ICC rejects three PCB demands as Pakistan's India standoff continues: Report

IANS | February 9, 2026 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly rejected three key demands put forward by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during ongoing discussions between the two bodies after Pakistan refused to play against India in their T20 World Cup 2026 fixture on February 15 in Colombo.

T20 WC: Canada elect to bowl against South Africa

IANS | February 9, 2026 6:45 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 9 (IANS) Canada won the toss and elected to bowl against South Africa in the ninth match of Group D of the T20 World Cup 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

T20 WC: Pakistan vs USA head-to-head and recent form analysis (Stats)

IANS | February 9, 2026 5:48 PM

Colombo, Feb 9 (IANS) Pakistan and the USA will face each other on Tuesday at the Sinhalese Sports Club in the 12th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The two teams are placed in Group A alongside India, Namibia and the Netherlands, and this will be their second match of the tournament.

Ranji Trophy: KL Rahul's ton guides Karnataka to semis against Mumbai

IANS | February 9, 2026 5:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) India’s star batter KL Rahul struck a superb 24th first-class century to guide Karnataka to a memorable four-wicket victory over 42-time champions Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy 2025–26 quarterfinal at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, BKC, on Monday.

T20 WC: ‘Getting 3 of their right-handers out was most important,’ says Scotland’s Michael Leask after 4-17 against Italy

IANS | February 9, 2026 4:47 PM

Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Scotland all-rounder Michael Leask concluded a memorable day at Eden Gardens by being named Player of the Match in his team's 73-run victory over debutants Italy during Monday’s Group C match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. After the game, he acknowledged that he expects some teasing from his teammates for bowling to right-handed batters, but taking out three of their right-handers was likely the most crucial achievement.