T20 WC: 'Battle between Archer and Samson will be fascinating to watch,' says Wassan ahead of SF clash

IANS | March 5, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Former India cricketer Atul Wassan believes India’s earlier defeat to South Africa could turn out to be a “blessing in disguise” as the team gears up for a high-stake semifinal clash against England at the Wankhede Stadium, saying the setback may have helped the side prepare better for the pressure of big matches.

Perry nears potential return for WACA Test, Healy says ‘her ability to get back up is remarkable’

IANS | March 5, 2026 5:38 PM

Perth, March 5 (IANS) Australia captain Alyssa Healy says veteran allrounder Ellyse Perry is edging closer to fitness ahead of the upcoming day-night Test at the WACA, though the final call on her availability will be made closer to the match.

Not everyone retires on their own terms, finishing at home in Baggy Green is special: Healy

IANS | March 5, 2026 4:57 PM

Perth, March 5 (IANS) Australia captain Alyssa Healy said she does not expect to feel any sadness as she prepares for her final international appearance through the one-off pink-ball Test against India, starting at the WACA Stadium on Friday.

Gambhir attends Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding hours before India’s T20 WC semi-final

IANS | March 5, 2026 4:50 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir attended the wedding of his former teammate Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun Tendulkar and entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok on Thursday.

Jamie Siddons appointed as new head coach of Sri Lanka women’s team

IANS | March 5, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed former Australian cricketer Jamie Siddons as head coach of the senior women's team, the board announced on Thursday. Siddons previously coached the Bangladesh senior men's team from 2007 to 2011.

Zadran replaces Rashid as Afghanistan T20I captain, Farooqi, Naib omitted for SL series

IANS | March 5, 2026 4:13 PM

Kabul, March 5 (IANS) Opener Ibrahim Zadran has been named Afghanistan's T20I captain for the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka and replaces leg-spinner Rashid Khan in the top role, said the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Thursday.

T20 WC: 'Shivam's role will be very important,' says childhood coach Satish ahead of semis clash

IANS | March 5, 2026 4:05 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Shivam Dube's childhood coach, Satish Samant, has said that the all-rounder will play a huge role in India's semi-final clash against England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

'Wishing you both a very happy married life': Raina congratulates Arjun-Saaniya after wedding

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:01 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has congratulated Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok after their wedding and wished the couple a happy married life.

T20 WC: ‘I just wanna go home,’ says WI coach Sammy amid delayed departure from Kolkata

IANS | March 5, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Amidst the West Indies experiencing delay in going home after their exit from the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, head coach Darren Sammy expressed his view by saying he “just wanna go home”.

T20 WC: New Zealand’s strength comes from solid planning, vast playing experience, says Ravindra

IANS | March 5, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) New Zealand’s left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Rachin Ravindra credited his team's meticulous planning and wealth of franchise cricket experience for their commanding nine-wicket semi-final victory over South Africa in the Men’s T20 World Cup.

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T20 WC: 'Battle between Archer and Samson will be fascinating to watch,' says Wassan ahead of SF clash

Perry nears potential return for WACA Test, Healy says ‘her ability to get back up is remarkable’

Not everyone retires on their own terms, finishing at home in Baggy Green is special: Healy

Gambhir attends Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding hours before India’s T20 WC semi-final

Jamie Siddons appointed as new head coach of Sri Lanka women’s team

Zadran replaces Rashid as Afghanistan T20I captain, Farooqi, Naib omitted for SL series

T20 WC: 'Shivam's role will be very important,' says childhood coach Satish ahead of semis clash

'Wishing you both a very happy married life': Raina congratulates Arjun-Saaniya after wedding

T20 WC: ‘I just wanna go home,’ says WI coach Sammy amid delayed departure from Kolkata

T20 WC: New Zealand’s strength comes from solid planning, vast playing experience, says Ravindra

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