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Chase within 13 overs or defend...: How Pakistan can beat New Zealand to T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal qualification

Pakistan need to win by a huge margin against Sri Lanka to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal.

IND vs WI: Eden Gardens set for fireworks as India eye glory, but 2016 nightmare still haunts showdown

Over the past decade, the two teams have met 26 times, with India holding a significant 17-8 lead in the head-to-head numbers.

PHF brings in three hockey legends for important roles, Samiullah to be new chief selector

Pakistan players wanted Dutch coach Roelant Oltmans but the interim set up cited shortage of time as the reason for bringing in Junaid again.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announces Rs 2 crore cash reward for J&K's maiden Ranji Trophy win

Abdullah announced a cash reward of 2 crore for the players and support staff after their "emphatic" victory over Karnataka on their home turf.

Pakistan set for major overhaul as Salman Agha faces captaincy axe, Babar Azam’s future in doubt after T20 World Cup

The names of Shadab Khan and Shaheen Shah Afridi are being considered to replace Salman Agha as captain of Pakistan.

J&K tower over Karnataka to clinch maiden Ranji Trophy title

The bald facts will tell that Jammu and Kashmir held the eight-time former champions to a draw punctuated by a 291-run first innings lead to lock the crown, an advantage they extended to 633 runs after scoring 342/4 in their second innings on the fifth and final day.

Rising Bharat Summit 2026: 'Better to be part of team than watch from home' - Chahal of missing out on T20 WC squad

Yuzvendra Chahal was a part of the title winning team in 2024, but is not part of the current squad, but he is not losing sleep over it.

What Ranji Trophy triumph means for cricket and sport in J&K

Sporting/cricket infrastructure in the region is expected to get a facelift after their tremendous performance in the Ranji Trophy final.

Teamwork, grit and perseverance to the fore as Jammu and Kashmir upset Karnataka apple-cart in Ranji Trophy final

Jammu and Kashmir team scripted history by beating Karnataka in Ranji Trophy final.

Highlights | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup: PAK beat SL by 5 runs in Pallekele

Highlights | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup: Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan at the Pallekele International Stadium on Saturday (February 28).

Rising Bharat Summit 2026: 'Not performed as expected' - Mohammed Shami's honest take on Team India at T20 World Cup

The Men In Blue will now lock horns in a 'virtual quarterfinal' against West Indies at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: Rinku Singh to rejoin squad ahead of India vs West Indies in Kolkata after father's demise

Rinku's father died at a hospital in Greater Noida early Friday after a prolonged illness.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan live streaming, T20 World Cup: When and where to watch SL vs PAK, Super 8 match online

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan live streaming, T20 World Cup: Pakistan and Sri Lanka will play at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

J&K coach Ajay Sharma’s redemption: Once banned for match-fixing charges to now cusp of scripting Ranji Trophy history

Ajay Sharma was one of the fall guys of the Cronje-gate at the turn of the century. He was banned and spent 15 years in exile before a Delhi court cleared him of the match-fixing charges.

T20 World Cup: How can Pakistan still qualify for semifinal after England's narrow escape against New Zealand

New Zealand's fate at the tournament still hangs in balance, however, the chances of them booking the second semifinal berth from Group 2 remains very high.

‘Sharmnaak’: Mirza slams fans for abusing Pakistan captain Salman Agha’s family after poor T20 World Cup campaign

To keep their hopes alive for the semifinal qualification, Pakistan will need a solid victory over already-eliminated Sri Lanka on Saturday (February 28).

IPL 2026 start to get pushed back by two days – Report

Even though the franchises have not been given any official notice of the change, there are whispers about a slight postponement of the start date at the team level.

CM Omar Abdullah flies out to cheer Jammu & Kashmir in Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka

As far as the match is concerned, J&K are on their way to make history by winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title.

How Auqib Nabi’s Ranji Trophy heroics have made heads turn, ex-cricketers rally for pacer's India Test call-up

Auqib Nabi’s sustained dominance has not gone unnoticed.

Firing of Ruben Amorim could cost Manchester United Rs 175 crore

Amorim was fired as head coach on Jan. 5 after just 14 months in the job, with the announcement coming shortly after he made provocative comments about his position within United’s hierarchy.

Bodø/Glimt gets Sporting in Champions League round of 16; Real Madrid and Man City paired yet again

Bodø/Glimt evaded a possible rematch with Manchester City when the 2023 title winner was paired with Real Madrid yet again in Friday's draw.

‘Could have done better’: Suryakumar Yadav unimpressed despite India’s thumping win over Zimbabwe

Suggesting that the team needs to "tighten a few screws" ahead of their virtual knockout clash against the West Indies, Suryakumar voiced concerns over the tactical execution of his bowlers and the defensives lapses in the field.

Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield fire Australia to 5-wicket win, hosts take 2-0 lead against India

After India posted 251/9 on a batting-friendly deck following fifties from Pratika Rawal (52) and Harmanpreet Kaur (54), Australia batters romped home with 13.5 overs to spare.

'Deeply saddened by the news': Virat Kohli mourns death of Rinku Singh's father

Rinku Singh's father was undergoing treatment in a Greater Noida hospital.

Arjun Tendulkar swaps wedding festivities for cricket, delivers all-round show

Arjun turned up to play in the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup for DY Patil Blue against the Indian Navy. And he even showed that he is neither out of touch nor out of touch as he slammed a 29-ball 55 in the match in Navi Mumbai.

