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T20 WC: Fielding is an area of concern, and we are working on that, says Morkel ahead of semis clash

IANS | March 4, 2026 5:20 PM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Dropped catches, Abhishek Sharma's struggles with a new batting approach, the bowlers' inability to contain the batters and conceding 170-plus scores in the last few matches, the pitch and dew factors -- all issues bothering the Indian team cropped up in the pre-match press conference by bowling coach Morne Morkel on the eve of their semifinal clash with England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

'We are dropping quite a few catches': Parthiv Patel flags India's key worry ahead of T20 WC Semis

IANS | March 4, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has raised concerns over India’s fielding lapses despite their strong run in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, saying the team needs to address the issue urgently ahead of the semifinal against England to be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Karnataka trio make it to Indian squad for ITF Asia U-14 Development Championship Finals in Colombo

IANS | March 4, 2026 4:56 PM

Bengaluru, March 4 (IANS) Three rising stars from Karnataka will represent India at the upcoming ITF Asia 14 & Under Development Championship 2026 Finals, set to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from March 29 to April 10.

Abhishek continues reign at No. 1, Ishan, Bumrah rise

IANS | March 4, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma's position as the top T20I batter has weakened as Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan advanced in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player rankings, inching closer to the top spot. However, Ishan Kishan has jumped another spot to rise to fourth place.

T20 WC: Axar, Abhishek and Kishan visit Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of SF

IANS | March 4, 2026 4:06 PM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Members of the Indian men’s cricket team visited the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple on Wednesday to seek blessings of Lord Ganesha ahead of their crucial ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal clash against England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

‘Fit and firing’ Maxwell hopeful for T20 WC 2028, LA Olympics, refuses to set retirement timeline

IANS | March 4, 2026 3:53 PM

Melbourne, March 4 (IANS) Veteran Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has made it clear that he is not ready to draw the curtain on his T20I career, keeping the 2028 T20 World Cup and the Los Angeles Olympics in his plans.

Women's Asian Cup: Japan beat Chinese Taipei in Group C opener

IANS | March 4, 2026 3:36 PM

Perth, March 4 (IANS) Former champions Japan opened their campaign in the AFC Women's Asian Cup with an easy 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei in Western Australia on Wednesday.

FIH Hockey WC: Baljeet Kaur backs India’s young squad ahead of qualifiers

IANS | March 4, 2026 3:21 PM

Hyderabad, March 4 (IANS) As the Indian Women’s Hockey Team prepares for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana, 24-year-old midfielder Baljeet Kaur is among the players eager to make an impact and assist India in qualifying for the World Cup.

100-Day countdown begins for ICC Women's T20 WC as iconic venues light up scoreboards

IANS | March 4, 2026 3:17 PM

Dubai, March 4 (IANS) The countdown to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 officially began on Wednesday, with iconic scoreboards across the world marking 100 days to go until the opening match in England and Wales.

Cricket will only expand globally under your leadership: Lalit Modi praises Jay Shah

IANS | March 4, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Lalit Modi, founder of the Indian Premier League, has lauded International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah after the record-breaking viewership of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

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T20 WC: Fielding is an area of concern, and we are working on that, says Morkel ahead of semis clash

'We are dropping quite a few catches': Parthiv Patel flags India's key worry ahead of T20 WC Semis

Karnataka trio make it to Indian squad for ITF Asia U-14 Development Championship Finals in Colombo

Abhishek continues reign at No. 1, Ishan, Bumrah rise

T20 WC: Axar, Abhishek and Kishan visit Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of SF

‘Fit and firing’ Maxwell hopeful for T20 WC 2028, LA Olympics, refuses to set retirement timeline

Women's Asian Cup: Japan beat Chinese Taipei in Group C opener

FIH Hockey WC: Baljeet Kaur backs India’s young squad ahead of qualifiers

100-Day countdown begins for ICC Women's T20 WC as iconic venues light up scoreboards

Cricket will only expand globally under your leadership: Lalit Modi praises Jay Shah

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