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T20 WC: 'The sea is rough, just sail through' – how Jatinder overcame injury to become Oman’s captain

Niharika Raina | February 8, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Jatinder Singh arrived in Sri Lanka on January 23 as the captain of Oman’s squad, hungry to rewrite their narrative in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. With Oman set to open their Group B campaign against Zimbabwe in Colombo, Jatinder was in a reflective mood on his cricketing journey that could have ended prematurely due to a career-threatening sciatic nerve issue in his back.

T20 WC: England survive Nepal scare, seal 4-run win in campaign opener

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:14 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) In a nail-biting contest that went down to the final ball, two-time World Champions England held their nerve to edge past Nepal by four runs, restricting them to 180/6 in 20 overs in their opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

T20 WC: Ireland win toss, elect to bowl first as Sri Lanka begin Group B campaign at home

IANS | February 8, 2026 6:59 PM

Colombo, Feb 8 (IANS) Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl first against co-hosts Sri Lanka in a Group B match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

T20 WC: Italy vs Scotland head-to-head and recent form analysis (Stats)

IANS | February 8, 2026 6:32 PM

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IANS) Scotland and Italy are set to lock horns once again as they face each other on Monday at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens in the seventh match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. While the two sides do not have a long history in T20 internationals, their recent encounters have produced contrasting results, making this contest intriguing.

T20 WC: Oman's homegrown star Sufyan Mehmood is keen to make big impact in the showpiece event

Niharika Raina | February 8, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Sufyan Mehmood has seen cricket in Oman evolve from sand pitches and cement wickets to having two world-class stadiums. Now, as the only homegrown player in Oman's squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Mehmood is keen to make an impact on the grandest stage in the shortest format.

Asian Shooting C'ships: Elavenil and Arjun win mixed team air rifle gold as India crosses 50 medal mark

IANS | February 8, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Olympians Elavenil Valarivan and Arjun Babuta teamed up to clinch a gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle mixed team event as India crossed the 50 mark in total medals in the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship, New Delhi 2026, which is being held here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. Himanshu Dhillon and Shambhavi Kshirsagar secured the gold in the junior mixed team event, while Hrudya Shri Kondur and Anshul Batra won a gold medal in the youth mixed team event.

T20 WC: Bethell, Brook hit fifty as England post 184/7 against Nepal

IANS | February 8, 2026 5:00 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Top-order batter Jacob Bethell and captain Harry Brook's fifty, with a great finish by Will Jacks, helped England post 184/7 in their 20 overs against Nepal in the T20 World Cup 2026 fifth match at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: Rashid Khan reflects on ‘execution,’ points out areas of improvement after Afghanistan’s loss to NZ

IANS | February 8, 2026 4:31 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan admitted his side fell short in key phases, particularly with the ball and during the powerplay, and noted the areas where the team could improve after they suffered a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in theopening game of Group D of the T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: 'Keep supporting each other,' says Rinku as he gives a speech in the dressing room after USA win

IANS | February 8, 2026 4:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) After introducing the fielding medal during the 2023 World Cup, the Indian men's cricket team has started a new concept named 'The Speech' for the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026, with Rinku Singh delivering the first speech.

BOXAM Elite 2026: Lovlina, Arundhati lead as India claim nine golds on final day

IANS | February 8, 2026 4:00 PM

Alicante, Feb 8 (IANS) India wrapped up a highly successful BOXAM Elite International 2026 with a dominant showing on the final day, clinching nine gold medals as Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and former Youth World Champion Arundhati Choudhary led a resounding finish in La Nucia, Alicante.

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T20 WC: 'The sea is rough, just sail through' – how Jatinder overcame injury to become Oman’s captain

T20 WC: England survive Nepal scare, seal 4-run win in campaign opener

T20 WC: Ireland win toss, elect to bowl first as Sri Lanka begin Group B campaign at home

T20 WC: Italy vs Scotland head-to-head and recent form analysis (Stats)

T20 WC: Oman's homegrown star Sufyan Mehmood is keen to make big impact in the showpiece event

Asian Shooting C'ships: Elavenil and Arjun win mixed team air rifle gold as India crosses 50 medal mark

T20 WC: Bethell, Brook hit fifty as England post 184/7 against Nepal

T20 WC: Rashid Khan reflects on ‘execution,’ points out areas of improvement after Afghanistan’s loss to NZ

T20 WC: 'Keep supporting each other,' says Rinku as he gives a speech in the dressing room after USA win

BOXAM Elite 2026: Lovlina, Arundhati lead as India claim nine golds on final day

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