T20 World Cup: Rinku Singh to rejoin squad ahead of Zimbabwe clash; Samson’s inclusion under discussion, says Kotak

February 25, 2026 4:43 PM

T20 World Cup: Rinku Singh to rejoin squad ahead of Zimbabwe clash; Samson’s inclusion under discussion, says Kotak

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has confirmed that middle-order batter Rinku Singh will rejoin the squad on Wednesday evening ahead of the must-win Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe at the M A Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday. Rinku, who has featured in all of India’s matches so far in the ongoing T20 World Cup, had left the team hotel on Tuesday to travel to Uttar Pradesh after his father, who is battling liver cancer, was admitted to hospital and placed on ventilator support. He did not...

T20 World Cup: West Indies beat Italy by 42 runs to enter Super 8 unbeaten

February 19, 2026 4:59 PM

T20 World Cup: West Indies beat Italy by 42 runs to enter Super 8 unbeaten

West Indies advanced to the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup unbeaten after defeating Italy by 42 runs at Eden Gardens on Thursday, with Shamar Joseph taking four wickets and Matthew Forde claiming three. Defending 165, West Indies bowled Italy out for 123 in 18 overs. Italy lost Justin Mosca early and slipped to 37-3 at the end of the powerplay. JJ Smuts (24) and Ben Manenti (26) attempted a recovery but regular wickets halted the chase. Joseph returned figures of 4-30, Forde took 3-25 and...

T20 World Cup: Clinical Windies outclass Nepal, march into Super 8

February 15, 2026 2:35 PM

T20 World Cup: Clinical Windies outclass Nepal, march into Super 8

Nepal’s valiant recovery after a shaky start was ultimately not enough as the West Indies cruised to a comfortable nine-wicket win in their Group C clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 134 for victory, the Caribbean side overhauled Nepal’s spirited 133/8 in just 15.2 overs, sealing their spot in the Super Eights and eliminating Nepal from the race. Asked to bat first on a tricky, damp wicket, Nepal struggled immediately against a disciplined Wes...