T20 WC: UAE bowling coach feels defeat to South Africa was a good learning experience

IANS | February 18, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) bowling coach Yasir Arafat said his six-wicket defeat to South Africa will serve as a valuable education and good learning experience for a side unaccustomed to facing elite pace attacks and under overcast skies. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, the UAE never had momentum after a brisk power-play and made 122/6 on a tacky pitch, which South Africa chased down in 13.2 overs.

T20 WC: Sahibzada Farhan’s unbeaten 100 guides Pakistan to 199/3 against Namibia

IANS | February 18, 2026 5:00 PM

Colombo, Feb 18 (IANS) In a must-win game for his side, Sahibzada Farhan produced a sensational century under pressure as Pakistan piled up a formidable 199/3 in their allotted 20 overs against Namibia in a Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday.

Litchfield says batters must take ‘more ownership’ and are ‘keen to rectify things’ ahead of 2nd T20I vs India

IANS | February 18, 2026 4:43 PM

Canberra, Feb 18 (IANS) Phoebe Litchfield has called on Australia’s batting team to adopt more accountability and purpose ahead of a vital T20I against India in Canberra. As the series hangs in the balance, Litchfield highlighted the need for batters to take ownership instead of depending on lower-order players.

Wesley So returns for his sixth Norway Chess appearance

IANS | February 18, 2026 4:34 PM

Stavanger, Feb 18 (IANS) Wesley So has confirmed his return to the prestigious Norway Chess tournament in 2026, marking his sixth appearance at one of the sport’s most elite annual events. The announcement further strengthens a competition renowned for assembling the world’s finest players in a highly competitive format.

High Commission of India in Canberra hosts Team India ahead of 2nd T20I vs Australia

IANS | February 18, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The High Commission of India in Canberra extended a warm welcome to the Indian women’s team ahead of their second T20I of the three-match series against Australia, hosting the players and support staff at a special reception in Canberra.

CM Omar Abdullah congratulates J&K on reaching maiden Ranji Trophy final

IANS | February 18, 2026 4:20 PM

Jammu, Feb 18 (IANS) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on reaching their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, 16 years after their maiden appearance in premeir domestic tournament.

T20 WC: Bowling unit was really good in executing their plans, says SA captain Markram

IANS | February 18, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) South Africa captain Aiden Markram praised his bowlers after their six-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates in the T20 World Cup, saying the attack executed its plans well on a tricky pitch.

T20 WC: Piyush Chawla feels 'there is nothing to worry' about Abhishek's form

IANS | February 18, 2026 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla has defended young opener Abhishek Sharma, who is struggling in the current T20 World Cup 2026, by describing him as a player "who plays with a high-risk, high-reward" approach.

T20I rankings: Abhishek maintains top spot; Ishan enters top 10 in batting chart

IANS | February 18, 2026 3:29 PM

Dubai, Feb 18 (IANS) India opener Abhishek Sharma held on to his lead at the top of the batter rankings despite some recent form concerns, while wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan entered the Top 10 in the latest ICC Rankings update.

T20 WC: SA go into Super 8s as unbeaten side with win over UAE (Ld)

IANS | February 18, 2026 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Corbin Bosch and Anrich Nortje shared five wickets between themselves before Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton hit brisk 30s respectively as South Africa maintained their unbeaten record by registering a six-wicket win over the UAE in their final Group D match of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.

Cricket

T20 WC: UAE bowling coach feels defeat to South Africa was a good learning experience

T20 WC: Sahibzada Farhan’s unbeaten 100 guides Pakistan to 199/3 against Namibia

Litchfield says batters must take ‘more ownership’ and are ‘keen to rectify things’ ahead of 2nd T20I vs India

Wesley So returns for his sixth Norway Chess appearance

High Commission of India in Canberra hosts Team India ahead of 2nd T20I vs Australia

CM Omar Abdullah congratulates J&K on reaching maiden Ranji Trophy final

T20 WC: Bowling unit was really good in executing their plans, says SA captain Markram

T20 WC: Piyush Chawla feels 'there is nothing to worry' about Abhishek's form

T20I rankings: Abhishek maintains top spot; Ishan enters top 10 in batting chart

T20 WC: SA go into Super 8s as unbeaten side with win over UAE (Ld)

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