Pakistan’s spinner Usman Tariq (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq once again found himself at the centre of a fierce debate over his bowling action after his match-winning performance against the United States in the 2026 T20 World Cup, with veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stepping in to defend bowlers amid mounting criticism…
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha struck a confident and defiant tone after guiding his side to a convincing 32-run victory over the United States in their Group A clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, declaring that Pakistan’s unique cricketing identity remains their biggest strength….
Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga (AP Photo) Sri Lanka have drafted in spin-bowling all-rounder Dushan Hemantha as a replacement for injured star Wanindu Hasaranga in their squad for the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The move comes after Hasaranga, a key figure in Sri Lanka’s bowling attack, was ruled out with a hamstring injury…
Bajrang Punia (ANI Photo) Wrestlers, who protested against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan, plan to launch a rebel professional league in November NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and his wrestler wife Sangeeta Phogat, a 2018 Gold Coast CWG medallist – the two prominent faces of the landmark sit-in protest against former national federation…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav during a training session at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) To cope with the comparatively sluggish pitches in the tournament, especially in Colombo, India want bowlers to up their game & batters to adapt faster…NEW DELHI: India’s pacers and spinners split into two separate nets on either of…
Sahibzada Farhan hits a six during T20 World Cup match against the United States in Colombo. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has set the tone for a blockbuster showdown against India, promising a fearless and attacking approach when the two arch-rivals meet in Colombo on February 15. After Pakistan called off their…
Harry Brook of England celebrates victory during the ICC T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between England and Nepal at Wankhede Stadium. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues on February 11 with three major group-stage matches featuring Afghanistan vs South Africa, Australia vs Ireland, and…
Sachin Tendulkar invites PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi for Arjun-Saaniya Chandok wedding ceremony NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday met senior political leaders to invite them to the wedding of his son Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandok. The legendary cricketer met Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi along with his family and personally extended the invitation.Sharing the…
USA cricketers, and Pakistan cricketers during the T20 World Cup. NEW DELHI: Pakistan head into their high-stakes T20 World Cup clash against the United States in Colombo on Tuesday with expectations mounting and memories of a stunning upset still fresh. Two years after USA’s famous Super Over victory in Dallas, leg-spinner Mohammad Mohsin believes the…
File photo of Shaheen Afridi and Abhishek Sharma. (AP) New Delhi: After days of uncertainty, the India vs Pakistan group stage clash in the T20 World Cup on February 15 will go ahead. The contest, scheduled to be played in Colombo, received the green signal following back-channel talks between the International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan…