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.
India face a tough spin challenge from England in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, as both teams aim for a perfect game in the high-pressure knockout.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Wankhede and Motera curators amid pitch debate, says preparing 200-plus surfaces late in season is challenging.
Ravi Shastri praises Sanju Samson's defining innings, highlighting his calmness, composure, and class under pressure in a crucial knockout contest.
Kolkata's 'Knight Rider' Allen blows away South Africa, takes NZ into final
India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya paid tribute to girlfriend Mahieka Sharma for helping him rediscover his love for the game, a shift that saw him putting in the long hours in the net.
Morne Morkel backs India's batting unit to improve against spin ahead of Super Eight clash vs South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup.
India's handling of the Iran crisis reflects a growing strain between strategic autonomy and geopolitical alignment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Ireland, after two consecutive defeats, will look to captain Paul Stirling for inspiration as they seek their first victory against Oman in a T20 World Cup Group B match.
NZ thrash SL by 61 runs to take one step closer to semis; Ravindra shines with 4/27
England and Sri Lanka prepare for a crucial Super Eight match in the T20 World Cup, with spin bowling expected to play a key role. England aims to replicate their recent series win in Sri Lanka, while the hosts seek to capitalize on home advantage.
Aiden Markram praised South Africa's bowlers for restricting New Zealand, leading to a seven-wicket victory in the T20 World Cup. Markram's unbeaten 86 and Jansen's 4/40 were key to the win.
India faces Zimbabwe in a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match, needing a big win to improve their net run rate after a heavy loss to South Africa. The team needs to address issues in the top order and consider strategic changes to the batting lineup.
Harry Brook smashed a match-winning hundred in Tuesday's Super Eight match against Pakistan after being moved up the order to number three but the England captain is unsure if he will stay in the new slot for the rest of the Twenty20 World Cup.
England bowling coach Tim Southee praised Jofra Archer's 'unbelievable skill' and backed Jos Buttler to rediscover form ahead of England's T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against New Zealand.
India face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad as Suryakumar Yadav's side aim to become the first team to successfully defend the title.
Is Abhishek Sharma struggling to cope with the expectations of playing in a World Cup in front of home fans?
England's captain, Harry Brook, emphasises the importance of unity, belief, and composure under pressure as the team prepares for their T20 World Cup semifinal clash against India.
Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings of 85 runs powered West Indies to a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s match.
England are relying on Jos Buttler to rediscover his form and deliver a match-winning performance against India in the T20 World Cup semifinal, despite his recent struggles in ICC events.
Mitchell Santner's captain's knock and Rachin Ravindra's bowling brilliance led New Zealand to a 61-run victory over Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup, pushing them closer to the semifinals.
A blistering assault from Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell powered West Indies to a crushing 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights at the Wankhede
England skipper Harry Brook acknowledged the team's performance still has room for improvement as they look ahead to their match against Italy.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav didn't hesitate to accept that the batting unit could have been "smarter and better" during India's hard-earned 29-run win against USA.
Sanju Samson scored a clinical 97 off 50 balls to guide India to a five-wicket win over West Indies in Kolkata and book a place in the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final.
Abhishek, Hardik help India pulverise Zimbabwe by 72 runs; stay in semis race
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.
Smriti Mandhana stroked a brilliant 41-ball 87 in the final against Delhi Capitals as RCB chased down a record 204 -- the highest successful chase in the history of WPL.
India A crashed out of the Rising Stars Asia Cup in heartbreaking fashion on Friday, suffering a Super Over defeat to Bangladesh A in the semifinal at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha.
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.
Having finished as the second-highest run-getter in 2025 among top nations, Abhishek was touted to dominate the tournament but the law of averages seemed to be catching up with the World No. 1 T20 batter when he returned to the dugout with three ducks in as many matches.
Ibrahim Zadran dedicated his player of the match award to coach Jonathan Trott as the Afghanistan opener's unbeaten 95 helped secure an 82-run win over Canada on Thursday, ending their Twenty20 World Cup with a consolation victory in Group D.
Whenever he has played a match-winning knock, the pride in Malayalees travels faster than the fastest delivery in world cricket.
When I'm batting, I think only as a batter: Captain Gill on dual responsibility
Jos Buttler has hailed 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the best player he has ever seen after the Indian prodigy's record-breaking U-19 World Cup final century.
As 20 wickets fell on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday, the carnage prompted sharp criticism from former England cricketers.
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav says India will consider playing two spinners in the T20 World Cup if the situation demands, highlighting the team's strong spin bowling options and flexible batting lineup.
Shivam Dube: 'I worked really hard, but there is something called support that is given by Surya and Gautam. They have given me a free hand. So I go and hit because they trust me a lot.'
Former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul terms Hardik Pandya India's biggest threat ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo but tips Pakistan to edge the high-pressure contest.
An analysis of Gautam Gambhir's coaching style, highlighting his conviction, support for players, and success in white-ball cricket, while also addressing his polarising nature and the challenges he faces in longer formats.
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