Kolkata, March 2 (IANS) India captain Suryakumar Yadav paid a heartfelt tribute to Sanju Samson after the wicketkeeper-batter’s match-winning 97 not out steered India into the T20 World Cup semi-finals, adding that the knock was a deserved reward for a cricketer who has endured more than his fair share of hardships.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The knockout lineup for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is now complete, with four top contenders gearing up for the semi-finals. India secured their spot in the last four following a nail-biting victory over the West Indies in their final Super 8 clash.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) A familiar rivalry will once again take centre stage as India and England lock horns in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. This is the third consecutive edition in which the two heavyweights will meet in the last four, having faced each other in the semi-final of the tournament’s previous two editions in 2022 and 2024.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma reflected on the important moments that have shaped the exciting rivalry between India and Pakistan since the ICC T20 World Cup began in 2007, describing the inaugural final as his favourite T20 World Cup fixture against the Asian rivals.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samson’s match-winning knock against the West Indies in the last ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super Eights contest at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday could mark a turning point in the opener’s career and lauded the fact that he did not lose his cool when 'wickets kept falling around him.'
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former India batting coach Abhishek Nayar said Jasprit Bumrah is a ‘cheat code’ who never disappoints and always delivers after fast bowling spearhead's decisive two-wicket over dismantled the West Indies' middle order and set India on course for a five-wicket victory at Eden Gardens.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar said all Indian cricket fans would take joy in Sanju Samson's match-winning 97 not out taking the team to a crucial five-wicket win over the West Indies, adding that the ‘sincere’ wicketkeeper-batter has finally received the recognition for his immense talent.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Joy and celebration filled the air at Eden Gardens as International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, along with BCCI president Mithun Manhas, secretary Devajit Saikia, vice-president Rajeev Shukla and others, was seen soaking in the vibrant atmosphere during India's nervy win over the West Indies in the T20 World Cup Super 8 contest.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Afghanistan will tour India for a one-off Test and three ODIs in June, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday. The series, to be held soon after the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) ends, will mark Afghanistan’s first bilateral series against India after their last face-off happened via a three-game T20I series in January 2024.
Kolkata, March 2 (IANS) India opener Sanju Samson said he switched off his phone and social media to listen to himself and protect his self-belief during a lean patch, which ended with his match-winning 97 in the Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against the West Indies on Sunday.
