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‘Was sweating even before I entered to bat’: How determination to beat Pakistan pushed Tilak Varma at Asia Cup final

Tilak Varma's decisive knock of undefeated 69 off 53 balls helped India cross the line and win a record-tying ninth Asia Cup.

Explained, IND vs PAK: Usman Tariq’s action, and the pause - is it legal?

Pakistan’s next game is against India on February 15. The debate will continue.

AUS vs IRE live streaming, T20 World Cup 2026: When and where to watch Australia vs Ireland match online

AUS vs IRE live streaming, T20 World Cup 2026: The match between Australia and Ireland will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

SA vs AFG Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa beat Afghanistan after two rounds of Super Over

SA vs AFG Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: The match was decided after two rounds of Super Over after both teams scored 187 each in the regulation 20 overs.

T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek Sharma hospitalised ahead of Namibia encounter - Report

India are scheduled to face Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday.

Gullible fans continue to lose out because of political grandstanding. The fall out of the Pakistan boycott saga

The truth is, if there is one board for which the money accruing from ICC tournaments doesn’t really matter, it is the BCCI. For them, it is a speck in an ocean and no more.

'What Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did is bullying, not...': Sunil Gavaskar shreds critics accusing BCCI of being bully

Sunil Gavaskar made a sarcastic reference to the recently concluded ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup final, where India comprehensively outplayed England to clinch their sixth junior title.

SA vs AFG live streaming, T20 World Cup 2026: When and where to watch South Africa vs Afghanistan match online

SA vs AFG live streaming, T20 World Cup 2026: The match between South Africa and Afghanistan will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

T20 World Cup: After USA scare, India raise Wankhede pitch concerns with BCCI - Report

India could have been in major difficult situation if Suryakumar Yadav hadn't taken the unconventional decision to tone down aggression.

India vs Namibia, T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma's absence sparks concern, Jasprit Bumrah bowls at full tilt

With Abhishek on the mend, Washington gradually easing back into bowling and Bumrah roaring to full rhythm, India’s think-tank has a few selection calls to make before match day.

Sachin Tendulkar and family meet Narendra Modi, invite PM to son Arjun Tendulkar's wedding; shares photos

Arjun Tendulkar is set to tie the knot with Saaniya Chandok on March 5 this year.

'Things have gone too far': Saqlain Mushtaq fears India-Pakistan player coldness may be the new normal

Saqlain Mushtaq also expressed disappointment in few former Indian cricketers, who were critical of Pakistan for its stance in the T20 World Cup.

From selling fruits in Pakistan to playing T20 World Cup: Haider Ali’s remarkable rise

Haider Ali was part of UAE's playing XI against New Zealand at the T20 World Cup 2026.

PAK vs USA Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan beat USA by 32 runs

PAK vs USA Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: The match was played at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.

Pakistan's concessions for ending boycott remains mystery, details to be made public post T20 World Cup - Report

ICC confirmed that there will be no sanction on Bangladesh and the country will also get to host an ICC event prior to the Men's ODI World Cup in 2031.

'Pakistan get into trouble every two days': Salman Agha and Co. trolled, ex-PAK star says 'team has become a joke'

Pakistan take on USA in their second fixture at the showpiece event on Tuesday evening in Colombo.

From IIT Roorkee to IIM Indore, college campuses are minting India’s next esports superstars

About 30 to 40% of the new talent pool is coming from colleges and from grassroot levels, pointed out Krafton's Karan Pathak.

Pakistan cricket suffers as Mohsin Naqvi the politician continues with his spin

The messaging from the ICC was not public, but it was crystal clear – you either turn up, or face the consequences.

T20 World Cup: Maxim O'Dowd faces Instagram abuse, says ‘Indians angrier than Dutch’ on drop catch against Pakistan

If O'Dowd had hold onto the catch of Faheem Ashraf in the penultimate over of the shaky run-chase, he would have had the opportunity to do something very remarkable for the Dutch.

'Done at the request of Bangladesh': Mohsin Naqvi explains Pakistan's U-turn on India match – WATCH

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi gave media an explanation for the government's "U-turn".

T20 World Cup: How Pakistan’s U-Turn prevented USD 174 million financial disaster

It is not only the ICC that has been spared. Pakistan, too, has avoided losing a significant amount of money and facing possible sanctions.

PAK vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Pakistan vs USA online

PAK vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: The match between Pakistan and USA is set to be played at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

Pakistan takes U-turn after declaring boycott: What led PCB to reverse its stance on IND vs PAK

Mohsin Naqvi initially questioned Pakistan's participation in the T20 World Cup more than two weeks ago.

'Whenever there is bombings or killings in India...': Gavaskar invokes Lahore memory to highlight Pakistan hypocrisy

The former India captain revisited the 2009 Lahore terror attack on the Sri Lankan team and used it to underline what he sees as the central hypocrisy in Pakistan’s stance.

India-Pakistan drama decoded: Politics determined final outcome as everyone now has a face saver

Going forward, such politics will yet again repeat itself is a certainty. The larger geopolitics of South Asia will determine how things go, and that’s the ground reality.

‘All members will respect...’: ICC on Pakistan making U-turn, to play T20 World Cup match against India

Confirming the development, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said that their meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board and Bangladesh Cricket Board came to a positive end.

