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Dev-Sinha to lead Indian charge as Sweeny-Watanabe top doubles field at Delhi Open

IANS | February 12, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Australia’s Dane Sweeny and Japan’s Seita Watanabe will headline a competitive doubles field at the Delhi Open 2026, set to be held at the DLTA Complex from February 16 to 22. Leading the Indian challenge will be S D Prajwal Dev and Nitin Kumar Sinha, the highest-ranked all-Indian duo in the main draw. Dev (219) and Sinha (243) will look to capitalise on familiar home conditions as they take on a seasoned international field.

T20 WC: Wayne Madsen misses out as Italy opt to bowl against Nepal

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:56 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Italy have won the toss and elected to bat against Nepal in their second match of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Italy's captain, Wayne Madsen, is missing the match due to injury; Harry Manenti is captaining the side.

T20 WC: Sri Lanka decimate Oman to clinch 105-run win in Group B clash

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:40 PM

Colombo, Feb 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka delivered a commanding performance to register a comfortable 105-run victory over Oman in their Group B clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Duffy relishes first World Cup experience at 31 after breakthrough year

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:03 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (IANS) Jacob Duffy is embracing his first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the age of 31, following a breakthrough 2025 season that saw him etch his name into New Zealand cricket history.

T20 WC: Afghanistan all-rounder Nabi fined for Code of Conduct breach

IANS | February 12, 2026 1:58 PM

Dubai, Feb 12 (IANS) Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group D match against South Africa in Ahmedabad.

T20 WC: Rathnayake, Mendis and Shanaka star as Sri Lanka post 225/5 against Oman

IANS | February 12, 2026 12:55 PM

Colombo, Feb 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka unleashed a commanding batting performance to pile up 225/5 against Oman, riding on explosive half-centuries from Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis and captain Dasun Shanaka, in their Group B encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Forest sack head coach Sean Dyche after just 114 days in charge

IANS | February 12, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Nottingham Forest sacked Sean Dyche, who has been relieved of his duties as head coach after 17 matches in charge, the Premier League said on Thursday.

T20 WC: All stats from West Indies’ 30-run win over England in Group C

IANS | February 12, 2026 12:42 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) West Indies pulled off a commanding 30-run victory over England in Group C of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, strengthening their bid for the Super 8s.

‘Home is love; it’s where you get peace’: Gambhir reflects ahead of India’s T20 WC game in Delhi

IANS | February 12, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) As India prepares to face Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the occasion carries special significance for head coach Gautam Gambhir. Delhi is not only his home city but also the venue where a stand bears his name, a tribute to his contributions to Indian cricket.

T20 WC: 'Stirling's injury doesn't look ideal', says Ireland coach Gary Wilson

IANS | February 12, 2026 11:34 AM

Colombo, Feb 12 (IANS) Skipper Paul Stirling's knee injury "doesn't look good" according to batting coach Gary Wilson, as Ireland are waiting for scans to confirm the severity of the injury.

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Dev-Sinha to lead Indian charge as Sweeny-Watanabe top doubles field at Delhi Open

T20 WC: Wayne Madsen misses out as Italy opt to bowl against Nepal

T20 WC: Sri Lanka decimate Oman to clinch 105-run win in Group B clash

Duffy relishes first World Cup experience at 31 after breakthrough year

T20 WC: Afghanistan all-rounder Nabi fined for Code of Conduct breach

T20 WC: Rathnayake, Mendis and Shanaka star as Sri Lanka post 225/5 against Oman

Forest sack head coach Sean Dyche after just 114 days in charge

T20 WC: All stats from West Indies’ 30-run win over England in Group C

‘Home is love; it’s where you get peace’: Gambhir reflects ahead of India’s T20 WC game in Delhi

T20 WC: 'Stirling's injury doesn't look ideal', says Ireland coach Gary Wilson

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