Day: March 3, 2026

There was a time when touring sides dreaded Indian conditions. Not anymore.  With the game globalised and the Indian Premier League (IPL) widening exposure, most international cricketers are well-versed with subcontinental pitches. England is no exception. The Wankhede Stadium holds few surprises for the Harry Brook-led side. England has split its six T20Is here, three wins and three losses. More crucially,…

BCCI President Mithun Manhas (R) with Auqib Nabi of Jammu & Kashmir after they won the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy title. (PTI) For Mithun Manhas, the sight of Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra lifting the Ranji Trophy was more than a ceremonial moment.Manhas has his roots in the state. He was born there, grew up…

Zimbabwe cricket team (Photo/Agencies) MUMBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has moved to coordinate the safe return of the West Indies and Zimbabwe teams after their departures from India were delayed following their exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup. International flight disruptions triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have forced changes…

India opener Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday climbed to the top of the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings following her fine performances in the recently concluded three-match series against Australia. Smriti (790 points) moved past South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt (782), who will have the opportunity to reclaim the spot when the Proteas take on New Zealand…

India legend and former captain Sunil Gavaskar launched the DP World Celebrity Golf Event, a charity initiative that will bring together some of the biggest names in Indian and international sport, which will take place on Friday, March 6, in Mumbai. Th event, which will be held at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club in Chembur,…

South Africa will aim to reach a second consecutive T20 World Cup final when it takes on New Zealand in their semifinal clash at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf, both members of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, will be assuming the role of on-field umpires. Illingworth was also among…

Defending champions India will take on England in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, March 5. Chris Gaffaney and Allahuddien Paleker, both members of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the…

Suryakumar Yadav and Harry Brook (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: India’s Nitin Menon has been included in the elite panel of match officials appointed for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semifinals, set to be played on March 4 and 5.The first semifinal will see South Africa take on New Zealand at Eden Gardens in…