Quinton de Kock rewrites history with record-breaking century, breaks multiple records | Tennis News

Quinton de Kock rewrites history with record-breaking century, breaks multiple records | Tennis News

South Africa’s batsman Quinton de Kock (AP/PTI) Quinton de Kock could scarcely have timed his statement better. With the T20 World Cup drawing closer, the South Africa opener delivered a thunderous reminder of his destructive potential by shattering his country’s all-time T20 run-scoring record, moving past Faf du Plessis with a breathtaking innings in Centurion….

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‘Only 50-over is the real one’: Sanjay Manjrekar questions T20 World Cup’s credibility | Cricket News

‘Only 50-over is the real one’: Sanjay Manjrekar questions T20 World Cup’s credibility | Cricket News

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar (Getty Images) With the 10th edition of the men’s T20 World Cup just eight days away, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has reignited the debate around the tournament’s standing in the game’s global hierarchy. Manjrekar believes the shortest format’s showpiece does not carry the same weight or legacy as the…

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Afghanistan Under-19 122/3 in 24.5 Overs

Afghanistan Under-19 122/3 in 24.5 Overs

Afghanistan vs Ireland Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: Opting to set a target, Afghanistan U19 skipper Mahboob Khan elected to bat first after winning the toss against Ireland in a Super Six Group 1 clash of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Harare Sports Club, Harare. Teams: Ireland U19 (Playing XI): James West, Freddie…

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‘Pakistani-yo ki choti choti khushiya’: Ajay Jadeja’s sharp dig at Pakistan PM’s X post steals spotlight | Cricket News

‘Pakistani-yo ki choti choti khushiya’: Ajay Jadeja’s sharp dig at Pakistan PM’s X post steals spotlight | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha, second right, and teammates in Lahore. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja stirred a fresh cross-border debate on social media after taking a pointed swipe at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s celebratory post following Pakistan’s 22-run win over Australia in the first T20I at Lahore.Go Beyond The Boundary…

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‘Don’t disturb Chetta!’: Suryakumar Yadav’s airport banter lifts Sanju Samson as India arrive in Kerala for final IND vs NZ T20I | Cricket News

‘Don’t disturb Chetta!’: Suryakumar Yadav’s airport banter lifts Sanju Samson as India arrive in Kerala for final IND vs NZ T20I | Cricket News

Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav at the airport. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India’s final stop before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup took them to Thiruvananthapuram, and the arrival itself turned into a moment to watch as captain Suryakumar Yadav ensured hometown hero Sanju Samson had all eyes on him. With the fifth and final…

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When and where to watch IND vs NZ 5th T20I: Sanju Samson eyes homecoming spark, live streaming and preview | Cricket News

When and where to watch IND vs NZ 5th T20I: Sanju Samson eyes homecoming spark, live streaming and preview | Cricket News

India’s Ishan Kishan, left, and Sanju Samson during a warm-up session. (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson will hope the roar of a passionate home crowd helps him rediscover his fluent best as India wrap up their T20 World Cup preparations in the fifth and final T20 International against New Zealand at the Greenfield Stadium on Saturday….

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Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Pakistan’s T20 World Cup call hangs in balance; PCB waits for government nod

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Pakistan’s T20 World Cup call hangs in balance; PCB waits for government nod

Following the squad announcement, Naqvi addressed the Pakistan players and head coach Mike Hesson, clarifying the board’s stand. “We are waiting for the government’s advice and whatever the government tells us to do we will do it,” he told the team. He added that if the government advises against participation, the PCB will comply. During…

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Bangladesh crash out of U19 World Cup; BCB flags ‘unfair schedule’ by ICC | Cricket News

Bangladesh crash out of U19 World Cup; BCB flags ‘unfair schedule’ by ICC | Cricket News

Bangladesh’s campaign at the Under-19 ongoing World Cup has ended amid criticism from the country’s cricket board over match scheduling and travel arrangements. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of unfair scheduling, saying repeated travel affected the team during the tournament.The issue comes at a time when the BCB…

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T20 World Cup row: ‘Nahi khelenge’- Former Pakistan captain floats India match boycott plan | Cricket News

T20 World Cup row: ‘Nahi khelenge’- Former Pakistan captain floats India match boycott plan | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has softened his earlier stance on calling for a boycott of the upcoming T20 World Cup, admitting that the moment for such a move has passed. While ruling out a full withdrawal, the former wicketkeeper-batsman floated a different form of protest, suggesting Pakistan could…

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Saim Ayub star in Pakistan’s win over Australia in first T20I | Cricket News

Saim Ayub star in Pakistan’s win over Australia in first T20I | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Saim Ayub plays a shot during the first T20 cricket match between Pakistan and Australia, in Lahore, Pakistan, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo) LAHORE: All-rounder Saim Ayub starred in Pakistan’s spin-assisted 22-run win over Australia in the first Twenty20 international in Lahore on Thursday.Ayub top-scored in Pakistan’s 168-8 with a 22-ball 40 that…

