Cricket

Sportstar understands that the IPL authorities have informally told multiple stakeholders about a scheduling rejig aimed at beginning IPL 2026 over a weekend. The move — still unofficial and subject to confirmation — appears designed to maximise viewership and ease logistical pressures, but it also raises a number of practical questions for franchises, broadcasters and … Read more

Proteas through to semifinals as India and West Indies meet in a virtual quarterfinal South Africa have confirmed their place in the semifinal, leaving the West Indies with one last hurdle: beat India at Eden Gardens on Sunday and earn the right to meet the Proteas. The Caribbean side and the hosts will treat this … Read more

India Win Over Zimbabwe, But Suryakumar Yadav Flags One Weakness India shrugged off a competitive display from Zimbabwe to secure a victory, yet not everyone was fully satisfied. Suryakumar Yadav highlighted that one particular area of the team’s game fell short of the standards India expect, even after the positive result. Quick match recap The … Read more

Sri Lanka Cricket faces a turbulent few days after the national side’s shock exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup Super-Eights. Sources close to the board say captain Dasun Shanaka and members of the selection panel are likely to be relieved of their duties as the board looks to reset a team that failed to … Read more

Voll’s 80-ball century and Litchfield’s assault seal comfortable win for Australia Australia put on a dominant batting display as Voll and Phoebe Litchfield tore into the Indian attack, leaving the tourists with too much to do. Voll made the most of three dropped chances, turning those reprieves into a brutal, 80-ball century, while Litchfield punished … Read more

India put up a massive total of 256 for 4 in their Super 8s clash with Zimbabwe at Chennai in the T20 World Cup 2026, setting a daunting target of 257. The innings was a striking display of power hitting and controlled aggression, leaving Zimbabwe with plenty to think about as they come out to … Read more

Abhishek Sharma rediscovers form as India beat Zimbabwe in Super Eights After a quiet start to his T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, Abhishek Sharma produced the kind of innings India needed when it mattered. The left-hander, who had struggled across four earlier matches in the tournament, came into the Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe and … Read more

Jammu & Kashmir seized the initiative in the Ranji Trophy 2026 final after a stunning five-wicket haul from left-arm seamer Auqib Nabi dismantled a resolute Karnataka line-up. Nabi’s incisive bowling late on the fourth day handed J&K a crucial first-innings lead — a result that dramatically shifts the balance in a final where a draw … Read more

Shepherd’s brisk fifty steadies West Indies in Super 8s clash with South Africa Shepherd delivered a calm but aggressive cameo in a pressure situation, finishing an unbeaten 52 off 37 balls as the West Indies fought back in their Super 8s match against South Africa. His inning, played with smart timing and positive intent, gave … Read more

Close finishes and bold tactics: Recent trends shaping international cricket Cricket has once again offered a rich mix of drama, young talent and tactical innovation. Across Tests, ODIs and T20s, a few clear patterns have emerged: bowling attacks are taking control, captains are being bolder with field placements and rotations, and new players are forcing … Read more