Bengaluru, Feb 12 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Thursday held a high-level meeting with representatives of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and senior officials to discuss the proposal to host the IPL inaugural match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Cricket Namibia President Rudie van Vuuren has praised the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Chairman Jay Shah for their efforts in empowering associate nations and improving cricket infrastructure.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Australia’s Dane Sweeny and Japan’s Seita Watanabe will headline a competitive doubles field at the Delhi Open 2026, set to be held at the DLTA Complex from February 16 to 22. Leading the Indian challenge will be S D Prajwal Dev and Nitin Kumar Sinha, the highest-ranked all-Indian duo in the main draw. Dev (219) and Sinha (243) will look to capitalise on familiar home conditions as they take on a seasoned international field.
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Italy have won the toss and elected to bat against Nepal in their second match of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Italy's captain, Wayne Madsen, is missing the match due to injury; Harry Manenti is captaining the side.
Colombo, Feb 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka delivered a commanding performance to register a comfortable 105-run victory over Oman in their Group B clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (IANS) Jacob Duffy is embracing his first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the age of 31, following a breakthrough 2025 season that saw him etch his name into New Zealand cricket history.
Dubai, Feb 12 (IANS) Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group D match against South Africa in Ahmedabad.
Colombo, Feb 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka unleashed a commanding batting performance to pile up 225/5 against Oman, riding on explosive half-centuries from Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis and captain Dasun Shanaka, in their Group B encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Nottingham Forest sacked Sean Dyche, who has been relieved of his duties as head coach after 17 matches in charge, the Premier League said on Thursday.
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) West Indies pulled off a commanding 30-run victory over England in Group C of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, strengthening their bid for the Super 8s.
