India our second home, Afghanistan aiming higher in T20 World Cup: Gulbadin Naib

All-rounder Gulbadin Naib said Afghanistan will look to make the most of their “second home” India during their Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. In 2024, the Afghans stunned Australia to reach the semi-finals, before South Africa—who went on to finish as runners-up—knocked them out with a nine-wicket win after bowling them out for 56. […]

Harbhajan Singh lauds ILT20, picks Abu Dhabi Knight Riders as favourites | Cricket News

Harbhajan Singh interacts with the media. (Image source: ILT20) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Legendary India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has lauded the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and ILT20 for giving opportunities to players from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the fourth edition of the tournament, and has also picked Abu Dhabi Knight Riders as favourites to lift […]

Why did Ravichandran Ashwin go unsold in ILT20 auction: Explained

The recent ILT20 auction left many fans and cricket experts stunned as legendary Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went unsold. The Test stalwart entered the auction in the first round with a base price of USD 120,000, but no franchise bid for him—a development that shocked many, considering his vast experience and proven all-round abilities with […]

‘UAE will be the next team to make a real breakthrough’: Jonathan Trott backs ILT20 as catalyst for growth | Cricket News

Jonathan Trott (Pic credit: ILT20) Jonathan Trott, newly appointed head coach of the Gulf Giants, has underlined the growing significance of the ILT20 and its Development Tournament in shaping the future of cricket in the UAE. Speaking at the recently concluded Development Tournament, where the Gulf Giants’ side reached the semi-finals, Trott praised both the […]

Ravichandran Ashwin expresses interest in ILT20, may feature in next season of UAE league

India’s former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed interest in the International League T20 (ILT20) and will most likely register for the auction for the fourth season, as reported by Cricbuzz on Sunday. Ashwin, who took retirement from all forms of the game, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), will feature in the next season of […]