India crush Pakistan by 61 runs as Ishan Kishan’s fireworks steal the show in Colombo

February 15, 2026 10:29 PM

India crush Pakistan by 61 runs as Ishan Kishan’s fireworks steal the show in Colombo

Ishan Kishan lit up the R. Premadasa Stadium with a blistering 77 before India’s bowlers delivered a ruthless follow-up, bundling out Pakistan for 114 to seal a commanding 61-run victory in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash on Sunday. On a surface that demanded early intent, Kishan provided exactly that. The left-hander tore into the new ball, striking 10 fours and three sixes in a 40-ball assault that ensured India never ceded momentum. His calculated aggression in the Powerplay allowed India t...

Pakistan tell Babar Azam to improve strike rate for T20 comeback

August 18, 2025 11:32 AM

Pakistan tell Babar Azam to improve strike rate for T20 comeback

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been told to improve his batting against spin and boost his overall strike rate to be considered for Twenty20 Internationals, coach Mike Hesson said. Babar is Pakistan's batting mainstay in other formats but has not played a T20 International since their tour of South Africa late last year. The 30-year-old could not find a place in the Pakistan squad for the Asia Cup next month as the team management showed faith in rising players such as Sahibzada Farhan...

Agha named Pakistan T20 captain, Rizwan to continue leading ODI side

March 4, 2025 5:18 PM

Agha named Pakistan T20 captain, Rizwan to continue leading ODI side

Pakistan all-rounder Salman Agha was named skipper of their Twenty20 International team while Mohammad Rizwan will continue to lead the one-day international side, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday. Shadab Khan will be Agha's deputy, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) added, as it named squads for five T20s and three ODIs against New Zealand starting on March 16. There was no place for senior batsman Babar Azam in the T20 side while Rizwan was also left out of a young squad as Pakist...