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T20 WC: Will wait for the final word on Rana, but it's not looking good at the moment, says Suryakumar

IANS | February 6, 2026 2:59 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Ahead of defending champions India kicking off their Men’s T20 World Cup title defence against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav reflected on seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana's injury scare, saying the side will wait for a final word, but he admitted his current situation isn’t encouraging.

T20 WC 2026: 10 players who could shape the tournament

IANS | February 6, 2026 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is here, with India and Sri Lanka co-hosting. The tournament will feature a strategic battle: India’s batting-friendly pitches are expected to encourage aggressive batting and high scores, while Sri Lanka’s slower, more challenging pitches will require patience, adaptability, and spin-bowling skill.

History beckons as India chase historic firsts at ICC Men’s T20 WC

IANS | February 6, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup starts on Saturday, with defending champions India, 2009 winner Pakistan and 2012 and 2016 winners taking to the field on the opening day, the co-hosts India begin their campaign with history in sight, chasing feats which have never been achieved before.

T20 WC: USA’s Harmeet Singh cherishes homecoming at Wankhede Stadium for India clash

Niharika Raina | February 6, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) When Harmeet Singh steps onto the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday evening, draped in the navy blue and red of the USA jersey when they take on India, the left-arm spin bowling all-rounder’s life will come full circle.

In today’s hockey, attacking alone is not enough, defense is also important: Navneet Kaur

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:30 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 6 (IANS) Indian Women’s Hockey Team’s star forward Navneet Kaur believes modern-day hockey demands more from attacking players, highlighting the importance of defensive contribution even for strikers as the team continues preparations at the ongoing national camp ahead of the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup Qualifier in Hyderabad, Telangana.

'Disappointing to come out on the wrong end of it again,' says DC coach after fourth consecutive WPL final loss

IANS | February 6, 2026 12:48 PM

Vadodara, Feb 6 (IANS) Delhi Capitals head coach Jonathan Batty felt gutted after her team suffered its fourth straight final loss as Royal Challengers Bengaluru put on a spectacular show to chase down 204 runs to clinch their second title in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 title clash played at BCA Stadium (Kotambi).

T20 WC: Very happy with India’s progress, hopes are really very high to retain the title, says Mhambrey

Niharika Raina | February 6, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Having lifted the Men’s T20 World Cup trophy for the first time in 2007, before breaking a long drought to clinch the crown in 2024, defending champions India are aiming to become the first team to achieve three milestones: retain the crown, win it three times, and clinch a World Cup in the shortest format on home soil.

T20 WC: Batting firepower, all-round resources, spinners hold the key in India’s title defence (SWOT Analysis)

IANS | February 6, 2026 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) India begin their Men’s T20 World Cup title defence on Saturday through a Group A clash against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With unmatched batting depth, enviable all-round resources and spinners in their prime, India has everything in their arsenal to become the first nation to win consecutive T20 World Cups and claim the trophy on home soil.

Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 WC

IANS | February 6, 2026 11:35 AM

Sydney, Feb 6 (IANS) Australia suffered another injury blow as fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been officially ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, starting on Saturday in Sri Lanka and India, after failing to recover in time for the showpiece event.

T20 WC: India's all-round depth and pace attack in prime shape, says Mhambrey

Niharika Raina | February 6, 2026 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) India's all-round options and the complementary fast-bowling partnership of Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh have the team well-positioned ahead of their Men’s T20 World Cup title defence, said former bowling coach Paras Mhambrey.

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T20 WC: Will wait for the final word on Rana, but it's not looking good at the moment, says Suryakumar

T20 WC 2026: 10 players who could shape the tournament

History beckons as India chase historic firsts at ICC Men’s T20 WC

T20 WC: USA’s Harmeet Singh cherishes homecoming at Wankhede Stadium for India clash

In today’s hockey, attacking alone is not enough, defense is also important: Navneet Kaur

'Disappointing to come out on the wrong end of it again,' says DC coach after fourth consecutive WPL final loss

T20 WC: Very happy with India’s progress, hopes are really very high to retain the title, says Mhambrey

T20 WC: Batting firepower, all-round resources, spinners hold the key in India’s title defence (SWOT Analysis)

Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 WC

T20 WC: India's all-round depth and pace attack in prime shape, says Mhambrey

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