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Mumbai, India (AP) -- Sikandar Raza called correctly at the coin toss as Zimbabwe opted to bowl against the West Indies in their Group 1 Super 8 clash at cricket's Twenty20 World Cup. South Africa and India are the other two sides in Group 1 -- the Proteas beat the defending champions by 76 runs in Ahmedabad on Sunday. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 23 (ANI): Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and opted to bowl first against West Indies in both teams' opening Super 8 clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.Both West Indies and Zimbabwe come into the Super 8 clash as the table-toppers of their respective groups in the tournament's group-stage. Two-time champions West Indies secured victories over Scotland, England, Nepal and Italy to progress, while ...Read More >
Mumbai, India (AP) -- Sikandar Raza called correctly at the coin toss as Zimbabwe opted to bowl against the West Indies in their Group 1 Super 8 clash at cricket's Twenty20 World Cup. South Africa and India are the other two sides in Group 1 -- the Proteas beat the defending champions by 76 runs in Ahmedabad on Sunday. It is a chance for both sides competing today to put additional pressure on the co-hosts. Zimbabwe had topped Group B in the league stage -- it showed stunning T20 form in beat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) After Afghanistan endured an early exit from the T20 world Cup 2026, skipper Rashid Khan extended his gratitude for all the support he and his team received, saying "he is still hungry to give his best whenever he steps onto the field." After their 5-wicket loss to New Zealand in their campaign opener in Group D, followed by an agonising super over loss to South Africa, the 2024 semifinalists stayed in contention for the Super Eight stage with a five-wicket wi ...Read More >
Chennai, Feb 17 (PTI) Till Tuesday morning Yuvraj Samra pursued cricket because of his passion for the sport but after his record 65-ball-110 against New Zealand in a T20 World Cup game here, the 19-year-old from Canada's Brampton is now hopeful of making a "living out of the game." Named after India's white-ball legend Yuvraj Singh by his cricket-mad father Baljit Samra, the teenager became the youngest to score a ton in a T20 World Cup game and also the first from an Associate nation to achiev ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan, the Indian cricketer, recently became the talk of the town not just for his cricket skills but also his personal life. In a crucial match against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, Ishan's aggressive batting helped India set a total of 175 runs. His quick 50 runs were crucial for the team's success. What made this moment even more special was the support he received from his girlfriend, Aditi Hundia. Aditi Hundia, Ishan's girlfriend, shared her excitement on Instagram after ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Pizza Hut has launched Crafted Flatzz, a new pizza format backed by a campaign film featuring Indian cricketers Shivam Dube, Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana. Moving away from the traditional round base, Crafted Flatzz comes in an oval shape with a thin, crisp and lighter crust, designed to be generously topped and easy to share. Pizza Hut positions the product as an "all-rounder", combining bold flavours with a less heavy eating experience. The campaign leans into India's cricke ...Read More >
West Indies cruised to a convincing nine-wicket win over Nepal to progress to the T20 World Cup Super 8s and eliminate their winless opponents. Having opened the tournament with convincing victories against Scotland and England, the two-time champions were keen to extend their winning run at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Set a target of 134, they surged to 44-1 after the powerplay, with opener Brandon King the only wicket to fall in the entire innings. West Indies captain Shai Hope brought up hi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India all-rounder Shivam Dube was named the Impact Player of the Match following India's commanding victory over Pakistan on Sunday, a result that secured the Men in Blue's place in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The 32-year-old expressed gratitude towards India's fielding coach T. Dilip, crediting him as a major influence. Dube was presented the medal by team physiotherapist Yogesh Kumar in the dressing room at the R. Premadasa Stadium in C ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former India spin-bowling all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin came down hard on Pakistan following their comprehensive defeat to the Men in Blue in the 2026 T20 World Cup, identifying the toss as the turning point of the contest.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!India registered a commanding 61-run win in Colombo, and Ashwin felt Pakistan's decision to bowl first after winning the toss handed India a decisive edge on a surface where chasing has been challengin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan expressed relief after his team registered its first win of the T20 World Cup through a five-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in a Group D clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, adding that he now hopes for the best for his team's future in the competition. Seam-bowling all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai claimed 4-15 to help Afghanistan restrict UAE to 160/9 before returning with an unbeaten 40 off 21 balls to steer the side ...Read More >
