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T20 WC: 'Abhishek has passed the baton of zeroes to in-form Ishan,' opines Nayar

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Following India’s 76-run defeat to South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar assessed the team’s batting collapse and the challenges that lie ahead, stating that Abhishek Sharma has ‘passed the baton of zeroes’ to in-form Ishan Kishan.

T20 WC: England vs Pakistan head-to-head record and last five matches performance

IANS | February 23, 2026 1:50 PM

Colombo, Feb 23 (IANS) England and Pakistan are set for a spin-dominated showdown in their respective second Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Tuesday, as the pitch is expected to assist slow bowlers.

Don’t expect the WC to be delivered mid-competition: Assistant coach ten Doeschate after India's Super 8 loss

IANS | February 23, 2026 12:44 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 23 (IANS) After India's 76-run thrashing by South Africa in their Super 8s stage opener, the India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate expressed his disappointment with the team's performance but stressed that when a team sets out to win a World Cup, don't expect players "to come deliver the trophy halfway through the competition."

Ferrari, Mercedes ‘a step ahead,’ says McLaren boss Andrea Stella after pre-season testing

IANS | February 23, 2026 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has suggested that Ferrari and Mercedes currently hold a slight edge heading into the 2026 Formula 1 season, following the conclusion of last week’s final pre-season test.

T20 WC: Gavaskar questions India’s approach for 'simply throwing bat at everything' after 76-run thrashing by SA

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:27 AM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) After India slumped to a crushing 76-run defeat against South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, former India great Sunil Gavaskar highlighted a clear difference in strategy between the two teams, noting that the Proteas demonstrated adaptability that India could not showcase.

Sebastian Korda claims third ATP Tour title with Delray Beach Open crown

IANS | February 23, 2026 10:44 AM

Florida, Feb 23 (IANS) Sebastian Korda captured the third ATP Tour title of his career, producing a composed performance to defeat fellow American Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3 in the final of the Delray Beach Open.

Etcheverry clinches first ATP title in Rio de Janeiro

IANS | February 23, 2026 9:57 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 23 (IANS) Tomas Martin Etcheverry captured his maiden ATP Tour title at the Rio Open a 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-4 championship-match victory against Alejandro Tabilo.

Arsenal thrash Spurs to keep five-point Premier League lead

IANS | February 23, 2026 9:38 AM

London, Feb 23 (IANS) Arsenal produced a dominant display to retain its five-point lead at the top of the Premier League and ease talk of late-season nerves with a 4-1 win away to Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby.

T20 WC: India’s 76-run defeat to South Africa complicates their path to semi-finals

IANS | February 23, 2026 12:00 AM

Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) South Africa handing India a 76-run defeat in their Super Eights clash in 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday snapped the defending champions' 12-match winning streak in the mega event and plunged their semifinal aspirations into serious doubt.

T20 WC: All stats from South Africa's 76-run win over India

IANS | February 22, 2026 11:53 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder Marco Janse picked 4-22 as South Africa produced a ruthless bowling display to thrash India by 76 runs in their Super Eights clash of the Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The defeat coming in front of 90,954 fans in a sea of blue was India’s first loss in an ICC event since the 2023 ODI World Cup final at the same venue.

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T20 WC: 'Abhishek has passed the baton of zeroes to in-form Ishan,' opines Nayar

T20 WC: England vs Pakistan head-to-head record and last five matches performance

Don’t expect the WC to be delivered mid-competition: Assistant coach ten Doeschate after India's Super 8 loss

Ferrari, Mercedes ‘a step ahead,’ says McLaren boss Andrea Stella after pre-season testing

T20 WC: Gavaskar questions India’s approach for 'simply throwing bat at everything' after 76-run thrashing by SA

Sebastian Korda claims third ATP Tour title with Delray Beach Open crown

Etcheverry clinches first ATP title in Rio de Janeiro

Arsenal thrash Spurs to keep five-point Premier League lead

T20 WC: India’s 76-run defeat to South Africa complicates their path to semi-finals

T20 WC: All stats from South Africa's 76-run win over India

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