'This World Cup continues to surprise and inspire': Cricket fraternity reacts after Zimbabwe eliminate Australia to reach Super 8s

IANS | February 17, 2026 8:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla spearheaded the congratulatory messages as the cricket fraternity hailed Zimbabwe's Super 8s qualification after their third group stage match in the T20 World Cup 2026 against Ireland was abandoned due to rain in the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday.

‘We’re quite familiar with this as Irish people,’ says Tucker after Ireland crashes out of T20 World Cup 2026

IANS | February 17, 2026 7:59 PM

Colombo, Feb 17 (IANS) Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker admitted his side was left disappointed after their T20 World Cup campaign ended following a rain-hit match against Ireland at the Pallekele International Stadium on Monday, saying such situations were 'quite familiar' for Irish people.

T20 WC: 'Everybody loves an underdog story, don't they?' says Raza after Zimbabwe qualify for Super 8s

IANS | February 17, 2026 7:28 PM

Pallekele, Feb 17 (IANS) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza said that qualifying for the Super 8s was only part of the larger mission the team had set for themselves after his side sealed a place in the next stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 following a washed-out match against the Ireland cricket team at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday.

T20 WC: Nepal elect to field in inconsequential clash against Scotland

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:56 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Nepal won the toss and elected to bowl first against Scotland in Match 33, an inconsequential match in Group C of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.

Gap between India and Pakistan is quite vast, unlikely to reduce in future: Bangar

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) India continued their remarkable form in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after a win against Pakistan, and former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar offered his insights into the Men in Blue’s stellar performance, highlighting key contributions from Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya.

Sourav Ganguly hopes Imran Khan gets ‘right treatment’ amid health concerns

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:17 PM

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IANS) Expressing concern over Imran Khan's reported health issues, former India captain Sourav Ganguly said he hopes the former Pakistan skipper, who led his country as captain of the Pakistan national cricket team and later as Prime Minister, gets proper medical care and the respect he deserves.

T20 WC: Road to the final could deliver another India-Pakistan classic!

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) A high-voltage rematch between India and Pakistan remains firmly on the cards at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, but only if both sides navigate the knockout stages successfully.

T20 WC: Mother doesn’t know who to support – India or South Africa, says Albie Morkel

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) When India takes on South Africa in the Super Eights clash of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22, Mariana Morkel may be the most conflicted cricket fan on the planet at that time.

T20 WC: Australia eliminated, Zimbabwe qualify for Super 8s after washed-out Ireland clash

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:47 PM

Pallekele, Feb 17 (IANS) Former champions Australia have been knocked out of the tournament, as Zimbabwe secured their place in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s after their third group stage match against Ireland at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday was abandoned without a toss.

T20 WC: Mitchell hails team depth as New Zealand storm past Canada to reach Super 8s

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:32 PM

Chennai, Feb 17 (IANS) Stand-in captain Daryl Mitchell lauded New Zealand’s depth after the Black Caps cruised to an eight-wicket win over Canada at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, securing their spot in the Super 8s.

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'This World Cup continues to surprise and inspire': Cricket fraternity reacts after Zimbabwe eliminate Australia to reach Super 8s

‘We’re quite familiar with this as Irish people,’ says Tucker after Ireland crashes out of T20 World Cup 2026

T20 WC: 'Everybody loves an underdog story, don't they?' says Raza after Zimbabwe qualify for Super 8s

T20 WC: Nepal elect to field in inconsequential clash against Scotland

Gap between India and Pakistan is quite vast, unlikely to reduce in future: Bangar

Sourav Ganguly hopes Imran Khan gets ‘right treatment’ amid health concerns

T20 WC: Road to the final could deliver another India-Pakistan classic!

T20 WC: Mother doesn’t know who to support – India or South Africa, says Albie Morkel

T20 WC: Australia eliminated, Zimbabwe qualify for Super 8s after washed-out Ireland clash

T20 WC: Mitchell hails team depth as New Zealand storm past Canada to reach Super 8s

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