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Cold stare at the toss: No handshake as India–Pakistan fireworks begin in Colombo

IANS | February 15, 2026 7:07 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) The tension was unmistakable even before a ball was bowled. India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha skipped the customary handshake at the toss, setting a fiery tone for their blockbuster Group A showdown in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: Unchanged Pakistan elect to bowl, Abhishek, Kuldeep return for India

IANS | February 15, 2026 6:48 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in a high-stakes Group A clash in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. As has been the case in India-Pakistan clashes, both captains didn’t shake hands at toss time.

T20 WC: Van Schalkwyk shines as USA beat Namibia by 31 runs to keep Super 8 hopes alive

IANS | February 15, 2026 6:31 PM

Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) Shadley van Schalkwyk continued his great form and picked two crucial wickets as the USA restricted Namibia for 168/6 in 20 overs while chasing a target of 200 runs to register a dominant 31-run win in their last match of the T20 World Cup 2026 group stage played at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: Losses like the one to South Africa never goes out of the mind, admits Rashid

IANS | February 15, 2026 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan admitted that narrow losses such as the recent double Super Over defeat to South Africa in the Men’s T20 World Cup never go out of the mind and recalled the heartbreak suffered in the 2023 ODI World Cup when Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 201 took Australia to victory in Mumbai.

Ranji Trophy Semis: Rahul, Padikkal hit centuries as Karnataka reach 355/2 at stumps on Day 1

IANS | February 15, 2026 5:55 PM

Lucknow, Feb 15 (IANS) Wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul hit his second century in a row and forged a historic 296-run partnership with captain Devdutt Padikkal, who remained unbeaten at 148, as Karnataka reached 355/2 at stumps on Day 1 in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Uttarakhand at the Ekana Stadium on Sunday.

Fit India Sundays on Cycle draws thousands nationwide, marks 61st edition with grand celebration in Dehradun

IANS | February 15, 2026 5:44 PM

Dehradun, Feb 15 (IANS) From the capital city to the peaceful landscapes of Dehradun and nearly all districts across the country, fitness enthusiasts participated in the 61st edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle (SOC) at close to 1000 locations. The FIT India Movement was launched on August 29, 2019, by the Honourable Prime Minister to make fitness a vital part of daily life. Its goal is to promote behavioural changes and encourage a more active lifestyle.

1st T20I: Arundhati picks 4-22 as India beat Australia by 21 runs via DLS method

IANS | February 15, 2026 5:17 PM

Sydney, Feb 15 (IANS) Seam-bowling all-rounder Arundhati Reddy picked her career-best figures of 4-22 as India claimed a 21-run victory over Australia via DLS method in the opening game of the multi-format series after rain curtailed play at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Annabel Sutherland wins second consecutive Belinda Clarke award

IANS | February 15, 2026 5:02 PM

Sydney, Feb 15 (IANS) Annabel Sutherland has etched her name even deeper into Australian cricket history, becoming only the fifth woman to win consecutive Belinda Clark Awards after another commanding year in the national colours.

Women's Rising Star Asia Cup: Vrinda, spinners lead India to 8-wicket win over Pakistan

IANS | February 15, 2026 5:00 PM

Bangkok, Feb 15 (IANS) India A brushed aside Pakistan A by eight wickets in their Group A clash of the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars on Sunday. After bundling out Pakistan A for 93 in 18.5 overs, India A chased down the modest target in just 10.1 overs at the Terdthai Cricket Ground.

T20 WC: Monank, Sanjay hit fifties as USA post 199/4 against Namibia

IANS | February 15, 2026 4:51 PM

Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) Riding on captain Monank Patel and Sanjay Krishnamurthi's half-centuries, the USA posted a mammoth total of 199/4 in 20 overs against Namibia in their last Group A match of the T20 World Cup 2026 here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

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Cold stare at the toss: No handshake as India–Pakistan fireworks begin in Colombo

T20 WC: Unchanged Pakistan elect to bowl, Abhishek, Kuldeep return for India

T20 WC: Van Schalkwyk shines as USA beat Namibia by 31 runs to keep Super 8 hopes alive

T20 WC: Losses like the one to South Africa never goes out of the mind, admits Rashid

Ranji Trophy Semis: Rahul, Padikkal hit centuries as Karnataka reach 355/2 at stumps on Day 1

Fit India Sundays on Cycle draws thousands nationwide, marks 61st edition with grand celebration in Dehradun

1st T20I: Arundhati picks 4-22 as India beat Australia by 21 runs via DLS method

Annabel Sutherland wins second consecutive Belinda Clarke award

Women's Rising Star Asia Cup: Vrinda, spinners lead India to 8-wicket win over Pakistan

T20 WC: Monank, Sanjay hit fifties as USA post 199/4 against Namibia

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