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The stage is set for one of the most anticipated matches of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Game 52 of the tournament will see the Indian team taking on the West Indies. The two sides will lock horns at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and the upcoming clash will be crucial for both teams.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/flIL15C via IFTTT

The stage is set for game 52 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Team India will take on the West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 1. The clash is a must-win for the Men in Blue, as a victory would mean qualification to the knockout stages of the competition.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/IgTERQa via IFTTT

Star India shuttler PV Sindhu has caught all the headlines of late, as she has been stranded at the Dubai airport, as tensions due to the conflict with Iran continue to escalate. Taking to social media, Sindhu shared an update on her situation at the airport.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/RQukqa7 via IFTTT

In a major development for SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket), the side’s head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, has decided to step down from his role as the head coach after his side’s loss against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides locked horns at the Pallekelle International Stadium on February 28, and Pakistan registered a five-run victory.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/EsAqZyx via IFTTT

Sri Lanka and Pakistan are all set to lock horns in game 50 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides will take on each other at the Pallekelle International Stadium on February 28. It is worth noting that the clash is a must-win game for Pakistan, as a loss would mean elimination from the tournament.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/SWkCey7 via IFTTT

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will soon have a stand named after former India cricketer Ravi Shastri. The MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) approved the proposal to dedicate the Level 1 Stand below the Press Box to the former India captain. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/gnrdVWh via IFTTT

The stage is set for game 50 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Sri Lanka will lock horns with Pakistan at the Pallekelle International Stadium on February 28. It is worth noting that it is a must-win clash for Pakistan, as qualification to the knockout stages of the tournament hangs in the balance.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ALcaN9i via IFTTT

After sealing the T20I series 2-1, India suffered a 21-run defeat (DLS method) in the first ODI against Australia. With rain not expected to play spoilsport, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will be eyeing a bounce back in the second ODI on February 27 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Meanwhile, despite the defeat, Arundhati Reddy’s spell stole the show, as she claimed a four-wicket haul to win the Player of the Match. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/t0W42Uo via IFTTT

India have kept their semi-finals hope alive with a 72-run win over Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Leading up to the match, the form of certain key batters were under the scanner as India were far away from playing an ideal brand of cricket. In the past two years, they have been extremely flamboyant in their approach but it was significantly missing in the ongoing T20 World Cup, but against Zimbabwe, all hell broke loose. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/gkKNbPj via IFTTT

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh broke Jasprit Bumrah’s record for most wickets by an Indian in T20 World Cup history. The youngster claimed three wickets, ruining Zimbabwe’s middle order in India’s Super Eights clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. He dismissed Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl and Tony Munyonga as India secured a 72-run win to keep themselves alive in the semi-final race.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/kXEbyZ3 via IFTTT

India set to host Zimbabwe on February 26 in their crucial T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Ahead of the marquee clash, Chennai city transport authorities have rolled out special measures to handle the surge in match-day traffic  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ZKIyEDM via IFTTT

The Super Eights match between West Indies and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will surely be tuned in by the Indian fans. The fans will cheer for the Proteas as a win for the Aiden Markram-led side will keep the hosts alive for a spot in the semi-final, while if West Indies win, the permutations and combinations might not favour India. However, they will still be in contention. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/UWR1yP9 via IFTTT

New Zealand crushed Sri Lanka by 61 runs in their second Super Eights clash at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. With that, the Dasun Shanaka-led side is eliminated from the race to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026. They produced stunning performances in the group stage, including a win over Australia, but failed to live up to the potential in the next round, losing back-to-back matches to England and the Kiwis. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/teG0KyU via IFTTT

President Donald Trump announced that the USA's Olympic hero goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be honoured with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honour. Trump made the announcement during his State of the Union address, emphasising the heroics of Hellebuyck in the Olympic final against Canada. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/WzU2p0G via IFTTT

