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Former West Indies captain Sir Garfield Sobers passes away at the age of 89

Sir Garfield Sobers, one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history and a former West Indies captain, died here on Friday at the age of 89. The death of the legendary cricketer was confirmed by his son Daniel. Sobers was only 10 days shy of completing his 90th birthday. One of the finest all-rounders the game has ever seen, Sobers played 93 Tests and scored 8,032 runs at 57.78 with 26 centuries and 30 half-centuries between March 1954 to April 1974. A left-handed batter and also a left-arm fast medium pace bowler, Sobers claimed 235 wickets in Test cricket. He played in a solitary ODI, taking one wicket. He was also the first-ever batter to have hit six sixes in an over in First-Class cricket, playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in 1968.

Former West Indies captain Sir Garfield Sobers passes away at the age of 89
Updated On : 18 Jul 2026 | 12:38 AM IST

ICC ODI World Cup 2027 format explained: Super 7, three-stage competition

The ICC believes the revised format will "enhance consequence, competitiveness and context" by reducing meaningless matches and ensuring teams remain under pressure throughout the tournament.

ICC ODI World Cup 2027 format explained: Super 7, three-stage competition
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 11:55 AM IST

West Indies seal 7-wicket win over New Zealand, lead ODI series 1-0

Keacy Carty was dismissed on 95 and Shai Hope made an unbeaten 87 in a 131-run third wicket partnership which steered the West Indies to a seven wicket win over New Zealand on Saturday in the first of five one-day cricket internationals. Carty fell just short of his fifth ODI century, a year after his fourth, as the West Indies surpassed New Zealand's total of 267 with seven balls remaining. Hope anchored the innings after his partner's dismissal, adding 45 runs from 31 balls in an unbroken partnership with Sherfane Rutherford who finished 22 not out. New Zealand leaned again on allrounder Daryl Mitchell to reach 267 after losing the toss and being sent in. Mitchell, whose gritty century in the recent third test against England secured a series victory, top-scored with 65 in an insipid New Zealand batting effort. Will Young made 49 in an 80-run opening partnership with Henry Nicholls (27) but Michael Bracewell (29), Mark Chapman (27), Tom Latham (25) and Mitchell Santner (21) all ..

West Indies seal 7-wicket win over New Zealand, lead ODI series 1-0
Updated On : 12 Jul 2026 | 7:31 PM IST

Australia outclass West Indies to enter 2026 Women's T20 World Cup final

Australia cruised into yet another Women's Twenty20 World Cup final after hammering the West Indies by eight wickets at The Oval on Tuesday. The West Indies made 125-7 and the inadequacy of that total was exposed by Australia hunting it down with seven overs to spare. Opener Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner partnered in the seventh over of the chase and smoked the bowlers in an unbeaten combination of 63 runs from 37 balls for a winning 127-2. Mooney had 61 from 36 balls and her eighth T20 World Cup fifty, tied for the most with New Zealand's Suzie Bates. Gardner had 35 from 20 and the winning runs from a fourth boundary flicked off her pads. Undefeated Australia will chase its seventh T20 World Cup crown in its eighth final in 10 tournaments. At Lord's on Sunday it will face host England or South Africa. Their semifinal is on Thursday at The Oval. "The T20 World Cup, you just have to ride it. It's full of momentum, swings," Australia captain Sophie Molineux said. "The group's really .

Australia outclass West Indies to enter 2026 Women's T20 World Cup final
Updated On : 30 Jun 2026 | 11:55 PM IST

ICC Women's T20 WC 2026: Qualification scenarios of 9 teams in contention

Ireland, Netherlands and Pakistan have already been knocked out of the tournament, leaving nine teams battling for the top four positions

ICC Women's T20 WC 2026: Qualification scenarios of 9 teams in contention
Updated On : 23 Jun 2026 | 6:18 PM IST

India to England: Squads of all 12 teams for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will feature a total of 12 teams divided into two groups of six teams each

India to England: Squads of all 12 teams for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 4:41 PM IST

Final batch of SA, WI players leave India amid West Asia Conflict

The last batch of South African and West Indian players stranded in India after the T20 World Cup have departed, the ICC announced on Thursday, ending a crisis caused by the closure of Gulf air space in the wake of the raging West Asia conflict. The ongoing war threw travel plans into disarray, leaving the South African and West Indies teams stranded in Kolkata due to closure of air space and airports at major transit points like Dubai. The West Indies and South Africa played their final T20 World Cup matches in Kolkata on March 1 and March 4 respectively. While nine West Indies players had left earlier this week, the remaining 16 were booked on commercial flights. A 29-member Proteas contingent has also departed. "Within the past 24 hours, South Africa's remaining 29 members and the West Indies' final 16 members have departed on flights to their respective homelands, bringing to a close a complex operation that has taken place under exceptionally challenging global travel ...

