T20 WC: ‘Catching will play a big part in the business end,’ says Morkel on India’s fielding concerns ahead of Super 8s

IANS | February 20, 2026 7:29 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 20 (IANS) India bowling coach Morne Morkel has admitted that catching will be crucial in the decisive stages of the T20 World Cup 2026, as the Suryakumar Yadav-led side looks to tighten up its fielding after a series of dropped chances in the tournament so far as they march towards Super 8s where the Ben in Blue will face the 2024 World Cup runner ups, South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

BCCI backs global roadmap to strengthen cricket for the blind

IANS | February 20, 2026 7:16 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has expressed its sincere appreciation to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for their historic commitment to the development of visually impaired cricketers at the global stage.

T20 WC: Australia elect to field against Oman in last league match

IANS | February 20, 2026 6:53 PM

Kandy, Feb 20 (IANS) Australia won the toss and elected to field against Oman in the 40th match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on Friday.

T20 WC: ‘I am pretty sure he will deliver,’ Morkel backs Abhishek Sharma after three consecutive ducks

IANS | February 20, 2026 6:41 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 20 (IANS) India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has expressed strong faith in opener Abhishek Sharma, who is enduring a lean patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, as India gear up for their first Super 8 clash against the South Africa national cricket team at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Vaughan urges ECB to intervene on reports of Pakistan players missing The Hundred

IANS | February 20, 2026 6:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has requested the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to step in after reports emerged that the Indian Premier League-owned franchises may exclude Pakistan players from the upcoming auction for the next edition of The Hundred.

T20 WC: Spinners in focus as Pakistan face New Zealand in Super 8s opener (Preview)

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:49 PM

Colombo, Feb 20 (IANS) Spinners will be in the limelight as Pakistan face New Zealand in the first match of the Super 8s stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.

T20 WC: Santner is pretty excited to get back to the park, says New Zealand's Chapman

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:17 PM

Colombo, Feb 20 (IANS) New Zealand middle-order batter Mark Chapman provided a positive update on regular skipper Mitchell Santner's availability when the Black Caps take on Pakistan in their Group 2 clash in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo on Saturday.

T20 WC: Pakistan vs New Zealand head-to-head record and last five matches performance

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:01 PM

Colombo, Feb 20 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket team will face New Zealand in the first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s round to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Pakistan and New Zealand are placed in Group B with two-time champions England and co-hosts Sri Lanka in the Super 8s section of the tournament.

Super 8 Showdown: Heavyweights collide as T20 WC 2026 enters decisive phase

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup now shifts gears into its most compelling chapter -- the Super 8s. After weeks of high-voltage contests, narrow escapes and headline-grabbing upsets, the 20-team spectacle has been trimmed to eight contenders.

T20 WC: 'Their best is yet to come,' says Sanjay Bangar on India's campaign

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Former India batter and expert Sanjay Bangar believes that the Indian cricket team is yet to hit top gear in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Bangar said India’s unbeaten group-stage run has been steady rather than dominant, but stressed that the bigger positive is that the team’s best cricket is still to come at the tough phase of the competition.

Cricket

T20 WC: ‘Catching will play a big part in the business end,’ says Morkel on India’s fielding concerns ahead of Super 8s

BCCI backs global roadmap to strengthen cricket for the blind

T20 WC: Australia elect to field against Oman in last league match

T20 WC: ‘I am pretty sure he will deliver,’ Morkel backs Abhishek Sharma after three consecutive ducks

Vaughan urges ECB to intervene on reports of Pakistan players missing The Hundred

T20 WC: Spinners in focus as Pakistan face New Zealand in Super 8s opener (Preview)

T20 WC: Santner is pretty excited to get back to the park, says New Zealand's Chapman

T20 WC: Pakistan vs New Zealand head-to-head record and last five matches performance

Super 8 Showdown: Heavyweights collide as T20 WC 2026 enters decisive phase

T20 WC: 'Their best is yet to come,' says Sanjay Bangar on India's campaign

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