Drama, debuts and defending dreams: Cricket’s grandest T20 World Cup is set for theatre

IANS | February 6, 2026 9:28 PM

Colombo, Feb 6 (IANS) World Cups are meant to begin with fireworks. This one has started with a storm. The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup rolls into action on Saturday, carrying as much off-field intrigue as on-field promise. Bangladesh’s withdrawal and Pakistan’s refusal to face India in their scheduled February 15 clash have already forced conversations beyond cricket, casting an unusual shadow over the build-up.

U19 WC: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s generational 175 powers India to title in blockbuster final

IANS | February 6, 2026 9:06 PM

Harare, Feb 6 (IANS) A summit clash for the ages was headlined by a generational knock from Vaibhav Suryavanshi and backed by a disciplined bowling effort as India U-19 outplayed England by a massive 100-run margin to clinch the title at the Harare Sports Club.

T20 World Cup: Clash of Green Card and Aadhar Card holders is a good opportunity for players, says SKY

IANS | February 6, 2026 7:56 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) With as many as eight players in the USA squad tracing their roots to India, Saturday's clash between the two countries in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium is being jokingly referred to as a match between those holding a Green Card against those with an Aadhar Card.

T20 WC: Saurabh Netravalkar set for emotional Wankhede Stadium return with USA

Niharika Raina | February 6, 2026 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) When Saurabh Netravalkar first learnt the India-USA fixture in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup would be at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, it hit him hard. As a teenager in eighth grade, he made his first trip to the iconic venue.

'Put your body on the line': Kohli's message that inspired RCB's WPL 2026 title triumph

IANS | February 6, 2026 6:58 PM

Vadodara, Feb 6 (IANS) A day after their victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru released a motivational video message from Virat Kohli that played a key role in lifting the spirits of the team ahead of their Women’s Premier League (WPL) final against Delhi Capitals, a contest where they chased down a historic 204-run total to clinch their second title of the tournament.

T20 World Cup: SKY admits playing at home adds to pressure, says team is confident and ready

IANS | February 6, 2026 6:50 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) On the eve of his first T20 World Cup as a captain, Suryakumar Yadav was relaxed and in a cheerful mood as he faced the media at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, answering questions with confidence, cracking jokes, and expressing himself freely.

England beat India by nine wickets, seal series 4-1 in 5th Mixed Disability T20I

IANS | February 6, 2026 6:35 PM

Jaipur, Feb 6 (IANS) England capped off a dominant campaign with a commanding nine-wicket victory over India in the fifth and final T20I of the Mixed Disability Series in Jaipur, on Friday, sealing the series 4–1.

T20 World Cup: With Harshit Rana out, favourites India work out combos for opener against USA

IANS | February 6, 2026 6:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Hoping to become the first country to win back-to-back titles and the first team to lift three crowns in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the Indian men's cricket team will kick off its campaign against minnows the United States, hoping to ride the recent momentum to make history.

T20 WC: Glittering opening ceremony to get tournament underway in Mumbai

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:50 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will burst into life on Friday evening with a high-energy opening ceremony at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, setting the tone for an action-packed tournament before co-hosts India face the USA.

‘You can’t stop the sun from rising’: Cricket fraternity lauds Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s historic knock in U19 WC final

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The cricketing world witnessed a moment for the ages on Friday as 14-year-old Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a historic performance in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 final against England, scripting history with the highest individual score ever recorded in a tournament final.

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Drama, debuts and defending dreams: Cricket’s grandest T20 World Cup is set for theatre

U19 WC: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s generational 175 powers India to title in blockbuster final

T20 World Cup: Clash of Green Card and Aadhar Card holders is a good opportunity for players, says SKY

T20 WC: Saurabh Netravalkar set for emotional Wankhede Stadium return with USA

'Put your body on the line': Kohli's message that inspired RCB's WPL 2026 title triumph

T20 World Cup: SKY admits playing at home adds to pressure, says team is confident and ready

England beat India by nine wickets, seal series 4-1 in 5th Mixed Disability T20I

T20 World Cup: With Harshit Rana out, favourites India work out combos for opener against USA

T20 WC: Glittering opening ceremony to get tournament underway in Mumbai

‘You can’t stop the sun from rising’: Cricket fraternity lauds Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s historic knock in U19 WC final

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