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T20 World Cup: Records tumble in Mumbai as India beat England to enter final

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:30:25 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 6 (ANI): India pulled off a close victory over England in the semi-final clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday and entered the final for the second consecutive time.

It was a run-fest in Mumbai as India won the match by just seven runs despite making 253 runs while batting first. An aggregate of 499 runs was recorded in t

"One more match, then I'll feel light": Samson speaks on self-doubt, form loss, after valiant 89 in T20WC semifinal

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:30:07 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [IndIa], March 6 (ANI): Following his India's win over England in the T20 World Cup semifinal on Thursday night, opener Sanju Samson, who yet again impressed with a fine 89 in 42 balls, after an unbeaten 97* against West Indies at Kolkata, spoke on battling self-doubt due being demoted in batting order, losing his form and eventally getting dropped. He also added that after winning the title, he wi

"All credit goes to Bumrah": Samson after India defeat England by seven runs to reach finals of T20WC

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:29:55 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 6 (ANI): Indian opener Sanju Samson expressed delight after delivering a match-winning performance against England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, stating that he wanted to make the most of the form he carried into the knockout clash.

Samson, who was named Player of the Match for his brilliant innings, said he entered the contest with

T20 WC: Team India survive Bethell scare; book title clash against NZ following nail-biting 7 run win at Wankhede

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:32:28 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): A stunning counter-attacking century from Jacob Bethell went in vain as Team India beat a valiant England by seven runs in a nail-biting semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, booking India's spot in the title clash against New Zealand at Ahmedabad, scheduled for Sunday.

Put to bat first, a fiery knock from Sanju Samson (89* in 42

"Lesson for alot of openers": Cricket fraternity hails Samson's masterclass against England in T20WC semis

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:30:15 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): The cricket fraternity hailed Sanju Samson's incredible knock of 89 against England in the semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Following a brilliant 97* in 50 balls against West Indies at Kolkata during the virtual quarterfinal clash during the Super Eights, Samson reserved some more brutality for two-time champions, smashing their attack

India shatters records with 250+ total, 19 sixes in T20 WC semi-final vs England

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:30:04 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): India's men's cricket team produced a record-breaking display of batting in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final against England at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Thursday.

The side not only posted one of the highest totals in T20 World Cup history but also matched the record for the most sixes in a T20 WC innings, highlighting India's dominance in the shortest format

T20WC: Samson levels with Virat Kohli, races past Rohit with stroke-filled knock in semifinal

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:29:46 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): Indian batter Sanju Samson played a statement knock against England in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, equalling batting icon Virat Kohli's record for most runs by an Indian in a T20 World Cup knockout.

Brimming with confidence and authority after a masterclass 97* against West Indies in the final Super Eight clash, a virtual knockout

Samson-Kishan set India's highest T20 WC knockout stand

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:05:44 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): Indian batters Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan have scripted history to post the highest partnership for their country in an ICC Men's T20 World Cup knockout match on Thursday.

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan created this historic milestone during the 2026 semi-final against England at Wankhede Stadium, where the duo stitched together 97 runs for the second wicket. Their e

T20 World Cup: Samson powers India to biggest total in a knockout match

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:05:35 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): Sanju Samson's blistering knock of 89 runs off just 42 balls helped India set a big target of 254 runs for England in the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

This score stands as the highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup knockout match, surpassing the previous record of 205/4 held by the West Indies Vs Au

"Really important match": BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla on India-England semi-final clash

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:02:50 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): Defending champion India are facing England in a crucial ICC semi-final at Wankhede Stadium this evening, with the winner advancing to the final against New Zealand on March 8 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Expressing his optimism, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla told ANI, 'This is a really important match, and we should definitely win. I am very hopeful that our team will w

"Batting first at Wankhede not a bad idea": Kaif on India losing toss in T20WC semifinal against England

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:02:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): After India lost the toss during the T20 World Cup semi-final against England, former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif said that 'batting first at Wankhede is not a bad idea', pointing out how England lost to WI while chasing 196 and putting a big score batting first could be an advantage.

Team India batting first in the semi-final clash against England in the ongoing ICC Men's T2

T20 World Cup: England win toss, puts India to bat first in Mumbai semi-final

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:11 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): Team India is set to bat first in the semi-final clash against England in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

The winner of the match will advance to the final to face New Zealand on March 8 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

England made one change in their playing XI, replacing spinner Rehan Ahmed with pacer Jamie

"It is not going to be easy, this is a 50-50 match": Nayan Mongia before India-England semi-final

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:04 GMT

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], March 5 (ANI): India are set to face England in the semi-final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and the former Indian cricketer Nayan Mongia believes that the must-win game is not going to be easy for the defending champions and is a 50-50 game.

Speaking to the media in Vadodara, Mongia said, 'It is not going to be easy. This is a 50-50

"Enter the final and win final as well, that's my wish": Kapil Dev ahead of India-England semi-final clash

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:59:58 GMT

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 5 (ANI): Former legendary cricketer Kapil Dev wished the Indian cricket team 'Good Luck' as they are set to clash with England in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, where the Men in Blue are looking to defend their title.

Speaking to the media in Greater Noida, the 1983 World-Cup winning capta

T20 WC: India and England arrive at Wankhede Stadium ahead of semi-final

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:59:35 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): Defending champions India and the two-time champions England have arrived at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash on Thursday.

The winner of the match will advance to the final to face New Zealand on March 8 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

England's squad, led by their captain, arrived with a clear strategy to counter India's

Sri Lanka Cricket appoints Jamie Siddons as new head coach of women's team

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:33:13 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], March 5 (ANI): Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday announced the appointment of former Australian cricketer Jamie Siddons as the new head coach of the national women's cricket team.

Siddons will take over from outgoing coach Rumesh Ratnayake, who had quietly concluded his tenure at the end of 2025.

Appointed in February 2023, Ratnayake played a key role in transforming the Sri Lankan wo

T20 WC: Faf du Plessis stresses on powerplay control after South Africa's exit in semi-final

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:31:17 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said that the outcome of a T20 match is often shaped in the opening overs, stressing that teams that lose the powerplay frequently struggle to recover.

New Zealand outplayed South Africa and registered a dominating win by nine wickets. The Black Caps chase down the target of 170 in 12.5 overs in the first semi-final of the ICC Men's T20

"Hope India wins and goes to finals": Surinder Khanna ahead of Ind vs Eng T20 WC semifinal

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:32:23 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Surinder Khanna expressed optimism about team India winning the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal clash against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Speaking to ANI, Surinder Khanna said India will have the advantage of familiar conditions at home, while noting that England have fought hard to reach the semifinals with key contributions from Harry

"I just wanna go home": West Indies coach Daren Sammy amid team's delayed departure from India

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:01:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): West Indies coach Daren Sammy expressed his desire to go home amid the team's delayed departure from India due to international airspace restrictions arising from security concerns in the Gulf Region, owing to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict in the region.

The two-time T20 World Cup-winning captain, in a simple four-word post on X, said, 'I just wanna go home' on Thursday.

"Bit more pressure on India," reckons Dinesh Karthik ahead of T20 WC semifinal against England

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:01:06 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik said that there is always be a 'bit more pressure' on defending champions India as they are 'expected to win' against Egland in the second Final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Notably, England played two matches in Mumbai. The Harry Brook-led side faced troubles against Nepal as they narrowly escaped a defeat followed by a 30-run

Records, heartbreaks, resets, redemption: A history of India-England T20WC clashes

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:14 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): Team India will clash with England for a spot in the ICC T20 World Cup final against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, making this the third successive time they are meeting each other in semis.

A defeat at Adelaide back in 2022 caused Men in Blue to rethink their white-ball template and paved the way for young talent, while a win at Providence two years later

Top 25 roundup: No. 15 Purdue ekes out victory over Northwestern

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:40:28 GMT

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C.J. Cox scored 21 of his career-high 27 points after halftime and Trey Kaufman-Renn had 11 points and 10 rebounds to boost No. 15 Purdue to a 70-66 victory against Northwestern on Wednesday in Evanston, Ill.

