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Pakistan’s Usman Tariq (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq found himself at the centre of attention following the second T20I against Australia in Lahore, responding pointedly on social media after an on-field moment involving Cameron Green sparked debate. The episode unfolded at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday during Australia’s run chase. Green, attempting an…

The two captains skipped the customary handshake at the toss (Image credit: Zimbabwe Cricket) NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan captains once again skipped the customary handshake at the toss during their Super Six Group 2 encounter at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 on Sunday. India Under-19 skipper Ayush Mhatre and Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf…

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) MELBOURNE: What can’t Novak Djokovic do? The question no longer seeks an answer. At almost 39, the 24-time Major champion has reached a record-extending 38th Grand Slam final. Back in a Major title round for the first time since Wimbledon 2024, the Serbian earned his place by defeating…

Nirmala Sitharaman (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The government’s flagship Khelo India programme, aimed at identifying grassroots sporting talent, is set for a major push after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to launch a Khelo India mission that will also prioritise the long-term development of training centres and coaches over the next decade.While presenting…

Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Under19 World Cup match between India and Pakistan The India Under-19 men’s team had a virtual interaction with batting great Sachin Tendulkar ahead of their crucial Super Six encounter against Pakistan in the ongoing U-19 World Cup. England booked their place in the semi-finals after registering a…

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the T20 World Cup less than a week away, India have received a timely boost on the fitness front, with positive updates on all-rounder Washington Sundar and premier batter Tilak Varma.Sundar, 26, is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru after sustaining a side strain during the ODI…

Under the leadership of Ayush Mhatre, the Indian side will now aim to set the record straight on the world stage. (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: Five-time champions India will head into Sunday’s Super Six showdown against arch-rivals Pakistan with revenge firmly on their agenda at the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe. More…

NEW DELHI: All eyes will be on Sanju Samson when India take on New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, with the wicketkeeper-batter under mounting pressure to deliver. Enduring a lean run and facing growing scrutiny, Samson will be hoping that passionate home support helps…

NEW DELHI: For an athlete constantly under the spotlight, criticism often travels faster than applause. Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker knows this all too well. Criticism, in the words of Manu, was once something that could easily weigh her down.“Earlier, it would definitely have affected me, but right now I don’t think that it’s gonna matter…

Cameron Green’s angry reaction to Usman Tariq (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Pakistan defeated Australia by 90 runs in the second T20I in Lahore on Saturday. The match also saw controversy after Cameron Green showed frustration towards Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq over his bowling action.Pakistan captain Salman Agha played a brilliant knock and recorded his highest score…