of Group A but also set the tone for a high-stakes showdown against Pakistan in Colombo, scheduled for Sunday, with mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy emerging as one of India’s biggest weapon … Read more

Hardik Pandya’s Army-style camp: The secret behind his explosive T20 form | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India put up another commanding all-round performance, thrashing Namibia by 93 runs in their T20 World Cup encounter on Thursday to register their second consecutive victory of the tournament. Powered by aggressive half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, the defending champions piled up a daunting 209/9 before bowling … Read more