Kirsten's calming influence key to Namibia's hopes in T20 WC: Smit

Niharika Raina | February 9, 2026 12:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Senior all-rounder JJ Smit said Gary Kirsten's calming presence and subcontinental expertise as Namibia’s consultant coach have been invaluable for the side as they prepare to open their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Group A campaign against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

T20 WC: New Zealand vs UAE head-to-head and recent form analysis (Stats)

IANS | February 9, 2026 12:18 PM

Chennai, Feb 9 (IANS) New Zealand and UAE are set to lock horns when they face each other on Tuesday here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the 11th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The two teams are placed in Group D alongside Afghanistan, South Africa, and Canada, and while this will be the Black Caps’ second match of the tournament, it’ll be the UAE’s campaign opener.

T20 WC: Netherlands vs Namibia head-to-head and recent form analysis (Stats)

IANS | February 9, 2026 11:19 AM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Netherlands and Namibia are set to lock horns once again as they face each other on Tuesday at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium in the 10th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The two teams are placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan, and the USA and while this will be the Dutch side’s second match of the tournament, it’ll be Namibia’s campaign opener.