Purdue (23-7, 13-6 Big Ten) stopped a two-game skid while snapping a three-game winning streak for Northwestern (13-17, 5-14).

After Jordan Clayton drille

"May the best team win": British High Commission in India ahead of IND vs ENG T20 WC 2026 semifinal

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:01:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): The British High Commission in India highlighted the excitement ahead of the upcoming India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium, celebrating the shared passion for cricket and wishing the best team to win.

https://x.com/UKinIndia/status/2029436624795516929

In an X post,

Prayagraj: Locals pray for Team India's win in T20 WC 2026 semifinal against England

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:01:35 GMT

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 5 (ANI): Locals in Prayagraj offered prayers for team India's victory in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals clash against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Supporters of the Indian team in Prayagraj performed devotional chants and offered prayers to various deities, especially Lord Shiva, while expressing patriotic fervour for India. They also recited mantra

"India has a pretty good chance of qualifying for the final": Kedar Jadhav ahead of T20 WC semifinal in Mumbai

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:33:13 GMT

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav said that India have a 'pretty good chance' of beating England in the semifinal on Thursday and advancing to the T20 World Cup 2026 final.

Team India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, are set to face off against Harry Brook-led England in the second semifinal of the ongoing World Cup.

Speaking to ANI ahead of Thursday's semifinal clash

Emanuel Sharp, No. 7 Houston overtake Baylor in second half

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:40:24 GMT

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Sharpshooting Emanuel Sharp hit 5 of 10 3-point attempts in a 19-point outing as No. 7 Houston closed its home schedule with a 77-64 comeback win over pesky Baylor on Wednesday.

Maintaining their one-game conference margin over third-place Texas Tech, the second-place Cougars (25-5, 13-4 Big 12) took their first lead with 7:16 left in the game and then roared away fr

"Finished it before we could settle in": Sachin hails Allen's record ton in T20WC semifinal

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:57:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed New Zealand opener Finn Allen's record-breaking century in the T20 World Cup semifinal, lauding him for 'finishing' before fans 'could settle in'.

Allen etched his name in history with a 33-ball ton, the fastest across the T20 and 50-over WCs, booking NZ's spot in the final by making light work of a 170-run chase at Kolkata's Eden Gar

Allen's cyclone 'Finn-ishes' Proteas T20WC run, NZ opener slams fastest century across 20 and 50-over World Cups

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:33:34 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 4 (ANI): New Zealand batter Finn Allen made history, smashing the fastest century in the World Cup history across both 20 and 50 over formats, overtaking West Indies' icon Chris Gayle's record in the T20 World Cup with a cyclone of a knock against South Africa at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

During a run-chase of 170 runs, Kiwi openers Tim Seifert (58 in 33 balls, wit

Chakravarthy should take the ball away from a right-hander, says Kumble ahead of IND vs ENG T20 WC semi-final clash

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:01:34 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4 (ANI): Legendary Indian cricketer Anil Kumble has suggested India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy take the ball away from a right-hander and then try to get the ball coming back into the batter, which Kumble believes will become much more dangerous.

Kumble's remarks came before India's high-voltage clash against England in the semi-final of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 Worl

"Dew is always big concern": Morne Morkel ahead of India vs England T20 WC semi-final clash in Mumbai

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:01:39 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4 (ANI): As the defending champions India gear up for their T20 World Cup semi-final clash against England, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel highlighted dew as a concern.

India will face two-time winners England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Morkel noted that Wankhede is a small ground and believes that the margin of

"He's match-winner for us": Morne Morkel on Chakaravarthy ahead of T20 WC semi-final vs England

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:02:23 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4 (ANI): India bowling coach Morne Morkel has thrown his weight behind mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, describing him as a 'match-winner' capable of taking a wicket off almost every delivery when in rhythm.

The defending champions qualified for the semi-finals after they defeated West Indies in the Super 8 fixture at the Eden Gardens. Sanju Samson's explosive, unbeaten 97-

"Guilty of giving away maybe 15-20 runs in the field": Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel speaks on India's poor fielding in T20 WC

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:02:17 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4 (ANI): Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel highlighted India's fielding struggles in the ongoing T20 World Cup, admitting they often give away 15-20 runs due to misfielding.