England captain Harry Brook has etched his name into the history books, slamming a stellar hundred in his team's T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash against Pakistan on Tuesday, February 25. Brook scored a marvellous 100 off 51 balls as he singlehandedly led his team to chase down 165 against the Men in Green in the crucial game at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/lnJtFNd via IFTTT

West Indies handed Zimbabwe a proper drubbing in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 with a jaw-dropping batting show and an impressive bowling performance. The hard-hitting Windies side put up the second-biggest T20 World Cup total of 254/6 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai before registering a huge 107-run victory. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/674Cz3E via IFTTT

Karnataka will host Jammu and Kashmir in the final of the 2025-26 edition of the Ranji Trophy at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubli. Under the leadership of Devdutt Padikkal, Karnataka have been one of the most consistent sides in the tournament, now aiming for their ninth Ranji Trophy title. For J&K, their journey has been a hustle. The Paras Dogra-led side doesn’t have proper infrastructure back home and has always been labelled as the underdogs despite them playing some sensational cricket in the past three years.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/xouwWd1 via IFTTT

When the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, they clarified that India will play their semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, unless it’s against Pakistan. In that case, Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium will host the marquee clash. For that matter, even if it’s not against India, Colombo will host Pakistan’s semi-final, subject to their qualification. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/AVuL1gX via IFTTT

Former India captain and legend Sunil Gavaskar analysed star opener Abhishek Sharma's ongoing struggle in the T20 World Cup 2026. The World No.1 T20I batter Abhishek has bagged three ducks and scored a scratchy 15 against South Africa as his form begins to worry India after their 76-run defeat to the Proteas in Ahmedabad.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/4mu9noe via IFTTT

India's move to play Washington Sundar over Axar Patel in the crucial T20 World Cup 2026 clash against South Africa backfired bigtime with several experts and fans criticising the decision following the team's loss to the Proteas in Ahmedabad. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Ge0RaXj via IFTTT

South African veteran David Miller put up a stellar batting performance against India in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash as the Proteas icon created history in Ahmedabad. Miller was the protagonist in bringing the Proteas out of choppy waters with the bat in their 76-run win over the Men in Blue. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/q8SLMj5 via IFTTT

Aiden Markram led South Africa to hand India a proper drubbing in the crucial Super Eight clash in the T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium. A disastrous batting show and some expensive overs in the middle proved to be highly expensive for the Men in Blue as they suffered their biggest loss in the T20 World Cup history after going down to the Proteas by 76 runs. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/krpiXdm via IFTTT

Sri Lanka and England lock horns against each other in their opening Super Eight game in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, on Sunday, February 22. The two teams finished second in their groups after suffering a defeat each. They will now look to leave no stone unturned as the World Cup enters the crucial Super Eight stage.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Iq87Bhp via IFTTT

It's the business mode now in the T20 World Cup 2026 with heavyweights all around the corner. India face a stern South African challenge as they look to keep their title defence on track of the tournament that they famously won in 2024. And they are up against the opponents whom they had defeated to win the thing in 2024 in their first Super Eight Stage encounter in the 2026 World Cup. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/JULX6cQ via IFTTT

With the continental title at stake, India women A will face Bangladesh women A in the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars on Sunday, February 22, at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok. The Radha Yadav-led team has made a stellar march into the final ever since bouncing back from their first match defeat in the group stage, while the Bangladeshi side is the only unbeaten team in the tournament. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/yDO9e17 via IFTTT

India will host South Africa in their opening Super Eights clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams have won all four of their matches so far in the competition and will be hoping to keep up with the momentum. However, each teams have their respective concerns, particularly India, who are yet to play their best cricket in the tournament.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/g5aOk0i via IFTTT

The Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup is set to get underway today with the match between New Zealand and Pakistan in Colombo. England and Sri Lanka are the other two teams in their group, while India, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the West Indies have been grouped together in the other Super 8 Group. Meanwhile, former Indian cricketers who have turned experts have predicted their semifinalists of the T20 World Cup. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/NUqdIJb via IFTTT

