T20 WC: Ireland Captain Paul Stirling Ruled Out Of The Tournament Due To Injury
The T20 World Cup Event: The Ireland cricket team has been dealt a massive blow as their captain, Paul Stirling, has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to an injury he suffered during the team's first match in the tournament, played against Australia at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday. Cricket Ireland confirmed the captain's exit on Friday. The T20 World Cup Event Technical Committee have approved a replacement player for Stirling, with uncapped youngster Sam Topping joining Ireland's 15-player squad with immediate effect. Paul Stirling underwent an assessment and a scan after the Australian match, which has subsequently revealed ligament damage; as such, he has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20 World Cup. Paul will shortly return home for rest and rehabilitation, ahead of the home summer, Graeme West, Director of High Performance at Cricket Ireland, said in a statement. To replace Paul, we have called up Sam Topping, who is able to provide immediate cover as he is a short flight away in Chennai. Sam has been with the Northern Knights training squad and has been playing and training in similar conditions to Sri Lanka. The skill set he offers provides cover across a number of areas within the squad, which is important as Ben Calitz is also carrying a knock to his hand after the last match, it added. Topping is a left-handed opening batter who last year featured for Ireland A in their four-day match against Afghanistan A in Abu Dhabi. Stirling was fielding at cover in the 7th over of the first innings against Australia when he dived high to his right to take a spectacular catch to dismiss Josh Inglis. However, as he came down, he landed on the point of his knee on an area of hard ground. Going into the second innings, Stirling advised team management he felt he was able to bat and walked out to open with Ross Adair. On the first ball, Stirling dug out a full-length ball on leg stump to wide mid on and set off for a single. As he took a few steps, his knee buckled and despite successfully struggling to complete the single in obvious pain, the skipper was forced to retire hurt. Going into the second innings, Stirling advised team management he felt he was able to bat and walked out to open with Ross Adair. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Meanwhile, Ireland had a poor start to the tournament as they suffered a massive 67-run defeat against the 2021 World Cup champions in their campaign opener. The team will now face Oman in their next group stage match to be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) on Saturday. Article Source: IANS
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T20 WC: Tim David Back As Australia Choose To Bowl Against Zimbabwe
T20 World Cup: Australia won the toss and elected to bowl against Zimbabwe in their second match of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday. Travis Head will continue to lead the side in place of Mitchell Marsh, who missed out due to injury, while Tim David is back to the playing XI. Australia are coming into the contest after registering a dominating 67-run victory over Ireland in their opening match played at the same venue. Despite missing their top fast bowlers, Australia managed to keep Ireland in check, with Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa taking four wickets each. The balanced bowling unit and smart batting adjustments helped them post a competitive total of 182 runs on a pitch that favoured slower bowlers and helped them start their campaign on a good note. On the other hand, Zimbabwe are also coming into the contest after a confident eight-wicket win over Oman in their campaign opener. Zimbabwe's opening match was all about pace, with Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and Brad Evans each taking three wickets to bowl out Oman for just 103 runs and then chasing the small target easily in just 13.3 overs with the help of magnificent innings from Brian Bennett and Brendan Taylor. After winning the toss, Travis Head said, We will bowl. Well, I mean, one eye is obviously on the cricket and the other on the fitness issues. But were used to a bit of chaos early in competitions like this. Weve had it before. Its a really good group, calm, and were in a good space. We played well the other night, so our challenge now is to back that up and put in another strong performance. I think its about dealing with the conditions. I felt we did that really, really well. We want to keep the pressure on the run rate. We probably did it in a different way than we naturally do, but thats down to the wicket conditions. Its a different wicket today as well, so its about summing up the conditions, adapting well, and playing smart cricket. No, (Smith) hes not here yet. He played golf a couple of days ago. I think hes in Chennai. Itll be nice having him around, and hopefully the skipper gets fit soon. Two changes for us - Connolly and Barrett sit out, Ben Dwarshius and Tim David are back into the XI, he added. While after losing the toss Raza said, Not a bad thing to bat first, the pitch might get slower and we've picked an extra spinner. The bounce here on different wickets is a gap of around 13m, so we need to keep our discipline and hit the top of the stumps. We don't have too many chances to play against Australia, and the ICC has given us this chance, so looking to do well. Two changes for us - unfortunately, Brendan Taylor has been ruled out of the competition, Richard Ngarava has been rested as a precautionary measure. His second scans came out well. Tony Munyonga and Greame Creamer are in, he added. Playing XIs: Two changes for us - unfortunately, Brendan Taylor has been ruled out of the competition, Richard Ngarava has been rested as a precautionary measure. His second scans came out well. Tony Munyonga and Greame Creamer are in, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani. Article Source: IANS
