Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma NEW DELHI: Amid the poor run of form of opener Abhishek Sharma in the T20 World Cup, India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday backed the explosive batter, saying “it’s now our turn to cover for him”.“Abhishek Sharma ki form ki jo chinta kar rahe hain, unki chinta mai kar raha hu….
Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir is rarely seen engaging with fans, but a heartwarming video of him interacting warmly during a practice session has gone viral on social media. In the clip, Gambhir is seen signing autographs, posing for selfies and sharing a light-hearted exchange with a supporter.While handing…
Now it’s a battle of the elites. The margin for error will be very thin as the Super 8 stage begins with Pakistan taking on an extremely competitive New Zealand at the Premadasa in Colombo. Both teams know that a loss in this game will make things significantly difficult for them going forward.As per the…
The group stage of the T20 World Cup wasn’t just about teams progressing — it was about individuals rising to the occasion. From fearless centuries and match-turning spells to giant-killing efforts that stunned heavyweights, several players produced performances that demanded attention. Here are TOI’s picks India fire on all cylinders in the nets ahead of…
Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma (BCCI Photo) Ahmedabad: Abhishek Sharma was understandably the most talked-about cricketer at the Narendra Modi stadium here on Friday. Two days out from India’s first Super 8 match against South Africa, one could cut the tension around this colossal arena with a knife. The reason? India’s prime weapon coming into…
India intensified their preparations for their Super Eight clash against South Africa with a rigorous four-hour training session in Ahmedabad on Friday evening. Players showcased high energy and focus across batting, bowling, and fielding drills. Suryakumar Yadav and his teammates aimed for peak performance, with Jasprit Bumrah honing his yorkers and Hardik Pandya unleashing powerful…
Veteran Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has strongly criticised all-rounder Shadab Khan following the latter’s recent comments aimed at former national players. The backlash comes in the wake of Pakistan’s defeat to India in the T20 World Cup, a result that triggered widespread criticism of the Salman Ali Agha-led side.In response to former cricketers questioning the…
Pakistan will lock horns with New Zealand in their first Super 8 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday. With a storied rivalry and plenty at stake, the contest promises to be a high-intensity encounter between two evenly matched sides. Pakistan vs New Zealand…
Netherlands’ players celebrate the wicket of Pakistan’s Shadab Khan during the T20 World Cup in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (AP/PTI) New Delhi: During the 2016 T20 World Cup, the then Netherlands captain Peter Borren, in one of the press conferences, was almost in tears and made an emotional plea to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to…
India’s players and coaches run during a practice session before an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and South Africa, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo) Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes the India team have not fully lived up to expectations in the group stage of the…
