Twenty years ago, Irfan Pathan stunned Pakistan with a dream start—three wickets in three balls. But Kamran Akmal’s defiant century and Pakistan’s roaring comeback turned the tide in one of cricket’s most dramatic reversals.
In a shocking turn of events, a crucial Ranji Trophy clash between Mumbai and Delhi was disrupted not by rain or pitch conditions, but by severe air pollution from a nearby construction site, forcing players to take to the field in protective masks.
With their playoff dreams hanging by a thread, UP Warriorz must deliver a flawless performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high-pressure WPL 2026 encounter. A loss could spell the end of their campaign—here’s everything you need to know before the showdown.
Star leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has launched a blunt critique of Sanju Samson’s recent performances, arguing that ‘pressure isn’t an excuse’ for repeated failures. With Ishan Kishan delivering consistent results, the spotlight is back on India’s wicketkeeper dilemma ahead of crucial matches against New Zealand.
Pakistan has won the toss and elected to bat first in the crucial 1st T20I against Australia at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. With a pitch expected to favor spinners later on, can the hosts post a massive total to set the tone for the series?
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh has made a startling admission about his squad’s readiness ahead of the T20I series in Pakistan, hinting that not all players were mentally or physically prepared for the high-stakes tour despite the short BBL turnaround.