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Team India (Pic credit: BCCI) Defending champions and co-hosts India walk into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as overwhelming favourites, beginning their title defence against the United States at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. The World No.1 side arrives with an aura of invincibility — a team that has transitioned smoothly…

Conventional wisdom suggests that a 13-year-old would struggle to even face deliveries bowled at speeds above 90 mph. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has challenged that assumption by striking bowlers such as Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Jofra Archer to all parts of the ground.In traditional cricket coaching, batters are taught to keep their hands close to the…

06 Feb 2026 India Under-19 men’s team clinched their record-extending sixth World Cup title on Friday, defeating England Under-19 under the captaincy of Ayush Mhatre. India U19 posted a massive total in the first innings, which proved beyond England U19’s reach. Source link

Pakistan enter the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup aiming for a second title, relying on their main batters and the all-round contributions of Saim Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz in Asian conditions.Their build-up to the tournament has seen mixed results on and off the field. At the same time, home series wins against Australia and improved…

MUMBAI: Amid political tensions between India and Pakistan, USA fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar said such issues have never been a topic of discussion within the US team, even though many players have roots in the two countries.The India-Pakistan league-stage match of the 2026 T20 World Cup, scheduled in Colombo on February 15, is in doubt…

PM Modi congratulates Team India NEW DELHI: India’s Under-19 cricket team created history by winning their sixth ICC U-19 World Cup title with a commanding performance against England at Harare Sports Club on Friday. The victory extends India’s record in the tournament and showcased the exceptional talent of the young side.“India’s cricketing talent shines! Proud…

NEW DELHI: India U19 secured a commanding 100-run victory over England U19 to claim their sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title on Friday, continuing their dominance in the tournament with previous wins in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022. The final at Zimbabwe’s Harare Sports Club saw a spectacular performance from 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav…

Virat Kohli and Smriti Mandhana (Photo by PTI) Virat Kohli played a behind-the-scenes role in inspiring Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women ahead of their title-winning WPL final and later joined in celebrating the historic achievement. After RCB Women chased down a record 204-run target to defeat Delhi Capitals and lift their second WPL trophy, Kohli congratulated…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by @BCCI on X) NEW DELHI: After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s jaw-dropping performance in the U-19 World Cup final, former India spinner R Ashwin made a bold prediction about the teenager’s future, saying fans shouldn’t be shocked if he breaks into international cricket very soon.Reacting to Vaibhav’s final innings, Ashwin highlighted how extraordinary the…

India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has singled out Abhishek Sharma as the most dangerous batter in world cricket right now, citing the youngster’s consistency and fearless approach at the top of the order.Speaking on India Today’s Salaam Cricket, Pant said Abhishek’s current run of form is no coincidence, stressing that…