India’s Varun Chakaravarthy with his teammates (ANI Photo) As India brace for a knockout Super 8 showdown against the West Indies in Kolkata, former batting coach Sanjay Bangar has underlined the need for discipline with the ball against a Caribbean side known for fearless strokeplay.The contest revives memories of their 2016 T20 World Cup semi-final…
As India prepare for their must-win T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against the West Indies, former batting coach Sanjay Bangar has backed Sanju Samson to continue opening the innings. Bangar believes Samson’s presence at the top brings better balance and intent to India’s batting lineup at a crucial stage of the tournament. Bangar…
Shoaib Akhtar and Mohsin Naqvi (Agency Image) Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has indirectly questioned the leadership at the Pakistan Cricket Board after Pakistan crashed out of the T20 World Cup 2026 despite signing off their Super 8 campaign with a win over Sri Lanka.Pakistan’s victory in their final Group 2 fixture was not enough…
Jammu and Kashmir players pose with the Ranji Trophy title after the team’s victory against Karnataka, at KSCA Stadium, in Hubballi, Karnataka. (PTI) There is a classic scene in Gangs of Wasseypur where Sardar Khan (played by Manoj Bajpayee), Nasir Ahmed (played by Piyush Mishra), and Asgar Khan (Played by Jameel Khan) loot a petrol…
South Africa vs Zimbabwe Live Score: Zimbabwe will need to fix their bowling woes against a skillful South Africa as they aim to end their spirited T20 World Cup campaign on a high in their final Super 8 fixture here on Sunday. Reaching the Super 8 as group toppers was part of the success story…
NEW DELHI: “Favourites.” It’s a tag that rests heavily on the shoulders of the South African team given their history of choking in global ICC events. However, the new-look team seems to have turned a new leaf after ending their title drought by clinching the World Test Championship (WTC) crown at Lord’s last June.Eight months…
Sri Lanka, who were co-hosts of the tournament, had already been eliminated from semifinal contention and were unable to close their campaign with a victory. (Image credit: Sri Lanka Cricket) Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has chosen to step aside from his position following the team’s narrow five-run defeat to Pakistan in their final…
Hockey India (HI) on Sunday announced the Indian squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, which will take place in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14. This will be the Indian women’s hockey team’s first assignment under Sjoerd Marijne, who has returned as the chief coach effective January 2026, replacing Harendra Singh. Midfielder Salima…
NEW DELHI: The race to the knockouts at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached its decisive stage, with three semifinal spots already secured and one final berth still up for grabs.England cricket team, South Africa national cricket team, and New Zealand national cricket team have officially booked their places in the last…
Salman Ali Agha (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup came to a disappointing end despite a win over Sri Lanka national cricket team on Saturday, with captain Salman Ali Agha conceding that the team’s batting frailties proved costly.While Sahibzada Farhan stood out with a superb hundred, the rest…
