Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for the T20 World Cup received a major shot in the arm on Wednesday as captain Suryakumar Yadav surged back into the upper echelon of the ICC men’s T20I batting rankings, underlining the team’s growing dominance just days before the global showpiece.Go Beyond The Boundary with our … Read more
The 2024 runners-up South Africa will open their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Canada on February 9, carrying strong momentum from a dominant run in international cricket, highlighted by their ICC World Test Championship triumph last year and a home Test whitewash of India. That form, combined with growing depth and confidence, places them … Read more
Lorenzo Musetti, left, shakes hands with Novak Djokovic after retiring from their quarterfinal match. (AP Photo) Novak Djokovic admitted he was “extremely lucky” to still be standing at the Australian Open after a dramatic and unexpected turn of events carried him into the semi-finals on Wednesday. The 10-time Melbourne champion progressed when Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti … Read more
Anupam Kher and Rohit Sharma (Pic credit: Anupam’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Veteran actor Anupam Kher had an unexpected and heartwarming brush with cricketing royalty when he accidentally walked into the wrong vanity van — only to come face to face with former India captain Rohit Sharma and his wife, Ritika Sajdeh. What could have … Read more
NEW DELHI: The biggest selection headache for India ahead of the T20 World Cup surfaced at the top of the order. The management had to settle on a partner for Abhishek Sharma while also locking down the wicketkeeper’s role, a decision that sat at the heart of the squad debate earlier. Sanju Samson ticked both … Read more
Jemimah Rodrigues (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate following her side’s three-run loss to Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium on Tuesday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In a statement, … Read more
Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav (BCCI Photo) VISAKHAPATNAM: Days ahead of the T20 World Cup, hosts India, with their ruthless approach, have sent strong signals that their title defence is firmly on track. The Suryakumar Yadavled side has hit top gear, winning all the three matches played against New Zealand so far. With the series … Read more
Pakistan cricket team and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketers and ex-board officials have cautioned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) against boycotting the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in solidarity with Bangladesh, warning that such a move could damage Pakistan cricket and strain relations with the world governing body.Go … Read more
NEW DELHI: KL Rahul has revealed that retirement has crossed his mind, though he insists it is still “some time away” and promises he won’t prolong the decision when the moment arrives. In a candid chat with former England captain Kevin Pietersen on his YouTube channel, Rahul said stepping away from cricket would not be … Read more
WPL: Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine help Gujarat Giants clinch thrilling win over Delhi Capitals In a nail-biting finish at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Gujarat Giants eked out a three-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the 17th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026, completing a season double against their rivals. The victory was sealed … Read more