T20 WC: Salman Mirza shines as Pakistan hold Netherlands to 147/10

IANS | February 7, 2026 12:56 PM

Colombo, Feb 7 (IANS) Skipper Scott Edwards’ batting efforts were overpowered by Salman Mirza, whose three-wicket haul, combined with Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed and Saim Ayub’s efforts, helped Pakistan restrict the Netherlands to 147/10 in 19.5 overs in the ICC T20 World Cup opener here at Sinhalese Sports Club on Saturday.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the next big thing in Indian cricket: Unmukt Chand

IANS | February 7, 2026 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As India clinched a record sixth Under-19 World Cup title, powered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive 175 off 80 balls, thrashing England in the final of the U19 World Cup, former U-19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand opined that the 15-year-old is the "next big thing in Indian cricket."