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Markram eyes ‘fresh start’ for unbeaten South Africa in semi-final battle against New Zealand

Markram eyes ‘fresh start’ for unbeaten South Africa in semi-final battle against New Zealand

“We had a good run against them [New Zealand] in the group stages, but both teams have played a lot of cricket since then,” Markram told reporters.
Updated 04 Mar, 2026 09:14am
Haris among 14 Pakistanis on The Hundred final list

Haris among 14 Pakistanis on The Hundred final list

Pakistan actually has the most representatives of any overseas nation among the top 50, one ahead of South Africa.
Published 04 Mar, 2026 08:07am
England ‘not fearing anything’ against India, says Curran

England ‘not fearing anything’ against India, says Curran

"India are a quality side, but we’ve played a lot of cricket here," the all-rounder adds.
Published 03 Mar, 2026 07:16pm
South Africa, India eye T20 World Cup rematch as semi-finals begin

South Africa, India eye T20 World Cup rematch as semi-finals begin

South Africa have been strong in all departments and appear to have the form to break their white-ball duck after their agonising final defeat to India two years ago.
Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:59pm
Sialkot Stallionz officially change name to Multan Sultans under new management

Sialkot Stallionz officially change name to Multan Sultans under new management

Per annum franchise fees for the team increased from Rs1.85bn to Rs2bn.
Published 03 Mar, 2026 01:12pm
South Africa ready to embrace favourites tag ahead of New Zealand semi-final

South Africa ready to embrace favourites tag ahead of New Zealand semi-final

Despite the added intensity of a knockout fixture, Conrad backed his players to handle expectations and continue their winning momentum.
Published 03 Mar, 2026 08:12am
‘Superman Sanju’ toast of India after heroics against WI

‘Superman Sanju’ toast of India after heroics against WI

India’s media were lavish in their praise for Samson, who saved India from a humiliating early tournament exit on home soil.
Updated 03 Mar, 2026 09:36am
PCB fines Green Shirts Rs5 million each for lacklustre T20 World Cup campaign: report

PCB fines Green Shirts Rs5 million each for lacklustre T20 World Cup campaign: report

The squad has been filed for "poor performance" at the event, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Updated 02 Mar, 2026 10:03pm
Sadaf, Fatima star as Pakistan thrash South Africa for consolation victory

Sadaf, Fatima star as Pakistan thrash South Africa for consolation victory

Put in to bat first, Pakistan lost opening batter Gul Feroza early before Sadaf and Sidra Amin (41) stitched a 130-run partnership.
Published 02 Mar, 2026 07:02am
Samson’s 97 puts India into T20 World Cup semi-final against England

Samson’s 97 puts India into T20 World Cup semi-final against England

Co-hosts knock out West Indies with a five-wicket win in Kolkata.
Published 01 Mar, 2026 10:49pm
South Africa beat plucky Zimbabwe ahead of New Zealand semi-final

South Africa beat plucky Zimbabwe ahead of New Zealand semi-final

Dewald Brevis hits 42 off 18 balls as the Proteas reach 154-5 in 17.5 overs.
Published 01 Mar, 2026 06:24pm
Pakistan’s failure to reach T20 World Cup semi-final: It’s time to get rid of deadwood

Pakistan’s failure to reach T20 World Cup semi-final: It’s time to get rid of deadwood

Pakistan do unearth talented new cricketers, but the problem is that the development of these cricketers is failing.
Published 01 Mar, 2026 04:08pm
Pakistan cricket’s lack of T20 evolution exposed by World Cup exit

Pakistan cricket’s lack of T20 evolution exposed by World Cup exit

The insistence in sticking with the out-of-sorts Babar Azam did nothing to help the team’s shaky batting.
Published 01 Mar, 2026 03:51pm
Sammy draws on 2016 triumph for WI clash with India

Sammy draws on 2016 triumph for WI clash with India

Although Sunday's clash is nominally a Super Eights game, it is in reality a straight shootout.
Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:02am
SA coach looks to ‘maintain intensity’ against Zimbabwe

SA coach looks to ‘maintain intensity’ against Zimbabwe

The 2024 runners-up have already secured a semi-final place ahead of their match in New Delhi on Sunday.
Updated 01 Mar, 2026 10:48am
Pakistan ‘have underperformed’ says Salman Agha after T20 World Cup exit

Pakistan ‘have underperformed’ says Salman Agha after T20 World Cup exit

“We are out of the semis due to our failure in decision-making in pressure situations," he says; adds that he will not make an immediate call on whether to stand down as captain.
Published 01 Mar, 2026 12:01am
Pakistan need huge win for semi slot as struggling Sri Lanka loom

Pakistan need huge win for semi slot as struggling Sri Lanka loom

The result left New Zealand with four points, with England already through with six.
Updated 28 Feb, 2026 10:00am
T20 World Cup: Ahmed, Jacks blast England to thrilling win over New Zealand, keeping Pakistan’s slender hopes alive

T20 World Cup: Ahmed, Jacks blast England to thrilling win over New Zealand, keeping Pakistan’s slender hopes alive

