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Mumbai Open 125K: High-stakes final awaits as Lilli Tagger and Mananchaya Sawangkaew battle for singles title

IANS | February 8, 2026 12:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) After a week of non-stop tennis action, the stage is set for a thrilling finale at the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series as Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew and Austria’s teenage prodigy Lilli Tagger lock horns in the women’s singles final at the Centre Court of Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Sunday.

T20 WC: Gavaskar lauds Varma’s composed knock in India’s opener vs USA, calls him ‘street-smart cricketer’

IANS | February 8, 2026 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) India’s narrow escape against the USA in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup opener has drawn praise and pointed analysis from former captain Sunil Gavaskar, who highlighted Tilak Varma’s composure while also outlining what he expects from India in their next match against Namibia.

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.

T20 WC: Noor Ahmad misses as Afghanistan ask New Zealand to field

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:47 AM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in the fourth match of the T20 World Cup here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

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.

'Pack your bags and come': Siraj reveals Surya's message on T20 WC call up

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:02 AM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) India pacer Mohammed Siraj revealed how a late-night message from T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav turned his quiet break after the Ranji Trophy into an unexpected World Cup call-up, culminating in a match-winning performance against the USA on Saturday night.

T20 WC: Bowlers were exceptional, top-order failure cost us, says USA's Patel after India defeat

IANS | February 8, 2026 12:04 AM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) The USA captain Monank Patel was effusive in praise for his bowlers for their performance, but said his top-order batters could not perform and perished to soft dismissals as they suffered a 29-run defeat against defending champions India in their opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Saturday.

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.

'We discussed the exponential growth of cricket': USA ambassador to India meets ICC chair Jay Shah

IANS | February 7, 2026 11:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) The United States of America (USA) Ambassador to India Sergio Mor met with the ICC chairman Jay Shah at the iconic Wankhede Stadium during the India vs USA match in the T20 World Cup 2026.

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Mumbai Open 125K: High-stakes final awaits as Lilli Tagger and Mananchaya Sawangkaew battle for singles title

T20 WC: Gavaskar lauds Varma’s composed knock in India’s opener vs USA, calls him ‘street-smart cricketer’

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

T20 WC: Statistical review from India vs USA clash

T20 WC: Noor Ahmad misses as Afghanistan ask New Zealand to field

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi headlines ICC U19 team of the tournament

'Pack your bags and come': Siraj reveals Surya's message on T20 WC call up

T20 WC: Bowlers were exceptional, top-order failure cost us, says USA's Patel after India defeat

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

'We discussed the exponential growth of cricket': USA ambassador to India meets ICC chair Jay Shah

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