However, Morkel stayed focused on India's T20 World Cup semi-final clash against England on Thursday in Mumbai and did not dwell on past games.

India's poor run while fielding during the T20 World Cu

Revisit "feel good moments", start from zero: Morkel's mantra for struggling Abhishek ahead of T20WC semifinal

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:01:55 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4 (ANI): Ahead of India's T20 World Cup semifinal clash against England, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel backed struggling Abhishek Sharma for coming good in the semifinal, saying that the important thing for the left-hander is to revisit his 'feel good moments' and 'start from zero'.

The world number one T20I batter has struggled for runs throughout the tournament, starting

"We haven't spoken about perfect game": Morne Morkel ahead of T20 WC semi-final vs England

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:01:34 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4 (ANI): India bowling coach Morne Morkel on Wednesday exuded confidence in the team's ability to rise to the occasion, asserting that while the side may not have played a 'perfect game' so far in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament, different players have stepped up at crucial moments to ensure success.

The defending champions qualified for the semi-finals after they defeat

"Credit to him for not losing hope....": Morkel hails Samson's Kolkata masterclass ahead of IND-ENG T20WC semifinal

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:52 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4 (ANI): Ahead of India's semifinal clash against England in the ICC T20 World Cup, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel hailed opener Sanju Samson for his masterclass versus West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal, lauding how the batter did not lose hope and kept on working hard despite a lean patch that had largely put him on the sidelines.

During the semifinal between India and

Sahibzada Farhan closes in on Abhishek Sharma at the top of ICC Men's T20I batting rankings

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:32:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): Pakistan opening batter Sahibzada Farhan has closed in on India's star batter Abhishek Sharma's No. 1 position in the ICC Men's T20I batting rankings after the latest updates to the ICC rankings on Wednesday, according to the ICC website.

Farhan became the first player to register two centuries in a single ICC Men's T20 World Cup, reaching the milestone with a brilliant hundred a

Mumbai: Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma visit Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of T20 WC Semi-Final match vs England

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:50 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4 (ANI): Members of the Indian cricket team visited and took darshan at the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple in Mumbai on Wednesday, ahead of the team's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal clash against England, scheduled for Thursday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma were amongst the players of the Indian men's national team who visited the

Bavuma "puts his money" on struggling Rabada to deliver something special ahead of T20WC semifinal

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:23 GMT

By Sahil Kohli

New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): South Africa's World Test Championship-winning skipper Temba Bavuma has backed pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada to deliver an impactful performance ahead of the semifinal clash of the T20 World Cup against New Zealand at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

Bavuma spoke to ANI on the sidelines of the Proteas' final Super Eight clash against Zimbabwe at Arun Jaitl

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 breaks viewership records, crosses 500 million viewers in India

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:32:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman, Jay Shah, highlighted the record-breaking viewership of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India, which exceeded 500 million, the highest ever for any T20 World Cup.

Jay Shah also noted that concurrent viewers on JioHotstar peaked at 60.5 million. With the tournament's knockout stage starting, he expressed hope that the strong

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir extends Holi greetings

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:32:17 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): India men's national team head coach Gautam Gambhir extended greetings on the occasion of Holi on Wednesday.

Taking to X, Gambhir said, 'Wishing everyone a very happy & colourful Holi! #HappyHoli.'

https://x.com/GautamGambhir/status/2029036510704746868?s=20

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dh

"I am confident that India will win": BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla ahead of Men in Blue's semifinal clash against England

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president Rajeev Shukla expressed confidence in Team India winning their upcoming semifinal match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, against England on Thursday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

Speaking to ANI, BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla, on Wednesday, said, 'I am very confident that Team India will win and enter the final.'

Def

"I am hopeful of India winning": Suryakumar Yadav's childhood coach against semifinal clash against England

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:34 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4 (ANI): Indian men's T20I team captain Surya Kumar Yadav's childhood cricket coach, Ashok Aswalkar, expressed confidence about the Men in Blue winning the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal clash against England scheduled to be played at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. on Thursday.