Morne Morkel backs Sanju Samson to regain form ahead of World Cup, praising his training as India leads New Zealand 3-0. Struggling Sanju Samson received a significant boost on Tuesday as the Indian men's cricket team bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed confidence that the opener was just one good knock away from breaking out of his lean phase. Samson has managed only 16 runs in the first three T20Is, with a highest score of 10, while other top-order batsmen like Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan ...Read More >
"If he does not perform in the 5 games (against SA), then a decision will have to be made," he added Shubman Gill's recent form has emerged as a big area of concern for Team India's management in the lead up to the T20 World Cup 2026. With not even two months to go till the major tournament on home soil, Gill has failed to notch up even a single half-century in his last 21 white-ball international matches. Legendary India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed worry regarding Gill's place in Ind ...Read More >
India vs South Africa 4th T20I: India, who are presently leading South Africa 2-1 in their five-match T20I series, will try to take the unassailable 3-1 advantage when the two teams meet at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday. India are expected to use the same XI which played at Dharamsala on Sunday. Axar Patel has been ruled out for the rest of the series due to illness, while there is no official update on Jasprit Bumrah's status, who Suryakumar Yadav informed had returned home due to ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 17 (PTI) Out-of-form India vice-captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the last two T20I games against South Africa with a toe injury, sources close to the team told PTI. It is learnt that Gill has sustained the injury during training session and all precautionary measures are being taken to ensure his speedy recovery. "Shubman had an extended batting session at the nets on the eve of the fourth T20 International. Towards the end of the session, he was hit on the toe while bat ...Read More >
Lucknow, December 17: Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya was caught on camera wearing a mask ahead of the 4th T20I against South Africa at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. There are reports that the toss for the IND Vs SA 4th T20I clash has been delayed due to the bad weather conditions in Lucknow. The fog is visible on the ground as players reach the stadium ahead of the game. Hardik Pandya was seen wearing a mask during the practice and warm up session ahead of the match. T ...Read More >
World's Top 'Visa-Free' Islands For Indians To Visit In 2026 - Check Full List India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is facing one of the toughest phases of his international career, with his prolonged dip in form now threatening his place in the ICC T20I batting top 10 for the first time in nearly four years. Once regarded as the most destructive batter in the shortest format, Suryakumar's recent struggles have significantly impacted his rankings. The latest ICC update shows him hovering dange ...Read More >
IMAGE: Shivam Dube says Suryakumar Yadav is 'an innovative and threatening player'. Photograph: ANI Photo All-rounder Shivam Dube on Tuesday threw his weight behind the out-of-form Suryakumar Yadav, saying the India T20 captain can single-handedly win matches, and will regain his touch at the right time. Runs have dried up for Suryakumar, with his last T20I fifty coming back in October 2024. With the World Cup less than two months away, the pressure has begun to mount. "He's the kind of playe ...Read More >
Shubman Gill's lean patch has been the talking point but an equally "out of runs" skipper Suryakumar Yadav is also under intense scrutiny as India look to find the right balance and seal the five-match series against South Africa in the fourth T20I in Lucknow on Wednesday. The third game was an ideal opportunity for Suryakumar to rediscover his touch while India chased a modest 118-run target, but the ease that once made him the top ranked batter in the world was noticeably missing. Shots that ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League 2026 is set to begin on March 26 and conclude on May 31. This schedule will overlap with the Pakistan Super League for a second consecutive year. The IPL auction is scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. Teams are preparing for the upcoming season. Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the winners of the previous IPL season. The Indian Premier League 2026 is expected to run from March 26 to May 31, keeping its usual window in the cricket calendar. The Board of Control for ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 16: Shubman Gill's lean patch has been the talking point but an equally "out of runs" skipper Suryakumar Yadav is also under intense scrutiny as India look to find the right balance and seal the five-match series against South Africa in the fourth T20I here on Wednesday. The third game was an ideal opportunity for Suryakumar to rediscover his touch while India chased a modest 118-run target, but the ease that once made him the top ranked batter in the world was noticeably missing. ...Read More >
