T20 WC: Hetmyer blasts 85 as West Indies post massive 254/6 vs Zimbabwe

IANS | February 23, 2026 9:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Shimron Hetmyer unleashed a power-hitting blitzkrieg, raining sixes in his 34-ball 85, and shared a century partnership with Rovman Powell (59) as the West Indies posted a massive 254/6 against a totally outclassed Zimbabwe in a Group 1 clash in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

Afghanistan to host Sri Lanka for white-ball series in UAE from March 13-25

IANS | February 23, 2026 9:17 PM

Kabul, Feb 23 (IANS) Afghanistan will host Sri Lanka for a white-ball series in the United Arab Emirates starting next month, said the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Monday. This will be only the second bilateral T20I series between the two sides, following their first meeting in February 2024.

Shimron Hetmyer blasts fastest fifty by a West Indies batter in T20 WC

IANS | February 23, 2026 8:33 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer put on a dazzling display of power-hitting, racing to a record fastest half-century for a Caribbean batter in the T20 World Cup in their Super 8 Group 1 clash against Zimbabwe at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

Ranji Trophy: Formidable Karnataka chase ninth title against first-time finalists J&K

IANS | February 23, 2026 8:07 PM

Hubbali, Feb 23 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir will attempt to write the most unlikely chapter in Indian domestic cricket history when they take on a formidable eight-time champions Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final starting on Tuesday.

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.

Cricket

T20 WC: Hetmyer blasts 85 as West Indies post massive 254/6 vs Zimbabwe

Afghanistan to host Sri Lanka for white-ball series in UAE from March 13-25

Shimron Hetmyer blasts fastest fifty by a West Indies batter in T20 WC

Ranji Trophy: Formidable Karnataka chase ninth title against first-time finalists J&K

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

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