Bangladesh's senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin has come down hard at the former sports advisor Asif Nazrul for changing his stance on the team's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026. He called Nazrul a liar for stating that the decision to boycott the mega event in India and Sri Lanka was taken by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the cricketers. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/pnJst7f via IFTTT

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad feels India will be under a lot of pressure in their opening Super 8 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (February 22). He feels that the men in blue are not only expected to win vs South Africa but also make it to the semis and finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup and that pressure can play into Proteas' hands. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/YiBSTlG via IFTTT

Afghanistan’s final T20 World Cup 2026 group stage game against Canada in Chennai was head coach Jonathan Trott’s final game in charge. Under his leadership, the Rashid Khan-led side went on to beat Pakistan and England in the ODI World Cup 2023 and stunned everyone by qualifying for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in 2024. However, the last two years haven’t quite gone as well as he would have liked, but Trott remains one of the key aspects behind transforming Afghanistan from underdogs to contenders. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/sILjSRf via IFTTT

Within a day after an umpire died during a U13 cricket match in Unnao due to a bee attack, a similar sort of dramatic incident took place in Bengaluru. During a W100k Tennis event in Bengaluru, players and staff were seen running for their lives during the match when a massive swarm of bees invaded the court. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/0aUuZrT via IFTTT

Arsenal were the hot favourites to win the Premier League 2025-26 season. Once enjoying a nine-point lead at the top of the table, their advantage has now shrunk to five, following a 2-2 draw against Wolves on Wednesday. With that, for the first time this season, the title race is no longer in their control. If Manchester City win all their remaining 12 matches in the league, the Pep Guardiola side could reclaim the crown. However, en route to the title day, they will be hosting Arsenal at home in the Etihad Arena, which could define the current season. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/iI0TjQZ via IFTTT

Jonathan Trott had a massive influence on Afghanistan cricket as the former England international transformed the side from perennial underdogs into genuine contenders. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, the Rashid Khan-led side missed the semi-final spot by just a whisker but they made amends with a scintillating show in the T20 World Cup 2024, which was co-hosted by West Indies and USA. In that tournament, Afghanistan qualified for the semi-final and firmly established themselves as a force in world cricket. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/4iX7umL via IFTTT

As the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup 2026 are finalised, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the direct qualifiers for the next edition. As co-hosts, Australia and New Zealand were guaranteed for the T20 World Cup 2028 and now, India, South Africa, Zimbabwe, West Indies, England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have joined them with their qualification to the Super Eights of the 2026 edition.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/tADupXQ via IFTTT

After a convincing 102-run win over Namibia in their final T20 World Cup 2026 clash, Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan hit back at Mohammad Yousuf, after the former cricketer expressed his disappointment with the team’s poor performance against India on February 15. The Men in Green suffered a 61-run defeat in Colombo and soon after that, Yousuf launched a scathing attack, criticising the current players over their merit.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/p5SEe6m via IFTTT

The Jammu and Kashmir cricket team has created history, qualifying for the Ranji Trophy final for the first time. They defeated a star-studded Bengal side in the semifinal as they chased down the target of 126 runs in the fourth innings with six wickets in hand. Auqib Nabi was the star for J&K in the semifinal as he picked up nine wickets in the match, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings, while Abdul Samad also played a crucial role with a score of 82 in the first innings and an unbeaten cameo in the second innings in run-chase. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/K0dayHB via IFTTT

A World Cup without Australia. Yes, it is possible. In fact, it isn't overly surprising when it comes to the T20 World Cup. Australia have dominated the ODI World Cups over the years, winning the trophy a record six times. But across 10 editions of the T20 World Cup, they have won the trophy only once, in 2021. It is actually shocking to know that the Aussies have won the mega event in the shortest format only once, and in the last five years, they have only gone down in the format. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Mt2yHKZ via IFTTT