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T20 World Cup: Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus said they were in contention in the early stages of their chase of 210 against India in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, but wrist spinner Varun Chakravarthys decisive spell turned the game in the defending champions favour, as they won by 93 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. India had earlier posted 209/9 in their 20 overs, with Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya leading the charge by hitting fabulous fifties, before Chakravarthys 3-7 dismantled Namibias middle order, as they were bowled out for 116 in 18.2 overs, handing India a record 93-run victory. I thought, after that the Power-play that we had, that it's quite a small ground, maybe a bit of dew settling might make it tough for the spinners in the back half of that innings. So we really felt after 26 overs of cricket that we're in with a chance, and unfortunately, that spell of Varun broke the back of our chase, Erasmus said in the post-match presentation ceremony. He praised JJ Smits death bowling despite the heavy defeat. I think that death spell as well from Smit coming back, you know, after the powerplay had leaked a bit, I think that's the kind of specialisation we want in our team. It's always been a matter of getting the top and bottom ends of our innings to a higher standard to compete with these bigger teams, he added. Looking ahead to their next fixture against the USA in Chepauk, Erasmus said conditions could favour Namibia. I think that's perhaps slow conditions in Chennai might suit us, and I think there's still a lot in the tank. I don't think we're playing at 100% now. He praised JJ Smits death bowling despite the heavy defeat. I think that death spell as well from Smit coming back, you know, after the powerplay had leaked a bit, I think that's the kind of specialisation we want in our team. It's always been a matter of getting the top and bottom ends of our innings to a higher standard to compete with these bigger teams, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He signed off by acknowledging Indias quality bowling in the middle overs. No, I don't think any change in the pitch. I think obviously there's quality on the ball from the bowlers from India, and that's shown in that middle period. That overs 6 to 10 just broke the back. Article Source: IANS
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T20 WC: Australia Vs Zimbabwe, USA Vs Netherlands- Match Previews
Chennai Super Kings Academy: Australia and Zimbabwe will look to continue their winning momentum when they face each other in their second match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday. Australia are coming into the contest after registering a dominating 67-run victory over Ireland in their opening match played at the same venue. Despite missing their top fast bowlers, Australia managed to keep Ireland in check, with Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa taking four wickets each. The balanced bowling unit and smart batting adjustments helped them post a competitive total of 182 runs on a pitch that favoured slower bowlers, and helped them start their campaign on a good note. Australia captain Mitchell Marsh is likely to miss this match as well, as he is recovering from injury. Travis Head will captain the side in his absence. On the other hand, Zimbabwe are also coming into the contest after a confident eight-wicket win over Oman in their campaign opener. Zimbabwe's opening match was all about pace, with Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and Brad Evans each taking three wickets to bowl out Oman for just 103 runs and then chasing the small target easily in just 13.3 overs with the help of magnificent innings from Brian Bennett and Brendan Taylor. Australia and Zimbabwe have played three T20I matches so far, in which the 2021 World Cup champions have won two, while Sikandar Raza's team has been able to win only one match. When: Friday, February 13, 11:00 AM IST Where: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Where to watch: Star Sports Network for live TV broadcast and JioHotstar for live streaming Squads: Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor (w), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Graeme Cremer Australia: Travis Head (c), Josh Inglis (w), Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis, Tim David, Mitchell Marsh 21st Match: Netherlands vs United States of America, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 7:00 PM IST The United States of America will look to end their quest for a win in the 2026 T20 World Cup when they face the Netherlands in their third group stage match to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. After running India close in their opening game in Mumbai, the USA were outplayed by Pakistan in Colombo in their second match. A third successive defeat against the Netherlands on Friday will knock them out of contention for the Super Eight stage. So it will be a do-or-die match for Monank Patel's team. On the other hand, the Netherlands are coming into the contest on the back of a dominant seven-wicket win against Namibia. All-rounder Bas de Leede was the main player behind that win. He took two crucial wickets, which helped the team restrict Namibia to just 156 runs, and then played a 72-run knock, which helped the team chase the target comfortably to register a win after a near loss in the opener against Pakistan. The Netherlands are also familiar with Chennai conditions. Their entire squad trained at the Chennai Super Kings Academy in the city for around a week last month, and they boast a strong record against the USA, having won all three T20I matches played between the two sides. When: Friday, February 13, 7:00 PM IST Where: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Where to watch: Star Sports Network for live TV broadcast and JioHotstar for live streaming Squads: Where to watch: Star Sports Network for live TV broadcast and JioHotstar for live streaming Also Read: Live Cricket Score USA: Andries Gous (w), Shayan Jahangir, Monank Patel (c), Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ehsan Adil, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shehan Jayasuriya Article Source: IANS
