In a landmark moment for inclusive sports, India defeated England in the opening match of the inaugural Mixed Disability T20 series—a pioneering tournament that brings together athletes with diverse physical and intellectual disabilities on one unified cricketing stage.
In a high-energy start to the T20I series, Pakistan defeated Australia by 22 runs in Lahore, with all-rounder Saim Ayub delivering a match-defining 40 off just 22 balls. Backed by Salman Agha’s power-hitting and a disciplined spin attack, Pakistan seized early momentum in the three-match contest.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a masterclass in the Women’s Premier League semifinal, dismantling UP Warriorz by eight wickets to book their place in the WPL final. Powered by Grace Harris’s explosive 75 and Smriti Mandhana’s composed fifty, RCB chased down 143 with ease after Nadine de Klerk’s four-wicket haul restricted the opposition.
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has reignited tensions ahead of the T20 World Cup by suggesting Pakistan could refuse to play India—declaring ‘Nahi khelenge!’—but insists any such move must come from the government, not the cricket board.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has launched a scathing attack on the ICC, claiming a grueling and unfairly altered travel schedule was the primary reason behind their U19 team’s premature exit from the World Cup. This is the full story behind the controversy.
In a massive boost for Team India’s T20 World Cup campaign, Tilak Varma is set to receive his official fitness clearance from the BCCI after recovering from abdominal surgery. Fast bowler Mayank Yadav is also back in action, while Riyan Parag is close behind.