After losing out on a spot in the Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, fast bowler Haris Rauf faced severe online criticism after a video of him flying kite with his friends went viral on social media. One of the main pillars in Pakistan’s bowling line-up, Rauf’s exclusion left many surprised. In the video, Rauf […]
Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Pakistan narrowly avoided a major upset in their T20 World Cup opener against the Netherlands, winning by three wickets in Colombo on Saturday. But during the match, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif took a swipe at Babar Azam on Hindi commentary, saying, “Aapne bola chakka maro, kaha […]
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha reiterated that the decision to skip the India match at the T20 World Cup rests entirely with the Pakistani government. While acknowledging fans will miss the marquee clash, Agha stressed the team’s focus is on the remaining group games. New Delhi: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha, during the captain’s meet […]
Cooper Connolly’s dismissal (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A controversial moment during Australia’s T20I series loss to Pakistan has sparked anger among cricket fans after replays revealed a clear rule breach that went unnoticed by the umpires. Pakistan cruised to a 111-run win in the third match to complete a 3-0 whitewash, but the focus later shifted […]
Former umpire Anil Chaudhary has delivered his verdict on Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq’s controversial bowling action, which has come under the scanner during the recent series against Australia. Cameron Green had earlier expressed his displeasure with the Pakistan spinner’s action after being dismissed by him in the second T20I, as the Australian all-rounder felt that […]
Following Pakistan’s announcement that it will not take the field against India in the group stages of the T20 World Cup 2026, the Indian team is expected to proceed with its plans strictly in accordance with protocols laid down by the International Cricket Council. The marquee group-stage match was scheduled to be played on February […]
Babar Azam struck form at the right time ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 during the third and final T20I against Australia, to go past India’s Virat Kohli for most fifties in the shortest format of the game. After being dismissed for two and 24 in the previous two games, the former Pakistan captain […]
Former cricketer Basit Ali has said that if Pakistan pull out of the 2026 T20 World Cup, scheduled to be played in India and Sri Lanka, it would result in massive losses for broadcasters, who would be left in serious trouble. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stated that the final decision on […]
On this India Today special report, former Indian cricketer Atul Vasan reacts to the Bangladesh government’s decision to boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. Vasan criticises the move as a ‘rash decision’, stating, ‘I think it’s quite funny because they actually didn’t see through the endgame’. He argues that Bangladesh has ‘cut their […]
Shadab Khan admitted that making a comeback in international cricket is never easy, insisting that players have to “start from zero” all over again. On Wednesday, the leg-spinner marked his return to T20Is after a six-month absence in the opening match of the three-game series against Sri Lanka in Dambulla. Shadab delivered a match-winning performance […]
