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Vaibhav Suryavanshi skips CBSE Class X exams to prioritise IPL 2026 preparations

Vaibhav Suryavanshi skips CBSE Class X exams to prioritise IPL 2026 preparations

In a decision that reflects his rapid rise in Indian cricket, teenage prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar will not be appearing for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class X board examinations this year.

Cricket News / Crictoday / February 16

England vs Italy – Who Won the Toss Today?: ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Toss Update

England captain Harry Brook has won the toss and elected to bat first against Italy in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. “We will bat today as the wicket looks good.

Cricket News / CricketGully / February 16

2026 T20 World Cup: Ibrahim Zadran's fifty and late push from Rasooli and Azmat gives maiden win of the tournament against UAE

Azmatullah Omarzai won the match for Afghanistan, hitting the final boundary as they defeated the UAE by 5 wickets in Delhi on February 16. Well eyes were all on Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

Josh Hazlewood News / Cricket Times / February 16

Australia draft Steve Smith as Josh Hazlewood’s replacement ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Sri Lanka

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy for a heavyweight Group B showdown. On February 16, 2026, co-hosts Sri Lanka will face off against Australia in Match 30 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / February 16

Jaipur Polo Team Secure 8th Trophy Of The Season With Sirmour Cup Title

HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh: Jaipur Polo Team delivered a statement performance to defeat Carysil Suhana 14–10 and lift the Raffles Sirmour Cup, sealing their eighth title of the season with a display of attacking dominance and sustained control across six chukkers.

Cricket News / CricTracker / February 16
Video of the Day: T20 World Cup 2026 - Sohaib Khan launches Rashid Khan for six to bring up fifty

Video of the Day: T20 World Cup 2026 - Sohaib Khan launches Rashid Khan for six to bring up fifty

The Afghanistan versus United Arab Emirates group-stage clash in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 produced a standout moment as UAE batter Sohaib

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / February 16

Our Team Plays With Determination, Utmost Dedication: Political Leaders Hail India's Cricket Win Over Pak

MP Sanjay Kumar Jha: After India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match, political leaders on Monday hailed the Indian team and said the players deserve all the praise for their courageous and determined performance.

Cricket News / CricTracker / February 16
'Stop comparing Babar Azam with Virat Kohli' - Irfan Pathan requests fans to end debate after Colombo encounter

'Stop comparing Babar Azam with Virat Kohli' - Irfan Pathan requests fans to end debate after Colombo encounter

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has urged cricket fans to put an end to the constant comparisons between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, following Pakistan’s heavy defeat to India in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo.

Shoaib Akhtar News / Cricket Times / February 16

Shoaib Akhtar slams PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi after India bulldoze Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan‘s crushing 61-run defeat to India in the T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage clash at the R Premadasa Stadium has ignited fierce criticism from former fast-bowling great Shoaib Akhtar, who launched a blistering attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its leadership.

Cricket News / CricketGully / February 16

Watch: Shaheen Shah Afridi and Usman Tariq walking back after handshake denied by Indian team

On February 15, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, India kept the no-handshake policy intact against Pakistan in their group stage match. There was no handshake between the two captains, Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / February 16

T20 WC: Afghanistan Skipper Rashid Khan Becomes First Bowler To Reach 700 Wickets In T20s

T20 World Cup Group: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has become the first player to claim 700 wickets in T20 cricket. The leg-spinner reached the landmark during his side’s Men’s T20 World Cup Group D match against the United Arab Emirates at the Arun Jaitley in New Delhi on Monday.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / February 16

T20 WC: Smith Officially Added To Australia Squad As Hazlewood's Replacement

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: Veteran batter Steve Smith has been officially added to Australia's T20 World Cup squad ahead of a must-win encounter against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Monday evening.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / February 16

Nitish Kumar Congratulates Ishan Kishan After Match-winning 77 Against Pak In T20 World Cup

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar: A day after Indian opener Ishan Kishan produced a sensational performance against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar congratulated the Patna-born cricketer for his decisive knock on a relatively slow pitch.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / February 16

T20 WC: Omarzai's 4-fer Helps Afghanistan Restrict UAE To 160/9

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan’s bowlers, led by Azmatullah Omarzai’s 4-15, ensured that UAE’s promising middle‑order surge did not translate into a commanding total as they restricted the Gulf side to 160/9 in their 20 overs in the Group D clash of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.

Cricket News / Crictoday / February 16

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium pitch report: Sri Lanka vs Australia ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka and Australia gear up for Match 30 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on Monday, February 16. The match will be held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Cricket News / Crictoday / February 16

“Drop Shaheen Afridi”: Shahid Afridi Blasts His Son-in-Law After Defeat Against India

On Sunday, in the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan, Team India thrashed Pakistan by 61 runs. Following this crushing defeat, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi reacted angrily.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / February 16

Arundhati Reddy’s fiery bowling powers India to emphatic win over Australia in rain-hit first Women’s T20I

India Women made a commanding start to their tour of Australia, clinching a 21-run win via the DLS method in the opening T20I against Australia Women at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground.

Cricket News / Women Cricket / February 16

Arundhati Reddy’s fiery bowling powers India to emphatic win over Australia in rain-hit first Women’s T20I

India Women made a commanding start to their tour of Australia, clinching a 21-run win via the DLS method in the opening T20I against Australia Women at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground.

Cricket News / CricTracker / February 16
Injured Ben Shikongo ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026, Namibia name replacement

Injured Ben Shikongo ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026, Namibia name replacement

Namibia's Ben Shikongo has been ruled out of the squad for the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The experienced cricketer sustained an injury to his right thigh when Namibia went up against India in a Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on Thursday, February 12, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Monday.

Shadab Khan News / CricketGully / February 16

2026 T20 World Cup: A hit wicket from UAE made Rashid Khan the first bowler with 700 T20 Wickets

On February 16, the Afghanistan star bowler Rashid Khan became the first bowler to have 700 wickets in the T20 cricket. The 700th wicket came in the match against the UAE at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, after he took Muhammad Arfan's wicket in the 16th over.

Ravi Shastri News / Cricketnmore / February 16

T20 WC: 'He's Just Got To Give Himself A Little More Time', Shastri's Key Advice To Abhishek After Two Ducks

T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri has urged Abhishek Sharma to be a little bit more patient early in his innings during the remainder of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after the opener suffered his second consecutive failure with the bat when he was dismissed for a duck in India's emphatic victory over arch-rival Pakistan.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / February 16

Watch: Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav lose cool at Kuldeep Yadav during IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 showdown

In a high-octane clash that lived up to its billing, India extended their psychological edge over arch-rivals Pakistan with a commanding 61-run victory at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / February 16

Holders India drub Pakistan to reach Super Eight

Ishan Kishan proved to be the point of difference in the keenly-awaited India-Pakistan clash in Colombo as the defending champions outclassed their neighbours to prevail by 61 runs and blaze into the Super 8 stages of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Cricket News / Women Cricket / February 16

Post-Sophie Devine era begins as New Zealand appoints a new all-format captain

New Zealand have announced a new all-format captain for their women’s side, with a fresh chapter beginning after Sophie Devine stepped down from the role following the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in October.

Cricket News / CricketGully / February 16

IND vs PAK Clash: Stop Comparing Babar Azam to Virat Kohli

Babar Azam and Virat Kohli were discussed together during a brief period which lasted from the late 2010s until the early 2020s. The Pakistani fans showed great enthusiasm toward Babar but cricket legends believed he took the same path as Kohli.

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