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T20 WC: ‘Catching will play a big part in the business end,’ says Morkel on India’s fielding concerns ahead of Super 8s

IANS | February 20, 2026 7:29 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 20 (IANS) India bowling coach Morne Morkel has admitted that catching will be crucial in the decisive stages of the T20 World Cup 2026, as the Suryakumar Yadav-led side looks to tighten up its fielding after a series of dropped chances in the tournament so far as they march towards Super 8s where the Ben in Blue will face the 2024 World Cup runner ups, South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

BCCI backs global roadmap to strengthen cricket for the blind

IANS | February 20, 2026 7:16 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has expressed its sincere appreciation to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for their historic commitment to the development of visually impaired cricketers at the global stage.

T20 WC: Australia elect to field against Oman in last league match

IANS | February 20, 2026 6:53 PM

Kandy, Feb 20 (IANS) Australia won the toss and elected to field against Oman in the 40th match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on Friday.

T20 WC: ‘I am pretty sure he will deliver,’ Morkel backs Abhishek Sharma after three consecutive ducks

IANS | February 20, 2026 6:41 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 20 (IANS) India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has expressed strong faith in opener Abhishek Sharma, who is enduring a lean patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, as India gear up for their first Super 8 clash against the South Africa national cricket team at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Vaughan urges ECB to intervene on reports of Pakistan players missing The Hundred

IANS | February 20, 2026 6:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has requested the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to step in after reports emerged that the Indian Premier League-owned franchises may exclude Pakistan players from the upcoming auction for the next edition of The Hundred.

Dr. Mandaviya to lead 62nd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, celebrating CWG 2030 hosting rights

IANS | February 20, 2026 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will lead the 62nd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on February 22, 2026, from the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, as the nationwide cycling initiative celebrates India being awarded the hosting rights for the Commonwealth Games 2030.

T20 WC: Spinners in focus as Pakistan face New Zealand in Super 8s opener (Preview)

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:49 PM

Colombo, Feb 20 (IANS) Spinners will be in the limelight as Pakistan face New Zealand in the first match of the Super 8s stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.

Ankita, Mani Ratnam, and Aditi claim top spots in National Ranking Archery Tournament

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:33 PM

Kochi, Feb 20 (IANS) The third edition of the National Ranking Archery Tournament, one of the largest domestic competitions conducted by the Archery Association of India (AAI), concluded successfully at Sacred Heart College, Ernakulam, Kerala, bringing together top archers from across the country.

T20 WC: Santner is pretty excited to get back to the park, says New Zealand's Chapman

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:17 PM

Colombo, Feb 20 (IANS) New Zealand middle-order batter Mark Chapman provided a positive update on regular skipper Mitchell Santner's availability when the Black Caps take on Pakistan in their Group 2 clash in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo on Saturday.

Players C'ship: Om Prakash Chouhan outclasses rivals with late flourish

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:10 PM

Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) Seasoned Om Prakash Chouhan produced a late flourish to outclass his rivals and seize his 12th professional win on the final day of the Rs 1.5 crore Players Championship played at the Tollygunge Club in Kolkata.

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T20 WC: ‘Catching will play a big part in the business end,’ says Morkel on India’s fielding concerns ahead of Super 8s

BCCI backs global roadmap to strengthen cricket for the blind

T20 WC: Australia elect to field against Oman in last league match

T20 WC: ‘I am pretty sure he will deliver,’ Morkel backs Abhishek Sharma after three consecutive ducks

Vaughan urges ECB to intervene on reports of Pakistan players missing The Hundred

Dr. Mandaviya to lead 62nd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, celebrating CWG 2030 hosting rights

T20 WC: Spinners in focus as Pakistan face New Zealand in Super 8s opener (Preview)

Ankita, Mani Ratnam, and Aditi claim top spots in National Ranking Archery Tournament

T20 WC: Santner is pretty excited to get back to the park, says New Zealand's Chapman

Players C'ship: Om Prakash Chouhan outclasses rivals with late flourish

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