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The ICC Men: The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 super 8s clash between India and West Indies surpassed the previous peak of concurrent streams set during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 final. T20 World Cup 2026 became the most digitally engaged and globally accessible edition ever, with ICC.tv and the ICC's social media channels set new standards across digital platforms. ICC.tv has already surpassed the total users and watch time for the entire 2024 event. At this same point in the previous tou

T20 World Cup: Unbeaten South Africa will face New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The Proteas are coming to the contest after a great run in the Super 8s stage, where they first beat the defending champions India by 76 runs. Aiden Markram-led team secured their second win by beating the two-time champions, West Indies, by nine wickets. They ended the Super 8s campaign with a close win against Zimbabwe. On the other han

T20 World Cup: South Africa and New Zealand are meeting for the second time in this T20 World Cup, but the stakes are much higher than in their previous match. Unlike their earlier group game, which had little impact, this is now the first semifinal of the tournament as the match, scheduled for Wednesday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, will determine the first team to reach the final. South Africa head into the knockout fixture with momentum firmly on their side. The Proteas remain unbeaten, having

T20 World Cup: Australia's T20I vice-captain Travis Head has admitted that the team weren't good enough at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Head's admission comes after Australia's poor stint in the tournament, where the 2021 champions were eliminated from the group stage for the first time in the history of the multi-format tournament. After an early exit from the World Cup, Head will now take part in the Sheffield Shield for South Australia. Head spoke to the reporters ahead of the tournament,

Indian Premier League: Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and several current and former members of the cricket fraternity on Tuesday extended heartfelt greetings to fans on the occasion of Holi, sharing a cheerful message on social media. Happy Holi! Hope this day brings positivity, good health, and lots of happy moments your way. If you end up completely drenched, consider it a winning performance! Tendulkar wrote on X. Kohli shared a story on his Instagram that wrote, Happy Holi. May thi

T20 World Cup: Former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri congratulated the Jammu & Kashmir team for winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title, describing the historic triumph as a shining example of the domestic tournament providing some fairy tale stories which will be remembered for a very long time. Shastri feels that despite the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 moving towards knockouts and providing some great moments, the best story from last week was Paras Dogra-led team winning its maiden ti

ICC T20 World Cup: Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu has returned home safely after being stuck in Dubai for three days after flight operations were suspended owing to escalating tensions in West Asia. Sindhu was travelling to Birmingham for the prestigious All England Open, which starts on Tuesday, and had a layover in Dubai on the way. But the two-time Olympic medallist was stranded at Dubai airport amid a major flight disruption triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Back home

Bombay Presidency Golf Club: Former India captain and legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar will host a star-studded charity golf event in Mumbai this week to raise awareness for his CHAMPS Foundation, which supports former India players facing financial and medical challenges. Since its inception in January 1999, the CHAMPS Foundation, which stands for (Caring, Helping, Assisting, Motivating, Promoting Sportspersons), has played a vital role in providing dignity, care, and assistance to sportspersons

ICC T20 WC: India's Nitin Menon is among the elite panel of match officials named for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinals scheduled on March 4 and 5. South Africa will go up against New Zealand in the first semi-final on March 4 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, while defending champions India will square off woth England in the second semifinal on March 5 in Mumbais Wankhede Stadium. Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will serve as the on-field umpires for the first semifinal between South Afr

DP World Celebrity Golf Event: India legend Sunil Gavaskar believes Sanju Samson's return to playing eleven for the Super Eights of the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup is a proof that the pieces are falling into place for the defending champions at the right time ahead of their semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Samson rose to the occasion with a perfectly paced 97 not out off just 50 balls as India chased down 196 to beat West Indies by five wickets in a virtual k

New Zealand Cricket: New Zealand batter Georgia Plimmer has been ruled out of the WODI series against Zimbabwe with a shoulder injury. She sustained the injury while training during the T20I series, which the White Ferns won 3-0, against Zimbabwe and subsequently missed the second and third T20Is. New Zealand Cricket said Bella James, who was called in as injury cover for Plimmer before the third T20I last Sunday, will remain with the squad as Plimmers replacement for the ODI series. Georgia is

The International Cricket Council: The Zimbabwe cricket team's return home from India after a successful ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has been delayed because of the air travel disruptions caused by the crisis in the Middle East, the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) informed in a release on Monday. Captained by Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe surprised everyone by storming into the Super 8 undefeated, scripting victories against former champions Australia and Sri Lanka. Though they lost all three matches in Group

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer: England cricketer Jonny Bairstow has spoken of his fear for his familys safety after being stranded in Dubai amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East. Commercial flights leaving the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been suspended after Iran launched missile and drone strikes, preventing thousands of travellers from departing. The attacks are said to be retaliation for joint Israeli and US operations in Tehran that resulted in the killing of Irans Suprem

DY Patil T20 Cup: Vidarbha batter Danish Malewar's fluent 64 off 42 balls led Reliance to a nail-biting one-run victory over Bank of Baroda in the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Monday. Malewar, who will turn out for the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, struck nine fours in his brisk half-century as Reliance posted a competitive 197/6 in their 20 overs. Ajay Ahlawat was the pick of the Bank of Baroda bowlers, returning figures of 2-31 to keep Reliance in check during

