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February 23, 2026 10:10 AM

Jacks of all trades helps England fight back to sink Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup

Will Jacks impressed with bat and ball to rescue England from a poor start and help them to a 51-run victory over Sri Lanka in a low-scoring Super Eight match at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday. Tournament co-hosts Sri Lanka appeared to be well set after restricting England to a below-par 146-9 in the Group 2 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Jacks, who made 21 useful runs down the order, returned to claim 3-22 as England bowled out Sri Lanka for 95 inside 17 overs to prev...

February 22, 2026 12:25 PM

‘Mann Ki Baat’: PM Modi hails Indian-origin cricketers in foreign teams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Indian-origin cricketers representing foreign teams, highlighting what he described as the enduring “speciality of Bhartiyata” - the unique ability of Indians to remain connected to their roots while contributing meaningfully to the countries they live in. Addressing the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister spoke about the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup and the emotional connection many Indians feel whe...

February 22, 2026 9:51 AM

T20 World Cup: India skipper Suryakumar Yadav backs opener Abhishek Sharma despite three ducks

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav rubbished concerns about the form of opener Abhishek Sharma, saying his players are ready to cover for the world's highest-ranked batter in Twenty20 cricket until he regains his form. Sharma, who has scored two centuries and eight fifties for India, is yet to score a run in the Twenty20 World Cup after getting out for a duck three times in the group stage, while missing one game due to a stomach infection. "I worry for the people who are worried about Abhishek's...

February 22, 2026 9:47 AM

Oman skipper Jatinder Singh finds pride despite winless T20 World Cup campaign

Oman's Twenty20 World Cup campaign may not have gone their way after a nine-wicket defeat by Australia left them winless in the tournament but skipper Jatinder Singh struck a philosophical tone, emphasising pride and gratitude for the experience. Oman finished dead last in Group B with no wins in four matches, one of only three teams along with minnows Namibia and Canada who failed to register a victory at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka. "It's a proud moment for all of us that we got a ...

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...

February 18, 2026 12:22 PM

T20 World Cup: We won’t experiment much, says India assistant coach ahead of Netherlands clash

Defending champions India will take on the Netherlands in their final Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India have already qualified for the Super Eight stage after wins over the United States, Namibia and Pakistan. The 61-run thumping of Pakistan in Colombo booked their place in the next round. India assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak said the team is unlikely to experiment much and would rather mai...

February 17, 2026 12:47 PM

T20 World Cup: ‘India moving in the right path, hoping momentum continues till end,’ says BCCI secy Devajit Saikia

Team India have made a strong statement in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, remaining unbeaten in the group stage and booking their place in the Super 8 stage with one game to spare. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said that the the Men in Blue are heading “in the right path”. “Team India is moving in the right path so far in the tournament. All players look in good touch..wishing the momentum continues till the end,” Saikia told IANS. India will play the Netherlands at the Narendra M...

February 16, 2026 10:20 AM

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar Yadav dedicates win vs Pakistan to India; Salman looks at ‘big picture’ after loss

India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated Sunday's Twenty20 World Cup victory over Pakistan to fans across the country, while his opposite number Salman Agha urged perspective after a chastening defeat in a contest that never matched its blockbuster billing. The much-hyped showdown between the South Asian neighbours failed to live up to expectations as India racked up 175-7 and then returned to bundle out Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs. The match itself passed without flashpoints despite the tens...

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...

February 14, 2026 3:59 PM

T20 World Cup: India and Pakistan set for Sunday blockbuster

India and Pakistan will clash in the Twenty20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday, still feeling the aftershocks of a tumultuous fortnight in which Pakistan's boycott threat - later reversed - nearly blew a hole in the tournament's marquee fixture. Emotions run high whenever the bitter neighbours lock horns in multi-team events at neutral venues. Pakistan decided to boycott the Group A contest against India, jeopardising a lucrative fixture that sits at the intersection of sport, commerce, and geop...