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23

Feb

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Mohammad Amir clarifies his ‘slogger’ remark for Abhishek Sharma, gives message to struggling opener

New Delhi: Pakistan speedster Mohammad Amir has given his clarification on the 'slogger' remark that he recently made for Abhishek Sharma, claiming that the opener cannot defend. Amir stated that people might have got hurt by his remark; however, he stated that he called him a slogger from a bowler's point of view. "I was talking about him from the point of view of a bowler. I was talking about his technique. People felt bad because I used the word slogger," Amir told a Pakistani TV channel.  His remarks came after Abhishek was dismissed for a scratchy 12-ball 15 in…

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23

Feb

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Zimbabwe’s undisputed opener who is the only top-order batter yet to be dismissed in T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi: Zimbabwe have made the world think about them as they have entered the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage unbeaten, riding high on wins over the likes of Sri Lanka and Australia. The fact that they had not even qualified for the 2024 World Cup puts a greater emphasis on their performance this time around. To the centre of their stellar outings have been some crucial contributions by the likes of Brian Bennett, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans and Sikandar Raza. Muzarabani and Evans have put in strong outings with the ball and have dismantled the opponents' batting…

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23

Feb

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India feel the heat in T20 World Cup as home conditions seem to be alien

New Delhi: There were signs of this happening before. There were signs that India's jaw-dropping run might hit a roadblock once, if not more, in this T20 World Cup. And it has happened against a team that is as much complete as this Indian team is.  On Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India were not only defeated by South Africa by 76 runs but were also handed a reality check. A check that their batting juggernaut might have not been prepared for pitches like these. Might not have encountered conditions like these in the past bilateral series. …

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23

Feb

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Sunil Gavaskar speaks up on Abhishek Sharma’s T20 World Cup failures: ‘The fluency isn’t there’

New Delhi: Former India captain and legend Sunil Gavaskar analysed star opener Abhishek Sharma's ongoing struggle in the T20 World Cup 2026. The World No.1 T20I batter Abhishek has bagged three ducks and scored a scratchy 15 against South Africa as his form begins to worry India after their 76-run defeat to the Proteas in Ahmedabad.  Abhishek was far from his best as he struggled for fluency, often failing to connect his strokes in India's 188-run chase and fell a 12-ball 15 with a solitary six and two fours. He was given a tough time by the likes of Marco…

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23

Feb

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Why was Washington Sundar played over Axar Patel for South Africa T20 World Cup clash? Coach reveals

New Delhi: India's move to play Washington Sundar over Axar Patel in the crucial T20 World Cup 2026 clash against South Africa backfired bigtime with several experts and fans criticising the decision following the team's loss to the Proteas in Ahmedabad. India were humbled in their opening Super Eight match at the Narendra Modi Stadium by 76 runs on what was a two-paced surface. While their batters had no answers for the Proteas bowlers, the likes of David Miller and Dewald Brevis had turned the tide towards their team with the bat before Tristan Stubbs took over.  The middle overs…

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23

Feb

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Aiden Markram surpasses Rohit Sharma in elite T20 World Cup list after South Africa’s cakewalk over India

New Delhi: Aiden Markram led South Africa to hand India a proper drubbing in the crucial Super Eight clash in the T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium. A disastrous batting show and some expensive overs in the middle proved to be highly expensive for the Men in Blue as they suffered their biggest loss in the T20 World Cup history after going down to the Proteas by 76 runs. India were handed a challenging target of 188 after a stellar recovery from David Miller, Dewald Brevis and later Tristan Stubbs. India's batting collapsed on what…

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23

Feb

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David Miller creates history against India, breaks Maxwell’s record with batting show in T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi: South African veteran David Miller put up a stellar batting performance against India in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash as the Proteas icon created history in Ahmedabad. Miller was the protagonist in bringing the Proteas out of choppy waters with the bat in their 76-run win over the Men in Blue. The 36-year-old scored 63 from 35 balls with seven fours and three sixes as he, alongside Dewald Brevis, bailed the team out of early trouble before Tristan Stubbs provided the finishing touches with his 24-ball 44. Miller and Brevis had joined hands when the visitors…

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22

Feb

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Why is Axar Patel not playing India vs South Africa clash in Super Eights of the T20 World Cup 2026?

Ahmedabad : India have benched Axar Patel in the high-voltage Super Eights clash against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Captain Suryakumar Yadav explained that it must be hard on the all-rounder, given that he is the vice-captain, but the team management wants to back the same playing XI. It means Washington Sundar has retained his spot, while the wait continues for Sanju Samson. “It’s very harsh on Axar Patel, but we’re going with the same team - just a tactical decision, so no changes from the last game,” Suryakumar said after the toss. South Africa win…

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22

Feb

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South Africa ‘silences’ India in Ahmedabad, humiliate hosts by 76 runs in T20 World Cup

Ahmedabad : South Africa thumped India by 76 runs in the Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It was a high-class performance from the Proteas as they left India stunned with the execution of their plans to superbly defend 187 runs. India were never in the run chase as they got bowled out for only 111 runs in the 19th over of the innings. Earlier, South Africa opted to bat first after winning the toss, and soon found themselves in deep trouble at 20/3 in four overs. This is when David…

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22

Feb

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T20 World Cup Super 8 points table update after India’s loss to South Africa in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad : It was a day to forget for hosts at the T20 World Cup today as India and Sri Lanka both lost their Super 8 matches against South Africa and England, respectively. Both teams lost by massive margins as their chances of making the semifinals have taken a hit now. England and South Africa are topping their respective groups in the Super 8 points table, even as West Indies take on Zimbabwe tomorrow in the T20 World Cup. South Africa make light work of India in Ahmedabad South Africa played exceptionally good cricket at the Narendra Modi Stadium in…

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