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Kolkata, February 28 One of the defining features of this edition of the T20 World Cup has been the depth of the various batting units and the increasing tendency of batters to take high-risk, high-reward routes.All teams have achieved varying degrees of success, but no one has actually...

In Hubballi, on February 28, six years ago, an 18-year-old, Abdul Samad, was deeply disappointed after failing to help Jammu and Kashmir secure a 15-run lead in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Karnataka, which would have given them a vital first-innings advantage.Samad batted fluently...

Kolkata, February 28 India's assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate firmly believes that Tilak Varma is ideally suited to bat at number six, giving the hosts the necessary firepower at the end of the innings.However, this is not necessarily the case in the virtual "quarter-final" against the West...

Hubballi, February 28 – The Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Devajit Saikia, has urged the Indian cricket team to draw inspiration from the Jammu & Kashmir team, who have won their first Ranji Trophy title, as Suryakumar Yadav's team prepares for their final T20...

Hubballi (Karnataka), February 28 – Jammu & Kashmir captain Paras Dogra struggled to find words after leading his team to their maiden Ranji Trophy title, describing the achievement as the most significant moment of his career and crediting the collective belief and unity within the squad for...

Colombo, February 26 England's recent surge in the T20 World Cup marks the beginning of the "Harry Brook era," built on a calm and clear mindset rather than perfection, believes all-rounder Will Jacks.Brook faced a difficult period leading up to the T20 World Cup, starting with a disappointing...

Pallekele, February 27 Pakistan left-arm pacer Salman Mirza said on Friday that it was "very shameful" for fans to target the family of captain Salman Ali Agha after the team's disappointing performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup.Agha has struggled with batting, scoring just 60 runs from six...

Chennai, February 27 – Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik believes that the left-handed and right-handed opening combination of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson has been beneficial for the team and should be retained for the winner-takes-all match against the West Indies in...

Chennai, Feb 27 – Abhishek Sharma’s disciplined batting, particularly his use of the 'V' shot to score 55, his first half-century in the Men’s T20 World Cup, was a welcome change in approach, according to former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Pathan praised Sharma's ability to score runs...

Chennai, February 27 – Indian batter Tilak Verma said he wanted the team's batsmen to instill fear in Zimbabwe's bowlers by attacking on every delivery, which led to them achieving a huge 72-run victory to keep their semifinal hopes alive in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup.At the MA Chidambaram...

Ahmedabad, February 27 It hasn't quite been the tournament Kagiso Rabada envisioned for himself – dropped catches, delayed breakthroughs, and a touch of bad luck – but as South Africa continues its winning streak, the pace spearhead is content to focus on the bigger picture.After South...

Chennai, February 27 Tilak Varma backed India to stick to their aggressive approach in the ongoing T20 World Cup, even if they lose early wickets, saying it instills fear in opposition bowlers.Indian batsmen fired in unison to post a formidable 256 for four against Zimbabwe in a must-win Super...

Chennai, February 26 Despite a dominant win over Zimbabwe that kept the hosts in contention for a semifinal berth in the T20 World Cup here on Thursday, India captain Suryakumar Yadav was not pleased with the team's bowling performance.Following a heavy defeat to South Africa in their Super 8...

Hobart, February 26 – Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has virtually confirmed that captain Harmanpreet Kaur will be available for the second ODI against Australia, offering reassurance after the captain's knee injury in the series opener.Harmanpreet had injured her left knee while batting...

Hubli, February 26 – The Ranji Trophy final often produces long, grueling matches, and the ongoing final between Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka is shaping up similarly. After J&K posted a formidable 584 in their first innings, Karnataka reached a cautious 35 for one at lunch on Day 3 before...

New Delhi, February 26 – Former captain Kumar Sangakkara admitted there was “a lot of disappointment and hurt” after co-hosts Sri Lanka were eliminated from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 following a heavy 61-run defeat to New Zealand in Colombo on Wednesday.Reacting publicly after the...

Colombo, February 26 Mitchell Santner is a protective shield for his teammates, and he finds a way to make them feel more confident, said New Zealand opener Rachin Ravindra, showering praise on his captain after the Black Caps defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs to qualify for the T20 World Cup...

New Delhi, February 26 – Ahead of India’s must-win Super 8 match against Zimbabwe, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble suggested that the Suryakumar Yadav-led team should not underestimate the African nation and play their natural, aggressive brand of cricket.Having lost to South Africa in their...

Chennai, February 25 Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak acknowledged the pressure on India ahead of the must-win T20 World Cup Super Eights match against Zimbabwe, but expressed confidence in his team's ability to handle the crucial situation.The heavy 76-run defeat against South Africa in Ahmedabad...

New Delhi, February 25 – Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has cautioned India against focusing too much on improving their net run rate ahead of their crucial Super Eights match against Zimbabwe, saying that winning must remain their top priority in their bid to reach the semi-finals.Defending...