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'They were tactically smart': Du Plessis praises Motie & Hosein after WI crush Zimbabwe in Super 8

IANS | February 24, 2026 2:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Former South African batter Faf du Plessis hailed West Indies spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie as 'tactically very smart' for their brilliant bowling display against Zimbabwe, which powered the team to a dominant 107-run win in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

T20 WC: 'Pakistan need to give Fakhar a chance in middle order,' opines Ashwin

IANS | February 24, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) As Pakistan gears up for their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against England at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday, former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin suggested the Salman-led side should bring in experienced batter Fakhar Zaman to the playing XI if they are serious about the tournament.

1st ODI: Aus bowl out India for 214 despite fifties from Mandhana, Kaur

IANS | February 24, 2026 1:02 PM

Brisbane, Feb 24 (IANS) India’s struggles with the bat were visible despite fifties from Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana when they took on Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series, as the Women in Blue were bowled out for 214 runs in 48.3 overs as the hosts’ bowling unit dominated the play at the Allan Border Field on Tuesday.

T20 WC: 'WI understand what it takes to win at this stage,’ says Kumble

IANS | February 24, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) After the West Indies put on a breathtaking display against Zimbabwe in their Super 8 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, former India spinner Anil Kumble lauded the Caribbean side’s all-around performance, highlighting the effectiveness of their spinners.

Kypson upsets two-time champion De Minaur in Acapulco opener

IANS | February 24, 2026 12:41 PM

Acapulco, Feb 24 (IANS) American Patrick Kypson caused a major upset in the first round of the Mexican Open by eliminating sixth-seed and two-time champion Alex de Minaur 6-1, (4)6-7, 7-6(4). This victory marked his first tour-level win since Indian Wells in 2024.

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'They were tactically smart': Du Plessis praises Motie & Hosein after WI crush Zimbabwe in Super 8

T20 WC: 'Pakistan need to give Fakhar a chance in middle order,' opines Ashwin

1st ODI: Aus bowl out India for 214 despite fifties from Mandhana, Kaur

T20 WC: 'WI understand what it takes to win at this stage,’ says Kumble

Kypson upsets two-time champion De Minaur in Acapulco opener

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