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Sikandar Raza has claimed the No. 1 T20 all-rounder spot in the latest ICC rankings with 294 points, overtaking Pakistan’s rising talent Saim Ayub (281). Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy continue to dominate as the top T20 batsman and bowler, respectively, reflecting consistent performances and global recognition in the shortest format.
Ravi Shastri views India’s Super 8 loss to South Africa as a constructive signal, stressing the need for team changes. He cautioned that while this first defeat shouldn’t be overblown, any further loss will intensify pressure, urging the squad to reassess strategies, reinforce strengths, and prepare rigorously for upcoming challenges in the tournament.
Co-hosting the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 alongside India, Sri Lanka crashed out yet again, extending a barren run in T20 events. Champions in ICC World T20 2014, they have failed to reach a semi-final since, exiting at the Super 10 (2016), Super 12 (2021, 2022), group stage (2024), and now Super 8. Fans now […]
Sri Lanka’s Super 8 hopes faded after a huge defeat to New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup. The Kiwis posted 168/7 with a composed batting effort, while Sri Lanka faltered early in the chase and limped to 115/9. After beginning the tournament with three consecutive wins, they suffered three straight defeats, resulting in […]
New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match at Colombo. Batting first, New Zealand posted a 168 for 7 wickets in 20 overs. Except for Kamindu Mendis (31), all Sri Lankan batters did not perform well while chasing the target. New Zealand bowler Rachin Ravindra took […]
Zimbabwe all-rounder Ryan Burl said his team has prepared well for Thursday’s T20 World Cup Super Eights clash against India. Aware of India’s struggles against spinners, Burl confirmed Sikandar Raza is fit and stressed the match is crucial for both sides, with Zimbabwe aiming to capitalize on any advantages.
New Zealand managed 168 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the ongoing T20 World Cup match at Colombo. Except for Mitchell Santner (47) and Cole McConchie (31), all the remaining New Zealanders did not perform well. Sri Lanka bowler Maheesh Theekshana and Chameera each claimed 3 wickets, and Wellalage took […]
A political row started after AIMIM alleged that Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj were dropped from India’s T20 World Cup team because they are Muslims. Other leaders from NCP, Congress and Shiv Sena rejected the claim, saying team selection is based on merit. The controversy comes ahead of India’s match against Zimbabwe.
The Punjagutta police issued a lookout notice against YouTuber Anvesh after his Instagram account *Naa Anveshana* was deleted. Actress Karate Kalyani filed a complaint claiming he made offensive remarks about Hindu gods. Police may contact Instagram and YouTube for details and aim to question Anvesh while examining digital evidence related to the case.
In the ICC T20 World Cup, New Zealand lost the toss against Sri Lanka at Colombo today. New Zealand will bat first. The New Zealand Playing XI squad includes Tim Seifert (w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, and Lockie Ferguson.
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first against New Zealand today. The Sri Lanka Playing XI squad includes Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dilshan Madushanka.
In the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 2, Sri Lanka will play the match against New Zealand at Colombo. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first against New Zealand. Both teams are aiming to win the match. Dasun Shanaka will lead the Sri Lanka squad, and Mitchell Santner will lead […]
Indian star batter Rinku Singh is expected to return to India’s T20 World Cup squad after a family emergency, rejoining by this evening. Rinku will likely play in the Super 8 match against Zimbabwe on February 26 in Chennai. Coach Sitanshu Kotak says India needs momentum after losing to South Africa.
Indian star batter Abhishek Sharma remains No. 1 in the ICC T20I batting rankings, while opener Ishan Kishan has entered the top five. In bowling, Varun Chakravarthy stays first. Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza leads the all-rounders. Several players from South Africa, the West Indies, and Afghanistan also improved their rankings.
India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has broken into the top 10 of the ICC T20 bowlers’ rankings, climbing seven places to eighth position. He claimed 3 wickets for just 15 runs against South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026. South Africa’s Corbin Bosch moved up to third, while West Indies’ Matthew Forde advanced to […]