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Mumbai, March 29 Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and decided to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.Mumbai gained a boost on the eve of the match as pace spearhead...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Veteran seamer Matt Henry said New Zealand still believe in their batting strength despite India posting a formidable 255/5 in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final. On a flat, mixed-surface pitch, Sanju Samson (89), Ishan Kishan (54), and Abhishek Sharma (52) led India to a...

Ahmedabad, March 6 – Glenn Phillips, a versatile batsman and bowler for New Zealand, stated that his team is accustomed to playing against formidable opponents like India, and they are determined to give their best performance in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final, which will be held at the...

Mumbai, March 5 – Shivam Dube's childhood coach, Satish Samant, has said that the all-rounder will play a crucial role in India's semi-final clash against England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.Besides Dube, Samant believes that captain Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma...

In Mumbai, on March 4, concerns were raised about dropped catches, Abhishek Sharma's difficulties adapting to a new batting approach, the bowlers' inability to restrict the batters, and the team's tendency to concede scores of 170 or more in recent matches, along with pitch and dew factors...

Kolkata, March 4 – The first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to take place, with New Zealand facing South Africa at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The winner will advance to the final, where they will compete against either India or England.Both teams have had impressive...

Ahmedabad, February 26 "It doesn't feel easy," South Africa captain Aiden Markram insisted on Thursday, even as his team brushed aside another strong opponent, the West Indies, for a sixth consecutive win in the T20 World Cup and secured their place in the semifinals.The Proteas' latest...

Ahmedabad, February 25 Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj believes that staying at one venue does not give South Africa a significant advantage, saying that the key lies in adapting quicker than the opposition as they prepare for a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against the West Indies here on...

Chennai, February 24 Axar Patel spending nearly 30 minutes honing his left-arm spin skills at the nets is not uncommon, but the questions surrounding his possible return to the playing eleven for India's must-win game against Zimbabwe add significance to the situation.Axar was benched in favor...

Hubballi, Feb 24 Jammu and Kashmir opener Yawer Hassan said that a calm adherence to process and an intent to respond to conditions rather than reputation helped him produce a crucial innings on the opening day of their maiden Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka.The 22-year-old, who had...

Brisbane, February 24 – Australia delivered a clinical performance to defeat India by six wickets in the opening One Day International (ODI) at Allan Border Field on Tuesday. They successfully chased a modest target of 215, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-game ODI series and also leveling the...

Ahmedabad, February 22 – Ahead of India’s match against South Africa in their first Super Eights clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy explained that the nature of the pitch suits his bowling style, noting that the surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium has...

In New Delhi, February 18 – UAE off-spinner Dhruv Parashar stated that his team would find ways to perform better against top-tier pace bowlers, especially after being defeated by a relentless South African attack, which led to their six-wicket defeat in the final Group D match of the ICC Men’s...

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 17 – South Africa’s coaching consultant, Albie Morkel, believes that captain Aiden Markram is a player who consistently performs at his best during high-pressure tournament cricket, adding that he is a strong leader who has earned the respect of the entire team.Markram had...

Kolkata, February 16: England batter Will Jacks credited the information shared by the top order and favorable batting conditions after smashing a blistering 53 off 22 balls to power his side to 202/7 against Italy in their Group C clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens in Kolkata...

Colombo, February 15 Ishan Kishan said on Sunday that his improved performance on the off-side was behind his match-winning effort against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.Kishan's 77 off 40 balls on a difficult pitch made the difference as India closed out a comfortable 61-run...

New Delhi, February 12 India's star all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, said on Thursday that his preparation for any major tournament is similar to army-camp-style training, incorporating rigorous physical activities and discipline to help him perform at his peak for the country.Pandya delivered a...