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Jammu & Kashmir create history in Ranji Trophy, seal berth in final

Creating history in domestic cricket, Jammu & Kashmir defeated two-time champions Bengal by six wickets in the semi-final of the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy at Kalyani to seal a historic maiden berth in the final. For decades, J&K had fallen short and lacked the consistency to challenge the heavyweights, but today they finally made it happen. The backbone of this landmark win was Auqib Nabi, whose match figures of 9 for 123 dismantled Bengal’s batting…

Feb 18, 2026

"We had the conversation about our lapses": Usman Tariq on Pakistan's defeat against India

Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has expressed confidence, insisting that his side has taken valuable lessons from their 61-run defeat to India in Sunday’s 2026 T20 World Cup clash. Despite the heavy loss, Tariq expressed optimism that Pakistan would deliver a much-improved performance in the upcoming games. “See, the difficulty arises when you don’t pinpoint and work on your mistakes. We had the conversation about our lapses, and we will work on them not to repeat them,"…

Feb 18, 2026

"We definitely don't over-analyse": Indian batting coach on Abhishek Sharma's form

India’s campaign at the T20 World Cup so far has been incredibly fruitful with three wins on the bounce. But, for talented batter Abhishek Sharma , the journey so far has been quite disappointing, as he has struggled to play substantial knocks. Abhishek Sharma has endured a quieter tournament, with consistency eluding him. On the other hand, Ishan Kishan has been brimming with confidence and timing, providing India with explosive starts in the powerplay.

Feb 18, 2026

High-flying India look to power into Super 8 with statement win

Defending champions India are set to close out their Group A campaign of the Men's T20 World Cup with a big clash against Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Though India have already secured their place in the Super 8s, this showdown surely carries implications for the remaining contenders. India are comfortably at the top of the table, having already confirmed qualification. But the real drama, however, surrounds the…

Feb 18, 2026

Gloomy skies in Pallekele end Australia's T20 World up campaign

Rain has ended Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in an unimaginable way, as a washout between Zimbabwe and Ireland on Tuesday confirmed their elimination from the tournament. Australia’s hopes of sneaking into the Super Eight stage depended on Zimbabwe failing to secure the single point they needed from the Group match. Instead, the weather intervened to block Australia's path to Super Eight. Persistent rain in Kandy did not allow the game to get underway, and…

Feb 17, 2026

T20 World Cup 2026, PAK vs NAM: Wobbly Pakistan target massive comeback in crunch clash

Pakistan are preparing to take on Namibia in the crucial 35th match of the T20 World Cup in Colombo on Wednesday. For Pakistan, the situation is very grim, as they need to beat Namibia in order to qualify for Super Eight. After a bruising defeat against India and slipping behind the United States on net run rate, Pakistan can't afford to make mistakes. Their Super 8 hopes now completely depend on their own performance. So far in the tournament, they…

Feb 17, 2026

T20 World Cup 2026: Canada's Yuvraj Samra scripts history with record-shattering century against New Zealand

In a landmark moment, Canada batter Yuvraj Samra created history with a stunning century against New Zealand in their Men's T20 World Cup clash in Chennai on Tuesday. Samra delivered a memorable knock, smashing 110 runs off 65 deliveries. During his knock, he cracked 11 fours and six sixes. His fearless knock against established New Zealand marked a defining chapter not only in his career but also in Canada's cricketing journey. With…

Feb 17, 2026

"Had a dodgy burger last night": Mitchell Santner misses game against Canada

Group D of the T20I World Cup reaches a major juncture as New Zealand and Canada are facing off in a high-stakes clash in Chennai. This encounter is crucial for New Zealand to win to carve a smooth path to the Super Eight stage. However, the major talking point ahead of the match remained the absence of regular captain Mitchell Santner , who has been ruled out after falling ill. In his place, experienced all-rounder Daryl…

Feb 17, 2026

R Ashwin lashes out at struggling Babar Azam

The aftermath of Pakistan’s heavy loss to India in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 group stage clash in Colombo has sparked a debate about the form and role of Pakistan’s talismanic batter, Babar Azam . Expressing his frustration, former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin lashed out at Babar for not standing up for the team when he was needed the most. Pakistan’s chase of India’s competitive total of 175 was…

Feb 17, 2026

Scotland, Nepal eye dominant finish in dead rubber

In a dead-rubber clash that carries little consequence for the points table, Scotland and Nepal are gearing up to meet in their final Group C encounter at the Wankhede Stadium during the ICC T20 World Cup on Tuesday. For Scotland, this tournament was a gift, as they were never meant to be part of the global showpiece, brought in only after Bangladesh’s withdrawal created a late opening. From the outset, Scotland showed competitiveness. Against West…

Feb 17, 2026

"It's out of our control": Marsh on Australia's qualification after defeat to Sri Lanka

Australia’s T20 World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after a crushing eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in Kandy, where opener Pathum Nissanka delivered a breathtaking unbeaten century to steer the co-hosts home with ease. Australia were sent in to bat and appeared in control for much of their innings. Captain Mitchell Marsh, returning to lead the side, and Travis Head forged a blistering 104-run opening partnership. The pair…

Feb 17, 2026

Afghanistan edge UAE in crucial T20 World Cup win

Afghanistan secured a crucial five-wicket victory over United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their T20 World Cup 2026 match on Monday in New Delhi, keeping their hopes alive for advancing to the Super Eight stage of the tournament. Deciding to field, Afghanistan’s bowlers struck early, restricting UAE to a manageable total of 160/9 in 20 overs. UAE, who lost their openers cheaply, were anchored by a brilliant innings from Sohaib Khan, who scored a fighting 68 off 48 deliveries.

Feb 16, 2026