The clash between India and the Netherlands will conclude the matches in Group A in the ongoing T20 World Cup today. The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, even as Team India will look to get used to the conditions ahead of their Super 8 clash against South Africa, who have already played three matches at the venue in the group stage. But will India make any changes to their playing XI and rest a few players ahead of the Super 8 round? from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/w49vNnO via IFTTT

India and the Netherlands are set to face each other in T20Is for the first time since T20 World Cup 2022. The encounter at the Sydney Cricket Ground four years ago is also the only time the two teams locked horns in the shortest format of the game. This is also the final group stage game for both teams in the ongoing mega event and will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad that has been arguably the only batting paradise this World Cup. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/v0298ud via IFTTT

India's teen batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi will not be appearing the Class 10 Board examination this year. Speculations were rife about the same, especially after the U19 World Cup which India won earlier this month. Vaibhav smashed a record-breaking 175 off just 80 balls in the final against England to help India win the game and the trophy. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/OLNFzAw via IFTTT

India superstar and vice-captain of the team, Smriti Mandhana, was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025. For the unversed, she played a key role in India's maiden triumph at the ODI World Cup last year at home as they defeated South Africa in the final to lift the trophy. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ScmfbjH via IFTTT

England's left-arm fast bowler has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of only 29, after four years battling persistent back injuries. She played 18 T20Is and six ODIs for England after making her debut at the age of 17. However, she took the field only for a limited period, even in the leagues, after first suffering from back stress fracture in 2022. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/P3ZIXG2 via IFTTT

Sri Lanka stunned Australia to chase their highest total in the T20 World Cup on Monday and almost knocked them out of the tournament. On Tuesday, if Zimbabwe beat Ireland, Australia will be officially out of the mega event in the shortest format for the first time in 17 years. The last time they didn't go past the group stage of a T20 World Cup was back in 2009. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/P4ADtrb via IFTTT

The Indian team humiliated Pakistan in the 27th game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides took on each other at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15. The game saw India post a total of 175 runs on the board in the first innings, Pakistan being limited to 144, as India registered a 61-run victory.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/qZxMr58 via IFTTT

Pakistan sustained a hefty loss against the Indian team in game 27 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides took on each other at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo; the clash saw India coming in to bat first, and the side posted a total of 175 runs on the board in the first innings.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/SClvGZU via IFTTT

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar recently came forward and launched a fresh attack against PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) chief Mohsin Naqvi after Pakistan’s humiliating defeat against team India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. It is worth noting that India and Pakistan took on each other in Colombo, and the Men in Blue managed to defeat Pakistan by 61 runs. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/NRVb4YH via IFTTT

In a major development for New Zealand Cricket, the side’s star bowler, Lockie Ferguson, has officially been granted parental leave. It is worth noting that Ferguson and his wife Emma are expecting the birth of their first child, and the same will see him travel back home in between the side’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/q4TRtWk via IFTTT

The stage is set for game 27 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. India and Pakistan will take on each other at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15, and ahead of the clash, many fans would be waiting in anticipation to see how the weather is in Colombo and whether or not rain would play spoilsport in the clash. On the same line, let us have a look at all the live updates from Colombo and how the weather is holding up at the venue.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/F5IJ2Pj via IFTTT

The stage is set for the multi-format series between India women and Australia women. The two sides will be taking on each other across three T20I matches, three ODI matches, and one Test match. It could be interesting to see which side comes out on top in the series.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/08deMmv via IFTTT

The Indian team has been in brilliant form in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. With two matches played, the Men in Blue have managed to register victories in both matches, taking on the USA and Namibia. One of the biggest positives for the side has been the inclusion of star batter Ishan Kishan.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/JNH5q2n via IFTTT

Game 24 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 will see New Zealand taking on South Africa. The two sides will lock horns at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 14. It is interesting to note that both New Zealand and South Africa occupy the first and second spots in their group, respectively.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/gw2s3C1 via IFTTT

