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T20 World Cup Semi: A familiar rivalry will once again take centre stage as India and England lock horns in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. This is the third consecutive edition in which the two heavyweights will meet in the last four, having faced each other in the semi-final of the tournaments previous two editions in 2022 and 2024. The upcoming clash in Mumbai continues a compelling semi-final sequence. In 2022, England halted Indias c

ICC T20 World Cup: Former India captain Rohit Sharma reflected on the important moments that have shaped the exciting rivalry between India and Pakistan since the ICC T20 World Cup began in 2007, describing the inaugural final as his favourite T20 World Cup fixture against the Asian rivals. 'Nothing can beat that': Rohit picks 2007 final vs Pakistan as his favourite T20 WC match New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma reflected on the important moments that have shaped the ex

T20 World Cup Super Eights: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samsons match-winning knock against the West Indies in the last ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super Eights contest at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday could mark a turning point in the openers career and lauded the fact that he did not lose his cool when 'wickets kept falling around him.' Samson struck an unbeaten 97, laced with 12 fours and four sixes, steering India into the semi-finals and earning the Player of the Mat

T20 World Cup: Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar said all Indian cricket fans would take joy in Sanju Samson's match-winning 97 not out taking the team to a crucial five-wicket win over the West Indies, adding that the sincere wicketkeeper-batter has finally received the recognition for his immense talent. Samson's superb knock laced with 12 fours and four sixes off 50 balls guided India to a five-wicket victory in their winner-takes-it-all Super Eights clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday and booked t

T20 World Cup Super: Joy and celebration filled the air at Eden Gardens as International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, along with BCCI president Mithun Manhas, secretary Devajit Saikia, vice-president Rajeev Shukla and others, was seen soaking in the vibrant atmosphere during India's nervy win over the West Indies in the T20 World Cup Super 8 contest. BCCI secretary Saikia shared glimpses from the stadium of what were described as joyous moments at Edens. In the pictures shared by Sai

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Afghanistan will tour India for a one-off Test and three ODIs in June, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday. The series, to be held soon after the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) ends, will mark Afghanistans first bilateral series against India after their last face-off happened via a three-game T20I series in January 2024. As per a statement by secretary Devajit Saikia, the Test match will be played at the PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh f

T20 World Cup Super Eight: India opener Sanju Samson said he switched off his phone and social media to listen to himself and protect his self-belief during a lean patch, which ended with his match-winning 97 in the Mens T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against the West Indies on Sunday. Samson hammered 12 fours and four sixes in his 50-ball knock to steer India to a five-wicket victory by chasing 196, thus keeping the defending champions campaign alive and set up a semi-final clash against Engla

After Sanju Samson: After Sanju Samson struck an unbeaten 97 to guide India into the Mens T20 World Cup semi-final after a five-wicket victory over the West Indies at Eden Gardens, head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded him for stepping up when the team needed him the most to make big runs. Samson smashed 12 fours and four sixes off 50 balls to delight a capacity crowd of 67,000 as India hunted down a challenging 196 with four balls to spare and set up their semi-final meeting against England in Mumba

New South Wales: Australia have called up uncapped pair Rachel Trenaman and Maitlan Brown to their squad for one-off Test against India, that commences at the WACA Ground in Perth on March 6. The uncapped pair will join their teammates in Perth this week, adding depth following the quad injuries to Garth and Ellyse Perry, and Sophie Molineux's back complaint. Trenaman comes into an Australia squad for the first time as cover for Perry, is battling a quad issue and will play purely as a batter in

T20 World Cup: West Indies captain Shai Hope admitted his side fell short at key moments after their semifinal hopes were dashed by India in a virtual quarterfinal clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Sunday, knocking them out of the race to the semi-final. West Indies posted a competitive 195/4 after being asked to bat, but India chased down the target with five wickets in hand, powered by a match-winning, unbeaten 97 from Sanju Samson. Reflecting on the total, Hope conceded

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza and head coach Justin Sammons heaped praise on opener Brian Bennett after the 22-year-old had a breakthrough Mens T20 World Cup campaign, with both suggesting the best is still very much to come from a player who has quietly emerged as one of the most exciting young batters in world cricket. Bennett finished the tournament as Zimbabwe's standout performer with the bat, with his 292 runs record run-tally for a batter from his country at T20 World Cups

Harare Sports Club: Zimbabwes Castle Corner supporters, known for their singing and dancing at Harare Sports Club, drew attention throughout the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup and made their presence felt hugely during the Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Amidst the 24,500 fans the number shot up from 17,500 at the start the Castle Corner fans seated in the far east corner of the Gautam Gambhir stand drew everyones attention with their singing, dancing and cheering for the Zi

