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England cricketer Jonny Bairstow has made an emotional public appeal to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for assistance in repatriating the England Lions team from Abu Dhabi, as escalating Middle East tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States have left the squad stranded amid missile threats and explosions across the UAE capital. Bairstow, currently serving in a coaching role …

Pakistan signed off from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a dramatic five-run victory over Sri Lanka in their Super 8 Group 2 clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. While the contest itself turned into a last-over thriller, the result brought mixed emotions for the Men in Green. Despite defending 212 successfully and clinching a hard-fought win, …

As the T20 World Cup 2026 hurtles toward the knockout stages, the cricketing world has been left buzzing by a bold declaration from one of India‘s most revered icons. Despite the ‘Men in Blue’ showing immense resilience and firepower throughout the tournament, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has looked beyond his home nation when identifying the ultimate favourites for the trophy. …

As England marches into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026, a fascinating sub-plot has emerged involving the team’s leadership and its most decorated veteran. While the ‘Three Lions” have looked unstoppable in their Super 8 campaign, their superstar is currently enduring a rare and painful slump in form. Despite a string of low scores that have ignited debates …

Jammu and Kashmir scripted an immortal chapter in Indian domestic cricket by clinching their maiden Ranji Trophy title on February 28, 2026, defeating eight-time champions Karnataka at the Hubballi Ground. Entering the final as spirited underdogs, the Paras Dogra-led side delivered a masterclass in tactical discipline and mental fortitude to secure the championship via a massive first-innings lead. The victory …

South Africa Women have handed a maiden ODI call-up to promising all-rounder Kayla Reyneke for their upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand next month. The 20-year-old’s inclusion headlines a 15-member squad that will compete in five T20Is and three ODIs during a nearly three-week tour, with the 50-over matches forming part of the ICC Women’s Championship. Captain Laura Wolvaardt will …

The 2025-26 Ranji Trophy final at Hubballi’s KSCA Ground has delivered a moment that cricket fans won’t soon forget. On Saturday, with the historic clash between Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Karnataka reaching its fever pitch, the crowd witnessed an anomaly: star batter and wicket-keeper KL Rahul handed the ball to roll his arm over. As J&K stood on the …

In an exclusive segment, former South African captain Faf du Plessis sat down to rank the most impactful batting performances of the T20 World Cup 2026 so far. Reflecting on the sheer quality of the tournament, Faf noted that he had to meticulously track the balls and match situations to truly capture the brilliance of these knocks. From legendary associate …

England held their nerve in a gripping Super 8 encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand in a last-over finish at the R. Premadasa Stadium on February 27. While the contest itself was packed with tension and momentum swings, it was England captain Harry Brook who produced the night’s most unforgettable moment — a towering six …

The New Zealand camp has been hit with a bittersweet development as their premier strike bowler, Matt Henry, prepares to leave the squad during the most intense phase of the T20 World Cup 2026. Having established himself as a cornerstone of the Black Caps’ attack with 6 wickets in 5 innings, Henry’s departure follows a high-stakes Super Eight encounter against …