Defending champions India comprehensively defeated West Indies by five wickets to reach the semi-final.

"India are not unbeatable....": Atherton ahead of IND-ENG T20WC semifinal

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:31:05 GMT

London [UK], March 4 (ANI): Ahead of India's semifinal clash against England in the ICC T20 World Cup at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, former England cricketer Michael Atherton said that while India is an exceptional side, they are not unbeatable, lacking one 'spare' bowling option and some of their batters not being at their best form.

For the third time in a row, India and England will be locking horns in a T20 W

"Will have to be economical with ball, sharp in fielding": Vengsarkar ahead of IND-ENG T20WC semifinal

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:32:43 GMT

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 3 (ANI): Ahead of India's T20 World Cup semifinal against England, former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar cautioned that Men in Blue will have to be sharp with their fielding and economical with their bowling since the Wankhede Stadium has smaller dimensions and a batting-friendly pitch.

It will be the third time in a row when India and England will be locking horns with each

Sanju Samson thanks fans after match-winning 97* vs West Indies in T20 WC Super 8 fixture

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:32:34 GMT

Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], March 3 (ANI): Indian opener Sanju Samson on Tuesday expressed gratitude to fans for their support after he delivered a stunning unbeaten innings against the West Indies in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s fixture at Eden Gardens.

Samson's explosive 97-run knock off 50 balls, with the help of 12 fours and four sixes, guided the defending champion to a five-wicket win against

"If mentally, his mindset has taken a beating...": Shastri on Abhishek's place in team during IND-ENG T20WC semifinal

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:31:33 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 3 (ANI): Former Indian head coach and all-rounder Ravi Shastri expressed that the team management should take a call on star opener Abhishek Sharma's place in the team for the all-important T20 World Cup semifinal against England based on where he is mentally, following a rough run so far in the tournament.

Big tournaments are not always a bed of roses, irrespective of runs, r

'Centered' Milos Uzan, No. 7 Houston set sights on Baylor

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:40:28 GMT

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Seventh-ranked Houston no longer can clinch a share of the Big 12 regular-season title, but it has a good chance of finishing in second place.

Coach Kelvin Sampson's club will play its home finale Wednesday night against Baylor in the second meeting of the season between the Texas programs.

The Cougars (24-5, 12-4) pummeled Colorado by a whopping 40 points Satu

"It's for the team": Kapil Dev on Sanju Samson's match-winning knock vs West Indies in T20 WC

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:32:17 GMT

By Utkarsh Rathour

Taoru (Haryana) [India], March 3 (ANI): Former India cricketer and 1983 ODI World Cup winning skipper Kapil Dev emphasised the importance of collective performance after Men in Blue opener Sanju Samson delivered a stunning unbeaten innings against the West Indies in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s fixture at Eden Gardens.

Samson's explosive 97-run knock off 50 balls, with the h

T20 World Cup: West Indies team's return from India delayed due to airspace restrictions

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:59:28 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 3 (ANI): The West Indies cricket team's departure from India has been postponed due to international airspace restrictions arising from security concerns in the Gulf Region, Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed on Monday.

In an official statement, CWI said, 'These restrictions are a direct result of the security threats posed by military action in the Gulf Region, which has imp

"His 19th over was underrated": Ashwin heaps praise on Arshdeep Singh for his spell against West Indies in T20 WC

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:59:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped praises on India star seamer Arshdeep Singh for his brilliant 19th over under pressure against the West Indies in an must win match in the Super 8 fixture of the ongoing T20 World Cup in Kolkata on Sunday.

Arshdeep went wicketless in the match and gave away 43 in four overs, but in the second last over of the innings, with big hi

"One concern is Abhishek Sharma's form": Irfan Pathan ahead of T20 WC semi-final clash with England

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:33:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has expressed concerns over Abhishek Sharma's batting form after the right-handed batter managed just 10 runs off 11 balls against the West Indies in India's latest match. Sharma had impressed earlier in the tournament with a half-century against Zimbabwe, but Pathan believes technical adjustments are needed.

