BCCI President Manhas, Secretary Saikia back landmark push for blind cricket in India

IANS | February 21, 2026 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Mithun Manhas and Secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday backed a landmark support system for the men’s and women’s teams coming under the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), calling it a defining step toward inclusive growth in Indian cricket.

T20 WC: Was not expecting this much hype and appreciation from legends of the game, says Tariq

IANS | February 21, 2026 7:21 PM

Colombo, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq said he was taken aback by the attention his performances have drawn at the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, adding that he was relishing the chance to contribute to the team's performance at the big stage.

T20 WC: Abhishek’s form, fielding lapses in spotlight as India face SA in Super 8s opener (Preview)

IANS | February 21, 2026 7:10 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Opener Abhishek Sharma's poor form and sloppy fielding will be in focus as India face South Africa in their first match in the Super8s round of the T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: Santner, Sodhi, Ferguson return for New Zealand as Pakistan elect to bat first

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:57 PM

Colombo, Feb 21 (IANS) New Zealand have brought back captain Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, and Lockie Ferguson into their playing eleven as Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.

‘Beating Australia in Australia is really special,’ says Mandhana after series-clinching knock in 3rd T20I

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:38 PM

Adelaide, Feb 21 (IANS) Smriti Mandhana was very pleased after India’s 17-run victory over Australia in the series decider on Saturday and mentioned that defeating the Aussies in Australia is ‘really special.’ However, she also noted that the team will ‘not celebrate too much’ and will instead shift focus to the upcoming ODI leg of the tour, which begins on Tuesday.

ICC picks Gaby, Sobhana, Tara as nominees for Women’s Player of the Month for January

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:23 PM

Dubai, Feb 21 (IANS) The ICC has announced the nominees for the Women's Player of the Month award for January, with three standout performances from the month of international cricket making the final shortlist. The nominees include Gaby Lewis, Sobhana Mostery, and Tara Norris, each of whom played pivotal roles in their respective teams' campaigns during the T20 World Cup Qualifiers in January-February 2026.

T20 WC: 'I think it will be pretty much the same side,' says Shastri on India's playing XI vs South Africa

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri feels that the defending champions have got their best playing XI and there will be unlikely any change in the team sheet when India face South Africa in their first match of the Super 8s in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

T20I series: Mandhana, Shreyanka shine as India beat Australia by 17 runs in 3rd match, seal series 2-1

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:03 PM

Adelaide, Feb 21 (IANS) In a dramatic clash at the Adelaide Oval, India secured a hard-fought 17-run victory over Australia in a high-pressure encounter. Chasing a challenging target of 159, Australia’s lower-order fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, with India’s bowlers holding their nerve till the final overs to clinch the win.

T20 WC: Bumrah, Hardik to be India's twin trump cards for Super Eights, says Paranjape

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape feels fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be the twin trump cards for the defending champions ahead of their Super Eights campaign in the Men’s T20 World Cup starting against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

'He covered for us all year, now it's our turn': Suryakumar on Abhishek's poor form

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:07 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Skipper Suryakumar Yadav has backed opener Abhishek Sharma, who is enduring a lean patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, as India gear up for their first Super 8s clash against South Africa to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

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BCCI President Manhas, Secretary Saikia back landmark push for blind cricket in India

T20 WC: Was not expecting this much hype and appreciation from legends of the game, says Tariq

T20 WC: Abhishek’s form, fielding lapses in spotlight as India face SA in Super 8s opener (Preview)

T20 WC: Santner, Sodhi, Ferguson return for New Zealand as Pakistan elect to bat first

‘Beating Australia in Australia is really special,’ says Mandhana after series-clinching knock in 3rd T20I

ICC picks Gaby, Sobhana, Tara as nominees for Women’s Player of the Month for January

T20 WC: 'I think it will be pretty much the same side,' says Shastri on India's playing XI vs South Africa

T20I series: Mandhana, Shreyanka shine as India beat Australia by 17 runs in 3rd match, seal series 2-1

T20 WC: Bumrah, Hardik to be India's twin trump cards for Super Eights, says Paranjape

'He covered for us all year, now it's our turn': Suryakumar on Abhishek's poor form

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