England vs New Zealand Highlights, T20 World Cup Super 8: ENG beat NZ by 4 wickets, Pakistan remain alive in semi race

England vs New Zealand Highlights, T20 World Cup Super 8: England restricted New Zealand to 159 for seven after the Kiwis opted to bat. England in response chased down the total with three balls to spare.

Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal qualification scenario: Need big win over Sri Lanka and favour from England

Pakistan, placed third in the table, are locked in a battle with New Zealand for the second and final berth, but the Kiwis are in a far stronger position than Agha’s side.

PR Sreejesh reflects on reviving Indian hockey and signing off in style

Talking during the Rising Bharat Summit 2026 on Friday, Sreejesh, who played a leading role in India’s back-to-back bronze medals at the Olympic Games in Tokyo and Paris, said that he wanted to retire on a high stressing on the hard work the team put to restore India’s lost pride and glory.

T20 WC: What if Eden Gardens clash is washed out? How no result vs West Indies will hurt India badly

The Windies are second in the group with one win, one loss, and two points, along with an NRR of +1.791. India are third with one win, one loss, and two points, but an NRR of -0.100.

Rising Bharat Summit 2026: 'Remember crying on court, gives me sleepless nights' - Saina Nehwal recalls Rio heartbreak

Saina Nehwal also acknowledged the unwavering support she received from her mother when there were no role models around.

'England the place to start': Sourav Ganguly urges Ajit Agarkar, BCCI to include Auqib Nabi in Test setup

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday showered praise on Jammu and Kashmir for their exploits against Karnataka in their maiden Ranji Trophy final, picking out pacer Auqib Nabi as a player who deserves to represent the country.

‘Abused every time’: Arshdeep Singh’s father needed calming amid West Indies onslaught

Like many Indian fans, Arshdeep Singh’s father was also keenly following the South Africa-West Indies clash and was struggling to keep his emotions in check.

‘Better bat swing than Yuvraj Singh': Ashwin slams Mohammad Amir's ‘slogger’ remark for Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma signalled his return to form with a 30-ball 55 smashing 4 fours and 4 sixes, helping India defeat Zimbabwe to keep their T20 World Cup semi-finals hopes alive.

Police video shows former WWE executive Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut

Vince McMahon stepped down as WWE’s CEO in 2022 amid a company investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.

'He won’t be able to tolerate such insult': Father-in-law Shahid Afridi ready to bruise Shaheen's ego for PAK’s cause

The former Pakistan captain now claims that he purposely instigated Shaheen to bruise his ego, even though his performance could not win the match for his team.

Rinku Singh's father dies after battling cancer

He was undergoing treatment at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida.

England vs New Zealand live streaming, T20 World Cup: When and where to watch ENG vs NZ, Super 8 match online

England vs New Zealand live streaming, T20 World Cup: The match will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

T20 World Cup: India crush Zimbabwe by 72 runs to stay in semis race

Abhishek Sharma was involved in two excellent partnerships— a 48 for the opening wicket with Sanju Samson and then a 72 off 42 balls with Ishan Kishan (38) for the following wicket — that gave the hosts a strong platform.

T20 World Cup 2026: How India's chance for semifinal qualification has increased after win against Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup 2026: India's chance for semifinal qualification has increased after win against Zimbabwe.

Abhishek Sharma finally fires after series of flops at T20 World Cup

Abhishek Sharma was dismissed by Tinotenda Maposa, who trapped him with a slower delivery after he had scored 55 off 30 balls.

Cristiano Ronaldo buys stake in Saudi-owned second-tier Spanish club Almeria

Almeria is currently in third place in Spain's second division. It was most recently in the first division in 2023-24.

Marco Jansen, Matthew Forde get into verbal spat during SA vs WI in Ahmedabad - WATCH

It is unclear who started the exchange but Forde was pumped after hitting Jansen for a six.

T20 World Cup race for semifinals: How South Africa's 9-wicket win against West Indies gives India major boost

T20 World Cup race for semifinals: South Africa took a step closer to joining England in semifinals.

India Knockout Nights gets roaring response in Chandigarh

The evening kicked off with a thrilling superfly contest between Shiksha and Jyoti, which set the tone for the night.

WATCH: Umran Malik smashed for 36 runs in one over, ends with 0-59 in 2 overs at DY Patil T20 Cup

Umran Malik ended up conceding 59 runs off his 2 overs, without taking a wicket.

'I deeply regret it': Lionel Messi opens up on not learning English and struggles

Messi admitted he should have learnt the language as he had enough time to do it as a kid, but he never did.

‘Would never be Pakistan coach’: Ex-ENG cricketer praises Mike Hesson for handling case of undroppable Babar Azam

Former Aussie pacer Jason Gillespie, who was once Pakistan head coach, had quit from his position alleging too much interference.

Highlights | India vs Zimbabwe, T20 World Cup Super 8 match: India win by 72 runs

Highlights | India vs Zimbabwe, T20 World Cup Super 8 match: India had no room for error after losing their previous game against South Africa.

T20 World Cup: '4-5 saal se chapede hi lag rahe hain' - Ex-Pakistan pacer loses hope after loss to England

Pakistan's dismal show at the T20 World Cup has led to immense criticism and not just fans but former cricketers are equally frustrated.

'Took pills and injections’: Shoaib Akhtar opens up on extreme measures to play against India

Shoaib Akhtar shot to global stardom when he clean bowled Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar off consecutive deliveries at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata during Pakistan’s tour of India in 1998-99.