The defending champions eased to victory. Hardik Pandya was the star of the show for India as they hammered Namibia at the T20 World Cup, breaking several records in the process. Having been put into bat by the associate nation, India posted an imposing 209-9, setting a target that was always likely to prove beyond…
Anthony Mosca (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Italy registered a historic first-ever win in the men’s T20 World Cup, trouncing Nepal by 10 wickets in just the second match of their maiden appearance in the competition here on Thursday.After their spinners ran through the Nepal batting line-up to dismiss them for a modest 123, brothers Anthony…
Brentford and Arsenal have named their starting sides for the final game of the midweek Premier League schedule on Thursday. The Bees could move sixth with victory, while the leaders start three points clear of second-placed Manchester City. The Cityzens won 3-0 at home to Fulham on Wednesday, while third-placed Aston Villa are three points…
Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India opted to rest flamboyant opener Abhishek Sharma for their second T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.Abhishek was discharged after spending two days in hospital with a stomach infection, which had left him doubtful for the game. However, the uncertainty around…
Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have named their starting sides for their Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Thursday. Atleti won 5-0 at Real Betis in the quarter-finals, including an eye-catching goal by new signing Ademola Lookman. Barca won 2-1 at second-tier Albacete and the holders arrive on a run of 17 wins in their…
Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Italy’s 10-wicket win (Photos by PTI and AP) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised Italy after their historic first-ever T20 World Cup victory, celebrating how the game is spreading to new nations.“Congratulations to Italy on their first-ever T20 World Cup win, and in such commanding fashion! A proud footballing nation making…
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has dismissed allegations of adulteration and unhygienic practices involving soft drinks sold at the Arun Jaitley Stadium during a recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match.In a statement released on Thursday, the DDCA responded to claims made in a video circulating on social media that appeared to…
Chinnaswamy Stadium. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) BENGALURU: Cricket is finally set to return to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The state cabinet on Thursday approved the resumption of matches following the recommendation of the government-appointed committee headed by Maheshwar Rao, chief of the Greater Bengaluru Authority. This comes after the conditional nod granted by the home department…
Varun Chakravarthy, second left, celebrates with teammate Ishan Kishan the wicket of Namibia’s Nicol Loftie-Eaton, right, during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Namibia in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP) NEW DELHI: India defeated Namibia by 93 runs in their group-stage match of the T20 World Cup in New…
Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India put up another commanding all-round performance, thrashing Namibia by 93 runs in their T20 World Cup encounter on Thursday to register their second consecutive victory of the tournament. Powered by aggressive half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, the defending champions piled up a daunting 209/9 before bowling…
