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Ahmedabad, February 21 Tilak Varma's spirited batting in all four league matches of the T20 World Cup hasn't gone unnoticed, but captain Suryakumar Yadav dismissed suggestions about replacing him, as the role he is performing is according to the team's management's directives.Tilak, whose...

Ahmedabad, February 21 Suryakumar Yadav was both cheeky and sarcastic when the inevitable question about Abhishek Sharma's hat-trick of ducks arose before India's T20 World Cup game against South Africa on Sunday."Regarding Abhishek's form, I worry about those who are worried about his form. I...

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), February 21 Fielding coach R Sridhar on Saturday said that Sri Lanka has moved on from their 0-3 defeat at home to England in the run-up to the T20 World Cup, and believes that his team is now better equipped to react to different situations in Sunday's Super Eights match...

Kalyani, February 20. Experienced Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami provided valuable advice to the Jammu and Kashmir bowlers as they prepared for their first-ever Ranji Trophy final in the history of the premier domestic tournament.J&K will face eight-time champions Karnataka in their first...

Kalyani, February 20. Experienced Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami provided valuable advice to the Jammu and Kashmir bowlers as they prepared for their first-ever Ranji Trophy final in the history of the premier domestic tournament.J&K will face eight-time champions Karnataka in their first...

Chennai, February 20 Overwhelmed by emotions but content with the memories he made, Afghanistan's English coach Jonathan Trott has bid farewell to the role that became his "accidental" four years ago.The 44-year-old Trott stepped down from the position that was originally offered to fellow...

Colombo, February 18 Zimbabwe assistant coach Dion Ebrahim said his team has prepared well and is comfortable being considered the underdogs ahead of their Super 8 clash against India, adding that the key will be to remain focused on the game.Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to top...

Chennai, February 19 Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team concluded the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.Afghanistan played some exciting cricket, narrowly losing...

Colombo, Feb 19 – Sikandar Raza emphasized belief, preparation, and fearlessness after leading Zimbabwe to another impressive victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, stating that their unbeaten run reflects the team’s growing confidence and resilience, and that everyone wants...

Colombo, February 19 Skipper Sikandar Raza said Zimbabwe's impressive run in the T20 World Cup group stages has earned his team respect from everyone, and he hopes to recreate the universally beloved underdog's victory story in the Super Eights against tough opponents.The Africans showed...

Mumbai, February 19 Former bowling coach Paras Mhambrey said on Thursday that it is not just about winning, but how the team wins, pointing out that India's four straight victories in the T20 World Cup have been impressive, with four different players earning the Player of the Match awards...

Kolkata, February 19 Well-defined roles, calm execution, and collective belief have propelled the West Indies into the Super Eights with four wins, and captain Shai Hope says "clarity" within the group has been a major factor in their success so far in the T20 World Cup.Unlike their often...

Ahmedabad, February 19 – India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, has acknowledged two key challenges facing the team as they head into the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup: the predictability of the left-handed top order and the batters' struggles against finger spinners.Speaking to the...

Kolkata, February 19 – Italy won the toss and chose to bowl against the West Indies in their final group stage match of the 2026 T20 World Cup, which was held at the Eden Gardens Stadium on Thursday.After winning the toss, Italy captain Harry Manenti said, "We're going to bowl today. There's...

On the eve of the South Africa versus UAE match in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Proteas consultant coach Albie Morkel dismissed concerns about Dewald Brevis’s form, despite his scores of 6, 23, and 31. Morkel described Brevis as a key player who “can both frustrate and inspire you.”He also...

Chennai, February 18 Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan paid high tribute to outgoing head coach Jonathan Trott, saying the former England batsman has played a major role in guiding the team and raising the standards of Afghan cricket.Afghanistan will face Canada in their last match of the...

In New Delhi, on February 18, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) bowling coach, Yasir Arafat, stated that his team's six-wicket defeat to South Africa was a valuable learning experience, especially considering their unfamiliarity with facing strong pace attacks under overcast conditions. During the...

New Delhi, February 18 Former captain Ricky Ponting says the current Australian team lacked the aura that defined its past teams at global events and termed the country's early exit from the men's T20 World Cup as a "really poor campaign".Speaking on the latest episode of the ICC Review...

Canberra, February 18 – Phoebe Litchfield has called on Australia’s batting team to adopt more accountability and purpose ahead of a crucial T20I against India in Canberra. As the series hangs in the balance, Litchfield highlighted the need for batters to take ownership instead of depending on...

New Delhi, February 18 – Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla has defended young opener Abhishek Sharma, who has been struggling in the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup, by describing him as a player who "takes a high-risk, high-reward approach."Abhishek has played only two matches in the 2026 T20...