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Under the leadership of Ayush Mhatre, the Indian side will now aim to set the record straight on the world stage. (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: Five-time champions India will head into Sunday’s Super Six showdown against arch-rivals Pakistan with revenge firmly on their agenda at the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe. More…

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the T20 World Cup less than a week away, India have received a timely boost on the fitness front, with positive updates on all-rounder Washington Sundar and premier batter Tilak Varma.Sundar, 26, is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru after sustaining a side strain during the ODI…

Cameron Green’s angry reaction to Usman Tariq (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Pakistan defeated Australia by 90 runs in the second T20I in Lahore on Saturday. The match also saw controversy after Cameron Green showed frustration towards Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq over his bowling action.Pakistan captain Salman Agha played a brilliant knock and recorded his highest score…

Bangladesh (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced new restrictions for journalists entering the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka amid the ongoing controversy over Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup in India. The decision comes as part of tighter security measures around the stadium and its surrounding areas….

NEW DELHI: All eyes will be on Sanju Samson when India take on New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, with the wicketkeeper-batter under mounting pressure to deliver. Enduring a lean run and facing growing scrutiny, Samson will be hoping that passionate home support helps…

Punjab Kings’ new signing Vishal Nishad has spoken about the role Virat Kohli played in shaping his cricket journey and said he would show respect to his idol if he ever gets him out in a match.Nishad said Kohli was the reason he took up the sport and remains his biggest influence. “My idol is…

Pakistan’s Babar Azam plays a shot during the first T20 cricket match between Pakistan and Australia, in Lahore, Pakistan. (PTI Photo) Amid uncertainty over their participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, concerns have been raised in Pakistan over a growing pattern of visiting teams from SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) resting…

Babar Azam of Pakistan walks off the field after being dismissed by Adam Zampa of Australia during the T20 International match between Pakistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium on January 31, 2026 in Lahore, Pakistan. (Photo/Getty Images) Pakistan batter Babar Azam had another low return in the ongoing T20I series against Australia, getting out for…

Ishan Kishan celebrates his century during the fifth and final T201 cricket match between India and New Zealand, at the Greenfield International Stadium, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. (PTI Photo) Ishan Kishan reached two career milestones during the fifth and final T20I of the series against New Zealand, completing 1,000 runs in T20 Internationals and 2,000 international…

Team India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav gave fans a funny moment before the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram, and the crowd enjoyed every bit of it. The match was special for local star Sanju Samson, and the stadium was filled with his supporters. Everyone…