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RCB crush UP Warriorz by eight wickets to storm into WPL final | Cricket News

RCB crush UP Warriorz by eight wickets to storm into WPL final | Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Smriti Mandhana and teammate Richa Ghosh celebrate their victory (PTI Photo) Former champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a commanding all-round display to thrash UP Warriorz by eight wickets, sealing their spot in the WPL final and all but ending the opposition’s playoff hopes here on Thursday. After opting to bowl, RCB…

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Big boost for India ahead of T20 World Cup: Tilak Varma set for fitness clearance by BCCI; Mayank Yadav, Riyan Parag also close | Cricket News

Big boost for India ahead of T20 World Cup: Tilak Varma set for fitness clearance by BCCI; Mayank Yadav, Riyan Parag also close | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: In what comes as an encouraging development for India ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup, India’s dependable batter in T20Is, Tilak Varma, is close to being cleared by the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.Tilak is expected to be cleared after taking part in a simulation match on Friday. The left-handed…

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Youhana, Younis, Butt… but not enough: When Irfan Pathan’s hat-trick couldn’t save India in Pakistan | Cricket News

Youhana, Younis, Butt… but not enough: When Irfan Pathan’s hat-trick couldn’t save India in Pakistan | Cricket News

Irfan Pathan celebrate with team-mates (X-ICC) On this day, 20 years ago, Karachi witnessed one of the strangest and most unforgettable opening days in the long, combustible history of India vs Pakistan Test cricket.It began in disbelief. The very first over of the match, on the opening morning of a series decider, and Irfan Pathan…

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Ranji Trophy: Pollution disrupts play, players forced to wear masks in Mumbai vs Delhi match | Cricket News

Ranji Trophy: Pollution disrupts play, players forced to wear masks in Mumbai vs Delhi match | Cricket News

MUMBAI: In recent years, the Mumbai Cricket Association’s ground at Bandra-Kurla Complex has been the preferred venue for Mumbai’s home Ranji Trophy matches. On Thursday, however, pollution and dust from a construction site near the ground disrupted play and raised concerns among players.During the final session of the day one play, Mumbai players Sarfaraz Khan,…

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‘Pressure isn’t an excuse’: Yuzi Chahal goes hard at Sanju Samson after repeated failures | Cricket News

‘Pressure isn’t an excuse’: Yuzi Chahal goes hard at Sanju Samson after repeated failures | Cricket News

India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has delivered a blunt assessment of Sanju Samson’s prolonged dip in form, insisting that pressure cannot be cited as a justification for the wicketkeeper-batter’s repeated failures. Samson’s struggles continued in the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam, further clouding his prospects ahead of the…

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‘He’s ready to go’: Ricky Ponting drops major hint on Steve Smith’s T20 World Cup participation | Cricket News

‘He’s ready to go’: Ricky Ponting drops major hint on Steve Smith’s T20 World Cup participation | Cricket News

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed Glenn Maxwell to rediscover his spark at the upcoming T20 World Cup, insisting that a difficult Big Bash League season should not define what the all-rounder can deliver on the biggest stage. Maxwell endured a tough BBL campaign with Melbourne Stars, scoring just 76 runs at an average…

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Pakistan 53/1 in 5.3 Overs | Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20 Live Cricket Score: Pakistan eye big total against Australia

Pakistan 53/1 in 5.3 Overs | Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20 Live Cricket Score: Pakistan eye big total against Australia

Australia’s playing XI for the series opener reflects a mix of experience and experimentation. Alongside captain Travis Head, the side includes Matthew Short, Cameron Green, Matthew Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa and Mahli Beardman. Bartlett is the only fast bowler from Australia’s T20 World Cup squad featuring…

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‘They don’t have guts’: Ajinkya Rahane mocks Pakistan over T20 World Cup boycott threat | Cricket News

‘They don’t have guts’: Ajinkya Rahane mocks Pakistan over T20 World Cup boycott threat | Cricket News

Pakistan cricket team (PTI Photo) Pakistan’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has been thrown into doubt following Bangladesh’s removal from the tournament, with the Pakistan Cricket Board issuing a strong warning that it could pull out in protest. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that the final decision would rest with the government,…

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‘Why wait?’: Parthiv Patel wants Ishan Kishan in, Sanju Samson out for final IND vs NZ T20I | Cricket News

‘Why wait?’: Parthiv Patel wants Ishan Kishan in, Sanju Samson out for final IND vs NZ T20I | Cricket News

Ishan Kishan, right, arrives to bat as Sanju Samson walks off the field. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has made a strong case for a selection shake-up ahead of the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand, urging the team management to back Ishan Kishan over Sanju Samson as preparations intensify…

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