The BCCI CoE: Indias emerging fast bowlers received a major boost at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, where former India pacer Zaheer Khan shared his experience and expertise during a specialised red-ball camp for the high-performance monitoring group. The former Indian fast bowler worked closely with the young players to improve their technical skills. He also shared important insights into the mental toughness, discipline, and flexibility needed to succeed in the challenging field of Test fast b

T20 World Cup: Pakistans early exit from the Super Eights at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has triggered fresh debate over the teams leadership, with former captain Shahid Afridi delivering a scathing assessment of all-rounder Shadab Khan amid speculation over a possible captaincy change. With Pakistan failing to reach the semifinals of an ICC event for the fourth straight time, uncertainty surrounds current T20I skipper Salman Ali Agha. Media reports have suggested Shadab and fast bowler Shaheen

Sri Lanka Cricket: Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, who was the teams head coach during their recently concluded ICC Mens T20 World Cup campaign, said members and officials of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the future plans after the co-hosts failed to make it to the semifinals of the marquee event. There's a meeting with Sri Lanka Cricket tomorrow. We'll discuss the future plans there. Sri Lanka played some of their games really well. I'll share m

SA vs NZ Semi-final 1, T20I Approaching Milestones and Records :The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will host the first semifinal on Wednesday. South Africa cricket team and New Zealand cricket team will be up against each other in this high-profile clash, which starts at 7 PM IST at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. These two sides will be aiming for their first World T20 title, and this game will take them very close to their dream. South Africa have been undefeated in this tournament so far. They

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney participated in the India-Canada CEOs Forum on Monday, where the former drew parallels between cricket and the two countries relations, stating that he was elated to see the Canadian cricket team participate in the T20 World Cup being held in India. PM Modi held bilateral talks with Carney as the two leaders look to reset India-Canada ties strained since the 2023 diplomatic row over Khalistani sep

T20 World Cup: Amidst all the attention on the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup, the idea of having specialist camps at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru has been steadily taking shape. Sources aware of the matter have told IANS that a fast-bowling camp led by former pace spearhead Zaheer Khan is going to conclude on Monday. The targeted pacers who have been with the India A and U19 set-ups and did well for their respective states have been undergoing a camp under the watchful eyes of Zahe

T20 World Cup: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged the Impact Player of the Match after a decisive spell helped India maintain the West Indies to a chaseable target before Sanju Samsons unbeaten 97 helped the defending champions secure a crucial victory in their T20 World Cup clash on Sunday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Bumrah returned figures of 2/36 from his four overs. While the numbers may not fully reflect his influence, the timing of his breakthroughs proved pivotal. In the 12t

New Zealand ICC Men: The knockouts of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 are all set, with the first semi-final taking place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday between New Zealand and South Africa. South Africa will come in with high spirits after beating New Zealand in their group game. The Proteas beat the Kiwis by seven wickets in Ahmedabad on February 14 and will look to replicate that result. A five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in their final Super 8 game meant South Africa finished first in

T20 World Cup: South Africa and New Zealand head into the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 following impressive yet contrasting campaigns and gear up to face each other on Wednesday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. South Africa are heading into the semifinals on the back of a flawless campaign, having remained unbeaten through the group stage and Super Eights. The Proteas topped their Super Eight group with commanding performances that underlined both their batting depth and bowling di

Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan cricket authorities are expected to impose a heavy fine of five million rupees (approximately 17900 USD) on underperforming male cricketers after the team's exit in the Super Eight round in Sri Lanka, according to a news report on Monday. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has conveyed to the players that they get good amounts in central contracts and endorsement money so on poor performances they will get fines and that will be to the tune of five million Pakistan rup

AC Bali Table Tennis Tournament: The Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention 2026 will be held in New Delhi from March 13 to 16, marking the return of the prestigious annual gathering to the national capital after 23 years. The National Convention, organised by the Delhi Sports Journalist Association (DSJA) will also celebrate the Golden Jubilee of SJFI, making it one of the most significant editions in its history. SJFI is recognised and affiliated with the world body

T20 World Cup: India captain Suryakumar Yadav paid a heartfelt tribute to Sanju Samson after the wicketkeeper-batters match-winning 97 not out steered India into the T20 World Cup semi-finals, adding that the knock was a deserved reward for a cricketer who has endured more than his fair share of hardships. Samson's unbeaten knock laced with 12 fours and four sixes guided India to a five-wicket victory over the West Indies at Eden Gardens on Sunday in a must-win Super Eights clash. Such was the i

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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 WC: Former India batting coach Abhishek Nayar said Jasprit Bumrah is a cheat code who never disappoints and always delivers after fast bowling spearhead's decisive two-wicket over dismantled the West Indies' middle order and set India on course for a five-wicket victory at Eden Gardens. Bumrah's removal of the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase in the 12th over turned out to be a turning point in a contest where the West Indies had assembled one of the tournament's most formidable ba

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