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T20 WC: Nothing to lose, everything to gain – Italy prepares for its moment in spotlight

Niharika Raina | February 8, 2026 11:37 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) When Herbert Kilpin founded the Milan Football and Cricket Club in 1899, the Englishman could scarcely have imagined that 127 years later, an Italian cricket team would play in a cricket World Cup. Under the Monday morning sunshine at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Italy will make its Men’s T20 World Cup debut against Scotland, a game that will be broadcasted to millions across the globe.

T20 WC: Statistical review from India vs USA clash

IANS | February 8, 2026 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) India began their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign with a 29-run victory over the USA at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday, but not without moments of genuine concern. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s majestic unbeaten 84 and a timely 3/29 from Mohammed Siraj, drafted in as a last-minute replacement, helped the defending champions avoid early embarrassment in their home tournament.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi headlines ICC U19 team of the tournament

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:29 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi headlines ICC U19 Team of the Tournament as three of the Indian players feature in the 12-player list. Sooryavanshi scored an impressive 175 off 80 balls in the final against England and was named Player of the Tournament. He is joined by fellow players Kanishk Chouhan and Henil Patel in the 12-member squad.

T20 WC: Knew one batter had to bat till end on this wicket, says SKY after a match-winning 84* vs USA

IANS | February 7, 2026 11:48 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Coming into the home T20 World Cup as the defending champions, defending champions India are under pressure from the huge expectations for their third title. Though their preparations were top-notch with a 4-1 series win over New Zealand, injuries to Harshit Rana and Jasprit Bumrah's illness had doubled the pressure on skipper Suryakumar Yadav.

T20 WC: Surya's 84*, Siraj's 3-29 help India overcome USA by 29 runs (Ld)

IANS | February 7, 2026 11:24 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Skipper Suryakumar Yadav blasted a majestic unbeaten 84, and seasoned pacer Mohammad Siraj bagged 3-29 coming in as a last-minute replacement as India saved themselves the blushes with a face-saving 29-run victory over the USA in their opening match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Saturday.

T20 WC: Siraj's 3-29 after Surya's 84* help India beat USA by 29 runs

IANS | February 7, 2026 11:04 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Last-minute replacement Mohammad Siraj led with a lion-hearted effort, claiming 3-29 and with Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel claiming two wickets apiece, India defeated USA by 29 runs to start their campaign on a winning note in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday.

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