14 Pakistan cricketers have been shortlisted for the Men’s Hundred auction, including Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, and Shadab Khan. Sahibzada Farhan missed out despite recent T20 World Cup form. The ECB confirmed selections are based on performance and availability. Two women, Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal, also made the longlist.
In T20 World Cup history, India and England have met five times. India has won three matches, while England has won two. At Wankhede Stadium, they played two T20 matches, each team winning once. Overall, India holds a slight edge over England in their T20 head-to-head record, making contests between them closely watched.
The highly anticipated Finalissima between Argentina and Spain, set for March 27 in Doha, is now in doubt due to escalating Middle East tensions. The Qatar Football Association has suspended all football activities indefinitely, casting uncertainty over whether the intercontinental match will go ahead as planned or be postponed, relocated, or cancelled.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan highlighted concerns ahead of India’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England. He urged Abhishek Sharma to fix his batting technique and said Suryakumar must convert starts into big scores. After beating West Indies, India will face England at Wankhede Stadium, focusing on momentum and technical improvements.
England star cricketer Jonny Bairstow is stuck in Dubai with his family. He had travelled there for a short vacation. As they were about to fly back home, war broke out and airports were suddenly closed. Bairstow said they are stranded due to cancelled flights and are waiting for normal flight services to resume safely.
Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain after recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on the country, raising safety and political concerns. The Iranian Football Federation’s president said it’s unlikely the team will play its three Group G matches in the United States. FIFA is monitoring the situation, but no final decision has […]
Team India has made history by reaching the semifinals 20 times in ICC tournaments, setting a new world record. In the ongoing World Cup, India reached the semis again. Previously, the team advanced 8 times in ODI World Cups, 6 times in T20 World Cups, and 6 times in Champions Trophy. Australia and New Zealand […]
South Africa coach Shukri Conrad expressed confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against New Zealand. He said beating the Kiwis will take them to the final, which they hope to play at their “home-like” Ahmedabad Stadium. Notably, South Africa has won all five matches played in Ahmedabad this tournament.
The highest individual scores for India in T20 World Cups include Suresh Raina (101 vs. South Africa, 2010), Sanju Samson (97 vs. West Indies, 2026), Rohit Sharma (92 vs. Australia, 2024), Virat Kohli (89 vs. West Indies, 2016), and Suryakumar Yadav (84 vs. USA, 2026). These performances highlight India’s top T20I batters in World Cup […]
Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq sparked outrage after jokingly calling the International Cricket Council the “Indian Cricket Council” before India’s T20 World Cup Super 8 match. He suggested the ICC might prepare pitches favouring India, drawing heavy criticism on social media. Cricket fans dismissed his remarks as unfair.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has levied heavy fines on its T20 World Cup squad following their disappointing performance. Each player will pay 5 million Pakistani rupees, as the board held individual mistakes and poor performance responsible for the team failing to reach the semi-finals, marking a strict response to their underwhelming tournament showing.
After Sanju Samson’s blistering 97 off 50 balls against West Indies,skipper Suryakumar Yadav removed his cap and bowed dramatically. But Samson wasn’t having the hero treatment. Sanju Samson cheekily laughed it off, joking that the captain should save the bows for bigger moments, turning a grand tribute into a light-hearted viral moment.
Ahead of the T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens, Faf du Plessis praised Aiden Markram for transforming his game during Indian Premier League 2025 with Lucknow Super Giants. He said opening duties boosted Markram’s strike rate and flexibility, strengthening South Africa’s batting before the knockout clash.
The BCCI has announced India’s upcoming tour of Afghanistan, which will include one Test match starting on June 6. Additionally, there will be three One Day Internationals scheduled for June 14, 17, and 20 in Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Chennai. There will be no T20 Internationals played during this tour. Both Kohli and Sharma are expected […]
India pulled off a stunning chase of 196 to defeat West Indies by five wickets in a high-octane Super 8 clash at Eden Gardens. Sanju Samson’s blazing 97 off 50 balls powered India to 199/5 in 19.2 overs. Despite WI’s 195/4, India sealed a semifinal spot in dramatic fashion.