Cricket News

Brand Smriti Mandhana: A quiet tide in men's game, but challenges remain

With back-to-back successes, both on and off the field, the Indian women cricket vice-captain is rewriting the endorsement playbook

Thank ICC for this amicable solution to Pakistan impasse: Rajeev Shukla

I would like to thank the ICC chairman (Jay Shah) and its office-bearers on behalf of the BCCI for finding a very good solution, says BCCI vice-president

Cricket behind in on-field communication vs other sports: Jos Buttler

Senior batter Jos Buttler said cricket lags other sports in relaying messages to players on the field, after coach Brendon McCullum was seen using a walkie-talkie to speak with England captain Brook

Bas de Leede stars as Netherlands outclass Namibia in T20 World Cup 2026

Reflecting on his form, de Leede said committing fully to international cricket had allowed him to focus on improving his game, particularly with the T20 World Cup in mind.

T20 WC 2026: New Zealand vs UAE preview, toss time, live streaming

New Zealand will look to continue their momentum in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with a win against the UAE

New Zealand vs UAE live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC match?

The UAE, led by captain Muhammad Waseem, will be eager to make their mark in the T20 World Cup 2026.

T20 World Cup 2026: PAK vs USA pitch report and Colombo Stadium key stats

Pakistan and the USA will play their first match against each other at the Sinhalese Sports Club, with both teams having faced each other just once earlier in New York

T20 WC 2026: Pakistan vs USA preview, toss time, live streaming

The last time these two teams met in the T20 World Cup was in 2024, when the USA beat Pakistan and knocked them out of the competition

India vs Pakistan: Why Islamabad reversed boycott call; Timeline of events

With the impasse resolved, Business Standard takes a look at the timeline of events surrounding the India vs Pakistan match.

Netherlands vs Namibia live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC match?

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and elected to bowl first against Namibia in Match 10 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

T20 World Cup 2026: We were solid in all three departments, says Markram

South Africa captain Aiden Markram He credited veteran David Miller and Tristan Stubbs for producing the finishing stuff.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Clinical South Africa thrash Canada by 57 runs

Canada could manage just 156 for 8 in their stipulated 20 overs with Navneet Dhaliwal (64) emerging as their top scorer.

T20 World Cup 2026 today's matches: PAK vs USA, NED vs NAM, NZ vs UAE

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 action on Tuesday will start with the Netherlands taking on Namibia in Match 10 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi

Sri Lanka President thanks Pakistan PM for India match boycott withdrawal

Dissanayake had called Sharif Monday night to convince him to play the game following the Sri Lanka Cricket letter addressed to PCB to change its decision.

IND vs PAK: Pakistan ends boycott threat, India match on Feb 15 to go ahead

In a post on social media, the Pakistan government said it had allowed the team to take the field "in view of the outcomes achieved, as well as the request of friendly countries".

T20 WC: Bangladesh asks Pakistan to end boycott, play India on February 15

BCB president Aminul Islam said he urged PCB chief Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Lahore to end the boycott, as efforts intensified to resolve the standoff over the February 15 match.

IPL: Global investors line up billion-dollar bids for RCB, Rajasthan Royals

The final bids for RR are scheduled for the first week of March. While no specific date has been fixed for RCB, bidders have been told the process will conclude in February

BCCI annual contracts: Kohli, Rohit demoted to Grade B; A+ category removed

Former India skippers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma downgraded to Grade B in BCCI Annual Central contracts

T20 WC 2026: South Africa vs Canada preview, toss time, live streaming

South Africa begin their T20 World Cup campaign against Canada, looking to lift their recent form after a mixed run since the 2024 final defeat to India

South Africa vs Canada live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?

Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada will be vital for South Africa on a batting-friendly surface in Ahmedabad