In Pakistan’s T20 return against India, Asim Munir invoked; Mohsin Naqvi says ‘not intimidated’ by ICC

[ad_1] Pakistan’s decision to play its high-stakes T20 World Cup fixture against India on February 15 came only after weeks of brinkmanship and behind-the-scenes diplomacy — and, in its final hours, a striking intervention from the country’s cricket board chief that pulled the military into what should have been a sporting dispute. Just hours before […]

T20 World Cup 2026, Matchday Preview: New Zealand, Pakistan look to strengthen Super 8 chances

[ad_1] Day 4 of the Men’s T20 World Cup promises a blockbuster triple-header with high stakes and contrasting narratives across venues in India. The action begins in New Delhi, where Namibia open their campaign against a disciplined Netherlands side at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. With both teams eyeing an early edge in a competitive group, […]

French ice dancers edge US favorites in rhythm dance at Milano Cortina Olympics

[ad_1] MILAN (AP) — French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron edged Madison Chock and Evan Bates in the rhythm dance at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Monday night, leaving the three-time world champions from the U.S. with ground to make up in their four-year quest for the individual gold medal. Beaudry and […]

T20 World Cup, SA vs CAN: Lungi Ngidi, Aiden Markram star as South Africa take down Canada for clinical start

[ad_1] South Africa made a stunning start to their campaign, defeating Canada by 57 runs in the Group D clash of the T20 World Cup on Monday, February 9, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The 2024 runners-up put in a strong batting performance, led by Aiden Markram’s half-century, before Lungi Ngidi’s four-wicket haul […]

U-turn complete! India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match to go ahead in Colombo on February 15 | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav waits for third umpire’s decision for his wicket during the fourth T20 cricket match between India and New Zealand in Visakhapatnam, India, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) NEW DELHI: The standoff is over. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a U-turn on its boycott of the February […]

T20 World Cup: Pakistan make U-turn, to play India as scheduled on February 15

[ad_1] The India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash will go ahead as scheduled after the Government of Pakistan made a dramatic U-turn on its proposed boycott following discussions with International Cricket Council (ICC) officials, directing the national team to take the field against India on February 15. The reversal came a day after […]

T20 World Cup PAK vs USA, Salman Mirza press conference: Pakistan on facing USA in grudge match – Learn from the past, don’t dwell on it

[ad_1] Here’s the full transcript of Pakistan fast bowler Salman Mirza’s press conference ahead of their Februar 10 match against the USA.  [Reporter:] You follow cricket, you must have seen the match in 2024, when America gave a shocking defeat to Pakistan. Did you talk about it in the group and have you forgotten it? […]

BCCI central contract: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli downgraded from A+ to Grade B; no room for Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Shami

[ad_1] The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the annual player retainership list for the 2025–26 season. The contracts are divided into Grade A, Grade B and Grade C. Category A+ has been discontinued. Grade A has just three names, indicating a tight premium bracket: Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra […]

South Africa 0/0 in 0.0 Overs | South Africa vs Canada Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Canada win toss, opt to bowl against South Africa

[ad_1] South Africa vs Canada Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: The opening clash between South Africa and Canada at the T20 World Cup 2026 sets up a classic contest between pedigree and ambition. South Africa arrive in Ahmedabad carrying the weight of expectation, fuelled by unfinished business from the 2024 edition where they fell […]

T20 World Cup: After losing historic opening match, Italy hit with more bad news | Cricket News

[ad_1] Italy’s captain Wayne Madsen is likely to miss the rest of the T20 World Cup league stage after dislocating his shoulder during their first match against Scotland, according to head coach John Davison. Madsen got injured while diving to stop a boundary and landed awkwardly, forcing him off the field with his arm in […]