T20 WC: Sri Lanka opt to bat against Zimbabwe

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:44 PM

Colombo, Feb 19 (IANS) Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat against Zimbabwe in their Group B contest of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup here at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.

Gulmarg set to showcase real impact of Khelo Bharat Niti during KIWG 2026

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:30 PM

Gulmarg, Feb 19 (IANS) The upcoming edition of the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg is poised to become a real-world example of the government’s ambitious Khelo Bharat Niti, with a visible surge in tourism, local economic activity and national participation ahead of the February 23-26 competition window.

T20 WC: Italy restrict Windies to 165/6 despite Hope's 75

IANS | February 19, 2026 12:54 PM

Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) Skipper Shai Hope continued his great form with a knock of 75 runs, powering West Indies to 165/6 against a well-planned Italy bowling attack in the final Group C match of the T20 World Cup 2026 played at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

New Zealand batter Lauren Down announces retirement

IANS | February 19, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) New Zealand batter Lauren Down has called time on her 15-year cricket career at the age of 30. She played 35 ODIs and 13 T20Is for the White Ferns since her international debut in 2018.