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Semifinal trilogy: India, England face-off yet again; key stats ahead of Wankhede clash

IANS | March 2, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) A familiar rivalry will once again take centre stage as India and England lock horns in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. This is the third consecutive edition in which the two heavyweights will meet in the last four, having faced each other in the semi-final of the tournament’s previous two editions in 2022 and 2024.

'Nothing can beat that': Rohit picks 2007 final vs Pakistan as his favourite T20 WC match

IANS | March 2, 2026 1:13 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma reflected on the important moments that have shaped the exciting rivalry between India and Pakistan since the ICC T20 World Cup began in 2007, describing the inaugural final as his favourite T20 World Cup fixture against the Asian rivals.

Samson never lost his cool, even with wickets falling around him: Shastri

IANS | March 2, 2026 1:02 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samson’s match-winning knock against the West Indies in the last ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super Eights contest at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday could mark a turning point in the opener’s career and lauded the fact that he did not lose his cool when 'wickets kept falling around him.'

T20 WC: Bumrah is a cheat code who never disappoints, says Nayar

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:59 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former India batting coach Abhishek Nayar said Jasprit Bumrah is a ‘cheat code’ who never disappoints and always delivers after fast bowling spearhead's decisive two-wicket over dismantled the West Indies' middle order and set India on course for a five-wicket victory at Eden Gardens.

This knock takes the weight off not just Samson’s shoulders, but everyone’s: Gavaskar

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar said all Indian cricket fans would take joy in Sanju Samson's match-winning 97 not out taking the team to a crucial five-wicket win over the West Indies, adding that the ‘sincere’ wicketkeeper-batter has finally received the recognition for his immense talent.

ICC chair Jay Shah, BCCI secy Saikia, celebrate 'joyous moments at Eden' during IND vs WI Super 8 clash

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:32 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Joy and celebration filled the air at Eden Gardens as International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, along with BCCI president Mithun Manhas, secretary Devajit Saikia, vice-president Rajeev Shukla and others, was seen soaking in the vibrant atmosphere during India's nervy win over the West Indies in the T20 World Cup Super 8 contest.

India to host Afghanistan for one-off Test, three ODIs in June: BCCI

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Afghanistan will tour India for a one-off Test and three ODIs in June, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday. The series, to be held soon after the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) ends, will mark Afghanistan’s first bilateral series against India after their last face-off happened via a three-game T20I series in January 2024.

T20 WC: 'Switched off phone & social media, listened to myself,' says Samson after hitting unbeaten 97

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:52 AM

Kolkata, March 2 (IANS) India opener Sanju Samson said he switched off his phone and social media to listen to himself and protect his self-belief during a lean patch, which ended with his match-winning 97 in the Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against the West Indies on Sunday.

T20 WC: Samson showed his full potential when the team needed him the most, says Gambhir

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:36 AM

Kolkata, March 2 (IANS) After Sanju Samson struck an unbeaten 97 to guide India into the Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final after a five-wicket victory over the West Indies at Eden Gardens, head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded him for stepping up when the team needed him the most to make big runs.

'We're safe; Govt, WFI assured us we won’t face any difficulty': Chief coach Virender Singh after women wrestlers stranded in Albania

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Indian women wrestling team has been stranded in Tirana, Albania, as the escalating Israel-Iran conflict severely disrupted the flight schedules. However, the Indian government and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) promptly arranged accommodation for the team in the Albanian capital.

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Semifinal trilogy: India, England face-off yet again; key stats ahead of Wankhede clash

'Nothing can beat that': Rohit picks 2007 final vs Pakistan as his favourite T20 WC match

Samson never lost his cool, even with wickets falling around him: Shastri

T20 WC: Bumrah is a cheat code who never disappoints, says Nayar

This knock takes the weight off not just Samson’s shoulders, but everyone’s: Gavaskar

ICC chair Jay Shah, BCCI secy Saikia, celebrate 'joyous moments at Eden' during IND vs WI Super 8 clash

India to host Afghanistan for one-off Test, three ODIs in June: BCCI

T20 WC: 'Switched off phone & social media, listened to myself,' says Samson after hitting unbeaten 97

T20 WC: Samson showed his full potential when the team needed him the most, says Gambhir

'We're safe; Govt, WFI assured us we won’t face any difficulty': Chief coach Virender Singh after women wrestlers stranded in Albania

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