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Bhatia ties third at Phoenix as Theegala finishes 18th but secures Signature event spot

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:19 PM

Scottsdale, Feb 9 (IANS) Akshay Bhatia produced a steady 4-under 68 to quietly climb into a tied-third finish at the WM Phoenix Open, while fellow Indian-American Sahith Theegala (70) suffered late heartbreak with a bogey on the 72nd hole to end tied-18th, a result that initially appeared to cost him a place in the next two USD 20 million Signature Events.

T20 WC: ‘Really important to bounce back and get the first win,’ says Scotland skipper Berrington after beating Italy

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:09 PM

Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Scotland captain Richie Berrington praised his side’s all-round performance after they clinched a commanding 73-run win over debutants Italy in their Group C game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Monday.

J&K qualify for their maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:03 PM

Indore, Feb 9 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir scripted history by reaching their maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal after beating 2021–22 winners Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs in the quarterfinal here at the Holkar Stadium on Monday.

T20 WC: Zimbabwe choose to bowl against Oman in campaign opener

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:51 PM

Colombo, Feb 9 (IANS) Zimbabwe have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Oman in their Group B clash of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC) in Colombo on Monday.

T20 WC: Scotland beat debutants Italy by 73 runs in Group C game

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:28 PM

Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Scotland beat debutants Italy by 73 runs here at the Eden Gardens on Monday to open their account in Group C of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

There's a weight of expectation; he's lost his power: Shastri, Ponting offer insight amid Babar inconsistent form

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Former India coach Ravi Shastri and ex-Australian captain Ricky Ponting offered insight amid Pakistan batter Babar Azam’s inconsistent recent form, saying the right-hander has lost a bit of his power.

T20 WC: Italy captain Wayne Madsen out of remainder of Scotland clash after shoulder dislocation

IANS | February 9, 2026 12:58 PM

Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Italy faced a major blow in their opening ICC Men’s T20 World Cup game against Scotland when captain Wayne Madsen dislocated his left shoulder while trying to field in the seventh game of the tournament here at Eden Gardens.

T20 WC: Munsey, McMullen power Scotland to 207/4 against Italy

IANS | February 9, 2026 12:46 PM

Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Scotland brought up the first 200-plus total of this edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and notched up 207 runs at the loss of four wickets against Italy in the Group C match here at the iconic Eden Gardens.

Kirsten's calming influence key to Namibia's hopes in T20 WC: Smit

Niharika Raina | February 9, 2026 12:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Senior all-rounder JJ Smit said Gary Kirsten's calming presence and subcontinental expertise as Namibia’s consultant coach have been invaluable for the side as they prepare to open their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Group A campaign against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

T20 WC: New Zealand vs UAE head-to-head and recent form analysis (Stats)

IANS | February 9, 2026 12:18 PM

Chennai, Feb 9 (IANS) New Zealand and UAE are set to lock horns when they face each other on Tuesday here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the 11th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The two teams are placed in Group D alongside Afghanistan, South Africa, and Canada, and while this will be the Black Caps’ second match of the tournament, it’ll be the UAE’s campaign opener.

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Bhatia ties third at Phoenix as Theegala finishes 18th but secures Signature event spot

T20 WC: ‘Really important to bounce back and get the first win,’ says Scotland skipper Berrington after beating Italy

J&K qualify for their maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal

T20 WC: Zimbabwe choose to bowl against Oman in campaign opener

T20 WC: Scotland beat debutants Italy by 73 runs in Group C game

There's a weight of expectation; he's lost his power: Shastri, Ponting offer insight amid Babar inconsistent form

T20 WC: Italy captain Wayne Madsen out of remainder of Scotland clash after shoulder dislocation

T20 WC: Munsey, McMullen power Scotland to 207/4 against Italy

Kirsten's calming influence key to Namibia's hopes in T20 WC: Smit

T20 WC: New Zealand vs UAE head-to-head and recent form analysis (Stats)

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