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T20 WC: We do not really care about the perfect game, says Will Jacks

IANS | February 28, 2026 10:51 AM

Colombo, Feb 28 (IANS) All-rounder Will Jacks believes England doesn’t need a “perfect game” to lift the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title. Having sealed a semi-final berth with a thrilling last-over win over New Zealand in Colombo — his fourth Player-of-the-Match award of the tournament — Jacks made it clear that results, not perfection, were what mattered.

England women’s hockey team reaches Hyderabad for FIH World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

IANS | February 28, 2026 10:30 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 28 (IANS) The England women’s national hockey team has arrived in Hyderabad to participate in the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, taking place in Hyderabad, Telangana, from March 8 to 14.

Atletico closes door on possible Griezmann U.S. move

IANS | February 28, 2026 9:41 AM

Madrid, Feb 28 (IANS) Atletico Madrid's Director of Sport, Mateu Alemany, has closed the door on speculation that French international Antoine Griezmann is on the verge of leaving the club to sign for MLS side Orlando City.

Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen to lead 20-member Indian squad at Asian Boxing Championships 2026

IANS | February 28, 2026 9:32 AM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen will spearhead the 20-member Indian contingent at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, scheduled to be held in Mongolia from March 28 to April 11.

T20 WC: How Pakistan can still qualify for semis -- scenarios explained

IANS | February 28, 2026 12:01 AM

Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) The qualification situation for Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is clear, direct, and completely within their control after England’s four-wicket win against New Zealand has completely changed the Group 2 standings in Colombo.

T20 WC: Jacks, Rehan kind of put finishing touches, it was some good batting, says NZ skipper Santner

IANS | February 27, 2026 11:36 PM

Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) After a close four-wicket defeat against England in the Super 8s of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner dwelled on the fine margins that swung the contest in Colombo.

T20 WC: 'I reckon, this is the best one,' says Jacks on claiming fourth POTM award vs NZ

IANS | February 27, 2026 11:22 PM

Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) After claiming his fourth Player of the Match (POTM) award in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, composed Will Jacks credited his 32 off 18 deliveries innings as best as England beat New Zealand by four wickets with three balls to spare in their Group 2 Super 8 clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

T20 WC: Rehan Ahmed’s late cameo helps England beat NZ by four wickets

IANS | February 27, 2026 10:46 PM

Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) Rehan Ahmed's late cameo of unbeaten 19 off 7 deliveries and Will Jacks stable 32 off 18 deliveries helped England beat New Zealand by four wickets in the Group 2 Super 8s clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Friday.

MCA Apex Council approves naming of stand, gates after Ravi Shastri; Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, Diana Edulji

IANS | February 27, 2026 9:57 PM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The Apex Council of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), at its meeting held on Friday, approved significant resolutions to honour distinguished former Mumbai and India cricketers for their invaluable contribution to the game by naming gates and stands in the Wankhede Stadium after them.

T20 WC: NZ pacer Matt Henry to return home on paternity leave

IANS | February 27, 2026 9:53 PM

Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) Matt Henry will leave New Zealand’s campaign at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 during the Super Eight stage after being granted paternity leave to return home for the birth of his second child, following the match against England at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

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T20 WC: We do not really care about the perfect game, says Will Jacks

England women’s hockey team reaches Hyderabad for FIH World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Atletico closes door on possible Griezmann U.S. move

Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen to lead 20-member Indian squad at Asian Boxing Championships 2026

T20 WC: How Pakistan can still qualify for semis -- scenarios explained

T20 WC: Jacks, Rehan kind of put finishing touches, it was some good batting, says NZ skipper Santner

T20 WC: 'I reckon, this is the best one,' says Jacks on claiming fourth POTM award vs NZ

T20 WC: Rehan Ahmed’s late cameo helps England beat NZ by four wickets

MCA Apex Council approves naming of stand, gates after Ravi Shastri; Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, Diana Edulji

T20 WC: NZ pacer Matt Henry to return home on paternity leave

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