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Romario Shepherd is first West Indies player to claim T20 World Cup hat-trick: Know who the others are

Feb 07, 2026, at 07:26 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Romario Shepherd created history at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, becoming the first West Indies bowler to claim a hat-trick in the T20 World Cup during his side’s clash against Scotland.

Scotland dream crushed at Eden! Hetmyer’s blitz, Shepherd’s hat-trick seal West Indies win

Feb 07, 2026, at 06:52 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Shimron Hetmyer’s late arrival in Kolkata due to a visa issue left no imprint on his performance as the Guyanese cricketer smashed a ruthless half-century and pulled off an athletic catch to power West Indies to a winning start in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Shimron Hetmyer storms Eden Gardens! West Indies set 183 for Scotland to chase

Feb 07, 2026, at 05:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A lone assault from Shimron Hetmyer at Eden Gardens on Saturday afternoon powered West Indies to a competitive total of 182/5 in 20 overs, setting Scotland a challenging target in the second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Injury shock before opener! Siraj replaces Harshit Rana in India’s T20 World Cup team

Feb 06, 2026, at 09:41 pm

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Mohammad Siraj as a replacement for Harshit Rana in the India squad.

Badshah, Nora Fatehi, jetpack trophy and Rohit Sharma — T20 World Cup 2026 set to open with a bang at Wankhede

Feb 06, 2026, at 09:07 pm

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will burst into life on Saturday evening with a high-energy Opening Ceremony at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, setting the tone for an action-packed tournament before co-hosts India face the USA.

‘We never said no’: Suryakumar Yadav says India ready for Pakistan clash at T20 World Cup

Feb 05, 2026, at 05:06 pm

Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday said his team is fully prepared to face Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, even as the arch-rivals have boycotted their group-stage clash.

T20 World Cup warm-ups explode as Rasooli stuns Scotland, Italy edge Canada

Feb 03, 2026, at 12:51 pm

Afghanistan batter Darwish Rasooli caught the eye against Scotland and Italy sneaked past Canada in the first warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Pakistan skips T20 World Cup match against India: ICC warns of global fallout

Feb 02, 2026, at 01:38 pm

Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has strongly criticised Pakistan’s decision to skip its T20 World Cup match against India scheduled for February 15, saying selective participation “defeats the interest of the global game and the welfare of fans worldwide.”

ICC drops ‘Feel the Thrill’ — The T20 World Cup 2026 anthem is here!

Jan 31, 2026, at 10:13 am

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today released “Feel the Thrill”, the official song of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, setting the tone for the tournament and celebrating the excitement and global passion of T20 cricket.

‘Ready to fly… Or not’: Iceland Cricket roasts Pakistan, ICC in viral T20 drama

Jan 30, 2026, at 02:25 pm

As uncertainty looms over Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, Iceland Cricket has once again seized the moment with its trademark humour, sending social media into a frenzy.

Bangladeshi journalists claim ICC denied their T20 World Cup access

Jan 27, 2026, at 09:49 am

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected accreditation applications from Bangladeshi journalists seeking to cover the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, The Daily Star reported.

Bangladesh out, Scotland in for T20 World Cup: Reports

Jan 24, 2026, at 05:42 pm

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has removed Bangladesh from the upcoming T20 World Cup after the country refused to travel to India amid strained bilateral ties, media reports said.

Palaash Muchhal caught in bed with another woman during wedding! Smriti Mandhana’s friend drops bombshell

Jan 24, 2026, at 12:24 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Actor-producer Vidnyan Mane has made shocking allegations against singer-composer Palaash Muchhal, claiming the latter was caught cheating on Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana, Hindustan Times reported.

Aradhya Kshitij from Karnataka enters semifinal of ITF Junior World Ranking Tennis meet

Jan 22, 2026, at 11:36 pm

Seventeen-year-old Aradhya Kshitij of Karnataka entered the semifinal of the Boys’ Singles Under-18 at the ongoing DKS ITF Juniors J200 World Ranking Tennis Tournament, being held at the red clay courts of the DKS Sports Complex here on Thursday.

