In Images: Highlights from East Bengal vs Sporting Delhi ISL clash
East Bengal defeated Sporting Delhi 4-1 in a match of Indian Super League (ISL) at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on February 21. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
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US Stuns Canada to claim Men's Hockey Gold at 2026 Olympics
The United States captured its first Olympic men's hockey gold since 1980 by defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime during the gold-medal final at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
South Africa crush India by 76 runs, defending champs stunned in Super 8
South Africa delivered a dominant performance to defeat India by 76 runs in a Super 8 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Sunday.
Jersey of another nation, heart of India: PM Modi’s big message on Indian-origin cricketers playing T20 World Cup
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appreciated the Indian-origin players who performed during the ongoing T20 World Cup tournament, representing various countries like the US and Oman in the grand event.
From behind to champion: Om Prakash Chouhan’s stunning late surge seals golf title
Kolkata/IBNS: Seasoned campaigner Om Prakash Chouhan came from behind and produced a late flourish to win the DP World Players Golf Championship, pipping his rivals and overnight leaders to win the title on the final day of the rupees 1.5 crore golf meet at the Tollygunge Club course here Thursday.
'Momentum in right direction': Unbeaten West Indies focus on Super 8 after routing Italy in T20 World Cup
Kolkata/IBNS: West Indies advanced to the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 unbeaten after thrashing tournament debutants Italy by 42 runs in their final Group C match at Eden Gardens on Thursday.
India U20 women to play four friendly matches against Swedish clubs
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian U20 women’s team will play four friendly matches against Swedish clubs during their ongoing preparatory camp in Sweden.
Shai Hope to the rescue! West Indies survive Italy scare with crucial 75 at Eden Gardens
Kolkata/IBNS: Shai Hope struck a composed 75 to guide West Indies to 165/5 in 20 overs against a spirited Italy in their final Group C match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.
Yuvraj Samra scripts history! First associate nation batter to smash T20 World Cup century
Chennai/IBNS: Canada’s Yuvraj Samra on Tuesday became the first player from an associate nation to score a century in the history of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
England edge past Italy despite Ben Manenti’s stunning counter-attack in T20 World Cup
Kolkata/IBNS: The England cricket team survived a spirited challenge from the Italy national cricket team to secure a 24-run victory in their first-ever meeting on the cricket field in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens on Monday.
From 105/5 to dominance: Will Jacks’ blazing knock rescues England at Eden Gardens
Kolkata/IBNS: A blazing half-century by Will Jacks powered England to post a challenging target of 203 against Italy in their Group C clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.
Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Yousuf blast PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi after Pakistan’s humiliating T20 World Cup loss to India
Former Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Yousuf launched a scathing attack on Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), following Pakistan’s crushing defeat to India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2025.
Shock exit, star returns: Steve Smith replaces Hazlewood in T20 WC squad ahead of crucial Sri Lanka match
Australian veteran Steve Smith was added to the T20 squad for the ongoing World Cup as a replacement for injured pacer Josh Hazlewood.
PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi leaves stadium mid-match as India crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup clash
Colombo/IBNS: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s early departure from the stadium during the India-Pakistan clash at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2025 reflected the frustration surrounding Pakistan’s struggles against India in ICC tournaments.
T20 World Cup: Kishan’s 77 sparks carnage as India crush Pakistan by 61 runs, storm into Super 8
India’s run in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup gathered further momentum as the defending champions thrashed arch-rivals Pakistan national cricket team by 61 runs in a one-sided group-stage clash in Colombo on Sunday.
England stay alive! Tom Banton anchors crucial T20 World Cup win over Scotland
Kolkata/IBNS: England waded off the growing uncertainty over their progression in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, sweeping neighbours Scotland by five wickets at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 set to break all barriers — Most accessible edition ever!
Through a combination of innovative technology and worldwide fan engagement, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has rolled out an ambitious campaign to make the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 the most accessible global cricket tournament in history.
After West Indies defeat, Phil Salt urges ‘expressive’ England in must-win Scotland clash
Kolkata/IBNS: A narrow win over Nepal followed by a 30-run drubbing at the hands of the West Indies cricket team has forced England cricket team to reassess their approach as they gear up for a crucial clash against Scotland cricket team in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Big blow for Zimbabwe! Brendan Taylor out, Ben Curran roped into T20 World Cup 2026 squad
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Ben Curran as a replacement for Brendan Taylor in the Zimbabwe squad.
Massive blow to Ireland! Stirling ruled out, young gun Topping drafted into T20 World Cup 2026 squad
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Sam Topping as a replacement for skipper Paul Stirling in the Ireland squad.
Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi fined 15% of match fee after heated T20 World Cup umpire clash!
Afghanistan player Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group D match against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
Debut sensation! Jacob Duffy’s patience pays off as Kiwi seamer shines in T20 World Cup
Jacob Duffy is relishing his first World Cup experience at the age of 31 as he continues to build on a breakthrough year.
T20 World Cup 2026: Haider Shah called up as UAE makes surprise squad change!
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Haider Shah as a replacement for Muhammad Zohaib in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) squad.
Gurbaz’s sixes not enough! South Africa survive Afghanistan scare in epic finish
Ahmedabad/IBNS: South Africa edged past Afghanistan by four runs in a dramatic Men’s T20 World Cup 2025 group match that stretched into a second Super Over.
Drama ends: Pakistan makes U-turn on India boycott, to play T20 World Cup clash as per schedule
The Pakistani government on Monday announced that its cricket team will participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup match against India, reversing its earlier decision to boycott the high-octane clash.
ICC rules out sanctions on Bangladesh, confirms hosting rights after talks with PCB and BCB
The International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have concluded an open, constructive and congenial dialogue.
Leask, Munsey star as Scotland thrash debutant Italy, turn focus to England clash
Kolkata/IBNS: Scotland registered their first victory of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, thrashing tournament debutants Italy by 73 runs in a Group C encounter at the Eden Gardens on Monday.
Big blow to Italy! Skipper Wayne Madsen leaves field injured vs Scotland
Kolkata/IBNS: Italy suffered an early setback in their debut ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match as captain Wayne Madsen sustained a shoulder injury during their Group C encounter against Scotland at the Eden Gardens on Monday.
'Not here to make up the numbers!': Italy’s World Cup debut comes with a warning from skipper Wayne Madsen
Italy may be debutants at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 but their experienced skipper Wayne Madsen insists they are not there to ‘make up the numbers’.
USA shock start, Suryakumar’s masterclass seals India’s T20 WC opener
Mumbai/IBNS: India kicked off their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 title defence with a win over USA, courtesy of Suryakumar Yadav's fighting half-century at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.