T20 World Cup 2026: India-Pakistan match back on deck, PAK PM Shehbaz Sharif gives green signal after boycott drama

The decision to boycott the high-voltage encounter, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, was announced on the first of this month when the U-19 teams of both countries were in action against each other.

No sanctions on Bangladesh for skipping T20 World Cup, to host ICC event before 2031 World Cup

The apex body in its release confirmed that there won't be any penalty or sanction on BCB, who earlier refused to travel to India for the showpiece event and requested ICC to move their fixture to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan to face India after PCB takes U-turn on boycott plan, says report

Pakistan have agreed to play arch-rivals India in the February 15 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match in Colombo following intense diplomatic and cricketing backchannel efforts, according to top sources.

Bangladesh 'requests' Pakistan to play T20 World Cup match against India: BCB

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) released an official statement late on Monday requesting Pakistan to play the T20 World Cup encounter against India.

‘PM ki spine hoti hogi?’: Aakash Chopra shreds Shehbaz Sharif with brutal reminder amid T20 World Cup row

Prior to announcing the boycott of the high voltage encounter, Mohsin Naqvi had met with Prime Minister Sharif.

BCCI Annual Player Contracts 2025-26: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma demoted; Shubman Gill, two others in highest category

As reported earlier, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been demoted to Grade B category while A+ category has been scrapped.

'They were quick to join the noise': Sunil Gavaskar takes veiled jibe at Naseer Hussain, slams ‘old powers’

Sunil Gavaskar suggested that discomfort over India’s rise as cricket’s financial and administrative centre lies at the heart of such criticism.

Not just bilateral but tri-series featuring India-Pakistan-Bangladesh also proposed, ICC rejects - Report

The report further stated that ICC has been firm against Pakistan, who are obligated to take part in the fixture under the terms of Members Participation Agreement (MPA) signed in December 2024.

'He’s lost power, striking ability': Ricky Ponting offers solution to struggling Babar Azam in brutal assessment

Ricky Ponting's statement clarifies that the argument is no longer about intent or attitude but whether Babar Azam is hitting the ball with the same force.

'Irfan and I have never discussed...': Aakash Chopra exposes false 'clickbait content' targeting Hindi commentators

Aakash Chopra clarified that it was merely a clickbait post created to generate revenue in response to the criticism.

Pakistan cornered in T20 World Cup row as Emirates Board underlines financial impact on Associates to PCB

The development comes after PCB and ICC engaged in dialogue over the contentious fixture at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday.

'He ruled cricket for 10 years': Nepal pacer reacts to Dale Steyn’s offer after grand show at T20 World Cup

Dale Steyn stated that he would always be available to help the sport develop in Nepal if the management ever requires his service.

Who is Dhakshineswar Suresh - India's new Davis Cup hero who single-handedly stunned the Netherlands

Fingers-crossed, Dhakshineswar Suresh's spellbinding performance in the Davis Cup tie versus the Netherlands will act as a springboard for him to touch higher peaks.

India-Pakistan boycott verdict expected within '24 hours' after T20 World Cup meeting in Lahore - Report

Pakistan government on February 1 had announced that the Men in Green would not take the field against India on February 15.

New Davis Cup hero emerges as Dhakshineswar Suresh seals India's 3-2 win

This is the first time India have made it to the second round of the Qualifiers since the new Davis Cup format was launched in 2019, getting a step closer to the elite eight-team Finals.

Pakistan makes 3 demands to ICC - resume bilateral ties with India, enforcement of handshake protocol - Report

The report mentioned that ICC officials have assured both parties (PCB and BCB) to table their interests to the ICC Board.

T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal is all about hope - a cricket market that can add much in years to come

The Nepal story stands for can be best summed up in one simple word, “hope”. And that’s what world cricket needs most at the moment to combat all the negative forces at play.

SA vs CAN T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: When and where to watch South Africa vs Canada online

SA vs CAN T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: The match is scheduled to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

PCB chief Moshin Naqvi holds talks with ICC over India-Pakistan boycott with BCB president Aminul Islam in attendance

The ICC is currently engaging with the board in a structured manner to explore possible resolutions, with a view that the interest of the game must supersede unilateral action.

Yuvraj Singh to R Ashwin: 'Cricketing world' take note of Nepal cricket; check who said what

Nepal managed 180/6 in their pursuit of 185 against a star-studded England in the Group C match at T20 World Cup 2026.

'I offer my services': Dale Steyn extends kindest of gesture after Nepal's grand show at T20 World Cup

Although none of the Nepal batters scored a half-century, it was a combined effort of explosive batting that almost got them beyond the line against the two-time champions.

SL vs IRE Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 20 runs

SL vs IRE Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka were also helped by a few dropped catches by the Irish fielders in the floodlit R Premadasa Stadium.

From driving Uber to playing T20 World Cup: The story of Jaspreet Singh - Italy's right-arm pacer

The 32-year-old hoped that the team management can take a few notes of the facilities in India to enhance the Italian system.

T20 World Cup: Internet stunned as Nepal fans swamp Wankhede, paint stadium red - 'Every team deserves this'

Interestingly, Nepal will play all their group stage encounters at the Wankhede Stadium.