T20 WC: Rain washes out Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eights clash in Colombo

IANS | February 21, 2026 9:55 PM

Colombo, Feb 21 (IANS) Rain had the final say in the opening Super Eights contest of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Saturday, as it forced the abandonment of the clash between Pakistan and New Zealand at the R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday. Both sides were left to share the points after persistent showers prevented a ball from being bowled.

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.

‘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.