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T20 WC: Abhishek getting his runs by playing in ‘V’is a welcome change in approach, says Pathan

IANS | February 27, 2026 12:07 PM

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma's disciplined batting through the 'V' to top-score with 55, his first fifty in the Men’s T20 World Cup, was a welcome shift in approach from a batter who likes to play square, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan said after the side defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

T20 WC: Abhishek, Tilak bag ‘Impact Player of the Match’ titles, BCCI shares video of dressing room

IANS | February 27, 2026 11:55 AM

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) India batters Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma have been jointly named the Impact Player of the Match after an impressive batting display in the second match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s against Zimbabwe, which helped the team register a 72-run win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday.

T20 WC: 'I’ve done it role for MI, whatever team needs, I am up for it', says Tilak on change in batting position

IANS | February 27, 2026 11:33 AM

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) India batter Tilak Varma said he wanted the team's batters to instil fear in Zimbabwe’s bowlers by attacking on every delivery, which led to them getting a huge 72-run win to keep their semifinal hopes alive in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup.

Rinku left for Delhi from Chennai at 5:00 AM: BCCI secy Saikia

IANS | February 27, 2026 10:47 AM

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Devajit Saikia expressed condolences to left-handed batter Rinku Singh and his family after the cricketer's father, Khanchand Singh, died following a prolonged battle with liver cancer.

2nd ODI: Molineux ruled out of series against India, to be monitored ahead of WI tour

IANS | February 27, 2026 10:33 AM

Hobart, Feb 27 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux has been ruled out of the remainder of the multi-format series against India after experiencing lower back pain, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday.

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal expresses condolences on Rinku Singh’s father’s demise

IANS | February 27, 2026 10:28 AM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal expressed grief over the passing of cricketer Rinku Singh’s father Khanchand Singh and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the cricketers and his family during this difficult time.

Stuttgart reach Europa League last 16 despite home loss to Celtic

IANS | February 27, 2026 9:37 AM

Berlin, Feb 27 (IANS) VfB Stuttgart moved into the UEFA Europa League round of 16 despite a 1-0 home defeat to Celtic, progressing on aggregate thanks to a commanding first-leg advantage.

Rinku Singh's father passes away after battling cancer; Harbhajan sends 'heartfelt thoughts and prayers.'

IANS | February 27, 2026 9:19 AM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India middle-order batter Rinku Singh's father, Khanchand Singh, died after battling stage-4 liver cancer, former spinner Harbhajan Singh confirmed the news via a social media post on Friday.

2nd ODI: Vaishnavi handed debut as India elect to bat against Australia, Molineux ruled out

IANS | February 27, 2026 9:09 AM

Hobart, Feb 27 (IANS) India have won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the second ODI at the Bellerive Oval on Friday. The multi-format scoreline is currently tied at 4-4 after Australia won the first ODI at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

T20 WC: Chepauk crowd turns up in huge numbers for India’s comfortable win over Zimbabwe

IANS | February 27, 2026 12:02 AM

Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) A raucous crowd of 28,247 fans witnessed India’s emphatic 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in their Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. The turnout reinforced Chennai’s reputation as one of the most passionate cricket venues in the country.

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T20 WC: Abhishek getting his runs by playing in ‘V’is a welcome change in approach, says Pathan

T20 WC: Abhishek, Tilak bag ‘Impact Player of the Match’ titles, BCCI shares video of dressing room

T20 WC: 'I’ve done it role for MI, whatever team needs, I am up for it', says Tilak on change in batting position

Rinku left for Delhi from Chennai at 5:00 AM: BCCI secy Saikia

2nd ODI: Molineux ruled out of series against India, to be monitored ahead of WI tour

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal expresses condolences on Rinku Singh’s father’s demise

Stuttgart reach Europa League last 16 despite home loss to Celtic

Rinku Singh's father passes away after battling cancer; Harbhajan sends 'heartfelt thoughts and prayers.'

2nd ODI: Vaishnavi handed debut as India elect to bat against Australia, Molineux ruled out

T20 WC: Chepauk crowd turns up in huge numbers for India’s comfortable win over Zimbabwe

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