Abhishek Sharma (AFP Photo) CHENNAI: It’s finally firing just when it matters. The Indian top-order, which left a lot to be desired until now, came into its own on a batting beauty at the MA Chidambaram Stadium against a pedestrian Zimbabwe attack on Thursday. With West Indies looming next at Eden Gardens on Sunday, there…
The “Pinky Promise” is officially coming to the pro tour. Izyan ‘Zizou’ Ahmad, the 15-year-old viral sensation who famously challenged Roger Federer in 2017, is set to make his ATP Masters 1000 qualifying debut at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The Rise of Zizou Born June 3, 2010, in Cincinnati – a…
Could the cricket world be set for another blockbuster India vs Pakistan showdown at the T20 World Cup 2026? The possibility is still alive — but several pieces must fall into place.So far, South Africa national cricket team and England cricket team have confirmed their semi-final berths. That leaves two spots up for grabs, with…
New Zealand remain unsure of a semi-final berth after their four-wicket defeat to England, and skipper Mitchell Santner admitted his side missed an opportunity to seal qualification on Friday. England had already booked their place in the last four, but their victory has kept Pakistan national cricket team alive in the tournament. Pakistan now require…
The second semifinalist from Group 2 of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage will be decided when Pakistan takes on Sri Lanka in Pallekele. A win for the home side will send New Zealand through to the final four. Pakistan will need to win by a considerable margin to pip the Kiwis on…
Overnight batters Mayank Agarwal and Kruthik Krishna’s resilience did not last long on the penultimate day. Kruthik fell after they were able to add just over 20 runs. Auqib Nabi did what he does best, and picked up yet another fifer, his seventh of the season, to bundle karnataka out for 293. J&K secured a…
