A review of the key contributions from each player in India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign, highlighting individual brilliance and teamwork.
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.
'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.'
Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar has raised concerns about the performance of India's opening batsmen, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma, in the T20 World Cup, particularly their struggles against off-spin. Their difficulties could impact India's chances as they navigate the Super Eight stage and face upcoming challenges.
England captain Harry Brook defended his team's ability to play spin bowling despite a loss to the West Indies in the T20 World Cup, where spinners took six wickets. He cites their recent series win against Sri Lanka as evidence of their capabilities.
ICC have announced the list of officials for the Super 8s, starting with New Zealand-Pakistan duel in Group 2 on Saturday, February 21.
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif believes England will beat defending champions India in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Thursday.
Kapil Dev believes the Indian team management should continue to support Abhishek Sharma for the T20 World Cup final, despite his inconsistent performance in the tournament. He also praised Bumrah and Samson for their key contributions.
Sanju Samson revealed that his stunning turnaround with the bat in the T20 World Cup was made possible only by the guidance from the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who came to his rescue during a rough patch in his career.
New Zealand reached the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals after Pakistan crashed out despite a victory against Sri Lanka in a Group Two Super Eights match in Pallekele on Saturday.
Sherfane Rutherford (76 not out) and Gudakesh Motie (3/32) thwarted England's charge twice to help West Indies win their key Group C match of the T20 World Cup by 30 runs in Mumbai on Wednesday.
England and West Indies, both former champions, prepare for a critical Group C match in the T20 World Cup after contrasting performances in their opening games. England seeks a more convincing win after a narrow escape against Nepal, while the West Indies aim to continue their strong start.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation-appointed panel investigating the flight disruptions at IndiGo is likely to summon the airline's CEO Pieter Elbers and Chief Operating Officer Isidre Porqueras on Wednesday as part of the ongoing probe, according to a source on Monday.
India opener Sanju Samson is among the nominees for the T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament, alongside other top performers like Will Jacks and Sahibzada Farhan.
After a big loss, teams often give excuses instead of honestly admitting they played badly.
Not meaning to miss the important day, the couple appeared on a large screen at the venue through video conferencing from Bhubaneswar, greeted the guests and apologised for not being personally present.
A preview of the key player battles that could determine the outcome of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand, highlighting individual matchups and their potential impact on the game.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri praised Sanju Samson's mental fortitude and consistency in the T20 World Cup after his match-winning knock against England in the semi-final.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza says his team's unbeaten T20 World Cup group-stage run has earned global respect, as they prepare to face India, West Indies and South Africa in the Super Eights.
In another development, aviation safety regulator DGCA in an order on Sunday late evening extended the time by Monday 6 pm for IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and Chief Operating Officer and Accountable Manager Isidro Porqueras to submit reply to its show cause notice over the ongoing disruptions in the airline's operations.
IndiGo has seen its pilots' strength depleting by 378 pilots in the last nine months despite its chief operating officer and Accountable Manager, Isidro Porqueras stating to the DGCA in a letter last December that "the overall impact of implementing the proposed changes above (now-implemented FDTL) norms would amount to an approximate 3 per cent increase in crewing requirements.
Indigo airlines cancelled 13 flights from Hyderabad airport, causing chaos and frustration among passengers. The cancellations were attributed to technology and operational issues.
Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar urges sharp fielding and disciplined bowling from the Men in Blue ahead of their T20 World Cup semi-final against England at Mumbai's batting-friendly Wankhede Stadium.
Flagging concerns for Team India, former England captain Michael Atherton says the hosts are exceptional but not unbeatable ahead of the T20 World Cup semi-final against at Wankhede, on Thursday.
InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo, has approached the Delhi high court seeking a refund of over Rs 900 crore it claims to have paid as Customs duty on aircraft engines and parts re-imported into India after overseas repairs. The petition came up for hearing on Friday before a bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Shail Jain.
India edged England by seven runs to reach the T20 World Cup final for the second successive time after Jacob Bethell's brilliant century went in vain.
India defeated Zimbabwe in a high-scoring T20 World Cup match to keep their semifinal hopes alive. Suryakumar Yadav expressed dissatisfaction with the bowling performance despite the win. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza acknowledged the need for improvement across all departments.
New Zealand will pin their hopes on a rookie attack and field a new wicketkeeper when they take on the West Indies in the second Test in Wellington starting on Wednesday following a slew of injuries.
Aviation watchdog DGCA has set up a four-member committee to carry out a comprehensive review and assessment of the circumstances that led to the massive flight disruptions.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says the T20 World Cup final against India is 'not just another game' as the Black Caps aim to seize key moments and lift the title.
Domestic carrier IndiGo has cancelled over 180 flights from three major airports on Thursday, as the Gurugram-based airline struggles to secure the required crew to operate its flights in the wake of new flight-duty and rest-period norms for pilots.
South Africa has established a strong advantage in the tournament by playing a majority of their matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, turning the stadium into a fortress.
Sanju Samson admits the pressure of securing a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad led to poor performance in the preceding series against New Zealand. He has since found form, crediting a return to basics and support from loved ones.
Zimbabwe all-rounder Ryan Burl acknowledges the challenge of facing India at home in the T20 World Cup but hopes to capitalize on the pressure of a must-win game for both teams.
Gautam Gambhir says individual milestones don't matter and urges focus on trophies after India's T20 World Cup triumph over New Zealand.
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan climbs to No.2 in ICC T20I batting rankings after twin World Cup centuries, narrowing the gap to India's Abhishek Sharma as Super 8 reshuffle impacts all categories.
Shivam Dube's consistent and crucial contributions often went unnoticed during India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign, despite his significant impact on the team's success.
India opener Smriti Mandhana has risen to the top of the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings.
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.
The aviation regulator stated that the "primary cause" of the disruptions was IndiGo's failure to make "adequate arrangements" to meet the revised staffing, duty-time and rostering requirements under the newly implemented Flight Duty Time Limitations scheme.
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