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Reduced reliance on popcorn imports has saved valuable foreign exchange for the Indian exchequer. Scientific cultivation practices, mechanisation, and end-to-end farmer engagement have improved efficiency, yield, kernel quality, and expansion ratios, enhancing farmer prosperity. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) -Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR), in collaboration with Gourmet Popcornica Private Limited, Indias largest popcorn company, is witnessing the successful outcomes of a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Indias popcorn maize value chain, enhancing farmer incomes, and advancing Indias ambition to become a global hub for high-quality popcorn maize production. Mr. SBP Pattabhi Rama Rao, Managing Director, Gourmet Popcornica in the corn fields ICAR-IIMR Recognises Gourmet Popcornica forStellar Contribution Towards Making India aatmanirbhar in Popcorn Maize On ICAR-IIMRs Founders Day on 9th February, 2026, Gourmet Popcornica received an award for its ongoing work with in the popcorn maize ecosystem. The Award recognises staff, progressive farmers and India companies for contribution in the extension and expansion of Maize in India. The award was presented by Dr Hanuman Sahay Jat Director of Maize, ICAR-IIMR to Mr. Y Yugandhar - CEO Crop integration, Gourmet Popcornica and Mr. K Mahiadhar Reddy - Director, Gourmet Popcornica. Luminaries present at the Award Ceremony included the Chief Guest for the event, Vice Chancellor of PAU, Dr.SatbirSinghGosal, Dr Sian Das (former Director of IIMR), Dr Nachiket Kotwaliwale (Director ICAR -CIPHET), Dr Ashok Mehta (former Director of ICAR), Dr Sarabjeet Singh (progressive agri machinery entrepreneur) and Mr. O P Choudhary (Senior Soil Scientist, PAU), and other senior scientists from PAU and IIMR. Over the last decade, Indias popcorn maize market has expanded from 50,000 tonnes to over 130,000 tonnes. This growth has been largely driven by the successful development and domestication of high-expansion popcorn maize cultivation. Earlier, nearly 100 percent of the popcorn consumed in India was imported. Today, domestic production accounts for nearly 65 percent of the market, significantly reducing reliance on imports and creating a new and sustainable income stream for Indian farmers. Over the past five years, ICAR-IIMRs scientific and agronomic expertise, combined with Gourmet Popcornicas decade-long experience in large-scale high-expansion popcorn maize cultivation, has strengthened specialised value chains such as popcorn maize. This collaboration demonstrates the importance of science-led partnerships in diversifying farmer incomes and reducing import dependence. The partnership formally began in February 2021 with the signing of agreements for IIMR-bred popcorn hybrids, reflecting ICAR-IIMRs commitment to translating agricultural science into tangible economic outcomes for farmers. Over the last four years, with the guidance of ICAR-IIMR scientists and its own breedingteam, Gourmet Popcornica has developed new hybrids with high yield, high popping and resistance to diseases/ pests. The partnership aligns with national priorities under Atmanirbhar Bharat, promoting rural livelihoods, value-added agriculture, and export readiness. Mr. SBP Pattabhi Rama Rao, Managing Director, Gourmet Popcornica Pvt. Ltd. What began as an effort to produce world-class popcorn in India has now evolved into a national opportunity. With ICARIIMRs research excellence and Gourmet Popcornicas on-ground operational strength, India is poised not only to meet domestic demand but also can emerge as a trusted exporter of premium-quality popcorn maize. The long-term objective is to position India as a net exporter of premium popcorn maize to key Asian markets. Currently, Gourmet Popcornica works closely with over 17,500 farmers and cultivates popcorn maize across more than 36,000 acres in nine states across India. Through structured contract farming, capacity-building programmes, sustainable packaging initiatives, and responsible sourcing practices, the company ensures product integrity, supply reliability, and measurable farmer impact. With a vision to become Indias most trusted gourmet popcorn brand, Gourmet Popcornica is fostering a vibrant, aatmanirbhar ecosystem where farmers prosper, institutions excel, and consumers enjoy high-quality popcorn experiences rooted in sustainability and innovation by the support of ICAR-IIMR . About Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), based in New Delhi, is the apex body for coordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture and allied sciences in India. It manages research and education in agriculture, horticulture, and fisheries in India. Established in 1929, ICAR operates 113 institutes and 74 universities, playing a key role in the Green Revolution and enhancing food security through scientific advancements. icar.org.in . About Gourmet Popcornica Gourmet Popcornica is a Chennai-based agri-to-consumer company building Indias popcorn value chain - from hybrid seed and farmer partnerships to kernel processing, storage, cinema supply and branded retail products. It is the number one producer of popcorn maize in India and the fourth largest in the world. Founded in 2014, Gourmet Popcornica combines global popcorn knowhow with local cultivation to deliver consistent, high-quality kernels and readytoeat gourmet popcorn for cinemas, foodservice, retail and ecommerce. Working closely with 17,500 farmers, Gourmet Popcornica currently cultivates over 36,000 acres of popcorn maize, across five states in India. The company prioritises product integrity, supply reliability and farmer impact through contract farming and capacitybuilding programmes and pursues sustainable packaging and responsible sourcing across its operations. With a vision to be Indias most trusted gourmet popcorn brand, Gourmet Popcornica is creating a vibrant, aatmanirbhar ecosystem where farmers prosper, institutions excel, and consumers everywhere enjoy unforgettable, high-quality popcorn experiences, rooted in sustainability and innovation. gourmetpopcornica.in .
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