Mahendra Singh Dhoni has already started his build-up for the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with the Chennai Super Kings icon returning to the nets ahead of what will be his 17th campaign with the franchise.The 44-year-old was seen fully padded up and batting during a practice session in a video shared by the Jharkhand…
Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for the ICC men’s T20 World Cup 2026, according to a report from Cricbuzz. The tournament is scheduled to begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. With the decision now confirmed, Scotland will…
Ayush Mhatre (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: India continued their strong run in the Under-19 World Cup with another dominant win, beating New Zealand by seven wickets through the DLS method on Saturday. Skipper Ayush Mhatre led from the front with a brilliant 53 off just 27 balls, making the chase look easy despite weather interruptions. Bachchan,…
Bangladesh cricket team (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled an updated schedule for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7. The revisions follow the unprecedented removal of Bangladesh from the tournament after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to travel…
India vs Pakistan (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India are unlikely to play a bilateral series with Pakistan anytime soon. BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has made it clear that the board will follow the Indian government’s guidance on cricket ties with their arch-rivals. “In these circumstances, our stated policy is that we will do whatever the…
Pakistan cricket stands with Bangladesh (Photos by Getty Images and PTI) NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has issued a strong warning to the ICC after Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Naqvi said Pakistan’s participation in the tournament will depend…
Delhi Capitals enter Saturday’s clash against unbeaten Royal Challengers Bengaluru with their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. Sitting just above bottom-placed UP Warriorz, DC need a win to stay in contention. Absences like Annabel Sutherland and injuries to key players have disrupted their balance. RCB, undefeated and already qualified, can afford to experiment, but…
India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra has openly questioned whether Sanju Samson will retain his spot in India’s playing XI for the remainder of the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, even with the final match scheduled in Thiruvananthapuram, the wicketkeeper-batter’s home ground. India hold a 2-0 lead in the five-match…
Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for the ICC men’s T20 World Cup 2026, according to a report from Cricbuzz. The tournament is scheduled to begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. With the decision now confirmed, Scotland will…
Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav said the hosts want their batters to play with freedom and express themselves, praising Ishan Kishan’s fearless strokeplay as a true reflection of the team’s mindset after India defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the second T20I in Raipur on Friday.Despite…
