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Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka defended the R Premadasa pitch after England labelled it the "worst" for the second ODI, citing 440 runs scored. He acknowledged it fell short of expectations but noted past low scores didn’t attract similar criticism. New Delhi: Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has pushed back against criticism from England’s camp over the surface used for the second ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium, suggesting that the match itself did not support claims of an unplayable wicket. The comments came ahead of the series decider, after debate flared following England’s successful chase in Colombo. England squared…

The inaugural edition of the World Legends T20 League begins on January 26 in Goa. Delhi Warriors will challenge Dubai Royals in the opening game of the tournament. Several marquee stars, including Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan, will feature in the tournament. Goa: Delhi Warriorz will host Dubai Royals in the opening game of the World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium in Goa. In the opening game itself, some marquee cricketers, such as Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Yusuf Pathan, Ambati Rayudu, Irfan Pathan and Imran Tahir, among others, will set…

Pakistan are weighing a possible boycott of the T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh pulled out over security concerns. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said all options remain open following talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with a final decision expected soon. New Delhi: Following Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the T20 World Cup 2026 over security concerns, Pakistan have openly discussed the possibility of taking a similar stand in solidarity with the Bangla Tigers. Earlier, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for failing to accommodate Bangladesh and opting to bring in Scotland as their replacement instead. In the…

The inaugural World Legends Pro T20 League starts on January 26 in Goa, featuring six franchises led by legendary cricketers. Over 90 former stars will compete in 18 matches across ten days, with the final scheduled for February 4. Check where to watch the marquee tournament. Goa: Cricket’s nostalgia circuit takes a new turn as a fresh T20 property launches in Goa. The World Legends Pro T20 League will make its debut on Monday, January 26, with every fixture staged at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium in Goa. The schedule stretches over ten days and concludes on February 4, 2026,…

Pakistan are considering boycotting their T20 World Cup 2026 match against India in Colombo, a move that could impact ICC revenue and invite strict sanctions. The PCB awaits guidance from Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif amid ongoing uncertainty. New Delhi: Pakistan may skip their high-profile T20 World Cup 2026 match against India as a gesture of solidarity with Bangladesh. The fixture is scheduled for February 15 and is set to be played in Colombo after India declined to tour Pakistan during the Champions Trophy 2025, leading to neutral-venue arrangements. The situation has taken another turn following fresh developments from the Pakistan…

Star India cricketer Shreyas Iyer is all set to continue with the Indian team for the final two T20Is of the ongoing series against New Zealand. Tilak Varma, despite regaining fitness will sit out for the games and will return completely match fit. New Delhi: In a major development for the Indian team, star batter Shreyas Iyer will be staying with the Men in Blue for the remainder of the T20I series. It is worth noting that Iyer was brought into the squad as a replacement for Tilak Varma, who was initially ruled out of the first three matches after…