Cricket

October 7, 2026 12:10 PM

Men’s 2027 World Cup ticket demand tops 1 million applications

Applications for more than 1.1 million tickets were submitted during the opening weekend of ballot registrations for the Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, organisers said on Tuesday. More than 320,000 fans have registered for the ticket ballot, which remains open until November 21, for the tournament c...

October 7, 2026 12:24 AM

Cricket: Mandhana named new India captain as Kaur steps down

India named top-order batter Smriti Mandhana as their new captain after Women’s World Cup-winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur announced her decision to step down from the role on Tuesday. Kaur, 37, captained India in five tests, 51 one-day internationals and 155 Twenty20 internationals, leading the ...

October 6, 2026 12:26 PM

Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women’s cricket captain across formats

Harmanpreet Kaur on Tuesday announced that she has stepped down as captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all formats, bringing an end to her tenure at the helm. Kaur announced her decision in a post on Instagram, saying it was a difficult call shaped by years of memories, emotions and s...

October 1, 2026 1:10 PM

Asian Games: India beat Sri Lanka by 124 runs to enter men’s cricket final

India stormed into the men’s cricket final at the Asian Games with a commanding 124-run win over Sri Lanka at the Karogi Sports Park on Thursday, setting up a high-profile clash against Pakistan for the gold medal. Defending a target of 170, India’s bowlers dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lin...