Canberra, Feb 18 (IANS) Phoebe Litchfield has called on Australia’s batting team to adopt more accountability and purpose ahead of a vital T20I against India in Canberra. As the series hangs in the balance, Litchfield highlighted the need for batters to take ownership instead of depending on lower-order players.
Stavanger, Feb 18 (IANS) Wesley So has confirmed his return to the prestigious Norway Chess tournament in 2026, marking his sixth appearance at one of the sport’s most elite annual events. The announcement further strengthens a competition renowned for assembling the world’s finest players in a highly competitive format.
Gandhinagar, Feb 18 (IANS) Ahmedabad is set to be transformed into an “Olympic Ready City” after the Gujarat government earmarked Rs 1,278 crore in the 2026–27 State Budget, following the state’s successful bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030.
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The High Commission of India in Canberra extended a warm welcome to the Indian women’s team ahead of their second T20I of the three-match series against Australia, hosting the players and support staff at a special reception in Canberra.
Jammu, Feb 18 (IANS) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on reaching their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, 16 years after their maiden appearance in premeir domestic tournament.
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) South Africa captain Aiden Markram praised his bowlers after their six-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates in the T20 World Cup, saying the attack executed its plans well on a tricky pitch.
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla has defended young opener Abhishek Sharma, who is struggling in the current T20 World Cup 2026, by describing him as a player "who plays with a high-risk, high-reward" approach.
Dubai, Feb 18 (IANS) India opener Abhishek Sharma held on to his lead at the top of the batter rankings despite some recent form concerns, while wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan entered the Top 10 in the latest ICC Rankings update.
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Corbin Bosch and Anrich Nortje shared five wickets between themselves before Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton hit brisk 30s respectively as South Africa maintained their unbeaten record by registering a six-wicket win over the UAE in their final Group D match of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton hit 36 and 30, respectively, to guide South Africa to a six-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates in their Group D match of the T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.