T20 World Cup: Indian cricket greats Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri voiced strong reservations about the laser show staged during Indias Super 8 clash against West Indies at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday. During the brief drinks break, the stadium lights were dimmed, and a laser show illuminated the ground. The spectacle, however, did not sit well with Gavaskar and Shastri, who questioned its timing given the magnitude of the contest and the potential impact on players concentration and

T20 WC: India captain Suryakumar Yadav hailed the teams 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 of the contest, the skipper said the team embraced the moment and delivered collectively when it mattered most. Obviously, it's a great feeling, and the way we played, I think, as everyone said, it was a do-or-die, lik

T20 World Cup: Sanju Samsons brilliant 97 under pressure not only carried India into the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals but also earned praise from across the border, with several Pakistani fans taking to X to applaud the batters match-winning effort. Samsons composed yet aggressive knock powered India to a tense five-wicket victory over West Indies, keeping their hopes of defending the T20 World Cup title alive. Soon after the match, social media was flooded with reactions, including many from

T20 World Cup: India legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed Sanju Samsons composure and match-defining influence after the wicketkeeper-batter powered India into the semifinals of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup with a stunning unbeaten 97 against the West Indies at Eden Gardens on Sunday. Semi-final spot on the line, and the boys handled it beautifully! Handling the final overs well in both innings gave us the edge. Sanju Samsons calm presence at the crease was wonderful to watch. That kind of presence lift

T20 WC: Sanju Samson produced the innings of his life under pressure as India sealed a semi-final berth with a thrilling five-wicket victory over West Indies in their virtual quarter-final Super Eights clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday. The chase now stands at the highest successful chase in T20Is at this venue. Chasing a challenging 196 in a high-stakes contest, Samsons unbeaten 97 anchored Indias chase and ensured they crossed the finish line with four balls to spare, setting up a semi-final mee

T20 World Cup: For a cricketer whose career has frequently oscillated between promise and doubt, salvation came on the biggest platform. Standing tall after guiding India to a historic chase against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Sanju Samson reflected on a journey defined by resilience and belief. It means the whole world actually to me. I think right from the day I started playing, started dreaming to play for the country, I think this is the day I was waiting for. And Im very grateful, very

T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson slowly sank to his knees, removed his helmet and looked up in prayer. It was a quiet moment of gratitude, but it carried the weight of everything he had endured in the weeks leading up to it. On a night when Indias T20 World Cup campaign was on the brink, Samson delivered an innings that could define his career. His superb unbeaten 97 powered India to a tense five-wicket win over West Indies, sealing a place in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. The significance of t

T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson smashed unbeaten 97 as India thrash West Indies by five wickets to enter semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens Stadium. Article Source: IANS Also Read: Live Cricket Score

Teenaged South Africa: Teenaged South Africa pacer Kwena Maphaka said hitting the stumps and constant change of pace were the key ingredients behind him producing a standout spell of 2-21 in the sides five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in their final Super Eights clash of Mens T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. With Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj all rested ahead of Wednesday's semi-final clash against New Zealand in Kolkata, Maphaka was among those asked to step up

T20 World Cup: South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad said his side would prepare for Wednesday's Mens T20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Kolkata in exactly the same way as they have approached every match this tournament. The Proteas maintained their unbeaten run in the competition with a five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in their last Super Eights game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. The prospect of going all the way looms large for South Africa, though Conrad was careful to

T20 World Cup: West Indies rode on impactful contributions from Roston Chase and a blazing late flourish from Jason Holder and Rovman Powell to post a formidable 195/4 against India at Eden Gardens on Sunday in what is a must-win Super Eights clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup for both sides. Put in to bat after India opted to field in this virtual quarter-final, West Indies made a steady start through Shai Hope and Chase. The pair stitched together the first 50-plus opening partnership against

Indian Super League: Chennaiyin FC secured their first point of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026 season after battling to a spirited 1-1 draw against Odisha FC at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. The Marina Machans looked the sharper side for large spells and deservedly went ahead in first-half stoppage time through Elsinho, who netted his maiden ISL goal. However, Carlos Delgados header midway through the second half restored parity for the hosts. Head coach Clifford Miranda made two changes to

Chennai Super Kings: Former India and Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, along with current team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and several other squad members, began their preparations for IPL 2026 with their first practice session in Chennai on Sunday. The five-time champions commenced their camp at the franchises high-performance centre, with several Indian players reporting for duty. Among those present were Ayush Mhatre, Mukesh Choudhary, Rahul Chahar, Urvil Patel, Ramakrishna Ghosh

