As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup kicks off on Saturday, India will aim to defend their crown with confidence rather than concern over pressure, according to former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop. The reigning champions enter the tournament on the back of a commanding 4-1 series win over New Zealand and are the…
Sikandar Raza and Rehan Ahmed (Photos by AP and Getty Images) NEW DELHI: A couple of weeks ago, the Li-Ning Star cycling team dominated the inaugural 2026 Pune Grand Tour. Interestingly, they had barely any leading Chinese riders in their ranks. It was reminiscent of France’s 2018 World Cup-winning team. From Kylian Mbappe to N’Golo…
Navi Mumbai: India’s Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) In-form Ishan Kishan continued his red-hot form with a rapid half-century as India secured a 30-run win over South Africa in their only warm-up match ahead of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday at DY Patil Stadium. The wicketkeeper-batter raced to 53 off just 20 balls, smashing…
With the 10th edition set to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the big question remains — will a host finally break the jinx? (Image credit: ICC) Since the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was launched in 2007 in South Africa, nine editions of the marquee tournament have been completed, producing six different…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, and Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha at the Asia Cup 2025 final match in Dubai, UAE, in this file image photo, Sept. 28, 2025. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in Mumbai: As the status quo continues over Pakistan’s boycott of the T20 World Cup fixture against India in Colombo on February 15, TimesofIndia.com has…
India vs Pakistan (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Even as the row over Pakistan’s decision to boycott its men’s T20 World Cup group-stage clash against India continues to escalate, there is no indication that the fallout has spilled over into the women’s game. The Pakistan Women’s A team is set to play India Women’s A at…
India’s Tilak Varma plays a shot during the fifth T20 cricket match between India and South Africa in Ahmedabad, India, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) TimesofIndia.com in Mumbai: The police sirens weren’t blaring, hundreds hadn’t assembled to catch a glimpse of the team bus, and an eerie silence hung over the porch of…
India vs Pakistan (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has responded to Pakistan’s decision to boycott its February 15 match against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, calling the move a serious concern for the global game.In an official statement, the ICC acknowledged the announcement made by Pakistan’s government…
Bangladesh (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced new restrictions for journalists entering the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka amid the ongoing controversy over Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup in India. The decision comes as part of tighter security measures around the stadium and its surrounding areas….
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh government on Wednesday cleared its shooting team to travel to India for next month’s Asian Rifle and Pistol Championships, even as it recently refused permission for the national cricket team to take part in the T20 World Cup in India citing “security concerns”.The continental shooting event…