The Netherlands faced a hefty loss against the USA in game 21 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides locked horns at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 13, and the USA managed to completely dominate Holland and registered a 93-run victory as well.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/oYhm4a5 via IFTTT

AUS vs ZIM live cricket score: Australia and Zimbabwe face off today in the 19th match of the T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. With Sri Lanka winning both their matches, this game is massively important in Group B, especially for Zimbabwe who have not lost to Australia in the T20 World Cup. In the only match between the two teams at the mega event, Zimbabwe defeated the Aussies back in 2007. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/8T4SWjc via IFTTT

Women's Rising Stars Asia Cup gets underway today in Bangkok, as the India A team will be in action in the second match of the day against the UAE. As many as eight teams are participating in the tournament as they are divided in two groups of four each. Apart from India A and the UAE, Pakistan A and Nepal have been grouped in Group A, while Bangladesh A, Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka A are in Group B. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/tJx9be7 via IFTTT

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai witnessed history on Thursday (February 12) as Italy registered their first-ever win in the T20 World Cup, defeating Nepal by 10 wickets. They chased down 124 runs in less than 13 overs as celebrations began in their camp. Italian Cricket president Simone Gambino shed tears after the historic win and had his old friend for company, and it was none other than renowned Bollywood actor Kabir Bedi. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/0DzsAnN via IFTTT

India faced Namibia in the 18th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. The hosts registered their biggest win in the mega event, beating the opposition by 93 runs. Notably, they weren't at their best with the bat and even then, they posted 209 runs in their 20 overs. In the process, the men in blue also broke the all-time T20 World Cup record, thanks to a stunning start from Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/iH4a9Z3 via IFTTT

India and Namibia will lock horns today in the 18th match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. India are coming into this game after beating the USA, but not before a massive scare, while Namibia lost to the Netherlands at the same venue on February 10 in the day game. This is also Namibia's only night game, with their other two matches scheduled to take place at 3 PM IST. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Tk9W8Oc via IFTTT

England went down to the West Indies in the 15th match of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. They failed to chase down 197 runs and lost the game by 30 runs. After the match, England skipper Harry Brook intriguingly seemed relieved, not for the loss, but for the fact that they escaped from jail against Nepal as they won that game only by four runs thanks to a stunning final over by Sam Curran who defended 10 runs. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/fqQvx4b via IFTTT

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus is left perplexed with the training schedule ahead of his team's game against India in the T20 World Cup. The two teams are set to face each other today at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. But Namibia didn't get to train under the lights even once in the lead-up to the fixture. They played an 11 AM game against the Netherlands at the same venue on February 10 and opted to practice the very next day too. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/8q6w35Y via IFTTT

England Test captain Ben Stokes has successfully undergone surgery following a facial injury sustained during a nets session, leaving the star all-rounder sidelined once again. The 34-year-old shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, adding a touch of humour to the update. "May not look like it... but the surgery was a success,” Stokes wrote. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/v5IOkjm via IFTTT

Star New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The 34-year-old reinjured his left calf and is set to be out of action for at least three weeks. He sustained a calf tear during the ODI series against India in January and subsequently missed the T20I series against the Men in Blue. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has already confirmed the development, with head coach Rob Walter wishing him a smooth recovery. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ib7Kat2 via IFTTT

India opener Abhishek Sharma was hospitalised on Tuesday night after suffering from a stomach infection. Earlier in the day, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate had revealed that the southpaw was dealing with a “stomach upset,” which was cited as the reason for his absence from the team’s training session ahead of the Namibia match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/iOahvB1 via IFTTT

Pakistan and the USA are set to face each other in the 12th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The two teams are locking horns for the first time since the USA stunned Pakistan in the super over in the previous World Cup edition in 2024. Ahead of the clash, Mohammad Mohsin, who was born and brought up in Pakistan, has warned Salman Ali Agha and his men. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3vwuoqk via IFTTT