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe head coach Justin Sammons said the teams travel plans remain uncertain after their 2026 Mens T20 World Cup campaign came to an end with a five-wicket loss to South Africa in their last Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Amid the situation in the Middle East cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain and Kuwait, who have been witnessing strikes from the Iranian forces and airport operations being fully suspended, Zimbabwes players and coaches were originally

T20 World Cup: South Africa carried their unbeaten record into the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup semi-finals after overcoming an inspired all-round performance from Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to win by five wickets in their Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Raza struck a superb 73 off 43 balls to take Zimbabwe to 153/7 before returning with figures of 3-29, including striking twice in power-play, to leave South Africa in early trouble at 43/3. Dewald Brevis steadied the cha

T20 World Cup Super Eights: Dewald Brevis top-scored with 42 as South Africa overcame a stunning spell from Sikandar Raza to beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in their 2026 Mens T20 World Cup Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 154, South Africa were rocked early by Raza, who removed Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram inside the first three overs. Ryan Rickelton briefly countered with three sixes before falling to leave the Proteas in trouble at 43/3. Brevis then took ch

T20 World Cup: India won the toss and elected to bowl first against the West Indies in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Sunday. The qualification equation became significantly simpler for the hosts after South Africa inflicted a heavy defeat on the West Indies earlier in the Super Eights stage. Before that result, Indias chances hinged not only on winning their remaining matches but also on securing emphatic margins of victory against Zimbabwe and the Wes

T20 World Cup Super Eights: Dewald Brevis top-scored with 42 as South Africa overcame a stunning spell from Sikandar Raza to beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in their 2026 Mens T20 World Cup Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 154, South Africa were rocked early by Raza, who removed Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram inside the first three overs. Ryan Rickelton briefly countered with three sixes before falling to leave the Proteas in trouble at 43/3. Brevis then took ch

While Beth Mooney: Signing off her ODI career in style, Australia captain Alyssa Healy said finishing the format with a dominant win and a memorable innings was a proud and special moment. Healy smashed 158 off 98 balls in her final ODI appearance as Australia beat India by 185 runs in the third ODI of the multi-format series played at the Bellerive Oval on Sunday. Chasing a massive target of 410, India were bowled out for 224 in 45.1 overs as Australia completed a 3-0 sweep of the ODI series an

T20 World Cup: Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has attributed the underwhelming performances of all-rounders Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 to what he described as mismanagement and unrealistic expectations from head coach Mike Hesson. The criticism comes after the Pakistan national cricket team failed to advance to the semi-finals, exiting the tournament following their inability to secure a decisive victory over the Sri Lanka national cricket team in

Harmanpreet Kaur: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that her side failed to maintain consistency and played poor cricket in the ODI format after they suffered 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 bowled out for 224 in 45.1 overs as Australia completed a 3-0 sweep of the ODI series and took an 8-2 lead in the multi-format contest. I think overall we didnt play good cricket. In T20, we we

West Indies ICC T20 World: Hosts India will carry a historical advantage and strong home support when they face West Indies in a crucial ICC T20 World Cup match in Kolkata tonight, with a semifinal spot on the line for the winner. According to statistics compiled by IANS, India have dominated the head-to-head record between the two sides in T20 Internationals. Out of 30 matches played so far, India have won 19 while West Indies have registered 10 victories, with one match ending in no result. Bo

Bangladesh Cricket Board: Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar has expressed uncertainty over whether he will apply for a place on the national selection panel after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) opted to publicly invite applications for the role for the first time. The development follows incumbent chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain's decision to step down after completing his two-year tenure. Bashar had long been viewed as the leading candidate to succeed him, but the BCB instead anno

Skipper Alyssa Healy: Skipper Alyssa Healy's 158 and Alana King's (4-33) helped Australia bowled out India for 224 runs in 45.1 and register a dominant 185-run win in the third ODI of the multi-format series, here at the Bellerive Oval on Sunday. With this win, Australia clinched the ODI series 3-0 and took a lead of 6-2 in the multi-format series. Earlier, Australia posted a massive 409/7 in 50 overs after losing the toss. Captain Alyssa Healy played a brilliant knock of 158 in her final ODI ap

Harishchandrapur MLA Tajmul Hossian: The name of World Cup-winning Indian women's cricket team member, Richa Ghosh, has been placed as 'under ad-judication' in the final electoral rolls of West Bengal. The matter came to light after the final voters' list of the state was published following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. On Saturday, the Election Commission of India identified voters in three 'categories'. Those who have been excluded have been declared as 'deleted'. Eligible vo

