Zimbabwe cricket finds hope after turning a non-existent dream into a berth among T20 World Cup elites

Zimbabwe cricket finds hope after turning a non-existent dream into a berth among T20 World Cup elites

There is no doubt that Zimbabwe would have wanted to do it differently on Tuesday. Sikandar Raza and Co. would have been keen on displaying another glimpse of their T20I pedigree against Ireland, days after outplaying Australia on equal footing. Nevertheless, the magnitude of the achievement will not be clouded by the luck enjoyed in…

Who to support – India or South Africa? Morkels face family dilemma | Cricket News

Who to support – India or South Africa? Morkels face family dilemma | Cricket News

India will meet South Africa in their Super Eights clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22 (Image credit: Agencies) When India face South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22, few supporters will feel more…

Shami, Auqib Nabi light up Ranji Trophy semifinal to make case for India selection

Shami, Auqib Nabi light up Ranji Trophy semifinal to make case for India selection

For hundreds of cricket fans thronging the Bengal Cricket Academy ground during the Ranji Trophy semifinal between Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir here, it was a privilege to witness the class act of an experienced Mohammed Shami and the emergence of an impeccable Auqib Nabi – the two pacers among top-10 bowlers this season –…

‘Everybody loves an underdog story, don’t they?’: Sikandar Raza after Zimbabwe reach Super 8s | Cricket News

‘Everybody loves an underdog story, don’t they?’: Sikandar Raza after Zimbabwe reach Super 8s | Cricket News

Image credit: Zimbabwe Cricket Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza stressed that reaching the Super 8s was only one milestone in a much bigger journey after his side progressed to the next stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 following a rain-hit fixture against Ireland at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday.The abandoned match earned both teams…

T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek Sharma has his plans sorted, says Sitanshu Kotak

T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek Sharma has his plans sorted, says Sitanshu Kotak

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak threw his weight behind swashbuckling opener Abhishek Sharma, who finds himself under the cosh after failing to open his account in his first two outings in the ongoing T20 World Cup. While there are claims about Abhishek’s vulnerability on the off-side, Kotak said that getting into the minutiae with the…

Arteta claims Arsenal’s position a ‘privilege’ as Gunners target quadruple

Arteta claims Arsenal’s position a ‘privilege’ as Gunners target quadruple

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says his side are in a privileged position as they continue to compete on all four fronts this season. The Gunners cruised through to the fifth round of the FA Cup at the weekend, dispatching League One Wigan with ease, and allowing the head coach to rotate his personnel at…

Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Lethal Nabi, lower order resistance helps J&K inch closer to win over Bengal

Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Lethal Nabi, lower order resistance helps J&K inch closer to win over Bengal

In a sensational turn of events featuring 17 dismissals in 63.2 overs, Jammu and Kashmir scripted a remarkable comeback to stay on course for a victory over Bengal on the third day of Ranji Trophy semifinals at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground here on Tuesday. As two champion pacers, the seasoned Mohammed Shami and the…

Ranji Trophy, Day 3: Uttarakhand, five down and trailing Karnataka by 587 runs, has miles to go before it sleeps

Ranji Trophy, Day 3: Uttarakhand, five down and trailing Karnataka by 587 runs, has miles to go before it sleeps

Proceedings at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday were as slow as pouring honey, but Karnataka will remain confident that it will eventually get to taste that nectar. At stumps on day three of the Ranji Trophy semifinal, Uttarakhand, in response to Karnataka’s humungous 736—the southern State’s third-highest First Class total in history—had reached 149 for…

‘In order to win Ranji Trophy, it’s important that all batters fire,’ says Karnataka’s R Smaran

‘In order to win Ranji Trophy, it’s important that all batters fire,’ says Karnataka’s R Smaran

R. Smaran has played for the Karnataka senior side for just over 16 months. But the highs he has accumulated in this short span belie the inexperience. In Karnataka’s victorious 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign, he scored 433 runs and came up with a match-winning century in the final against Vidarbha. In the ongoing Ranji…