T20 WC: Batting firepower, all-round resources, spinners hold the key in India’s title defence (SWOT Analysis)

IANS | February 6, 2026 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) India begin their Men’s T20 World Cup title defence on Saturday through a Group A clash against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With unmatched batting depth, enviable all-round resources and spinners in their prime, India has everything in their arsenal to become the first nation to win consecutive T20 World Cups and claim the trophy on home soil.

Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 WC

IANS | February 6, 2026 11:35 AM

Sydney, Feb 6 (IANS) Australia suffered another injury blow as fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been officially ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, starting on Saturday in Sri Lanka and India, after failing to recover in time for the showpiece event.

T20 WC: India's all-round depth and pace attack in prime shape, says Mhambrey

Niharika Raina | February 6, 2026 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) India's all-round options and the complementary fast-bowling partnership of Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh have the team well-positioned ahead of their Men’s T20 World Cup title defence, said former bowling coach Paras Mhambrey.

T20 WC: Chakaravarthy's accuracy makes him a challenging bowler, says Mhambrey

Niharika Raina | February 6, 2026 10:48 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) India wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy's relentless accuracy, pace and subtle variations are the factors which make him a very challenging bowler for batters to face, feels former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey.

T20 WC: Shastri, Smith, Bishop to headline star-studded commentary panel

IANS | February 6, 2026 10:22 AM

Dubai, Feb 6 (IANS) Highly-renowned commentators Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith and Ian Bishop headline commentary panel during the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup that commences in India and Sri Lanka on February 7.

T20 WC: There is clarity in Abhishek’s game plan, decision-making is not clouded: Mhambrey

Niharika Raina | February 6, 2026 9:55 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has praised in-form left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma’s clarity in game plan and decision-making ahead of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, adding that it was a matter of time for him to enter the senior set-up and develop into a quality player.

WPL 2026: Dedicate this win to Smriti as she went through a lot in last few months, says Shreyanka

IANS | February 6, 2026 12:08 AM

Vadodara, Feb 6 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru off-spin bowling all-rounder Shreyanka Patil said their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 triumph was ‘very special’ and dedicated the victory to skipper Smriti Mandhana, citing challenges the skipper faced in the last few months.

WPL 2026: Smriti, Georgia lead RCB to second title win with six-wicket victory over DC (ld)

IANS | February 5, 2026 11:57 PM

Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their second Women’s Premier League title after beating Delhi Capitals by six wickets at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi in Vadodara on Thursday. After captain Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored with 57 to take DC to 203/4, RCB completed the highest successful chase in a WPL final in 19.4 overs with immaculate ease.

Rew and Mhatre look ahead to U19 World Cup final

IANS | February 5, 2026 11:49 PM

Harare, Feb 5 (IANS) India is one of the most successful teams in the ICC Men's U19 World Cup, having won multiple titles and reached the final on numerous occasions. As they get ready for another summit clash and the possibility of adding another title to their kitty, England Under-19s captain Thomas Rew is determined to treat Friday's final as ‘just another game’ as his side takes on India in Harare.

WPL 2026: Smriti, Georgia lead RCB to second title win with six-wicket victory over DC

IANS | February 5, 2026 11:35 PM

Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title after beating Delhi Capitals by six wickets at the BCA Stadium at Kotambi in Vadodara on Thursday. After captain Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored with 57 to take DC to 203/4, RCB completed the highest successful chase in a WPL final in 19.4 overs with immaculate ease.

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T20 WC: Batting firepower, all-round resources, spinners hold the key in India’s title defence (SWOT Analysis)

Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 WC

T20 WC: India's all-round depth and pace attack in prime shape, says Mhambrey

T20 WC: Chakaravarthy's accuracy makes him a challenging bowler, says Mhambrey

T20 WC: Shastri, Smith, Bishop to headline star-studded commentary panel

T20 WC: There is clarity in Abhishek’s game plan, decision-making is not clouded: Mhambrey

WPL 2026: Dedicate this win to Smriti as she went through a lot in last few months, says Shreyanka

WPL 2026: Smriti, Georgia lead RCB to second title win with six-wicket victory over DC (ld)

Rew and Mhatre look ahead to U19 World Cup final

WPL 2026: Smriti, Georgia lead RCB to second title win with six-wicket victory over DC

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