T20 WC: ‘Added responsibility to entertain them, we’ll meet soon,’ says Samson on Chepauk reception during IND vs ZIM

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson spoke about the overwhelming reception he received at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, his new home venue in the Indian Premier League (IPL), after being traded to Chennai Super Kings. The 29-year-old, who recently featured in India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash against Zimbabwe at the iconic venue, reflected on the emotional connection he felt with fans in Chennai and the added sense of responsibility that comes with their support.

T20 WC: We do not really care about the perfect game, says Will Jacks

IANS | February 28, 2026 10:51 AM

Colombo, Feb 28 (IANS) All-rounder Will Jacks believes England doesn’t need a “perfect game” to lift the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title. Having sealed a semi-final berth with a thrilling last-over win over New Zealand in Colombo — his fourth Player-of-the-Match award of the tournament — Jacks made it clear that results, not perfection, were what mattered.

T20 WC: How Pakistan can still qualify for semis -- scenarios explained

IANS | February 28, 2026 12:01 AM

Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) The qualification situation for Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is clear, direct, and completely within their control after England’s four-wicket win against New Zealand has completely changed the Group 2 standings in Colombo.

T20 WC: Jacks, Rehan kind of put finishing touches, it was some good batting, says NZ skipper Santner

IANS | February 27, 2026 11:36 PM

Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) After a close four-wicket defeat against England in the Super 8s of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner dwelled on the fine margins that swung the contest in Colombo.

T20 WC: 'I reckon, this is the best one,' says Jacks on claiming fourth POTM award vs NZ

IANS | February 27, 2026 11:22 PM

Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) After claiming his fourth Player of the Match (POTM) award in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, composed Will Jacks credited his 32 off 18 deliveries innings as best as England beat New Zealand by four wickets with three balls to spare in their Group 2 Super 8 clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

T20 WC: Rehan Ahmed’s late cameo helps England beat NZ by four wickets

IANS | February 27, 2026 10:46 PM

Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) Rehan Ahmed's late cameo of unbeaten 19 off 7 deliveries and Will Jacks stable 32 off 18 deliveries helped England beat New Zealand by four wickets in the Group 2 Super 8s clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Friday.

T20 WC: NZ pacer Matt Henry to return home on paternity leave

IANS | February 27, 2026 9:53 PM

Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) Matt Henry will leave New Zealand’s campaign at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 during the Super Eight stage after being granted paternity leave to return home for the birth of his second child, following the match against England at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

T20 WC: Rinku Singh will join team on Saturday in Kolkata, says BCCI Secy Saikia

IANS | February 27, 2026 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that left-handed Rinku Singh, who returned home after his father's demise on Thursday night due to liver cancer, will join Team India in Kolkata on Saturday ahead of their clash against West Indies in the Super 8s clash of the T20 World Cup.

T20 WC: Rashid, Jacks, and Ahmed help England restrict New Zealand to 159/7

IANS | February 27, 2026 8:52 PM

Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) Adil Rashid, Will Jacks, and Rehan Ahmed picked two wickets each as England reduced New Zealand to 159/7 in 20 overs in the Group 2 Super 8s clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.

T20 WC: Unchanged New Zealand elect to bat against England in must-win clash

IANS | February 27, 2026 6:56 PM

Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) New Zealand elected to bat first against England in their Group 2 Super 8s clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Friday.

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T20 WC: ‘Added responsibility to entertain them, we’ll meet soon,’ says Samson on Chepauk reception during IND vs ZIM

T20 WC: We do not really care about the perfect game, says Will Jacks

T20 WC: How Pakistan can still qualify for semis -- scenarios explained

T20 WC: Jacks, Rehan kind of put finishing touches, it was some good batting, says NZ skipper Santner

T20 WC: 'I reckon, this is the best one,' says Jacks on claiming fourth POTM award vs NZ

T20 WC: Rehan Ahmed’s late cameo helps England beat NZ by four wickets

T20 WC: NZ pacer Matt Henry to return home on paternity leave

T20 WC: Rinku Singh will join team on Saturday in Kolkata, says BCCI Secy Saikia

T20 WC: Rashid, Jacks, and Ahmed help England restrict New Zealand to 159/7

T20 WC: Unchanged New Zealand elect to bat against England in must-win clash

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