Suryakumar Yadav likely to remain captain despite recent poor batting form The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will pick India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad in the first week of January 2026. According to a report in news agency PTI on Monday (December 15), the BCCI's senior men's selection committee will announce the squad for India's five-match T20I series against New Zealand and T20 World Cup 2026 on the same date, which is likely to be in the first week of January 2026. According ...Read More >
Messi landed in Kolkata at 01:30 local time. Thousands lined the roads and congregated outside his hotel to catch a glimpse of him. The day began with the meet-and-greet ticket holders first up from 09:00 to 10:30. Then the day took a strange twist. A 70ft statue of Messi lifting the World Cup was unveiled by the former Barcelona icon. But he was not present - it was a virtual unveiling. He was on a video screen and pressed a button on a remote control. At this point a blue sheet dropped to ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 16 (PTI) Shubman Gill's lean patch has been the talking point but an equally "out of runs" skipper Suryakumar Yadav is also under intense scrutiny as India look to find the right balance and seal the five-match series against South Africa in the fourth T20I here on Wednesday. The third game was an ideal opportunity for Suryakumar to rediscover his touch while India chased a modest 118-run target, but the ease that once made him the top ranked batter in the world was noticeably miss ...Read More >
The BCCI has made it mandatory for all current national team players to feature in at least two one-day matches of the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy starting December 24. It is understood that with a gap of three weeks between the last T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad (December 19) and the first ODI against New Zealand (January 11, 2026), the Board wants all its senior players to play domestic cricket. The diktat has been communicated to the players by the Ajit Agarkar-led national selectio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to take place from March 26 to May 31, continuing its traditional slot in the cricket calendar. Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to release the complete schedule, the 19th edition of the tournament is expected to begin around three weeks after the T20 World Cup, which will be held from February 7 to March 8 across India and Sri Lanka, and will conclude at the end of May, as per ESPN ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India]: After a clutch performance in the third T2OI against South Africa, Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh indulged in some friendly banter with bowling coach Morne Morkel, who received unwanted screen time during Arshdeep's poor performance during the 2nd T20I match. Also Read: Axar Patel Ruled Out Of Remaining India T20Is; BCCI Calls Up 31-Year-Old All-Rounder As Replacement In the 11th over of the South African innings on Thursday, Singh bowled seven wides in a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared some snippets from Lionel Messi's event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday. The Argentine legend Messi, along with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, visited Delhi after events in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai. During Messi's event in Delhi, ICC chairman Jay Shah presented jerseys of the Indian Cricket team to star footballers. Messi, De Paul and Suarez also met Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gup ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta welcomed football icons Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo De Paul at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, marking the final leg of Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025. Along with CM Rekha Gupta, ICC Chairman Jay Shah and DDCA President Rohan Jaitley were also present at the event. The interaction between Lionel Messi and Shah was a warm exchange of gestures, with the ICC Chairman presenting Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Pau ...Read More >
GOAT India Tour: Iconic Footballer Lionel Messi concluded his GOAT India Tour in Delhi as he graced his presence at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. Notably, Messi met with ICC (International Cricket Council) Chairman Jay Shah, who presented the Argentine legend with India vs USA Men's T20 World Cup 2026 tickets by ICC chairman Jay Shah. Other than Shah, Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta also attended the event along with DDCA president Rohan Jaitley. Also, Messi was gifted with a framed ...Read More >
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