Talks keep Pakistan-India match alive

The outcome of the tripartite discussions between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), International Cricket Council (ICC) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in Lahore on Sunday is yet to be officially disclosed, but speculation over it have run amok yesterday, completely overshadowing Pakistan’s bid for revenge against the USA in an ICC T20 World Cup match today.
10 February 2026, 00:30 AM

South Africa open T20 World Cup campaign with Canada thrashing

South Africa inflicted a 57-run thrashing on Canada in Ahmedabad on Monday, as the 2024 runners-up opened their latest T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant performance with bat and ball.
10 February 2026, 00:05 AM

ICC assures no penalty on BCB and hosting of an ICC event between 2028 and 2031

The International Cricket Council (ICC) issued a press release on Monday night, referring to the outcomes of a tripartite meeting involving the world governing body, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), held over the last two days in Lahore.
9 February 2026, 23:35 PM

BCB president requests Pakistan to play India match on Feb 15

BCB expressed its gratitude to PCB chairman Mohsin Raza Naqvi, his Board and the cricket fans of Pakistan for their exemplary sportsmanship and solidarity.
9 February 2026, 23:29 PM

No India-Pakistan divide in UAE camp: Captain Waseem

Skipper Muhammad Waseem has made it clear that in the UAE dressing room, passports are left at the door.
9 February 2026, 22:10 PM

'All the pressure' on Pakistan as USA out to inflict another shock

Pakistan, the 2009 champions, were close to suffering another shock in their opening match against the Netherlands on Saturday.
9 February 2026, 20:25 PM

Zimbabwe win big against Oman

Zimbabwe outclassed Oman in all departments in Colombo, cruising to an emphatic 8-wicket victory.
9 February 2026, 19:12 PM

Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win

A nation better known for its football, Italy are the lowest-ranked side in the 20-team tournament.
9 February 2026, 15:03 PM

Injury-hit Australia can still contend at World Cup, says Ellis

With Mitchell Starc having quit the format, Australia will be without all three of their top quicks for the first World Cup in over a decade.
9 February 2026, 14:53 PM

Pakistan face ‘big decision’ over Babar, says Ponting

Ponting harbours concerns that Babar no longer has the power he once possessed to maximise the middle overs of a batting innings, pondering whether he’s playing the right role for the team.
9 February 2026, 12:29 PM

PCB sets three demands to play India match: Reports

During a meeting with ICC officials at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi outlined the conditions.
9 February 2026, 11:16 AM

Not here ‘just to participate’: Nepal throw warning

England took their time. Sam Curran, entrusted with the crucial final over with 10 runs to defend, first consulted skipper Harry Brook before conferring with the experienced wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler.
9 February 2026, 08:30 AM

Sri Lanka begin T20 WC campaign with 20-run win over Ireland

Sri Lanka's 11th-hour call to draft in Kamindu Mendis proved a masterstroke as the all-rounder produced a match turning cameo to set up a 20-run win over Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.
8 February 2026, 23:50 PM

England survive scare as Nepal fall agonisingly short in thriller

Sam Curran bowled a superb final over to save England’s blushes as Nepal fell agonisingly short of a famous upset in their first ICC T20 World Cup Group C fixture at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
8 February 2026, 19:23 PM

Seifert powers New Zealand to their record T20 World Cup chase

Opener Tim Seifert struck a blistering 65 off 42 balls to lead New Zealand's highest-ever run in a T20 World Cup as they beat Afghanistan by five wickets on Sunday.
8 February 2026, 15:21 PM

BCB president flies to Pakistan for ICC emergency meeting: Reports

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has reportedly flown to Pakistan early on Sunday morning to attend an emergency virtual meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Pakistan's boycott of the India-Pakistan World Cup match on February 15.
8 February 2026, 14:09 PM

Real Madrid can wait - Siraj's dream night after late T20 call-up

India's wicket-taking hero Mohammed Siraj said "it felt like a dream" after a whirlwind 24 hours that saw him called into the T20 World Cup squad and force him to change holiday plans to watch Real Madrid
8 February 2026, 12:01 PM

Miracolo Italiano: Italy’s unlikely rise to cricket’s biggest stage

"How did we get to the World Cup? In Italy we say 'miracolo Italiano', an 'Italian miracle'," said Riccardo Maggio, development officer with the Italian Cricket Federation.
8 February 2026, 10:55 AM

Force Majeure and the ICC-PCB face-off

Force Majeure is usually reserved for extreme events such as wars, natural disasters or political upheaval. Under ICC rules, however, a government directive also qualifies — giving the PCB legal cover, at least on paper.
8 February 2026, 09:53 AM

The absent roar

On a bright evening at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata yesterday, Scotland took the field against the West Indies to begin their campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup -- a stage that was originally meant for Bangladesh, not the Scots.
8 February 2026, 09:00 AM