Pakistan made a U-turn on the boycott of the India clash in the T20 World Cup on Monday (February 9). However, minutes before it was officially confirmed, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi claimed that he didn't demand anything for Pakistan and that their stand was only for Bangladesh, who were ousted from the T20 World Cup for refusing to play in India, citing security reasons. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Ro4cJar via IFTTT

India are set to face Pakistan on Sunday (February 15) at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match was under threat after Pakistan refused to take the field following its government's directives last week. However, it didn't take them long to make a U-turn, and in its statement, Pakistan claimed it was playing to save the global cricket ecosystem. However, it is understood that reality is different. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/GmXtpML via IFTTT

Pakistan Cricket has never been short of drama. Earlier, it used to be within their cricket and the board. Now, the drama has extended to the global level, but they are gaining nothing. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his stance that he will not allowed the cricket team to play the T20 World Cup clash against India a couple of days ago, only to make a U-turn within 48 hours. What did they gain? Nothing? Only their cricket suffers all the time with the uncertainty around the biggest clash in the cricketing ecosystem. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Nayiq8h via IFTTT

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla has reacted to the report circulating of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) having initiated talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) on a possible U-Turn on their India boycott call in the T20 World Cup 2026 league stage. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/boLPRQz via IFTTT

Ireland captain Paul Stirling has equalled a legendary record of former skippers Rohit Sharma and Shakib Al Hasan during his team's T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Sri Lanka on Sunday, February 8.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/M9u1XQe via IFTTT

Chasing 164 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Ireland began strongly and appeared well placed in the run chase. With close to 60 runs needed from the final six overs and eight wickets in hand, Paul Stirling’s side looked on course for victory. However, a dramatic collapse followed as Ireland lost eight wickets for just 38 runs, eventually going down by 20 runs. Sri Lanka’s spinners proved decisive, with Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesha Theekshana picking up three wickets each to turn the match on its head. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/olI1yCn via IFTTT

The group of death in the T20 World Cup 2026 will burst into life when New Zealand take on Afghanistan in a crucial Group D match in the tournament on Sunday, February 8. The two teams lock horns at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in what promises to be a fascinating and important contest in the context of the group. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/98HMjrG via IFTTT

India survived a scare from the USA to kick off their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a 29-run win on Saturday, February 7. On what was an unusually slow Wankhede surface, Suryakumar Yadav played a sublime knock of 84 not out off 49 balls to take India home in their title defence opener. The victory saw India create a major record in the T20 World Cup after their close shave in Mumbai. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/KsWrSHI via IFTTT

All-rounder Washington Sundar was ruled out of India’s opening T20 World Cup 2026 clash against USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The spinner picked up a side strain injury and is currently in rehab at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. However, he is expected to recover soon, as captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that the 26-year-old will be joining the squad at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi for their next game against Namibia. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/eqpNjzr via IFTTT

Defending champions India look to achieve what no team in the world has ever done in T20 cricket. The Suryakumar Yadav-led team has been touted as strong title contenders, considering the firepower that they possess in the batting line-up and the variety that they bring to the table in the bowling department.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/rRQ1ML7 via IFTTT

Young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the standout performer in the 2026 U19 World Cup final against England at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe. The 14-year-old produced a breathtaking display in the first innings, blasting 175 runs off just 80 deliveries. Showing no mercy to the bowlers, he peppered all parts of the ground, smashing 15 fours and 15 sixes during his sensational knock.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/u3XA5y0 via IFTTT

India have likely been dealt a huge blow as Harshit Rana is likely to be ruled out of India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2026. His potential unavailability was hinted by India skipper Suryakumar Yadav, a day ahead of the start of the tournament. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/qJBgR6k via IFTTT

India's teenage sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, slammed a scintillating hundred in the final of the U19 World Cup 2026 as the star batter etched his name into the history books against England at the Harare Sports Club on Friday, February 6. The 14-year-old prodigy hit a blistering 55-ball hundred in the final after India opted to bat first. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/I3umh7d via IFTTT

