Steve Smith back in action! Australia call up veteran as Mitchell Marsh misses T20 World Cup opener | Cricket News

Steve Smith back in action! Australia call up veteran as Mitchell Marsh misses T20 World Cup opener | Cricket News

Steve Smith of Australia (Getty Images) Australia will be without captain Mitchell Marsh for their opening ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash against Ireland after he sustained a groin injury during training earlier this week. In Marsh’s absence, Travis Head will lead the side in Colombo. Cricket Australia confirmed that Marsh suffered a direct blow…

England vs West Indies Live Cricket Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Brook and Co. look to rebound after close call

England vs West Indies Live Cricket Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Brook and Co. look to rebound after close call

At what time will the T20 World Cup 2026 match between England and West Indies start? The T20 World Cup 2026 match between England and West Indies will begin at 7PM IST. The toss will take place at 6:30PM IST. Where to watch the live telecast of the T20 World Cup 2026 match between England…

T20 World Cup 2026: Hasaranga’s absence a big loss, says Chameera

T20 World Cup 2026: Hasaranga’s absence a big loss, says Chameera

Describing the injured Wanindu Hasaranga’s absence as a “big loss”, Sri Lanka pacer Dushmantha Chameera on Wednesday called on the entire bowling unit to share the responsibility and fill the void left by the premier spinner. Sri Lanka’s spin spearhead Hasaranga was ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury sustained during its…

Promise to performance: The making of a WPL star

Promise to performance: The making of a WPL star

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has a way of launching careers, sometimes in the space of a single over. As has been the case every season, several young talents stood out this year, but two in particular caught the eye: Anushka Sharma of Gujarat Giants and Nandini Sharma of Delhi Capitals. Anushka announced herself through quickfire cameos…

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan push South Africa to brink, lose by inches in second Super Over | Cricket News

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan push South Africa to brink, lose by inches in second Super Over | Cricket News

South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram reacts after Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai hits a boundary during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and South Africa in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan were winning the game, then they were losing it, then back in front, but South Africa came back…

ITA vs NEP, T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal faces Italy, looks to bounce back after heartbreaking loss to England

ITA vs NEP, T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal faces Italy, looks to bounce back after heartbreaking loss to England

Nepal won hearts but fell agonisingly short of stunning England in its opening fixture of the ongoing T20 World Cup. With thousands of Nepali fans thronging the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday evening, there was no dearth of support for the Rohit Paudel-led team. When it takes on Italy at the same venue on Thursday, Nepal will…

South Africa survive after edging out Afghanistan in double Super Over

South Africa survive after edging out Afghanistan in double Super Over

South Africa maintained their 100% record at the T20 World Cup after edging past Afghanistan in a dramatic second Super Over. With the scores tied – both teams making 187 in their regulation innings – the game went to a Super Over which couldn’t separate them, meaning they required a second which South Africa won…

Is chasing better in WPL? Toss trends and venue impact explained

Is chasing better in WPL? Toss trends and venue impact explained

You could feel the surprise in the air when Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner  opted to bat first after winning the toss against Mumbai Indians in the penultimate league-stage match of the WPL 2026 season. The surprise stemmed from the fact that in choosing to set a total for her opponent, Gardner became the first…