'One concern is Abhishek Sharma'

"He likes pace, and that showed": Irfan Pathan praises Tilak Varma's batting approach against Windies

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:32:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): India secured a spot in their sixth semi-final of the Men's T20 World Cup after defeating the West Indies in the virtual quarter-final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan lauded the Indian middle-order batter Tilak Varma for his impactful performance in the match.

Varma played a rapid 27-run knock off 15 balls, including five boundaries and

T20 WC: Bumrah gets 'Impact Player of the Match' award following India's win over West Indies

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:01:15 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 2 (ANI): India's ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah was awarded the 'Impact Player of the Match' award following his side's win in the Super 8 clash against the West Indies.

Bumrah was adjudged the 'Impact Player of the Match' after a decisive spell that restricted the West Indies to a chaseable total on Sunday in a virtual knockout fixture at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

T20 WC: Bumrah picks Dube's boundaries as his favourite moment from match

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:32:57 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 2 (ANI): Indian seam bowler Jasprit Bumrah picked Shivam Dube's two boundaries in the 19th over as his favourite moment from the match after India successfully chased down a mammoth target of 196 runs in a must-win game against the West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Reacting to a question about his favourite moment from the match, Bumrah said, 'The two fours that Dube hit

"That innings was special": Ravi Shastri hails Sanju Samson's unbeaten knock

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:32:17 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 2 (ANI): Sanju Samson played the best knock of his international cricket career and that too came in a virtual quarter-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 against the two-time T20 World Cup winners, West Indies, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, which helped India enter the semis comfortably.

Samson's 97 not out off 50 balls came when India needed that sor

"Tournament as a whole reflected growth": Cricket West Indies on T20 WC campaign

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:31:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Kishore Shallow has expressed pride in the West Indies team despite their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 following a five-wicket defeat to India in a crucial Super Eight clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

West Indies, two-time T20 World Cup champions, saw their campaign come to an end after India successfully chased down a challenging

Sanju Samson should consistently play for India in white-ball format, says Sourav Ganguly

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:32:13 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 2 (ANI): Former Indian cricket team captain and current president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), Sourav Ganguly, called Sanju Samson's match-winning 97*-run innings 'outstanding' and hailed him as a 'very good player' after the wicket-keeper batter helped Team India reach the semis of the T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating West Indies in a must-win Super 8s clash.

"Unbelievable innings by Sanju Samson": Abhishek Nayar

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:31:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): Sanju Samson's fiery knock of 97 not out against the West Indies helped India secure their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the sixth time, and the former India cricketer and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar lavished praise on Samson's batting prowess and Jasprit Bumrah's two wickets in an over.

Speaking on Star Sports, the former India assistant coach, N

"Switched off my phone, social media": Samson on overcoming his lean patch with match-winning 97* against West Indies

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:57 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 2 (ANI): Sanju Samson revealed that he switched off his phone, social media and 'did some soul-searching' to put his lean patch behind him, following his match-winning 97* against West Indies in a do-or-die T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s clash on Sunday, to help Team India secure a semifinal berth in the tournament.

Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 97 off 50 balls, helping India c

"Cricket fans will be happy that Samson has got success he deserves": Sunil Gavaskar

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): Sanju Samson produced a match-winning 97 not out as India defeated the West Indies by five wickets in a must-win Super Eight match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

India successfully chased down a 196-run target in a do-or-die clash with four balls and five wickets to spare, and Samson was named Player of the Match for his sensational

Cricketer Venkatesh Iyer visits Tirupati temple, offers prayers

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:32:52 GMT

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 2 (ANI): Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer visited the sacred hill shrine of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams at Tirupati and offered prayers on Monday.

Venkatesh Iyer participated in temple rituals and sought the blessings of Lord Venkateswara during his visit. Temple authorities welcomed him in accordance with traditional customs and presented him with prasadam and sacred

India to host Afghanistan for one Test, three ODIs in June

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:32:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): Afghanistan men's cricket team will tour India for a Test and three One-Day International (ODI) against the Men in Blue from June 6 to June 20, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Monday.

In a media release, the BCCI released the itinerary for the Afghanistan men's team tour of India.

