Florida (USA), April 14 (IANS) The much-anticipated United States Premier League (USPL) season 4 is all set to make a powerful comeback, scheduled to be held from November 20 to December 5 at the Broward County Stadium in Florida. With all regulatory approvals in place, including support from the International Cricket Council (ICC), the league enters its most ambitious edition yet. League plans to add two new franchises for the fourth season.Speaking on the return of the league, USPL founder and…
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Dubai, March 9 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, the Player of the Tournament, leads the victorious team, having scored 321 runs in just five innings. Initially not part of the Indian XI, Samson distinguished himself with Player of the Match awards against West Indies and England. He then set the record for the highest individual score in a Men’s T20 World Cup final with 89 runs against New Zealand on Sunday. He is accompanied by teammates Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah…
Dubai, March 6 (IANS) As T20 World Cup nears conclusion with India and New Zealand will lock horns in the summit clash on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the ICC has unveiled the best performers from the ongoing mega event who have made the Player of the Tournament shortlist.India’s Sanju Samson is among the eight nominees which includes, Will Jacks (England), Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan), Lungi Ngidi (South Africa), Aiden Markram (South Africa), Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand), Shadley van Sc…
Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Ahead of India playing South Africa in their first Super Eights clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy explained that the skid on the pitch suits his bowling style and noted the surface at Narendra Modi Stadium has changed since their last meeting in December 2025.Against South Africa, Chakaravarthy has picked 22 wickets in eight T20Is, including his best bowling figures of 5-17 in Gqeberha in 2024. As of now, Chakaravarthy has nin…
Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) USA kept their Super 8 hopes alive with a crucial 31-run win over Namibia in their final T20 World Cup 2026 group stage match played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.Batting first after winning the toss, USA posted a competitive 199/4 in 20 overs, riding on half-centuries from captain Monank Patel and Sanjay Krishnamurthi. The openers, Monank and Shayan Jahangir, provided a flying start with a 68-run partnership as USA reached 65 without loss at the end of the power…
Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) Shadley van Schalkwyk continued his great form and picked two crucial wickets as the USA restricted Namibia for 168/6 in 20 overs while chasing a target of 200 runs to register a dominant 31-run win in their last match of the T20 World Cup 2026 group stage played at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.This is the USA’s second consecutive win in the tournament, and with this, they have kept their hopes alive of reaching the Super 8 stage. However, the USA will need …
Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) The USA produced a clinical all-round performance to thrash the Netherlands by 93 runs and register their first-ever T20I win over the Dutch in a Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.Put in to bat, the USA posted an imposing 196/6 in 20 overs, riding on a classy 79 from Saiteja Mukkamalla and a late surge from Shubham Ranjane. In reply, the Dutch batting line-up faltered under pressure, and they were bowled out for 103…
Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) Netherlands won the toss and elected to bowl against the USA in their Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.The Americans have endured a tough start to the tournament. After pushing India in a competitive opener in Mumbai, they were comprehensively beaten by Pakistan in Colombo. With two defeats already on the board, another loss would effectively end their hopes of progressing to the Super Eight stage, makin…
Colombo, Feb 10 (IANS) Pakistan posted a competitive 190/9 in their allotted 20 overs against the USA, thanks largely to opener Sahibzada Farhan’s 73-run knock, when the two sides faced off in their Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Tuesday.The foundation was laid by the opening pair of Saim Ayub and Farhan, who shared a vital 54-run partnership for the first wicket. Ayub started positively, scoring 19 runs off 17 balls, but it was Farhan…
Colombo, Feb 10 (IANS) USA won the toss and elected to field against Pakistan in the Group A match here at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Tuesday. Pakistan have momentum after winning the tournament opener against the Netherlands on Saturday by three wickets in a close match. Meanwhile, the USA experienced a 29-run loss against defending champions India in their first game and are seeking their first victory in this tournament.The earlier match between Pakistan and the United States was a major up…