Ranji Trophy: KL Rahul's ton guides Karnataka to semis against Mumbai

IANS | February 9, 2026 5:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) India’s star batter KL Rahul struck a superb 24th first-class century to guide Karnataka to a memorable four-wicket victory over 42-time champions Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy 2025–26 quarterfinal at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, BKC, on Monday.

T20 WC: ‘Getting 3 of their right-handers out was most important,’ says Scotland’s Michael Leask after 4-17 against Italy

IANS | February 9, 2026 4:47 PM

Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Scotland all-rounder Michael Leask concluded a memorable day at Eden Gardens by being named Player of the Match in his team's 73-run victory over debutants Italy during Monday’s Group C match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. After the game, he acknowledged that he expects some teasing from his teammates for bowling to right-handed batters, but taking out three of their right-handers was likely the most crucial achievement.

T20 WC: Batting performance against Pakistan bit of an outlier, will rectify it, says Ackermann

IANS | February 9, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Netherlands all-rounder Colin Ackermann said his side’s batting display in their three-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the first game of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup was ‘a bit of an outlier’ and vowed the team would iron out mistakes in the coming matches, starting from the one against Namibia to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

‘He was deserving to show his abilities,’ says Italy’s Harry Manenti after captain Wayne dislocates shoulder

IANS | February 9, 2026 4:34 PM

Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Italy vice-captain Harry Manenti opined that their captain, Wayne Madsen, who was sidelined for most of the game due to an on-field injury, deserved the opportunity to demonstrate his skills on the international stage after the team lost by 73 runs to Scotland in their Group C match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Monday.

Indian women's cricket team reaches Australia for multi-format series

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:48 PM

Sydney, Feb 9 (IANS) The Indian Women's cricket team touched down in Australia for the multi-format series, which will commence on February 15. India's tour will include three T20 matches, three One-Day Internationals, and a historic one-off Test. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India in all the formats, with Smriti Mandhana continuing as vice-captain.

J&K qualify for their maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:03 PM

Indore, Feb 9 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir scripted history by reaching their maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal after beating 2021–22 winners Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs in the quarterfinal here at the Holkar Stadium on Monday.