Australia knocked out of the World Cup
Persistent rain had the final say in Pallekele as Zimbabwe officially sealed their place in the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. With no play possible throughout the day, the washout confirmed Zimbabwe as the seventh team to advance, while Australia and Ireland bowed out of the tournament. Super 8 Group G1 is now finalized, featuring India, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe, with matches scheduled in India. Group G2 will include Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand and either Pakistan or USA, with fixtures set for Colombo and Pallekele. Up next, Nepal face Scotland in Mumbai.
2026-02-17 17:09What will happen if the IRE vs ZIM match washes out?
The Group B fixture between the Ireland cricket team and the Zimbabwe cricket team in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 faced an uncertain start due to persistent rain in Kandy. Showers at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium delayed the toss, with ground staff repeatedly covering and uncovering the pitch as officials assessed conditions. With dark clouds hovering and drizzle interrupting preparations, the possibility of a shortened contest or even a washout quickly became a real concern. Read the full story.
2026-02-17 16:29Who is Aditi Hundia? Meet Ishan Kishan’s model girlfriend, confirmed by grandfather after Ind vs Pak T20 World Cup heroics
Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan is making headlines not just for his performances in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, but also for his personal life. After shining in the high-voltage India–Pakistan clash, the wicketkeeper-batter began trending for his reported relationship with model Aditi Hundia. Speculation intensified when Kishan’s grandfather, Anurag Pandey, publicly acknowledged the relationship. Speaking to ANI, he said, "We accept whoever Ishan chooses. Aditi is his girlfriend, a model. What makes kid happy matters." Following this confirmation, wedding rumours surrounding the couple have gathered pace, adding to the off-field buzz during India’s World Cup campaign. Read the full story
2026-02-17 15:48Swing rules at Kalyani as Auqib Nabi strikes back after Shami’s eight-for in Ranji semi-final
Swing dominated proceedings at Kalyani as the Ranji Trophy semi-final between Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir entered its decisive phase at tea on Day 3. After taking a slender 26-run lead, Bengal failed to capitalise, collapsing for 99 in 25.1 overs. Auqib Nabi spearheaded the attack with a fiery spell, finishing with four wickets in the innings and nine in the match, while Sunil Kumar and Yudhvir Singh provided relentless support. Earlier, Mohammed Shami’s eight-wicket haul had put Bengal in command, but their batters faltered under movement. Jammu & Kashmir now require just over 120 runs to script a historic first-ever Ranji Trophy final appearance. Read the full story
2026-02-17 14:40IRE vs ZIM match delayed
The Zimbabwe vs Ireland clash at 3:00 PM at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka has been delayed but has massive Super 8 implications. If Zimbabwe defeat Ireland, they will seal qualification and eliminate Australia from the tournament. However, an Ireland win would throw the group wide open, bringing net run rate into the equation. In that scenario, Australia would need a convincing victory over Oman and rely on a favourable NRR swing to stay alive. Having already stunned Australia earlier, Zimbabwe carry momentum, but Ireland, battling to survive, will treat this as a golden opportunity. In many ways, this fixture is a virtual knockout — not only for the two teams on the field, but for Australia as well.
2026-02-17 14:38Ravindra, Phillips power New Zealand to commanding win
New Zealand cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Canada in their T20 World Cup Group D clash on Tuesday, thanks to unbeaten half-centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips. Canada had earlier set a competitive target of 173 for 4, riding on a sensational 110 off 65 balls from 19-year-old opener Yuvraj Samra. His knock, studded with 11 fours and six sixes, made him the youngest centurion in T20 World Cup history. Captain Dilpreet Bajwa supported him with 36, as the duo stitched together a 116-run opening partnership to give Canada a strong platform. However, New Zealand’s experienced middle order made light work of the chase. Ravindra remained unbeaten on 59 off 39 balls, while Phillips smashed 77 not out from just 36 deliveries. The pair added a decisive 146 runs for the third wicket, guiding their side home comfortably in just 15.1 overs.
2026-02-17 14:29Who is Yuvraj Samra? Young Canadian batter becomes the first centurion from associate nations
In 2007, when the first-ever T20 World Cup unfolded with its new spice and taste, Canada had not yet played a T20I match, but the love for cricket among Canadians was strong. Back then, in the early 2000s, Canada was one of the finest associate nations that used to qualify in every big ICC event and that led to a father to inspire his child to play cricket. Baljit Singh, the Indian origin Canadian, one of the crazy fans of Yuvraj Singh, named his son after him and on Tuesday, after 19 years, when cricket has changed in many ways, Yuvraj Samra, the son of that crazy cricket lover, became a part of history with smashing first ton scored by a batter from an associate nation in the history of the T20 World Cup. Read the full story.
2026-02-17 14:28Mohsin Naqvi fails on diplomacy after Pakistan lost to India
The top officials within Pakistan are not content with the performance of the Pakistan cricket team against arch-rival India in the T20 World Cup 2026 Group A fixture on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The 61-run loss has made the field marshal, Asim Munir, fuming and “upset”. Read the full story.
2026-02-17 14:21Flick admits Barcelona are not in a good place
A dramatic night at Girona FC’s home ground saw the underdogs secure a memorable 2–1 victory over FC Barcelona in La Liga. Barcelona started brightly at the Estadio Montilivi, dominating possession and carving out early chances. The turning point in the first half came when teenage sensation Lamine Yamal stepped up to take a penalty. His effort struck the post, allowing Girona to survive a crucial moment and head into the break level. The visitors finally broke through in the second half, taking the lead with a well-worked move that seemed to justify their control of the game. But Girona responded almost immediately. Showing resilience and composure, the hosts equalised and began to grow in confidence as Barcelona struggled to regain momentum. Read the full story.
2026-02-17 14:15Are Australia eliminated? Super 8 qualification scenarios decoded
Australia’s Super Eight hopes at the T20 World Cup 2026 are hanging by a thread after a crushing eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Monday. It was their second straight setback following the loss to Zimbabwe, and the blow could prove fatal in a tightly contested Group B. Read the full story.
