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Dhaka: Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Aminul Islam says he will be in Colombo to watch the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash Sunday, where he expects to break the ice with the BCCI after tense exchanges over the past few weeks. Speaking to the Bangladesh newspaper...

Mumbai: Spinners reigned supreme as West Indies beat England by 30 runs in their T20 World Cup match here Wednesday. Spinners Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase took three and two wickets respectively as West Indies bowled England out for 166 in 19 overs, after setting...

Rourkela: Belgium defeated India 3-1 during the Rourkela leg of the FIH Men's Pro League 2025–26 Wednesday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. Nelson Onana (23'), Thomas Crols (53') and Arno Van Dessel (57') scored the goals for Belgium, while Shilanand Lakra (29') was the...

New Delhi: Flamboyant Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has been discharged after being hospitalised for two days with a stomach infection, leaving him doubtful for the T20 World Cup match against Namibia here Thursday. In the pre-match press conference here, his teammate Tilak Varma said a...

Mumbai: England captain Harry Brook won the toss and opted to bowl against the West Indies in their T20 World Cup match here Wednesday. Jamie Overton came in for Luke Wood in the England XI, while Roston Chase replaced Matthew Forde in the West Indies...

Colombo: Australia began their T20 World Cup campaign with a thumping 67-run victory over Ireland here Wednesday. Riding on Marcus Stoinis' 45 and 37 each by Matthew Renashaw and Josh Inglis, Australia posted 182 for six after deciding to bat first. Pacer Nathan Ellis (4/12)...

  Colombo: Australia scored 182 for six in their T20 World Cup match against Ireland here Wednesday. Batting first, Australia were well served by Marcus Stoinis (45 off 29 balls), Matt Renshaw (37 off 33 balls) and Josh Inglis (37 off 17 balls). Brief scores:...

Pakistan has reversed its earlier stance on playing India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, agreeing to participate in the high-profile clash after days of opposition, political rhetoric and pressure tactics. The match is scheduled for February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in...

Ahmedabad: South Africa defeated Afghanistan after two Super Overs in a thrilling Group D match of the T20 World Cup here Wednesday. Sent in to bat, South Africa rode on a 114-run partnership between Quinton de Kock (59) and Ryan Rickelton (61) to post a...

Colombo: Australia stand-in captain Travis Head won the toss and elected to bat against Ireland in their T20 World Cup match here Wednesday. Regular skipper Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of Australia's opening fixture after sustaining a groin injury. Ireland, on the other hand,...