New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) India wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy's relentless accuracy, pace and subtle variations are the factors which make him a very challenging bowler for batters to face, feels former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey.
Dubai, Feb 6 (IANS) Highly-renowned commentators Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith and Ian Bishop headline commentary panel during the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup that commences in India and Sri Lanka on February 7.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has praised in-form left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma’s clarity in game plan and decision-making ahead of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, adding that it was a matter of time for him to enter the senior set-up and develop into a quality player.
Vadodara, Feb 6 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru off-spin bowling all-rounder Shreyanka Patil said their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 triumph was ‘very special’ and dedicated the victory to skipper Smriti Mandhana, citing challenges the skipper faced in the last few months.
Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their second Women’s Premier League title after beating Delhi Capitals by six wickets at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi in Vadodara on Thursday. After captain Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored with 57 to take DC to 203/4, RCB completed the highest successful chase in a WPL final in 19.4 overs with immaculate ease.
Harare, Feb 5 (IANS) India is one of the most successful teams in the ICC Men's U19 World Cup, having won multiple titles and reached the final on numerous occasions. As they get ready for another summit clash and the possibility of adding another title to their kitty, England Under-19s captain Thomas Rew is determined to treat Friday's final as ‘just another game’ as his side takes on India in Harare.
Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title after beating Delhi Capitals by six wickets at the BCA Stadium at Kotambi in Vadodara on Thursday. After captain Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored with 57 to take DC to 203/4, RCB completed the highest successful chase in a WPL final in 19.4 overs with immaculate ease.
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) With just two days to go for the start of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at which India will be defending the title they won two years back, skipper Suryakumar Yadav said being the defending champion does not mean they are under pressure of expectations.
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Hosts India suffered a setback as two of its top doubles hopes crashed out even as Fangran Tian of China registered an upset, knocking out Hanne Vandewinkel, the fourth seed of the tournament, in an eventful Day four of the 2026 Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, which witnessed edge of the seat action in the singles and doubles clashes at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Thursday.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Pakistan government's unilateral decision to not allow their team from playing against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash in Colombo on February 15 has thrown the finances of Sri Lanka Cricket in a lurch with the co-hosts now taking up the issue with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their expected losses, reports said on Thursday.
