Sahibzada Farhan hits a six during T20 World Cup match against the United States in Colombo. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has set the tone for a blockbuster showdown against India, promising a fearless and attacking approach when the two arch-rivals meet in Colombo on February 15. After Pakistan called off their…
Harry Brook of England celebrates victory during the ICC T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between England and Nepal at Wankhede Stadium. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues on February 11 with three major group-stage matches featuring Afghanistan vs South Africa, Australia vs Ireland, and…
Sachin Tendulkar invites PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi for Arjun-Saaniya Chandok wedding ceremony NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday met senior political leaders to invite them to the wedding of his son Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandok. The legendary cricketer met Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi along with his family and personally extended the invitation.Sharing the…
Sri Lanka’s Bhanuka Rajapaksa sparks controversy NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has clarified his recent comments about the bats used by Indian cricketers after they sparked major controversy during the T20 World Cup 2026. His earlier remarks were interpreted by many as an allegation of “bat-tampering” or unfair equipment advantages for Team India,…
Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell (Agency Image) Sri Lanka and New Zealand have both been hit by injury setbacks in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, losing key all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell for the rest of the tournament. Both teams have acted quickly to name replacements, with Deshan Hemantha joining Sri Lanka and…
Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych (AP Photo) Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been granted permission by the International Olympic Committee to wear a black armband during competition at the Milan Cortina Games, but he will not be allowed to use the helmet he designed to honour Ukrainian athletes killed in the ongoing war with Russia. The…
Arjun Erigaisi (Photo by Norway Chess/Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: Norway Chess has announced Alireza Firouzja as the latest player for its 2026 edition in Oslo, but India’s top-ranked player Arjun Erigaisi is still not part of the confirmed lineup. Firouzja, known for his aggressive and exciting style, said, “I’m looking forward to competing against the…
Abhishek Sharma misses Team India’s Delhi training session (Photo by PTI and TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: Team India opener Abhishek Sharma missed the team’s first training session in New Delhi due to illness on Tuesday. According to a report from Cricbuzz, he is also suffering from stomach problems, and his availability for the next match against…
New Zealand vs UAE (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen produced a stunning batting display to chase down UAE’s 174-run target with ease as they sealed a dominant 10-wicket victory in the T20 World Cup on Tuesday. The pair unleashed a relentless assault on the UAE bowling attack, putting…
Virat Kohli (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The words still echo, carrying the weight of history, emotion and an era drawing to a close. Just two years back, when Virat Kohli uttered, “This was going to be my last T20 World Cup playing for India,” the cricketing world paused. Why is Ahmedabad likely…
