Ranji Trophy: From outsiders to title contenders – how J&K scripted a remarkable run

Niharika Raina | February 23, 2026 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) 67 years after Jammu & Kashmir first appeared in the Ranji Trophy, they now stand on the verge of winning the title when they take on Karnataka in the title clash in Hubbali starting on Tuesday. Not long ago, using Jammu & Kashmir and playing the Ranji Trophy final is something anyone wouldn’t have written in the same sentence.

T20 World Cup: Shepherd, Ngarava return as Zimbabwe elect to bowl first

IANS | February 23, 2026 6:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Zimbabwe captain Sikander Raza won the toss and elected to bowl first against the West Indies in a Super 8 Group 1 clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

Ranji Trophy: From scenic Kathar to playing final in Hubbali - the making of Sunil Kumar

Niharika Raina | February 23, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) On February 17 in Kalyani, many felt Bengal were assured of entering the Ranji Trophy final after bagging a slender lead over Jammu & Kashmir. A big second innings score and that would have been enough for Bengal to get into the title clash against Karnataka.

Healy set for career’s final ODI series, Mooney to keep wickets

IANS | February 23, 2026 5:16 PM

Brisbane, Feb 23 (IANS) Australia have turned their attention to the 50-over format as they seek a response in the multi-format contest against India, with retiring captain Alyssa Healy set to headline several changes for Tuesday’s first ODI in Brisbane.

Ranji Trophy: ‘Very calm’ Auqib Nabi eyes championship glory for Jammu and Kashmir

Niharika Raina | February 23, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) In the Jammu and Kashmir dressing room buzzing with the nerves of playing their first-ever Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka in Hubbali, fast bowling spearhead Auqib Nabi is, by all accounts, the calmest man in the room. That equanimity is precisely what makes Nabi, hailing from Sheeri, a small village in Baramulla, so dangerous.

Australia to return to South Africa for first Test tour since sandpaper-gate

IANS | February 23, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Australia will tour South Africa for a landmark three-Test series in 2026-27, marking their first red-ball visit to the country since the infamous 2018 ball-tampering episode in Cape Town.

'Challenge to throw a punch at India and say this is our turf,' says Healy ahead of 1st ODI after T20I series loss

IANS | February 23, 2026 4:05 PM

Brisbane, Feb 23 (IANS) Australia's premier wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy said the Indian side played really good cricket to win the recently concluded T20I series 2-1 but added that the hosts will be all geared up to 'throw a punch' at the Women in Blue in the upcoming three-match ODI series starting Tuesday.

I agree that you have to use Sundar vs left-handers, but Axar has been your MVP: Ashwin

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has pointed out key selection and batting decisions that contributed to India’s crushing 76-run loss to South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

'India didn't realise the new ball would be the biggest challenge...': Pollock's view on what went wrong for India

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock gave his analysis of India's Super 8 stage loss to the Proteas and stated that the co-host didn't adapt well to the conditions in Ahmedabad and failed to realise the "new ball challenge with the seam moving around."

T20 WC: 'Abhishek has passed the baton of zeroes to in-form Ishan,' opines Nayar

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Following India’s 76-run defeat to South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar assessed the team’s batting collapse and the challenges that lie ahead, stating that Abhishek Sharma has ‘passed the baton of zeroes’ to in-form Ishan Kishan.

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Ranji Trophy: From outsiders to title contenders – how J&K scripted a remarkable run

T20 World Cup: Shepherd, Ngarava return as Zimbabwe elect to bowl first

Ranji Trophy: From scenic Kathar to playing final in Hubbali - the making of Sunil Kumar

Healy set for career’s final ODI series, Mooney to keep wickets

Ranji Trophy: ‘Very calm’ Auqib Nabi eyes championship glory for Jammu and Kashmir

Australia to return to South Africa for first Test tour since sandpaper-gate

'Challenge to throw a punch at India and say this is our turf,' says Healy ahead of 1st ODI after T20I series loss

I agree that you have to use Sundar vs left-handers, but Axar has been your MVP: Ashwin

'India didn't realise the new ball would be the biggest challenge...': Pollock's view on what went wrong for India

T20 WC: 'Abhishek has passed the baton of zeroes to in-form Ishan,' opines Nayar

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