The one-off India vs Afghanistan Test is scheduled in New Chandi

"A fearless statement on the biggest stage": Mammootty, Mohanlal, Prithviraj and others hail Sanju Samson's match-winning knock

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:59:58 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], March 2 (ANI): Sanju Samson's match-winning performance in the India vs West Indies clash has received applause from across the country, including the heart of Kerala's film industry.

Samson's fearless stroke play turned the tide in India's favour on Sunday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, sparking celebrations among fans across the country, especially back home in Kerala.

"He's a quality player": Shai Hope praises Sanju Samson after match-winning knock against West Indies

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:59:32 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 2 (ANI): West Indies captain Shai Hope lauded India's Sanju Samson after his match-winning innings guided India to a five-wicket victory over West Indies in a Super 8s knockout clash of the T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Sunday, sealing their place in the semifinals.

Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 97 off 50 balls, helping India chase down a competitive 196-ru

"He is a world-class player, and it was all about backing him": Indian head coach Gambhir speaks on Samson's masterclass 97* against West Indies

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:30:08 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 2 (ANI): Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir hailed Sanju Samson's match-winning performance against West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, saying he showed his true potential when the team needed him most.

Gambhir emphasised that Samson is a world-class player who deserved backing, and this win could be a turning point for him. Samson's majestic 97* single-handedly led Team Ind

"Will take a special effort to beat England": Gambhir on India's T20WC semifinal clash at Wankhede

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:29:54 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 2 (ANI): Following his side's semifinal qualification in T20 World Cup after win over West Indies in must-win Super Eight clash, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke on challenge of facing England in semifinal clash at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, pointing out that England is a world-class team and it would need a 'special effort' to beat them.

Team India on Sunday sealed the

"Didn't get a lot of dew this WC campaign": Gambhir after qualifying for T20 WC semifinals

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:57:53 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 2 (ANI): Following India's win over West Indies in the final Super Eight clash of T20 World Cup for the last semifinal slot, head coach Gautam Gambhir said that lack of dew during their World Cup campaign so far as compared to bilateral series has led to their players not scoring on sky-high strike rates, which had become a key part of Men in Blue's batting approach leading up to th

T20WC: Samson speaks on self doubt, learning from Rohit, Virat following Kolkata masterclass against WI

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:57:49 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 2 (ANI): Following his masterclass 97* against West Indies to seal the semifinal spot in the ICC T20 World Cup, Indian batter Sanju Samson spoke on battling self-doubt and learning from the greats like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Samson played one of the most mature knocks of his career on Sunday at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, single-handedly helping India to chase a challenging

T20 WC: Cricket fraternity hails Sanju Samson's heroic 97* against West Indies in Kolkata

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:04:01 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 2 (ANI): Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, former superstars Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Kaif, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina heaped praises on Sanju Samson's masterclass 97* against West Indies, which single-handedly led Team India to a five-wicket win over West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

Samson, whose place in the playing 11 was under scrutin

WI skipper Hope says team could've made more runs in start against India in T20 WC virtual QF

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:03:56 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 2 (ANI): Following his side's loss to India in the must-win T20 World Cup Super Eight clash, West Indies skipper Shai Hope said that he could have got more runs in the start on a surface which suits the chasing teams more.

WI once again gave plenty of promise, hope and firepower, but their unique Caribbean flavour fizzled out during the virtual quarterfinal on Sunday for the l

Sanju Samson overtakes Virat Kohli as India seal sixth T20 WC semifinal appearance

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:57:45 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 2 (ANI): Indian batter Sanju Samson overtook Virat Kohli's record, scoring the highest individual score for India during a successful run-chase in the history of the T20 World Cups.

Samson achieved this record on Sunday with a masterclass against the West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens during a match which was essentially a virtual quarterfinal, with the winner sealing the

"Good things happen to good people who wait": Suryakumar Yadav praises Sanju Samson's blockbuster 97* against West Indies in must win match

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:57:40 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 2 (ANI): As a blockbuster 97* by Sanju Samson single-handedly led Team India to a five-wicket win over West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav heaped praises on his masterclass innings, saying, good things happen to good people who wait.

