ACB begins hunt for new coach, staff to be based in country

IANS | February 21, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is actively searching for a new head coach and support staff, with the clear expectation that they will be based in Afghanistan during the off-season, according to ACB chief executive Naseeb Khan.

Ben Shelton withdraws from Mexican Open in Acapulco

IANS | February 21, 2026 11:24 AM

Acapulco, Feb 21 (IANS) Ben Shelton will not compete at this year’s Mexican Open, with tournament organisers confirming that the American has opted to step aside in order to recover physically.

Neymar to retire from football by the end of 2026

IANS | February 21, 2026 9:55 AM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Following his clear and understandable statements regarding his next journey, Neymar has made an announcement about the potential to conclude his successful football career in 2026.

T20 WC: All stats from Australia's crushing win over Oman

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:39 PM

Kandy, Feb 20 (IANS) Australia ended their campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on a winning note, with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Oman in a Group B clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Friday.