T20 WC: 'The sea is rough, just sail through' – how Jatinder overcame injury to become Oman’s captain

Niharika Raina | February 8, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Jatinder Singh arrived in Sri Lanka on January 23 as the captain of Oman’s squad, hungry to rewrite their narrative in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. With Oman set to open their Group B campaign against Zimbabwe in Colombo, Jatinder was in a reflective mood on his cricketing journey that could have ended prematurely due to a career-threatening sciatic nerve issue in his back.

T20 WC: England survive Nepal scare, seal 4-run win in campaign opener

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:14 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) In a nail-biting contest that went down to the final ball, two-time World Champions England held their nerve to edge past Nepal by four runs, restricting them to 180/6 in 20 overs in their opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

T20 WC: Ireland win toss, elect to bowl first as Sri Lanka begin Group B campaign at home

IANS | February 8, 2026 6:59 PM

Colombo, Feb 8 (IANS) Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl first against co-hosts Sri Lanka in a Group B match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

T20 WC: Italy vs Scotland head-to-head and recent form analysis (Stats)

IANS | February 8, 2026 6:32 PM

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IANS) Scotland and Italy are set to lock horns once again as they face each other on Monday at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens in the seventh match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. While the two sides do not have a long history in T20 internationals, their recent encounters have produced contrasting results, making this contest intriguing.

T20 WC: Oman's homegrown star Sufyan Mehmood is keen to make big impact in the showpiece event

Niharika Raina | February 8, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Sufyan Mehmood has seen cricket in Oman evolve from sand pitches and cement wickets to having two world-class stadiums. Now, as the only homegrown player in Oman's squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Mehmood is keen to make an impact on the grandest stage in the shortest format.

T20 WC: Bethell, Brook hit fifty as England post 184/7 against Nepal

IANS | February 8, 2026 5:00 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Top-order batter Jacob Bethell and captain Harry Brook's fifty, with a great finish by Will Jacks, helped England post 184/7 in their 20 overs against Nepal in the T20 World Cup 2026 fifth match at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: Rashid Khan reflects on ‘execution,’ points out areas of improvement after Afghanistan’s loss to NZ

IANS | February 8, 2026 4:31 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan admitted his side fell short in key phases, particularly with the ball and during the powerplay, and noted the areas where the team could improve after they suffered a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in theopening game of Group D of the T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: 'Keep supporting each other,' says Rinku as he gives a speech in the dressing room after USA win

IANS | February 8, 2026 4:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) After introducing the fielding medal during the 2023 World Cup, the Indian men's cricket team has started a new concept named 'The Speech' for the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026, with Rinku Singh delivering the first speech.

T20 WC: Mujeeb's tricks in powerplay always a challenge, says Santner

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:42 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised his side’s composure and adaptability after the BlackCaps opened their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, chasing down a competitive 183 with 15 balls to spare.

T20 WC: ‘Nice to start with a few runs under your belt,’ says Seifert after match-winning 65 against Afghanistan

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:27 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Tim Seifert’s calm yet aggressive knock set the tone as New Zealand opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a confident five-wicket win over Afghanistan on Sunday, chasing down 183 with 15 balls to spare, and the 31-year-old said that he felt good to have gotten a few runs under his belt at the start of the tournament amid ‘tough conditions’ at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

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T20 WC: 'The sea is rough, just sail through' – how Jatinder overcame injury to become Oman’s captain

T20 WC: England survive Nepal scare, seal 4-run win in campaign opener

T20 WC: Ireland win toss, elect to bowl first as Sri Lanka begin Group B campaign at home

T20 WC: Italy vs Scotland head-to-head and recent form analysis (Stats)

T20 WC: Oman's homegrown star Sufyan Mehmood is keen to make big impact in the showpiece event

T20 WC: Bethell, Brook hit fifty as England post 184/7 against Nepal

T20 WC: Rashid Khan reflects on ‘execution,’ points out areas of improvement after Afghanistan’s loss to NZ

T20 WC: 'Keep supporting each other,' says Rinku as he gives a speech in the dressing room after USA win

T20 WC: Mujeeb's tricks in powerplay always a challenge, says Santner

T20 WC: ‘Nice to start with a few runs under your belt,’ says Seifert after match-winning 65 against Afghanistan

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