Australia have been hit with another huge blow ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 as star pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the tournament after "running out of time" to recover from a hamstring injury. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/7nMc34H via IFTTT

The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is set conclude today with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals locking horns today in the final of the season ast the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. RCB are chasing their second WPL title, having won once before in 2024, while the Delhi Capitals have now made it to the final of all four seasons, and on the previous three occasions, they failed to lift the trophy. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/RsFBa5W via IFTTT

Mumbai are gearing up for their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal clash against Karnataka, which is scheduled to commence on Friday (February 6). However, ahead of the clash, their in-form batter Sarfaraz Khan has been hospitalised due to viral fever, which puts him in serious doubt for the Karnataka encounter to be played at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC in Mumbai. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/KIBGXyS via IFTTT

India dominated South Africa in their only warm-up game ahead of the T20 World Cup, winning by 30 runs. However, a couple of days ahead of their opening game in the tournament, the hosts have suffered a massive injury scare with pace bowler Harshit Rana getting injured during the match. His participation was limited in the game, having bowled only one over. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/EmJFcUD via IFTTT

India and Afghanistan are set to lock horns today in the second semifinal at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. The match is set to get underway at 1 PM IST, and the winner of the clash will face England in the final on February 6 (Friday). For the unversed, England defeated Australia by 27 runs in the first semifinal, played on Tuesday (February 3). Meanwhile, let us have a look at the head-to-head record between India and Afghanistan in Youth ODIs: from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/DobLgiq via IFTTT

Preparations for the T20 World Cup are in full swing as 20 teams are gearing up for the tournament with warm-up matches. It will be an action-packed day today as four warm-up matches will be played and India and Pakistan will be in action in two different matches. India are scheduled to lock horns against South Africa from 7 PM, while Pakistan will be challenged by Ireland with the match scheduled to take place at 5 PM IST. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/aBeHijv via IFTTT

Pakistan have been an extremely vocal team ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. They initially threatened to boycott the entire tournament before the Pakistan government confirmed that the players would not take the field in the clash against India on February 15. However, PCB is yet to write to the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the same. However, looking at the development and social media posts, the ICC officials reached out to PCB and informed them about the consequences.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/8yt2nBD via IFTTT

Delhi Capitals rising star Nandani Sharma achieved another huge record in her team's Women's Premier League 2026 Eliminator against Gujarat Giants on Tuesday, February 3, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/KBLd0Dc via IFTTT

Italy could be playing the T20 World Cup for the first time in their cricketing history but they have already rung warning bells for teams in their group for the tournament. In the first warm-up game ahead of the mega event, the newcomers stunned higher-ranked Canada, defending 156 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/9oGjkMb via IFTTT

Sri Lanka have officially announced their 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, as Dasun Shanaka will be leading the squad that co-hosts the tournament along with India. The squad is closely similar to the one that was picked to face England, with only a handful of changes. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/0BOdrni via IFTTT

The stage is set for the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026. The marquee tournament is slated to be held in India and Sri Lanka and will kick off on February 7. Ahead of the tournament, many eyes have been set upon the Men in Blue.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/5D1aWPi via IFTTT

UP Warriorz were handed their sixth loss in eight games in the ongoing WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2026 season. The side took on Delhi Capitals in game 20 of the tournament, and Capitals handed them a defeat, which sees Warriorz sit in last place in the tournament, having been eliminated from the group stages. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/TJSq8Qp via IFTTT

Game 20 of the ongoing WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2026 saw Delhi Capitals women taking on UP Warriorz. The two sides locked horns at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on February 1. The clash UP Warriorz batting first, and the side posted a total of 122 runs in the first innings.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/4hjpboU via IFTTT

The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off on February 7. The marquee tournament will be held in India and Sri Lanka, and ahead of the start of the tournament, the Pakistan government came forward and confirmed their side’s participation in the tournament. However, they stated that Pakistan will not be taking the field against team India on February 15.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/vU0ycYj via IFTTT