‘Babar Azam is nothing’: Former Pakistan captain’s brutal verdict after poor T20 World Cup show | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan have sealed their place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after a comfortable win over Namibia, becoming the final team to qualify. However, the victory did little to silence the growing debate around former captain Babar Azam, whose lean run with the bat has once again come under scrutiny.Babar […]

Overtime and shootout rules at the Olympics change as the tournament unfolds

[ad_1] MILAN (AP) — The women’s hockey gold-medal game going past regulation provided another refresher on how overtime rules work at the Olympics. The U.S. and Canada went to overtime Thursday night after American Hilary Knight scored to tie it with 2:04 left. That followed three of four men’s games going to OT on Wednesday. […]

Pakistan all-rounder faces backlash over ‘legends couldn’t beat India’ remark: Shadab Khan is Mike Hesson’s laadla

[ad_1] Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has slammed Shadab Khan after the all-rounder criticised former Pakistani cricketers for questioning his place in the side following his poor performance with the ball in the T20 World Cup 2026 match against India. The debate gathered pace after several ex-cricketers called for Shadab, Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi […]

T20 World Cup, AFG vs CAN: Ibrahim Zadran dedicates POTM award to departing Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott

[ad_1] Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran dedicated his Player of the Match award to outgoing head coach Jonathan Trott after guiding his side to an 82-run win over Canada in their final match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Thursday. AFG vs CAN T20 WORLD CUP 2026: HIGHLIGHTS | SCORECARD Zadran struck an unbeaten […]

Pakistan players may not be considered by Hundred teams co-owned by IPL franchises in auction

[ad_1] Pakistan cricketers could miss out on contracts with franchises owned by teams from the Indian Premier League in the upcoming season of The Hundred, with reports suggesting that these teams have chosen not to consider them for next month’s player auction. The upcoming season of The Hundred, scheduled from July 21 to August 16, […]

‘We keep our sights forward’: Giant-killer Zimbabwe send warning after taking down Sri Lanka and Australia | Cricket News

[ad_1] Zimbabwe’s captain Sikandar Raza, center, with teammates leaves the ground after Sri Lanka’s inning during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo) Captain Sikandar Raza said the strong group-stage run by the Zimbabwe at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup […]

Karnataka seal Ranji final spot, to face Jammu and Kashmir in title clash | Cricket News

[ad_1] Lucknow: On a day when the result was a mere formality and Karnataka’s place in the Ranji Trophy final was already assured, the umpires briefly kept the semifinal against Uttarakhand alive — much to the bemusement of players and broadcasters alike. The only moment of intrigue at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday came […]

More lethal than Jasprit Bumrah? Ex-India captain makes big claim on Varun Chakravarthy | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Varun Chakravarthy (AP Photo) Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has backed Varun Chakravarthy as India’s most dangerous weapon at the moment, even suggesting that the mystery spinner is proving more lethal than Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Srikkanth also expressed surprise that Varun is not receiving the recognition he […]

Accommodation row rocks Pakistan hockey: PHF chief resigns after banning captain | Hockey News

[ad_1] Pakistan men’s hockey team captain Bhutta Umar in action against China during an Asian Champions Trophy 2023 match at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai. (PTI Photo) Pakistan Hockey Federation president Tariq Bugti has resigned following the controversy over the Pakistan national team’s accommodation during its recent tour of Australia for the FIH Pro […]

Thala for a reason? Shivam Dube credits ‘Mahi bhai’ after match-winning performance against the Netherlands | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shivam Dube said guidance from former India captain MS Dhoni helped shape his batting approach after he played a match-winning 67-run knock in the last group-stage match of the T20 World Cup against Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.Dube said he had struggled against pace bowling early in his career, but advice […]