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza smashed a superb 73 off 43 balls to guide his side to 153/7 against South Africa in their 2026 Mens T20 World Cup Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. On a pitch with some smattering of grass, Raza entertained 17,500 fans by dominating the innings with some sublime timing and placement of his shots. He struck 12 of Zimbabwes 13 boundaries during his stay at the crease from overs 5-17. Apart from his knock, only wicketkeeper Clive Madande offere

T20 World Cup: As India gears up for their must-win T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s clash against the West Indies, former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has thrown his weight behind Sanju Samsons inclusion at the top of the order, crediting the wicketkeeper-batter for bringing much-needed balance and intent to Indias batting approach. Bangar underlined the tactical advantage of having a right-hander at the top of the order. According to him, the move prevents the opposition from dictating terms w

All England Open: Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, who was left stranded at the Dubai Airport on Saturday en route to Birmingham as flight operations were suspended owing to escalating tensions between Iran and the US-Israel, shared her harrowing experience from Dubai and said the last few hours have been extremely tense as there were sounds of interceptions and explosions very close to where she and her team were holed up at Dubai Airport. Sindhu was travelling to Birmingham for the prestigious A

ICC T20 World Cup: As India prepares for a must-win match against the West Indies, former cricketer Manoj Tiwary has a funny warning for Men in Blue, saying they might struggle to secure IPL contracts if they fail to defeat the Caribbean side in their crucial Super 8s clash of the ICC T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Sunday evening. The Super 8 contest between India and the West Indies will be a virtual quarter-final, with the winner progressing to the semi-finals and the loser bowing out of the

T20 World Cup: An unbeaten South Africa have brought in Kwena Maphaka, Anrich Nortje and George Linde as Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first in the Super Eights clash of the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. South Africa, who have already qualified for the semi-finals, had hinted in the pre-match press conference that they would look to rest some of their mainstays, something which they did during their win over the UAE in New Delhi. With Kagiso Rabada, Ma

Sanjay Bangar: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar has advised mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy to bowl fuller lengths and target the stumps as India gear up to face West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Analysing Varuns performances in the Super 8s, Bangar felt the spinner was slightly off his optimal length, particularly in matches where opposition batters were able to line him up. Against Zimbabwe, a majority of his deliveries were back of a length,

T20 World Cup: As three semi-finalists have been confirmed at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the last position will go down to the final day of Super Eights action between defending champions India and the West Indies on Sunday evening as the race to be crowned champions continues. India's confidence-building victory over Zimbabwe on Thursday leaves the Asian side with a simple equation heading into their final Super Eights fixture with the West Indies. A victory over the West Indies will see

Skipper Alyssa Healy: Skipper Alyssa Healy played a magnificent knock of 158 runs, while Beth Mooney remained unbeaten at 106 as Australia Women posted 409/7 in 50 overs against India in the third ODI of the multi-format series here at the Bellerive Oval on Sunday. Coming to bat, Australia's captain Healy came to open the innings for the final time in the ODI. She received a guard of honour from the Indian side. Australia started carefully, scoring 27 runs in the first five overs. India got thei

Chennai Super Kings: The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have unveiled their new jersey ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which is likely to commence on March 28. CSK set social media abuzz on Saturday with a cryptic post teasing a major announcement at 7:07 AM IST on Sunday, a time and number deeply associated with the franchise and its talisman, MS Dhoni. The anticipation was soon rewarded as CSK released a slick hype video that delivered a double surprise f

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer: England cricketer Jonny Bairstow, who is touring Abu Dhabi with the England Lions in a coaching role, pleaded for help after airlines serving the Middle East cancelled and diverted flights after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran. England wicketkeeper stuck in Abu Dhabi, pleads for help as Middle East crisis disrupts flights New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) England cricketer Jonny Bairstow, who is touring Abu Dhabi with the England Lions in a coaching role, pl

Alyssa Healy: As Australia skipper Alyssa Healy came to bat in her final appearance in 50-over game in the third ODI against India, the Women in Blue formed a guard of honour for the retiring wicketkeeper-batter here at the Bellerive Oval on Sunday The retiring wicketkeeper batter scored a century in his final ODI in Australian colours and stood tall at the crease with 158 off 98 balls befroe Sneh Rana ended her impressive innings in the 37th over. BCCI Women shared the photos of the tribute on

ICC T20 T20 World Cup: After Sri Lanka's narrow loss to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage, head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has decided to step down from his role. Sri Lanka missed out on qualifying for the knockout stages of the ongoing tournament, with the island nation suffering a third straight loss in the Super Eights phase after going down to Pakistan by three runs in Pallekele on Saturday. Jayasuriya plans to sit down with officials to discuss his future as the co-hosts come to term