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February 12, 2026 12:49 PM

South Africa vs Afghanistan one of the best games in World Cup history, says Irfan Pathan

Former India fast bowler Irfan Pathan described South Africa’s dramatic win over Afghanistan in Ahmedabad on Wednesday as “one of the best games in World Cup history” after the contest was decided by a second Super Over. The match ended level at 187 in regulation and again in the first Super Over, forcing an unprecedented second eliminator. South Africa posted 23 in the decider and held their nerve to seal a four-run victory, despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashing three sixes in the final ov...

February 11, 2026 3:29 PM

Sri Lanka’s Hasaranga, New Zealand’s Bracewell ruled out of T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka and New Zealand have been dealt injury blows at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell ruled out of the remainder of the tournament, their boards said. Sri Lanka leg-spinner Hasaranga suffered a hamstring injury during his side’s opening match against Ireland in Colombo on Sunday. He returned figures of 3-25 in four overs before aggravating the problem. An MRI scan revealed a severe tear in his left hamstring, and Sri Lanka Cricket ...

June 21, 2024 11:17 AM

T20 WC: Australia beat Bangladesh by 28 runs via DLS method in rain-hit Super 8 match

David Warner's 34-ball fifty and Pat Cummins' hat-trick headline Australia's breezy 28-run victory over Bangladesh via DLS method in the rain-curtailed clash in Super 8 match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday (local time). Chasing a target of 141, Aussie openers David Warner and Travis Head started the chase with a relentless mindset, going after the Bangladesh attack. The pair raced away, both swifter than a run-a-ball as it rained boundaries, rea...

April 28, 2024 7:49 PM

Pakistan appoint India’s 2011 World Cup-winning coach for white-ball team

By: Aditya Ahuja Gary Kirsten, the head coach of the Indian team that won the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2011, will assume the role of white-ball head coach of Pakistan heading into the upcoming T20 World Cup, the PCB announced in their press conference on Sunday. Joining him is former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie, who has been appointed as their head coach for red-ball cricket. Azhar Mahmood, who recently served as the head coach during the T20I series against New Zealand, ...

April 23, 2024 5:14 PM

‘That door is now closed’: Narine rules out West Indies return for T20 World Cup

By: Aditya Ahuja Sunil Narine has definitively ruled out a return to West Indies' squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and USA, stating that "the door is now closed", despite his impressive form for Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL. On his official Instagram handle, Narine shared his sentiments about the outpouring of support he has received following his IPL performances. “I’m truly flattered and humbled that my recent performances have moved many people to publ...