T20 WC: 'Use two overs of Bumrah in powerplay to break England's back', Gavaskar's advise for India ahead of SF

IANS | March 3, 2026 11:00 AM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar has advised India to use Jasprit Bumrah for bowling two overs in the powerplay of the Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, noting that early breakthroughs from the fast-bowling spearhead could derail the opposition before finding their rhythm.

India's Nitin Menon among elite panel of match officials for ICC T20 WC semifinals

IANS | March 3, 2026 10:51 AM

Dubai, March 3 (IANS) India's Nitin Menon has been named in the elite panel of match officials named for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinals scheduled on March 4 and 5.

T20 WC: Jasprit Bumrah wins ‘impact player of the match’ medal after India’s win over WI

IANS | March 2, 2026 4:07 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged the ‘Impact Player of the Match’ after a decisive spell helped India maintain the West Indies to a chaseable target before Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 helped the defending champions secure a crucial victory in their T20 World Cup clash on Sunday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

SA, NZ meet in T20 WC semis for the first time; key stats ahead of historic clash in Kolkata

IANS | March 2, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) South Africa and New Zealand head into the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 following impressive yet contrasting campaigns and gear up to face each other on Wednesday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

T20 WC: Good things happen to good people and at the right time, says Suryakumar on Samson’s knock

IANS | March 2, 2026 3:08 PM

Kolkata, March 2 (IANS) India captain Suryakumar Yadav paid a heartfelt tribute to Sanju Samson after the wicketkeeper-batter’s match-winning 97 not out steered India into the T20 World Cup semi-finals, adding that the knock was a deserved reward for a cricketer who has endured more than his fair share of hardships.

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: ‘You never want to end at this stage,’ says Hope after West Indies fall short against India

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:52 AM

Kolkata, Mar 2 (IANS) West Indies captain Shai Hope admitted his side fell short at key moments after their semifinal hopes were dashed by India in a virtual quarterfinal clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Sunday, knocking them out of the race to the semi-final.

T20 WC: Brian Bennett leaves World Cup stage with reputation vastly enhanced

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:45 AM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza and head coach Justin Sammons heaped praise on opener Brian Bennett after the 22-year-old had a breakthrough Men’s T20 World Cup campaign, with both suggesting the best is still very much to come from a player who has quietly emerged as one of the most exciting young batters in world cricket.

T20 WC: Zimbabwe sign off with warm gesture for their faithful Castle Corner

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:38 AM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Zimbabwe’s Castle Corner supporters, known for their singing and dancing at Harare Sports Club, drew attention throughout the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup and made their presence felt hugely during the Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

‘Do we need this in the World Cup?’: Gavaskar, Shastri voice frustration over laser show in drinks break

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:14 AM

Kolkata, Mar 2 (IANS) Indian cricket greats Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri voiced strong reservations about the laser show staged during India’s Super 8 clash against West Indies at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday.

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T20 WC: 'Use two overs of Bumrah in powerplay to break England's back', Gavaskar's advise for India ahead of SF

India's Nitin Menon among elite panel of match officials for ICC T20 WC semifinals

T20 WC: Jasprit Bumrah wins ‘impact player of the match’ medal after India’s win over WI

SA, NZ meet in T20 WC semis for the first time; key stats ahead of historic clash in Kolkata

T20 WC: Good things happen to good people and at the right time, says Suryakumar on Samson’s knock

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

T20 WC: ‘You never want to end at this stage,’ says Hope after West Indies fall short against India

T20 WC: Brian Bennett leaves World Cup stage with reputation vastly enhanced

T20 WC: Zimbabwe sign off with warm gesture for their faithful Castle Corner

‘Do we need this in the World Cup?’: Gavaskar, Shastri voice frustration over laser show in drinks break

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