TOP STORIES
BCCI provides update on Rinku Singh's availability for West Indies clash
The secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Devajit Saikia, has confirmed that left-handed batter Rinku Singh will rejoin the Indian squad in Kolkata on Saturday ahead of their Super 8s match against West Indies in Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday. Rinku had rushed home following the passing of his father, Khanchand, late Thursday night after a prolonged battle with liver cancer. According to reports, Khanchand had been admitted to Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida on February 21 after his health deteriorated badly. Despite being placed on ventilator support, he passed away in the early hours of Friday.
“Rinku Singh will join the team tomorrow in Kolkata,” BCCI secretary Saikia told news agency IANS.
Earlier in the week, he had briefly left from national duties when his father’s condition worsened before rejoining the Indian squad ahead of their match against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday. Although Rinku was available for selection in that match, he did not feature in the playing XI. The management opted to include Sanju Samson to open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma. Meanwhile, India's match against West Indies is very crucial, as it will decide their place in the semi-finals.
Tags
More News
Pakistan denied semi-final berth, sign off with consolation win
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 journey came to a bittersweet end on Saturday in Pallekele as they were denied a semi-final spot, but their tense five-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Super 8 clash ensured they signed off with pride. At the same time, Sri Lanka crossing the 148-run mark in their chase confirmed a semi-final berth for New Zealand.
Heading ...
"Shadab Khan will be made the captain": Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi
Currently, Pakistan find themselves staring at a daunting equation in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The road to the semi-finals is still mathematically open, but realistically, it is filled with hurdles. The Salman Ali Agha-led side must not only defeat Sri Lanka on Saturday but also do so in a dominant fashion to keep their campaign alive.
At present, the numbers are ...
J&K clinch maiden Ranji Trophy title
Creating history, Jammu and Kashmir clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title in the 2025–26 season, defeating Karnataka on the basis of a commanding first-innings lead in a thrilling five-day final of the Ranji Trophy on Sunday. Having won the toss, Jammu and Kashmir chose to bat first and put out a monstrous total. Displaying remarkable batting skills, their b...
AUS-W vs IND-W, 3rd ODI: India look to avoid series defeat against ruthless Australia
Having already lost the series with defeats in the first two ODIs, a struggling India are gearing up to salvage pride against a dominant Australia in the third and final women’s ODI in Hobart on Sunday. The series has been a massive reality check for India after having been outclassed across all departments.
Australia have barely allowed India a foothold...
New Zealand pacer Matt Henry granted paternity leave
New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry has been granted paternity leave during the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and will return home to be with his wife for the birth of their second child. NZC and head coach Rob Walter have both expressed unwavering support for Henry's decision to be present for the arrival of his second child with his wife.
“Firstly, we’re all...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram