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‘A huge positive’: Irfan Pathan lauds India management after dominant victory against Zimbabwe

New Delhi: The Indian team managed to register a brilliant victory over Zimbabwe in game 48 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides locked horns at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 26, and the Men in Blue posted a total of 256 in the first innings and limited Zimbabwe to 184, winning the game by 72 runs.  After the game, former India cricketer Irfan Pathan took centre stage and talked about the decisions that the Indian management took in the clash against Zimbabwe. He heaped praise on the management, talking about the decision to…

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Feb

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Colombo weather report: Will rain spoil ENG vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash?

Colombo: The stage is set for the 49th game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. England locks horns with New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 27. It is worth noting that England has already qualified for the knockout stages of the tournament, and New Zealand is yet to make it.  Notably, New Zealand sits in second place in their group with three points to their name. In the two matches that they have played, the Black Caps have won one match, with the other producing no result.  It is worth noting that New Zealand…

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Feb

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‘See this from two sides’: R Ashwin weighs in on Sanju Samson’s performance against Zimbabwe in Chennai

New Delhi: The Indian team registered a comfortable victory against Zimbabwe in game 48 of the ongoing T20 World Cup. The two sides locked horns at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 26, and the clash saw India batting first and posting a total of 256 runs on the board in the first innings.  India’s batting attracted heavy praise from the experts. It is worth noting that many eyes were set upon opener Sanju Samson, who came into the playing XI in the place of Rinku Singh. Opening alongside Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson scored 24 runs in 15…

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Feb

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Auqib Nabi claims five-wicket haul in Ranji Trophy final vs Karnataka, India call-up awaits

Hubli: Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Auqib Nabi has been a force to reckon with in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. The 29-year-old has impressed with both bat and ball and in the final against Karnataka at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground, he once again got going, delivering a match-winning performance. He picked up a five-wicket haul to take his tally to 60 wickets, overtaking Mayank Mishra to become the leading wicket-taker of the ongoing season. After Jammu and Kashmir posted 584 runs on the board in the first innings, Karnataka aimed for a strong start but they couldn’t survive Nabi’s wrath.…

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Feb

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Anil Kumble, Faf du Plessis analyse India’s biggest problem before must-win clash against West Indies

Chennai: India registered a comfortable 72-run win over Zimbabwe in Chennai to keep their T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final hopes alive. However, analysing the game, former cricketers Faf du Plessis and Anil Kumble believe there are still grey areas and concerning signs, particularly around role definition and the sixth bowling option. Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel have largely done their job. The concern begins when the attack stretches beyond them. Shivam Dube has been used in that role most often, with Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh occasionally rolling their arm over. Dube…

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Neymar honours Vinicius, silences critics to push for spot in Brazil squad for FIFA World Cup

New Delhi: Neymar returned to the scoresheet in emphatic fashion, as Santos edged Vasco da Gama 2-1 in the fourth round of the Brasileirão. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward opened the scoring in the 25th minute, celebrating with a corner-flag dance reminiscent of Vinícius Júnior’s Champions League celebrations against Benfica. Vasco managed to level the score before halftime, but Neymar struck again in the second half to secure the win for Santos. After the match, Neymar addressed critics who have questioned both his form and his potential inclusion in Brazil’s upcoming men’s World Cup squad. “Last week they…

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Feb

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ENG vs NZ pitch report: How will surface at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo play in T20 World Cup?

Colombo: England will host New Zealand in a high-voltage Super Eights clash at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Three Lions have already progressed to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, but a win over the Kiwis will cement their spot as the group B leaders. In case they manage to get the job done, the Harry Brook-led side will very likely play India in the semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. For New Zealand, a win will not just seal their spot in the semi-final but will also take them to the top of the points…

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Feb

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IND vs AUS LIVE Cricket Score: India women vs Australia women Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams

Hobart: After sealing the T20I series 2-1, India suffered a 21-run defeat (DLS method) in the first ODI against Australia. With rain not expected to play spoilsport, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will be eyeing a bounce back in the second ODI on February 27 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Meanwhile, despite the defeat, Arundhati Reddy’s spell stole the show, as she claimed a four-wicket haul to win the Player of the Match. Australia’s batting, in the meantime, hasn’t played some good cricket lately and that is one area that the Indian team would hope to expose. However, a squad…

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Suryakumar Yadav calls for better bowling performance after 72-run win vs Zimbabwe

Chennai: India have kept their semi-finals hope alive with a 72-run win over Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Leading up to the match, the form of certain key batters were under the scanner as India were far away from playing an ideal brand of cricket. In the past two years, they have been extremely flamboyant in their approach but it was significantly missing in the ongoing T20 World Cup, but against Zimbabwe, all hell broke loose. Abhishek Sharma was one of the batters who was under scrutiny, but the 26-year-old got going, scoring a quickfire 55 off…

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Rinku Singh’s father Khachandra Singh passes away after battle with liver cancer

Greater Noida: Grief has struck Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and his family. His father, Khachandra Singh, passed away at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida after battling stage 4 liver cancer. In the final days, his condition had turned critical. He was kept on mechanical ventilator support and was undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy as doctors tried to stabilise him. The deterioration had been swift, and he remained under close medical supervision before his passing. The news comes at a time when Rinku was away with the Indian team for the T20 World Cup. Ahead of the clash against Zimbabwe at…

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