Sorry folks, India are the team to beat and rest are just spectators in T20 World Cup

[ad_1] “Unbelievable. Supercalifragilisticfantabulously, wonderfully amazing, mind-blowing. I mean, just hair-raising, goosebump — you name it. Because look at everything, not just the batting. Their bowling, their catching, their outfielding, the way they were out on the field — they were a champion side.” “Anybody watching this performance is going to say to themselves, ‘What do […]

T20 World Cup: The Sanju Samson paradox, should India hold firm or roll the dice as T20 World Cup nears

[ad_1] When Kenny Rogers sang, “You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em,” he was not thinking about India’s T20 opening dilemma. Yet, as the 2026 T20 World Cup approaches, the Indian team management finds itself facing exactly that problem, and the cards in question belong to Sanju Samson. With […]

Bucks have no timetable on when Giannis Antetokounmpo might return from right calf strain

[ad_1] MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential return date remains uncertain as the Milwaukee Bucks forward recovers from a calf strain that he had predicted might keep him out for four to six weeks. The two-time MVP also said after the Bucks’ 102-100 loss to Denver on Friday that an MRI would determine he had […]

Linkin Park’s Emily Armstrong dons Indian cricket jersey, powers electric show in Bengaluru

[ad_1] Emily Armstrong set the tone for a memorable night in Bengaluru by donning the Indian cricket team’s jersey on stage, instantly sending Linkin Park fans into a frenzy and creating one of the most viral moments of the band’s India debut. The gesture, met with deafening cheers, underlined the strong bond between the band […]

T20 World Cup row: Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif asks PCB to keep ‘all options open’; India match boycott considered | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan on Monday said it will delay a decision on its participation in the upcoming men’s T20 World Cup, keeping the matter open until at least Friday, amid discussions on a possible boycott of the match against co-hosts India in support of Bangladesh, who have been removed from the tournament.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) […]

Inside India’s big sports power shift and what it means for cricket and beyond

[ad_1] Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya was respectful but unambiguous. Each club would pay ₹1 crore to participate in a truncated football season starting in February. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) would organize it. There would be no alternative structure, no renegotiation. And, crucially—no option to decline or withdraw. View Full Image Union sports minister […]

Ranji Trophy: Bihar crush Manipur by 568 runs in Plate final to return to Elite Group

[ad_1] Bihar completed a dominant return to the Ranji Trophy Elite Group after thrashing Manipur by 568 runs in the Plate final, underlining their growing strength in India’s domestic circuit with a performance that was as ruthless as it was controlled. The result brought to an end a turbulent phase for Bihar, which had broken […]

Jason Gillespie questions Bangladesh’s removal from T20 World Cup, asks why ICC allowed India not to play in Pakistan

[ad_1] Jason Gillespie apparently deleted a tweet about his take on the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. The former Australian cricketer questioned the International Cricket Council (ICC) over its decision on Bangladesh. “Has there been an explanation from the ICC why Bangladesh could not play their games outside of India? From memory, India refused to […]

IND vs NZ: Tilak Varma to miss last two T20Is as BCCI makes T20 World Cup call

[ad_1] India batter Tilak Varma has been ruled out of the last two T20Is of the ongoing series against New Zealand as he continues to recover from his abdomen injury. Varma was admitted to hospital after suffering acute testicular pain while playing for Hyderabad in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Rajkot earlier this month. He […]

Shreyas Iyer to stay with India T20I team as Tilak Varma’s return delayed | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Tilak Varma plays a shot during the fifth T20 cricket match between India and South Africa in Ahmedabad, India, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer will continue to be with India T20I team for the remaining two T20Is vs New Zealand as Tilak Varma’s return to competitive cricket […]