T20 WC: 'He's just got to give himself a little more time', Shastri's key advice to Abhishek after two ducks

IANS | February 16, 2026 12:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Former India cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri has urged Abhishek Sharma to be a little bit more patient early in his innings during the remainder of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after the opener suffered his second consecutive failure with the bat when he was dismissed for a duck in India's emphatic victory over arch-rival Pakistan.

T20 WC: Alex Volschenk approved as replacement for Ben Shikongo in Namibia's squad

IANS | February 16, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Namibia have drafted seam-bowling all-rounder Alex Volschenk into their squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after fast bowler Ben Shikongo was ruled out with a thigh injury, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

T20 WC: The Power-play was where India took the game away from Pakistan, says Tendulkar

IANS | February 15, 2026 11:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed India's all-round performance after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 co-hosts thrashed Pakistan by 61 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

T20 WC: Ishan amazingly took the responsibility after being 0-1 down, says Suryakumar

IANS | February 15, 2026 11:21 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Captain Suryakumar Yadav praised wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan’s match-winning 77 after India's 61-run victory over Pakistan in a Group A clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday, saying that he took the responsibility of the innings amazingly after being 0-1 down.

‘Well played Team India’: Home Minister Amit Shah leads congratulatory messages after 61-run win over Pakistan

IANS | February 15, 2026 11:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the nation in heaping praises and congratulatory messages after India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the 27th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Sunday.

T20 WC: Kishan credits simplicity, off-side game for match-winning 77 against Pakistan

IANS | February 15, 2026 11:08 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan said being simple in his batting approach and focusing on opening up his off-side game helped him smash a match-winning 77 in the side’s 61-run win over Pakistan in a Group A clash at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: Ishan Kishan’s 77, bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs (2nd ld)

IANS | February 15, 2026 10:56 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) On a tacky, spin-friendly pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Ishan Kishan rose above conditions to continue his purple patch and smash a sensational 77 off 40 balls to set up India’s 61-run win over Pakistan in the Men’s T20 World Cup Group A clash in Colombo and seal their place in the Super Eights stage.

T20 WC: Ishan Kishan’s 77, bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs (ld)

IANS | February 15, 2026 10:37 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Defending champions India brushed aside Pakistan by 61 runs in their high-stakes Group A clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, a result that also confirmed their place in the Super Eights. Ishan Kishan’s blistering 77 had set the tone earlier in the evening, and India’s bowlers ensured the target of 176 was always out of reach as they dismissed Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs.

T20 WC: Kishan’s 77 and bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs

IANS | February 15, 2026 10:18 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) After wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan's attacking 77 put India on top, bowlers made it a simple run as co-hosts India thrashed Pakistan by 61 runs in the 27th match of the T20 World Cup 2026, here at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

The Science of Winning: India’s all-round excellence downs Pakistan

Chetan Sharma | February 15, 2026 10:18 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) There was speed. There was sharpness. And above all, there was discipline in their performance.

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T20 WC: 'He's just got to give himself a little more time', Shastri's key advice to Abhishek after two ducks

T20 WC: Alex Volschenk approved as replacement for Ben Shikongo in Namibia's squad

T20 WC: The Power-play was where India took the game away from Pakistan, says Tendulkar

T20 WC: Ishan amazingly took the responsibility after being 0-1 down, says Suryakumar

‘Well played Team India’: Home Minister Amit Shah leads congratulatory messages after 61-run win over Pakistan

T20 WC: Kishan credits simplicity, off-side game for match-winning 77 against Pakistan

T20 WC: Ishan Kishan’s 77, bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs (2nd ld)

T20 WC: Ishan Kishan’s 77, bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs (ld)

T20 WC: Kishan’s 77 and bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs

The Science of Winning: India’s all-round excellence downs Pakistan

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