Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) His side was hammered into submission by a rampaging West Indies side riding on a majestic 34-ball 85 by Shimron Hetmyer and a 35-ball 59 by Rovman Powell, Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza refused to blame the change in venue and change in conditions for his team’s massive 107-run defeat in their first Super 8 stage match in Mumbai on Monday.”I think if we think about change in venues, change in country, we will not learn anything, and for me it is very important to learn fro…
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Colombo, Feb 22 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka did not shy away from admitting his side’s batting failure after they were bowled out for just 95 and suffered a 51-run defeat to England, despite a disciplined bowling effort that had earlier kept the opposition to a modest total.Reflecting on the contest, Shanaka expressed disappointment at how Sri Lanka let a strong bowling performance go to waste with a rash and ill-judged batting display.“It’s very disappointing, but at the same tim…
Adelaide, February 22 (IANS) In her reflection on the historic 2–1 T20I series victory over Australia, India batter Smriti Mandhana said that the Women in Blue just want to consistently stay at the top, regardless of who they are defeating or where they are playing.India sealed the three-match series with a 17-run win in the decider at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday to secure their first bilateral series win on Australia’s soil in a decade. After being put in to bat, the visitors posted a compe…
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) President Donald Trump used a White House governors’ dinner to declare what he called a sweeping national turnaround, outline plans for a new ballroom at the presidential residence, and project confidence ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.Addressing governors, cabinet members, and guests alongside First Lady Melania Trump, the President said the past year had marked “a historic turnaround for our country with unprecedented speed.”“We solved int…
Pallekele, Feb 21 (IANS) Two-time champions, England, will play their first match in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s against the co-hosts, Sri Lanka, at the Pallekele International Stadium on Sunday.England and Sri Lanka have been placed in group B in the Super 8s with 2009 champions Pakistan and New Zealand. Out of four teams, only two will proceed to the semi-final stage.This will be only the 18th time England will face Sri Lanka in T20Is. Harry Brook’s team have an upper hand against Sri Lank…
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.The 34-year-old, who renewed his contract with his boyhood club Santos last month, said he is taking things year by year and did not rule out retirement at the end of the calendar year. Neymar returned to Santos in January 2025 and played a key role in helping the team stay in Brazil’s top f…
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actor Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur will formalize their union in an intimate signing ceremony on March 11, at the television presenter’s residence in Mumbai. The couple will exchange vows in the presence of immediate family, followed by a private celebration with closed family and closest friends.A source close to the couple said: “Kritika and Gaurav wanted their wedding to feel authentic and personal rather than extravagant. While they deeply value tradition, they al…
Colombo, Feb 18 (IANS) Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus expressed pride in his team’s early bowling effort while acknowledging key areas for improvement following their defeat to Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group A clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday.Reflecting on Namibia’s strong start with the ball, the skipper praised the intent and energy shown by his young bowling unit. “It was quite pleasing to see a young guy like Jack Brassell running in there, s…
Chandigarh, Feb 18 (IANS) The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) will organise the Punjab Premier League (PPL) in June 2026. Punjab’s domestic T20 cricket league will now be played under a new name and a new format. “Munsey was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match,” the ICC said in a statement.In add…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) When India takes on South Africa in the Super Eights clash of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22, Mariana Morkel may be the most conflicted cricket fan on the planet at that time.At her home in Pretoria, Mariana will be torn in supporting either South Africa, the country which Albie Morkel represented as a player in one Test, 58 ODIs and 50 T20Is and is now their consultant coach for the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup or In…