T20 WC: Knew one batter had to bat till end on this wicket, says SKY after a match-winning 84* vs USA

IANS | February 7, 2026 11:48 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Coming into the home T20 World Cup as the defending champions, defending champions India are under pressure from the huge expectations for their third title. Though their preparations were top-notch with a 4-1 series win over New Zealand, injuries to Harshit Rana and Jasprit Bumrah's illness had doubled the pressure on skipper Suryakumar Yadav.

T20 WC: Surya's 84*, Siraj's 3-29 help India overcome USA by 29 runs (Ld)

IANS | February 7, 2026 11:24 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Skipper Suryakumar Yadav blasted a majestic unbeaten 84, and seasoned pacer Mohammad Siraj bagged 3-29 coming in as a last-minute replacement as India saved themselves the blushes with a face-saving 29-run victory over the USA in their opening match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Saturday.

T20 WC: Siraj's 3-29 after Surya's 84* help India beat USA by 29 runs

IANS | February 7, 2026 11:04 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Last-minute replacement Mohammad Siraj led with a lion-hearted effort, claiming 3-29 and with Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel claiming two wickets apiece, India defeated USA by 29 runs to start their campaign on a winning note in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday.

India U17 blank Bangladesh U19 to win SAFF U19 Women's title

IANS | February 7, 2026 10:26 PM

Pokhara, Feb 7 (IANS) They may have been playing in a higher age-category tournament; they may have been written off for it. But the India U17 women’s team showed their mettle in the final to clinch the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship, defeating Bangladesh U19s 4-0 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, on Saturday.