‘Cricket’s a cruel game, tough pills to swallow,’ says Bethell after England’s T20 World Cup semi-final loss to India

March 6, 2026 3:30 PM

‘Cricket’s a cruel game, tough pills to swallow,’ says Bethell after England’s T20 World Cup semi-final loss to India

England batter Jacob Bethell said it was a “tough pill to swallow” after his century went in vain in England’s defeat to India in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Bethell tore into the Indian bowling attack to record the second-fastest century in T20 World Cup history, getting there in just 45 balls. The knock meant Bethell now has centuries in all three formats for England. Earlier this year, he had also scored a hundred against Austra...

T20 World Cup: Axar Patel’s semi-final masterclass helps India move past fielding woes

March 6, 2026 12:01 PM

T20 World Cup: Axar Patel’s semi-final masterclass helps India move past fielding woes

India put some forgettable fielding moments from this year's Twenty20 World Cup in the rear-view mirror during their semi-final win over England on Thursday, as Axar Patel's inspired display reminded his teammates of their quality. The defending champions had dropped 13 catches heading into the match at the Wankhede Stadium - the most by any side in this year's tournament - but Axar single-handedly raised the level and shifted the momentum in their seven-run win. Axar's first magical moment ca...

Rahul’s brilliance and Porel’s poise power Delhi Capitals to dominant win over LSG

April 23, 2025 9:35 AM

Rahul’s brilliance and Porel’s poise power Delhi Capitals to dominant win over LSG

KL Rahul's belligerent knock and Abhishek Porel's composed half-century steered Delhi Capitals to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. After a disciplined bowling effort restricted LSG to a modest total, Rahul and Porel's fluent fifties ensured Delhi chased down the target with ease. Returning to his former home ground, Rahul silenced the crowd with a record-breaking 57*—his 40th IPL fifty—while also becoming the fastest player...