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T20 WC: With an all-round show in New Delhi, Azmatullah Omarzai highlights his value yet again

IANS | February 16, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) In Afghanistan’s heartbreaking loss to South Africa via a double Super Over, Azmatullah Omarzai had a decent performance -- scoring 16 with the bat in the first Super Over. But when he was tasked to bowl in the second one, Omarzai was taken to cleaners, conceding 23 runs, including three sixes, as Afghanistan lost the match they had in their grasp.

T20 WC: Marsh returns for Australia as Sri Lanka opt to bowl first

IANS | February 16, 2026 6:58 PM

Kandy, Feb 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first against Australia in the 30th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Monday.

T20 WC: Curran, Overton overpower Ben, Grant’s carnage as England beat Italy to qualify for Super 8

IANS | February 16, 2026 6:46 PM

Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) England sealed their place in the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a hard-fought 24-run victory over Italy in a thrilling Group C clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, overcoming a sensational counterattack led by Ben Manenti and Grant Stewart to defend their imposing total of 202.

Sports Secretary chairs National Compliance Platform meeting to strengthen anti-doping framework

IANS | February 16, 2026 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The fourth meeting of the National Compliance Platform (NCP), which focused on emerging doping challenges in sports, was held on Monday under the leadership of the Secretary (Sports) at the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

Players Championship 2026 gets underway at Tollygunge Club from Tuesday

IANS | February 16, 2026 5:51 PM

Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) Top stars Om Prakash Chouhan, Manu Gandas, Honey Baisoya, and Ajeetesh Sandhu will be among 126 players who will tee off for the DP World Players Championship, which is scheduled to be held at the Tollygunge Club in Kolkata from February 17 to 20.

T20 WC: ‘Credit to the top order,’ says England’s Jacks after blazing fifty against Italy

IANS | February 16, 2026 5:18 PM

Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) England batter Will Jacks credited the information shared by the top order and favourable batting conditions after smashing a blistering 53 off 22 balls to power his side to 202/7 against Italy in their Group C clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.

T20 WC: Will Jacks’ blistering fifty powers England to 202/7 against Italy

IANS | February 16, 2026 5:02 PM

Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) Will Jacks smashed a sensational 53 off just 22 balls to propel England to a formidable 202/7 in 20 overs against Italy in their Group-stage clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

'The gap is huge’: Ganguly on India’s dominance over Pakistan in T20 WC

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) After India recorded a 61-run triumph over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Group A clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly believes the idea of an automatic "big match" between India and Pakistan is outdated, as the intensity and competitiveness that once defined the rivalry no longer feel the same.

T20 WC: Shivam Dube wins ‘impact player of the match’ after 61-run win vs PAK

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India all-rounder Shivam Dube was named the Impact Player of the Match following India’s commanding victory over Pakistan on Sunday, a result that secured the Men in Blue’s place in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The 32-year-old expressed gratitude towards India’s fielding coach T. Dilip, crediting him as a major influence.

T20 WC: Happy to finish up with the win, let’s hope for the best in rest of competition, says Rashid

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan expressed relief after his team registered its first win of the T20 World Cup through a five-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in a Group D clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, adding that he now hopes for the best for his team’s future in the competition.

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T20 WC: With an all-round show in New Delhi, Azmatullah Omarzai highlights his value yet again

T20 WC: Marsh returns for Australia as Sri Lanka opt to bowl first

T20 WC: Curran, Overton overpower Ben, Grant’s carnage as England beat Italy to qualify for Super 8

Sports Secretary chairs National Compliance Platform meeting to strengthen anti-doping framework

Players Championship 2026 gets underway at Tollygunge Club from Tuesday

T20 WC: ‘Credit to the top order,’ says England’s Jacks after blazing fifty against Italy

T20 WC: Will Jacks’ blistering fifty powers England to 202/7 against Italy

'The gap is huge’: Ganguly on India’s dominance over Pakistan in T20 WC

T20 WC: Shivam Dube wins ‘impact player of the match’ after 61-run win vs PAK

T20 WC: Happy to finish up with the win, let’s hope for the best in rest of competition, says Rashid

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