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'They should move beyond making statements and focus on cricket': Kaneria slams Pakistan's below-par show vs India

IANS | February 16, 2026 10:28 AM

Colombo, Feb 16 (IANS) Former spinner Danish Kaneria launched a scathing critique of Pakistan following their below-par performance against India in the T20 World Cup match, saying the result exposed the side’s struggles while chasing targets and suggested that the players focus more on their cricket than on off-field statements.

T20 WC: The Power-play was where India took the game away from Pakistan, says Tendulkar

IANS | February 15, 2026 11:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed India's all-round performance after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 co-hosts thrashed Pakistan by 61 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

HM Shah hails Team India for thrashing Pakistan in T20 World Cup

IANS | February 15, 2026 11:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed Team India after it thrashed Pakistan by 61 runs in the 27th match of the T20 World Cup 2026, in Colombo.

T20 WC: Ishan amazingly took the responsibility after being 0-1 down, says Suryakumar

IANS | February 15, 2026 11:21 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Captain Suryakumar Yadav praised wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan’s match-winning 77 after India's 61-run victory over Pakistan in a Group A clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday, saying that he took the responsibility of the innings amazingly after being 0-1 down.

‘Well played Team India’: Home Minister Amit Shah leads congratulatory messages after 61-run win over Pakistan

IANS | February 15, 2026 11:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the nation in heaping praises and congratulatory messages after India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the 27th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Sunday.

T20 WC: Kishan credits simplicity, off-side game for match-winning 77 against Pakistan

IANS | February 15, 2026 11:08 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan said being simple in his batting approach and focusing on opening up his off-side game helped him smash a match-winning 77 in the side’s 61-run win over Pakistan in a Group A clash at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: Ishan Kishan’s 77, bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs (2nd ld)

IANS | February 15, 2026 10:56 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) On a tacky, spin-friendly pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Ishan Kishan rose above conditions to continue his purple patch and smash a sensational 77 off 40 balls to set up India’s 61-run win over Pakistan in the Men’s T20 World Cup Group A clash in Colombo and seal their place in the Super Eights stage.

T20 WC: Ishan Kishan’s 77, bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs (ld)

IANS | February 15, 2026 10:37 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Defending champions India brushed aside Pakistan by 61 runs in their high-stakes Group A clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, a result that also confirmed their place in the Super Eights. Ishan Kishan’s blistering 77 had set the tone earlier in the evening, and India’s bowlers ensured the target of 176 was always out of reach as they dismissed Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs.

Amelia Kerr appointed as New Zealand women’s new all-format skipper

IANS | February 15, 2026 10:28 PM

Wellington, Feb 15 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has been appointed as the New Zealand women’s new captain across all formats. She takes over from Sophie Devine, who stepped down after last year’s Women’s ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

T20 WC: Kishan’s 77 and bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs

IANS | February 15, 2026 10:18 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) After wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan's attacking 77 put India on top, bowlers made it a simple run as co-hosts India thrashed Pakistan by 61 runs in the 27th match of the T20 World Cup 2026, here at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

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'They should move beyond making statements and focus on cricket': Kaneria slams Pakistan's below-par show vs India

T20 WC: The Power-play was where India took the game away from Pakistan, says Tendulkar

HM Shah hails Team India for thrashing Pakistan in T20 World Cup

T20 WC: Ishan amazingly took the responsibility after being 0-1 down, says Suryakumar

‘Well played Team India’: Home Minister Amit Shah leads congratulatory messages after 61-run win over Pakistan

T20 WC: Kishan credits simplicity, off-side game for match-winning 77 against Pakistan

T20 WC: Ishan Kishan’s 77, bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs (2nd ld)

T20 WC: Ishan Kishan’s 77, bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs (ld)

Amelia Kerr appointed as New Zealand women’s new all-format skipper

T20 WC: Kishan’s 77 and bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs

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