Final batch of SA, WI players leave India amid West Asia Conflict
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 6:40 PM IST

2007 to 2026: Full list of ICC T20 World Cup winners and runners-up

Which team has won the most ICC T20 World Cup titles? Which team has defended the T20 World Cup title? What is the history of the T20 World Cup? Find all the answers here.

2007 to 2026: Full list of ICC T20 World Cup winners and runners-up
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

West Asia crisis: South Africa, West Indies to leave India on Tuesday

The delays have been attributed to restricted or closed airspace in parts of West Asia, which disrupted flight planning and caused logistical complications for several teams.

West Asia crisis: South Africa, West Indies to leave India on Tuesday
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

ICC organises charter flight for West Indies cricket team stuck in Kolkata

According to reports, the team will soon travel home on a chartered flight that will route through London.

ICC organises charter flight for West Indies cricket team stuck in Kolkata
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

West Asia conflict: Windies stranded in Kolkata; SA travel plan undecided

The tentative plan for WI was a mid-week departure from India, though no confirmed schedule was provided. For now, the squad remains in Kolkata, where they played their final Super Eight match vs IND.

West Asia conflict: Windies stranded in Kolkata; SA travel plan undecided
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 4:43 PM IST

International airspace restrictions leave WI cricket team stuck in India

The West Indies cricket team's departure from India after its exit from the T20 World Cup has been delayed owing to international airspace restrictions triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Cricket West Indies said it is working closely with the ICC and relevant government authorities for ensure safe travel of the players. Flight operations in the Gulf region are currently suspended with damage also reported at the Dubai International Airport, which is one the busiest in the world. "Cricket West Indies (CWI) wishes to advise that the departure of the West Indies Senior Men's Team from India, following their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, has been delayed due to international airspace restrictions," the board said in a statement. "These restrictions are a direct result of the security threats posed by military action in the Gulf Region, which has impacted several international flight routes and required airlines to adjust scheduled services for safety reasons." T

International airspace restrictions leave WI cricket team stuck in India
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

Shai Hope takes blame after West Indies crash out of T20 World Cup 2026

Taking responsibility for the West Indies' elimination from the T20 World Cup, skipper Shai Hope said he should have batted faster at the top to post a more challenging target for India in their must-win Super Eight game here. Defending champions India chased down a fairly stiff 196-run target to knock the former winners out of the tournament at the Eden Gardens here on Sunday. The visitors appeared at least 20 runs short as Hope ate up 33 balls for his 32, striking at just over 96, including 17 dot balls that probably cost them heavily in a high-scoring contest. "Yes, I'll take the blame. I should have batted a lot faster -- if that's what you want me to say," said Hope in the post-match media interaction without dodging any tough question, here on Sunday. "When you're leading, you want to put your hand up and set the tone at the top. It didn't happen for me today. I just didn't get going today," he conceded. "But in situations like this, when you're struggling, everyone struggle

Shai Hope takes blame after West Indies crash out of T20 World Cup 2026
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 2:37 PM IST

India vs West Indies HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC Super 8: IND beat WI by 5 wickets to book semis berth vs ENG

Facing a challenging target of 196, Samson's innings was a masterclass in composure and controlled aggression, featuring 12 fours and four sixes, and carried India to 199/5 in 19.2 overs.

India vs West Indies HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC Super 8: IND beat WI by 5 wickets to book semis berth vs ENG
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2026 semis: Teams qualified, date, time, venue, reserve day

India semifinal match date and time: In the second semifinal of T20 World Cup 2026, England will face Suryakumar Yadav's Team India on March 5 (Thursday) at 7 PM IST.

T20 World Cup 2026 semis: Teams qualified, date, time, venue, reserve day
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

IND vs WI live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 Super 8 match?

For the two-time champions WI, this contest is nothing short of do-or-die, as a loss would end their campaign in the tournament.

IND vs WI live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 Super 8 match?
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 8:57 PM IST

Hetmyer sets record for most sixes in a single T20 World Cup edition

Hetmyer broke the record of Pakistan's Shahbazada Farhan, who reached the 18-sixes mark earlier on Saturday

Hetmyer sets record for most sixes in a single T20 World Cup edition
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 8:22 PM IST

India vs West Indies win prediction: Who will win today's must-win clash?

With a semifinal berth at stake, the clash is finely balanced. West Indies bring explosive firepower, while India look in form and will seek to exploit batting-friendly conditions at Eden Gardens.

India vs West Indies win prediction: Who will win today's must-win clash?
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: India vs West Indies preview, toss time, streaming

Both India and West Indies have two points from two matches, and the winning side will become the fourth and final team to qualify for the semifinals

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: India vs West Indies preview, toss time, streaming
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 6:43 PM IST

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: IND vs WI pitch report and Eden Gardens key stats

India will look to keep their title defence alive by qualifying for the semifinals with a win over the West Indies

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: IND vs WI pitch report and Eden Gardens key stats
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 6:39 PM IST