Gulbadin Naib, Naveen-ul-Haq return as Afghanistan name Rashid Khan-led T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have named a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Rashid Khan will lead the side, which has been bolstered by the return of experienced all-rounder Gulbadin Naib and right-arm fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, […]

Cristiano Ronaldo hits ‘cringe’ SIU, fans calls out shameless celebration

[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo was trolled by a section of football fans after his animated celebration during Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League match against Al Ettifaq. The incident occurred in the 67th minute when a powerful shot deflected off Ronaldo’s back and crossed the goal line. As the referee awarded the goal, the Al Nassr forward […]

‘No one can take my hard work away from me’: Dhruv Jurel | Cricket News

[ad_1] Dhruv Jurel (Image credit: X) Dhruv Jurel’s maiden List A century — an unbeaten 160 off 101 balls against Baroda in Rajkot on Dec 29 — has come at a time when India are set to play a three-match home ODI series against New Zealand. The Uttar Pradesh wicketkeeperbatter’s form has pushed him into […]

Arjun Erigaisi wins bronze at World Blitz Championship, defeating top players in Indian chess

[ad_1] Arjun Erigaisi concluded his World Blitz Championship run with a bronze medal after falling to Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the semifinals on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Indian Grandmaster was defeated 2.5–0.5, ending his bid for the title despite having led the standings in the qualification rounds and defeating top players along the way. Erigaisi’s performance stands […]

With coach Jwala Singh’s help, Vidarbha’s Aman Mokhade comes of age | Cricket News

[ad_1] Vidarbha’s Aman Mokhade celebrates his century during a Ranji Trophy 2025-26 cricket match between Vidarbha and Jharkhand, in Nagpur. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: When the 2025-26 domestic season began, Vidarbha’s young opening batter Aman Mokhade was given a ‘simple’ task by his Mumbai-based coach and mentor Jwala Singh, who is also the childhood coach/mentor of […]

Deepti Sharma overtakes Australian Megan Schutt for WT20I world record; closes in on legendary fellow Jhulan Goswami

[ad_1] Deepti Sharma overtook Australian fast bowler Megan Schutt on Tuesday for most wickets in women’s T20Is during the fifth and final game against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthampuram. The feat came after Deepti trapped Sri Lankan Nilakshika Silva in front. With this wicket, Deepti now has 152 wickets in the shortest […]

152 and counting: Deepti Sharma becomes leading wicket-taker in women’s T20Is | Cricket News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma created a record on Tuesday by becoming the highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 internationals. She now has 152 wickets in the format.Deepti had been level with Australia’s Megan Schutt on 151 wickets before the match. She went past the mark during the final T20I against Sri Lanka at […]

Ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka appoint legendary Lasith Malinga as consultant fast bowling coach | Cricket News

[ad_1] Lasith Malinga (PTI Photo) Sri Lanka have brought back one of its biggest cricket heroes ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Former fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been appointed as a consultant fast bowling coach for the national team.Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed the news in an official statement, with the board […]