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New Delhi: With their place in the T20 World Cup Super Eight stage already confirmed, India now have the luxury to rest some of their players for their dead-rubber against the Netherlands on February 18. They could deliberate on resting Jasprit Bumrah in particular, given the no-reward fixture against the Dutch, and the player being carefully managed by the Indian management. However, India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak clarified that Bumrah is unlikely to be given a rest currently despite this clash being a dead-rubber. "Don't think Bumrah will rest. We will decide later," Kotak said during the pre-match press conference…

New Delhi: Cricket Australia (CA) is reportedly exploring the possibility of staging a Big Bash League (BBL) match in India next season as part of a strategic push to tap into India's lucrative cricket market. According to a report by Sen Cricket, the move aligns with CA’s broader plan to strengthen the BBL’s commercial footprint in India ahead of a potential sale of at least two of its eight franchises. As per the report, CA’s Head of Business Operations Phil Rigby and Head of Competition Development and Strategy Margot Harley recently travelled to India to assess the feasibility and logistics…

New Delhi: Australia have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2026 in the group stage itself as Zimbabwe have qualified for the Super Eight stage after their crucial clash against Ireland at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele was washed out due to rain on Tuesday, February 17. With this, Ireland have also officially been knocked out of the tournament in the group stage itself. The Chevrons will now join Sri Lanka as the two teams from Group B to make their way into the next stage. Zimbabwe have been unbeaten in the tournament, and their wash-out with Ireland…

New Delhi: India's opponents in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage have been confirmed after Zimbabwe qualified for the next round of the tournament following their wash-out with Ireland. The Men in Blue will are in Group 1 of the Super Eight stage and look to defend their World Cup crown. Defending T20 World champions India made it to the Super Eight when they defeated Pakistan in their third match of the tournament. They are one of the few unbeaten teams in the World Cup and are gunning for a historic title defence. India's Super Eight opponents confirmed Meanwhile,…

New Delhi: Ireland and Zimbabwe are set to square off in a high-pressure encounter in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, with a coveted Super Eight berth hanging in the balance. With Sri Lanka already securing qualification from the group, the final remaining spot has turned this clash into a virtual knockout contest between two evenly matched sides eager to keep their campaign alive. Both teams have shown quality throughout the tournament, combining disciplined bowling with aggressive batting displays. While Zimbabwe are unbeaten, inconsistency at key moments has left Ireland in a do-or-die…