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T20 WC: 'I think it will be pretty much the same side,' says Shastri on India's playing XI vs South Africa

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri feels that the defending champions have got their best playing XI and there will be unlikely any change in the team sheet when India face South Africa in their first match of the Super 8s in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

T20I series: Mandhana, Shreyanka shine as India beat Australia by 17 runs in 3rd match, seal series 2-1

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:03 PM

Adelaide, Feb 21 (IANS) In a dramatic clash at the Adelaide Oval, India secured a hard-fought 17-run victory over Australia in a high-pressure encounter. Chasing a challenging target of 159, Australia’s lower-order fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, with India’s bowlers holding their nerve till the final overs to clinch the win.

T20 WC: Bumrah, Hardik to be India's twin trump cards for Super Eights, says Paranjape

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape feels fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be the twin trump cards for the defending champions ahead of their Super Eights campaign in the Men’s T20 World Cup starting against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

'He covered for us all year, now it's our turn': Suryakumar on Abhishek's poor form

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:07 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Skipper Suryakumar Yadav has backed opener Abhishek Sharma, who is enduring a lean patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, as India gear up for their first Super 8s clash against South Africa to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

India captain among ICC Player of the Month nominees for January

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:06 PM

Dubai, Feb 21 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Daryl Mitchell, Joe Root, and Suryakumar Yadav as contenders for the Men’s Player of the Month for January. These players have been exceptional, making notable contributions with both bat and ball during a busy month of cricket.

Indian Open Race Walk: Ram Baboo, Manju walk away with full marathon titles on Day 1

IANS | February 21, 2026 4:27 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's international race walker Ram Baboo and Punjab’s Manju each won gold medals in the men's and women’s 42km full marathon walk at the 13th Indian Open Race Walk Competition held at Sukhna Lake on Saturday.

T20 WC: 'We probably underestimated a few of the sides,' admits Brook ahead of Super 8s stage

IANS | February 21, 2026 3:51 PM

Pallekele, Feb 21 (IANS) England skipper Harry Brook has admitted that the team took some of the opposition sides in the Group stage lightly and also promised to perform well in the Super 8s round, where they will play their first match against the co-hosts, Sri Lanka, at the Pallekele International Stadium on Sunday.

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T20 WC: 'I think it will be pretty much the same side,' says Shastri on India's playing XI vs South Africa

T20I series: Mandhana, Shreyanka shine as India beat Australia by 17 runs in 3rd match, seal series 2-1

T20 WC: Bumrah, Hardik to be India's twin trump cards for Super Eights, says Paranjape

'He covered for us all year, now it's our turn': Suryakumar on Abhishek's poor form

India captain among ICC Player of the Month nominees for January

Indian Open Race Walk: Ram Baboo, Manju walk away with full marathon titles on Day 1

T20 WC: 'We probably underestimated a few of the sides,' admits Brook ahead of Super 8s stage

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