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
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq (AP Photo) The spotlight at the ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2026 has firmly shifted towards Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq, whose unusual action — marked by a statue-like pause at the crease — has sparked debate as much as it has baffled batters. The 28-year-old’s delivery stride, featuring a noticeable halt before release, … Read more
File photo of Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag. (AP Photo) New Delhi: India all-rounder Riyan Parag is all set to be named as the new Rajasthan Royals captain at 4pm today. While options included Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and even the experienced Ravindra Jadeja, the think tank favoured Parag, who has been with the franchise since … Read more
Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan (PTI Photo) Afghanistan captain & leggie’s decision not to bowl in any of the two Super Overs in the defeat to South Africa was perplexing, especially since it was a spinner, Keshav Maharaj, who got the job done for the winners…There are some defeats that can crush you. For Afghanistan, it … Read more
Ishan Kishan (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for the high-voltage T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan have taken a clear tactical direction, with wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan insisting that the team is already equipped to tackle the unique challenge posed by spinner Usman Tariq. Fresh off a commanding win over Namibia, Kishan revealed that … Read more
Abhishek Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for the high-voltage T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan have been dominated by one burning question — will Abhishek Sharma be fit in time? Conflicting updates from teammates and captain have only added to the intrigue ahead of Sunday’s marquee encounter.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube … Read more
Team Australia (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues to gather momentum, with three intriguing group-stage clashes scheduled for Friday, February 13, as teams look to strengthen their positions in a fiercely competitive tournament.The day begins with Australia vs Zimbabwe in Colombo at the R Premadasa Stadium. … Read more
Since the T20 World Cup 2024, India have registered 14 totals of 200 or more in T20Is, double the number managed by any other side in the same period. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India once again underlined why they are regarded as the most destructive batting unit in the shortest format, riding on blistering half-centuries … Read more
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
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has dismissed allegations of adulteration and unhygienic practices involving soft drinks sold at the Arun Jaitley Stadium during a recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match.In a statement released on Thursday, the DDCA responded to claims made in a video circulating on social media that appeared to … Read more