Samson, whose place in the playing 11 was under scrutiny after his lean patch with the bat, delivered in Indi

T20 WC: Holder-Powell blitz propels West Indies to 195/4 against India

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:02:40 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 1 (ANI): A majestic 76-run partnership between Jason Holder and Rovman Powell for the fifth wicket propelled West Indies to 195/4 against India in their last Super 8 fixture at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Powell slammed 34 off just 19 balls, including three fours and two sixes, while Holder smashed 37 off 22 balls, laced with two fours and three sixes. A target of 196 stands betw

T20 WC: India win toss; opts to bowl vs West Indies in must-win Super 8 fixture

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:58:48 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 1 (ANI): Defending champions Team India won the toss and decided to field against the two-time champions West Indies in a do-or-die Super eight fixture in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday. The high-voltage Super 8 fixture is being held at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The winner of the India vs West Indies high-voltage clash will qualify for the semi-finals

"He showed respect to bowlers, played ball straight down line": Sanjay Bangar sheds light on Abhishek Sharma's fifty against Zimbabwe

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar shed light on what India star opener and No.1 T20 batter Abhishek Sharma did better against Zimbabwe after a poor start to the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Bangar praised Sharma's improved technique, noting he played more straight-bat shots and showed respect to bowlers against Zimbabwe and believes Sharma's strength is hitting through the off

Cricket West Indies announces Women's white-ball series vs Australia

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMT

Saint John's [Antigua and Barbuda], March 1 (ANI): Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that the West Indies Women will host Australia Women in a thrilling six-match white-ball series across St Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Kitts and Nevis in March and April, according to a release.

The initial schedule for the trip was to include West Indies' first Test since 2004, and only their second since 1979, but t

"Use of Chakaravarthy, Bumrah against them going to be extremely critical": Sanjay Bangar ahead of must-win Super 8 fixture vs WI

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:01:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming do-or-die Super 8 clash against the West Indies, former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar stressed the significance of sticking to disciplined bowling plans to counter the Caribbean side's aggressive batting approach.

West Indies and India will tussle it out at Kolkata in a repeat of their classic 2016 T20 WC semifinal clash in Mumbai. Holder has been impor

Bavuma backs India to reach T20WC semis, points to advantage Men in Blue can exploit

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:59 GMT

By Sahil Kohli

New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): Ahead of his India's all-important virtual knockout match for the last T20 World Cup semifinal slot, South African skipper Temba Bavuma backed the Men in Blue to make it to the final four, pointing how the bowling, particularly of spinner Varun Chakravarthy could be the difference between these two sides with possibility of some turn at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

'I have learned a lot from Shreyas Iyer': Suryansh Shedge on leadership, Indian team's belief and IPL dreams

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:32:25 GMT

By Jagdish Yadav

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 1 (ANI): For Suryansh Shedge, cricket over the past year has gone deeper than runs, wickets or trophies- to a journey of learning, especially from a captain he deeply admires.

'Our personalities match a lot. We like winning,' the Mumbai all-rounder breaks into a smile while speaking about Shreyas Iyer, the man who leads him both in Mumbai domestic cricket a

Bavuma backs India to reach T20WC semis, points to advantage Men in Blue could exploit

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:32:07 GMT

By Sahil Kohli

T20WC: Match-ups that could define India's virtual quarterfinal against West Indies

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:59:39 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 1 (ANI): Veteran West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder will be a key player in focus with regards to match-ups during the virtual quarterfinal for the last semifinal spot against Team India at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Sunday.

West Indies and India will tussle it out at Kolkata in a repeat of their classic 2016 T20 WC semifinal clash in Mumbai. Holder has been important in WI's

T20 WC: Threats from offies, wrist spin a point of focus during IND-WI virtual knockout match

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:31:03 GMT

Kolkata (West Indies) [India], March 1 (ANI): As India takes on West Indies in a virtual knockout match for the last semifinal spot in the T20 World Cup, both teams will have to get their homework done against spin bowling so that the packed crowd at Kolkata's Eden Gardens can get treated to a six-hitting fest.

While the Men in Blue have struggled against finger spinners, particularly off-spin, the West Indies a

DARA to Perform Bangaranga for Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna

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