New Zealand have to wait on the outcome of Saturday’s clash between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Kandy to know if they have qualified for the semis.
Published 27 Feb, 2026 10:44pm
T20 World Cup: India aim for ‘fearless cricket’ ahead of West Indies showdown

T20 World Cup: India aim for ‘fearless cricket’ ahead of West Indies showdown

India batter Tilak Varma remains cautious of his team’s plans against the West Indies.
Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:38pm
Pybus embraces move to Afghanistan as new head coach

Pybus embraces move to Afghanistan as new head coach

Cricket has yet to resume in Afghanistan due to the political situation and the national side play their home fixtures in the United Arab Emirates.
Updated 27 Feb, 2026 09:16am
Vinicius seals Real’s CL progress as PSG edge out Monaco

Vinicius seals Real’s CL progress as PSG edge out Monaco

Vinicius scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory on the night to secure a 3-1 aggregate success for Real in the play-off tie in Madrid.
Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:18am
Calls for heads to roll after feeble Sri Lanka T20 World Cup exit

Calls for heads to roll after feeble Sri Lanka T20 World Cup exit

“Most teams have moved on with the times playing T20 cricket, but we have stagnated and made little progress," former captain Marvan Atapattu says.
Published 26 Feb, 2026 08:47pm
Unbeaten South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win

Unbeaten South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win

South Africa are the only unbeaten side in the tournament, having also dismantled pre-tournament favourite India by 76 runs in the Super Eights.
Published 26 Feb, 2026 05:51pm
‘Street smart’ New Zealand can topple England to make T20 World Cup semis: coach

‘Street smart’ New Zealand can topple England to make T20 World Cup semis: coach

A win for New Zealand in Friday's Super Eights clash in Colombo will see them top Group 2 and join the already-qualified England in the final four.
Published 26 Feb, 2026 03:32pm
No Ahmedabad advantage for South Africa, says Maharaj ahead of WI clash

No Ahmedabad advantage for South Africa, says Maharaj ahead of WI clash

“The four matches that we’ve played here, conditions have played very differently throughout the game" he says.
Updated 26 Feb, 2026 10:04am
New Zealand knock sorry Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup

New Zealand knock sorry Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup

Black Caps secure 61-run win against co-hosts.
Published 25 Feb, 2026 11:03pm
New Zealand ready for  Sri Lanka’s spin challenge, says Santner

New Zealand ready for Sri Lanka’s spin challenge, says Santner

“But I think you pick a squad of 15, knowing that you could potentially be in both countries on slightly slower wickets, on some flat ones as well.” he says.
Updated 25 Feb, 2026 09:56am
‘Our fate is not in our hands’: Shaheen on T20 World Cup semi-final prospects following defeat by England

‘Our fate is not in our hands’: Shaheen on T20 World Cup semi-final prospects following defeat by England

"We need to beat Sri Lanka in our last match on Saturday and then hope other results go our way," he says.
Published 25 Feb, 2026 12:09am
T20 World Cup: How will Pakistan carry forward their bits-and-pieces campaign in the Super 8s?

T20 World Cup: How will Pakistan carry forward their bits-and-pieces campaign in the Super 8s?

There are no cheat-codes to revert to at this level of the tournament. No shortcuts or calculations. If Pakistan wants to mix things up at this level, it must make sure they subsequently match.
Published 24 Feb, 2026 01:52pm
NZ can ride wave of support as India’s ‘second favourite team’

NZ can ride wave of support as India’s ‘second favourite team’

“Hopefully we could turn the sea of blue that we’re used to when we play against India into some black shirts as well.” says Mitchell.
Updated 24 Feb, 2026 09:43am
South Africa announce eight home Tests for 2026-27

South Africa announce eight home Tests for 2026-27

South Africa are currently in third place in the standings after sharing a series 1-1 in Pakistan and beating India 2-0 in India.
Published 24 Feb, 2026 06:44am
Sahibzada hopes Pakistan players will feature in The Hundred

Sahibzada hopes Pakistan players will feature in The Hundred

ECB asks franchises to be wary of discrimination.
Published 24 Feb, 2026 06:44am
West Indies thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup clash after piling up 254-6

West Indies thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup clash after piling up 254-6

Secure a colossal 107-run victory, with Shimron Hetmyer blasting 85 off 34 balls.
Published 23 Feb, 2026 11:13pm
India battle for T20 World Cup survival after ‘messing up on grand scale’

India battle for T20 World Cup survival after ‘messing up on grand scale’

India came into the T20 World Cup as hot favourites on home soil but were thrashed by 76 runs in their first Super Eight match against South Africa.
Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:54pm
T20 World Cup: Pakistan warn England’s flaky batting to expect a trial by spin

T20 World Cup: Pakistan warn England’s flaky batting to expect a trial by spin

“What we saw in the Sri Lanka-England game was that the ball was gripping and England struggled against spin,” says Sahibzada Farhan.
Published 23 Feb, 2026 04:22pm

Where do Pakistan, Afghanistan go from here

Where do Pakistan, Afghanistan go from here
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