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Mumbai, March 6 All praise for Sanju Samson's mental fortitude, former India head coach Ravi Shastri said the experienced batter seems to have "matured" in the ongoing T20 World Cup after realizing the need for consistency and wiser shot selection.The opener smashed a 42-ball 89 against...

Mumbai, March 5 Praising him as a true generational talent, Sanju Samson dedicated his Player of the Match award to Jasprit Bumrah following the pacer's outstanding performance in India's T20 World Cup semifinal victory over England at a batting-friendly venue here on Thursday.In a day when...

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...

Mumbai, March 5 Sanju Samson overcame the challenge posed by Jofra Archer through a stroke of luck to reach his second successive fifty, helping India post a massive 253 for seven against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal here on Thursday.After single-handedly taking India to the...

Kolkata, March 4 – South Africa’s left-handed batter David Miller said his team is excited and ready to continue their unbeaten campaign against New Zealand in their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.South Africa have won all five of their previous meetings...

Mumbai, March 4 Unity, belief, and composure under pressure have powered England's charge into the T20 World Cup semifinals, skipper Harry Brook said on Wednesday, asserting that the two-time champions do not need a "perfect game" to go all the way in the tournament.In an intriguing...

Kolkata, March 3 Aiden Markram has been a prolific batsman in T20Is during the ongoing World Cup, but for this to happen, the South African captain had to train his mind to suppress his "captain" instincts whenever he went out to bat.Markram, who has excelled as an opener in T20Is, has so far...

New Delhi, March 2 – Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, who served as the team’s head coach during their recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign, said that members and officials of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss future plans after the...

Karachi, March 2 The country's cricket board is considering financial penalties for the players after the Pakistan team's early elimination from the T20 World Cup.A reliable source said that while reports of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) deducting players' salaries were inaccurate...

New Delhi, March 2: Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged the ‘Impact Player of the Match’ after a decisive spell helped India set a chaseable target for the West Indies before Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 helped the defending champions secure a crucial victory in their T20 World Cup...

New Delhi, March 2 – According to a report on Monday, Pakistani cricket authorities are expected to impose a hefty fine of five million rupees (approximately $17,900) on underperforming male cricketers after the team's exit in the Super Eight round in Sri Lanka."The Pakistan Cricket Board...

Kolkata, March 2 – After Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 97 to guide India into the Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final following a five-wicket victory over the West Indies at Eden Gardens, head coach Gautam Gambhir praised him for stepping up when the team needed him the most to make big runs...

Kolkata, March 2 – India captain Suryakumar Yadav praised the team's character and composure after their thrilling victory over the West Indies in a must-win Super Eights encounter at Eden Gardens on Sunday, which secured them a semifinal berth in Mumbai.Reflecting on the high-pressure nature...

Kolkata, March 1 Skipper Suryakumar Yadav said that opening batter Sanju Samson earned his reward for his hard work with an unbeaten 97 against the West Indies, adding that India deserved to reach the semi-final of the T20 World Cup.India beat the West Indies by five wickets to set up a...

Hobart, March 1: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that her team failed to maintain consistency and played poorly in the ODI format after suffering a heavy 185-run defeat against Australia in the third ODI played at the Bellerive Oval on Sunday.Chasing a massive target of 410, India were...

Srinagar, February 28 National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah praised the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on Saturday for its maiden victory in the Ranji Trophy finals, defeating the star-studded Karnataka team.Abdullah described the victory as a moment of immense pride and joy for...

Hubballi, February 28 – Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal expressed pride in his team's effort despite their defeat in the Ranji Trophy final, while graciously acknowledging Jammu & Kashmir's superior performance and their richly deserved historic maiden title triumph.Reflecting on...

New Delhi, February 28 – South Africa will aim to continue their unbeaten streak in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup when they face Zimbabwe in their final match of the Super Eights, which will be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday afternoon.South Africa has been a strong force in this...

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, Feb 26 – Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya scored brilliant half-centuries, while Arshdeep Singh took 3-24, as India defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.This victory eliminated Zimbabwe from the competition...