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T20 World Cup: Team India postpones practice session in view of lunar eclipse

T20 World Cup: Team India postpones practice session in view of lunar eclipse

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2026

Team India, gearing up to take on England in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup on Thursday, have changed the timing of their practice session on Tuesday because of a lunar eclipse, according to a report in Indian Express.

Arshdeep's Crucial Over, Bumrah's Twin Strike Win Praise

Arshdeep's Crucial Over, Bumrah's Twin Strike Win Praise

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin praised Arshdeep Singh's crucial 19th over and Abhishek Nayar hailed Jasprit Bumrah's game-changing spell against West Indies in the Super 8 match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

T20 WC: Dube's Late Blows Earn Big Applause

T20 WC: Dube's Late Blows Earn Big Applause

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 steered India into the T20 World Cup semi-finals, but head coach Gautam Gambhir and Jasprit Bumrah credited Shivam Dube's two late boundaries for easing pressure in the tense chase against West Indies.

Pathan Urges Technical Fix for Abhishek Sharma

Pathan Urges Technical Fix for Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2026

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan questions Abhishek Sharma's batting technique after his low score against West Indies, while praising Tilak Varma's crucial cameo in India's T20 World Cup Super 8 win.

T20 World Cup: 'Rulayega Kya Pagle?': Samson's Viral Reply to SKY

T20 World Cup: 'Rulayega Kya Pagle?': Samson's Viral Reply to SKY

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav heaped such heartfelt praise on Sanju Samson after India's dramatic win that the wicketkeeper-batter jokingly had to ask his captain to stop or risk making him emotional.

T20 World Cup: 'Calm, Composed, Class': Shastri on Sanju Samson

T20 World Cup: 'Calm, Composed, Class': Shastri on Sanju Samson

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2026

Ravi Shastri praises Sanju Samson's defining innings, highlighting his calmness, composure, and class under pressure in a crucial knockout contest.

T20 World Cup: Should India Drop Abhishek for England Semis?

T20 World Cup: Should India Drop Abhishek for England Semis?

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2026

Despite India's semi-final qualification in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, concerns linger over Abhishek Sharma's inconsistent form, with former captain Anil Kumble suggesting a lack of confidence.

T20 World Cup, India vs West Indies: Sanju Samson has got the success he deserves: Gavaskar

T20 World Cup, India vs West Indies: Sanju Samson has got the success he deserves: Gavaskar

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2026

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar hailed Sanju Samson after his match-winning knock powered India to a five-wicket victory in the must-win match against West Indies in the T20 World Cup.

'Respect The Name: Sanju Samson!!!'

'Respect The Name: Sanju Samson!!!'

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2026

Praise poured in from all corners for Sanju Samson who guided India to a victory over the West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: Fans slam Abhishek Sharma

T20 World Cup: Fans slam Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2026

Abhishek Sharma was shown no mercy by fans who took to X to criticise the batter for another failure at the 2026 T20 World Cup.

I've learnt from watching greats like Kohli, Rohit: Sanju Samson

I've learnt from watching greats like Kohli, Rohit: Sanju Samson

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2026

'I've seen around 100 games and I've seen how the greatest people have finished the games and how do they change their game according to the game.'

T20 World Cup 2026: Points Table

T20 World Cup 2026: Points Table

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2026

T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table.

T20 WC: Powell Sets Six-Hitting Record in Must-Win Clash Against India

T20 WC: Powell Sets Six-Hitting Record in Must-Win Clash Against India

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2026

Rovman Powell becomes the first West Indies batter to hit 150 T20I sixes during a must-win T20 World Cup clash against India, surpassing Nicholas Pooran as Windies post 195/4 in Kolkata.

T20 WC, PIX: Sea of Fans Fill Eden Gardens as India Face West Indies

T20 WC, PIX: Sea of Fans Fill Eden Gardens as India Face West Indies

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2026

The Eden Gardens was packed to the rafters as Indian fans, tri-colour in tow, cheered the Indian team in their last Super 8 match against the West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday.

MS Dhoni Returns! CSK Fans Thrilled

MS Dhoni Returns! CSK Fans Thrilled

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2026

MS Dhoni arrived in Chennai to begin Chennai Super Kings' pre-season camp ahead of IPL 2026, sparking excitement among fans.

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup record

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup record

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2026

Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan created history in Pallekele on Thursday, surpassing batting great Virat Kohli for most runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.

CM Omar Abdullah Rejoices In Jammu And Kashmir's Ranji Glory!

CM Omar Abdullah Rejoices In Jammu And Kashmir's Ranji Glory!

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah cheered from the stands KSCA Cricket Ground in Hubbali on Saturday as the J&K cricket team inched closer to a historic maiden Ranji Trophy title.

Historic! Jammu and Kashmir overpower Karnataka to win first Ranji Trophy title

Historic! Jammu and Kashmir overpower Karnataka to win first Ranji Trophy title

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir scripted an extraordinary tale of resilience in Indian domestic cricket to claim their maiden Ranji Trophy title by out-batting traditional heavyweights Karnataka in the final in Hubbali on Saturday.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Jacks, Ahmed break New Zealand hearts with rearguard action

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Jacks, Ahmed break New Zealand hearts with rearguard action

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2026

Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks' rapid 44-run partnership turned the game as England chased down a target of 160 with three balls to spare and beat New Zealand by four wickets in the T20 World Cup Super Eights in Colombo on Friday.

'No Matter If You Get a Zero...': Abhishek Hails Team Support

'No Matter If You Get a Zero...': Abhishek Hails Team Support

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma returned to form in the Super 8 match against Zimbabwe on Thursday, and dedicated the half-century to his team.