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NEW DELHI: Australia suffered a significant setback ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with Pat Cummins ruled out of the tournament due to injury. The Australian men’s team confirmed their 15-member squad for the marquee event, scheduled to take place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, with…
Harry Brook (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England white-ball captain Harry Brook has admitted he still has “more to learn” about his responsibilities away from the field after initially withholding details of a nightclub altercation in Wellington last October to shield his teammates.Brook had earlier claimed he was alone when he was struck by a bouncer….
Bangladesh’s long-running Shakib Al Hasan saga has taken another turn, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) actively working towards a potential comeback for the veteran all-rounder, possibly as early as the upcoming home series against Pakistan in March. Batting coach Mohammad Ashraful, however, believes that if Shakib does make his return to international cricket, the…
A match in progress at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia, circa 1880. (Photo/Getty Images) “In affectionate remembrance of English cricket which died at The Oval, 29th August, 1882. Deeply lamented by a large circle of sorrowing friends and acquaintances, RIP. NB The body will be cremated and the Ashes taken to Australia.“Australia’s first win on…
Siddhesh Lad’s run of scores continued on Day Two of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy match against Delhi at the MCA ground in Bandra-Kurla Complex, with the Mumbai captain equalling a long-standing record held by Rusi Modi and Sachin Tendulkar.Lad scored an unbeaten 102 off 170 balls, with 12 fours, to register his fifth century of the…
ICC U19 WC: Afghanistan, England join Australia in semifinals HARARE: Afghanistan and England joined Australia as the latest entrants in the semifinal of the ICC Under-19 World Cup on Friday, with impressive showings in their Super Six clashes. While England defeated New Zealand by 65 runs courtesy a five-wicket haul from Manny Lumsden, a scintillating…
Mumbai’s captain Siddhesh Lad celebrates his century on day two of a Ranji Trophy Elite Group D cricket match between Mumbai and Delhi, at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Enjoying the form of his life, Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad slammed his fifth hundred of the season – fourth…
India’s Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Thiruvananthapuram: India’s final T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday may wear the look of a dead rubber, but scratch the surface and it is anything but. With the series already sealed 3-1, the immediate result matters far less than the larger destination. Every road now…
USA announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026 Washington: Monank Patel will be leading the USA squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, with 10 key players from team’s debut campaign back in 2024 also a part of the squad. This will be the USA’s second T20 World Cup…
Mumbai Indians’ season has been marked by experimentation, particularly with their overseas combination. Injuries and availability issues forced changes early on, and the balance often felt unsettled. Hayley Matthews’ absence hurt Mumbai in the powerplay, where their scoring rate dipped. Nicola Carey, however, made herself undroppable with consistent all-round performances. The dilemma deepened when Matthews…