'Won't play in India': Bangladesh boycott T20 World Cup after ICC rejects request to shift matches

Jan 22, 2026, at 07:01 pm

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials confirmed on Thursday that the national team will not travel to India for its scheduled matches at the upcoming T20 World Cup, despite the risk of being removed from the tournament.

ICC rejects Bangladesh’s request to move T20 World Cup matches out of India

Jan 22, 2026, at 12:31 am

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to shift Bangladesh’s matches in the 2026 T20 World Cup out of India, sources said on Wednesday.

Cricket’s big stars are coming to Europe: Steve Waugh, Maxwell and Abhishek Bachchan back ETPL!

Jan 21, 2026, at 06:22 pm

Former World Cup-winning Australian captain Steve Waugh has invested in one of the franchises set to participate in the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL).

Madrid set to steal the global spotlight as 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards return

Jan 19, 2026, at 03:41 pm

Madrid will host the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in April, once again placing Spain’s capital at the centre of the global sporting calendar and drawing athletes, legends and sports enthusiasts from around the world.

Junior Tennis players from 17 countries to compete at ITF J200 Championship in Kolkata

Jan 19, 2026, at 10:23 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Top junior tennis players from 17 countries will vie for top honours at the DKS-ITF J200 World Ranking Junior Tennis Championship, scheduled to be held on the red clay courts of Dakshin Kolikata Sangsad (DKS) on Jan 19 and 20.

'He lived on my earnings': Mary Kom divorce row explodes after Manoj Tiwari’s fiery attack

Jan 17, 2026, at 01:25 pm

Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwari has criticised Olympic boxer Mary Kom for her recent remarks about her ex-husband K Onler Kom, saying her public comments were painful and disrespectful.

Courtney Walsh enters Zimbabwe camp — Just weeks before T20 World Cup

Jan 17, 2026, at 10:04 am

Zimbabwe Cricket has appointed former West Indies captain and fast-bowling great Courtney Walsh as the team’s bowling consultant ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the ICC said in a statement on Friday.

Kohli strikes back! drops Rohit, reclaims ODI No.1 after 4 years

Jan 14, 2026, at 03:10 pm

Virat Kohli’s brilliant form has propelled him back to the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for the first time since July 2021, replacing team-mate Rohit Sharma following a match-winning 93 off 91 balls against New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday.

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC rejects Bangladesh's request to shift matches out of India

Jan 13, 2026, at 09:20 pm

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) held discussions on Tuesday via video conference over Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, with the BCB reiterating its request to move its group-stage matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns.

ICC calls Bangladesh’s security claims over T20 WC travel to India ‘a complete lie’: Report

Jan 12, 2026, at 10:41 pm

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has strongly rejected claims made by Bangladesh sports advisor Asif Nazrul regarding alleged security concerns for his country’s team travelling to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Who is Ayush Badoni? Delhi batter named as injured Washington Sundar’s replacement for remaining NZ ODIs

Jan 12, 2026, at 05:09 pm

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing IDFC First Bank ODI series against New Zealand after reporting acute discomfort in his left lower rib area.

Kohli does it again! Indian star surpasses Sangakkara in ODI chase against NZ

Jan 11, 2026, at 10:05 pm

Indian batting great Virat Kohli on Sunday surpassed former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket history during India’s ODI clash against New Zealand.

Bangladesh refuses to play in India? Pakistan offers to host all their T20 World Cup matches

Jan 11, 2026, at 07:52 pm

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed its willingness to host Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided not to travel to India citing security concerns, media reports said.

‘Indian agent’ slur: BCB official Nazmul’s remark on Tamim Iqbal sparks massive row ahead of T20 World Cup

Jan 09, 2026, at 05:36 pm

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) finance committee chairman M Nazmul Islam has triggered a controversy after he called the nation's cricket icon Tamim Iqbal an 'Indian agent'.

Bangladesh bans IPL telecast after KKR drops Mustafizur Rahman

Jan 05, 2026, at 02:45 pm

The Bangladesh Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday directed all television channels to suspend the telecast of the Indian Premier League (IPL), days after Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman.

From targeted to team leader: Meet Hindu cricketer Litton Das, named Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup Captain

Jan 04, 2026, at 10:53 pm

Bangladesh cricketer Litton Das will captain the national side in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February–March.