Abhishek continues reign at No. 1, Ishan, Bumrah rise

IANS | March 4, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma's position as the top T20I batter has weakened as Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan advanced in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player rankings, inching closer to the top spot. However, Ishan Kishan has jumped another spot to rise to fourth place.

T20 WC: Axar, Abhishek and Kishan visit Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of SF

IANS | March 4, 2026 4:06 PM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Members of the Indian men’s cricket team visited the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple on Wednesday to seek blessings of Lord Ganesha ahead of their crucial ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal clash against England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

How India have fared in the semifinals in T20 World Cups

IANS | March 4, 2026 2:49 PM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Team India are set for their sixth semi-final appearance in 10 editions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and will face England in the knockout game here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday with an aim to defend their World Cup crown.

T20 WC: A look at England’s semi-final performances

IANS | March 4, 2026 2:36 PM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) England are all set to play the semi-final for the sixth time in 10 editions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, also their fourth consecutive time, and will face India in the knockout game here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Both teams have won the title twice, and one of them will move closer to their dream of lifting the coveted cup for a record third time.