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Ahmedabad, March 6 Jasprit Bumrah is a world-class bowler, but he can also have an off-day, something that Glenn Phillips and the New Zealand team would be hoping for when they face India in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday.Bumrah has been India's standout performer, with excellent...

Mumbai, March 5: India's wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson expressed delight after playing a crucial role in India's hard-fought semi-final victory over England, saying he felt confident about his form and wanted to make the most of it when it mattered most.Samson said he carried confidence...

According to former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik, a flat, red soil pitch at the Wankhede Stadium could level the playing field between India and England, rather than giving either side an advantage in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup semi-final.He added that favorable weather conditions and...

Kolkata, March 3 – Having travelled from Sri Lanka to Kolkata for the first semifinal clash with South Africa at the Eden Gardens, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted that getting one more day of rest would have been ideal for his team. However, he said his team had a good practice...

New Delhi, March 3 – Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar has advised the team to use Jasprit Bumrah for two overs in the powerplay of the Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Gavaskar believes that Bumrah's early breakthroughs could disrupt...

Kolkata, March 1 Jasprit Bumrah is the "Sachin Tendulkar" of Indian bowling.Undeniably, for India's greatest fast bowler across formats, the only aspect where one cannot compare him with Tendulkar is perhaps longevity. Tendulkar played international cricket for 24 years, starting at the age of...

New Delhi, March 1 – As India prepares for their must-win T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s clash against the West Indies, former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has backed Sanju Samson's inclusion at the top of the order, crediting the wicketkeeper-batter for bringing much-needed balance and intent...

New Delhi, March 1 – Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar has advised mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy to bowl fuller lengths and target the stumps as India prepares to face West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.Analyzing Varun's performances in the...

Chennai, February 27 – While India's comfortable 72-run victory over Zimbabwe may have boosted morale, legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar cautioned that the defending champions cannot afford to underestimate the two-time champions, the West Indies. He emphasized that India needs to devise smart...

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...

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...

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 – For Tristan Stubbs, sharing the middle with David Miller is more than just a tactical advantage for South Africa; it is the realization of a childhood dream, and the power-hitter said that throughout his transformative years, he moulded his game around how Miller plays...

Colombo, February 22 – Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka did not shy away from admitting his team's batting failure after they were bowled out for just 95 and suffered a 51-run defeat to England, despite a disciplined bowling effort that had earlier kept the opposition to a modest total...

Ahmedabad, February 17 – With a spot in the Super 8s secured, India will be playing against the Netherlands in their last league match, which is inconsequential for the hosts. However, it is unlikely that India will experiment much in this match, as they could play more matches at the venue and...

Ahmedabad, February 17 Overanalyzing can be counterproductive after a few failures in the high-risk T20 format, and India opener Abhishek Sharma has his plans sorted against well-prepared opposition, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Tuesday.Abhishek has not scored a run in the two innings...

Chennai, February 16 New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips said that the defeat against South Africa will not have any bearing on their final match against bottom-placed Canada, as the Kiwis aim to secure a place in the Super Eights from Group D here.New Zealand are currently in second place...

Colombo, Feb 16 – Former spin bowler Danish Kaneria launched a scathing critique of Pakistan following their underwhelming performance against India in the T20 World Cup match, stating that the result exposed the team's struggles while chasing targets and suggesting that the players focus more...

London, February 15 – England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has vowed to always wear a helmet while playing or even practicing batting after being seriously hit on the face by a ball at the start of the month.Stokes also questioned the batting tactics of not wearing helmets while facing spin...

Ahmedabad, February 15 New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell said the Black Caps lost the game due to the Powerplays, as they lost by seven wickets to South Africa in their T20 World Cup clash here, their first defeat of the tournament."I think, probably in both Powerplays, we let the game...