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.

99% chance that India-Pakistan match will take place: Sources

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The much-anticipated India–Pakistan encounter of T20 World Cup 2026 is almost certain to be staged on February 15, with meetings currently underway to finalise arrangements.

T20 WC: Seifert, Phillips help New Zealand move past Afghanistan in Group D opener

IANS | February 8, 2026 2:53 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) New Zealand pulled off a five-wicket win, chasing down 183 with 15 balls to spare, thanks to a composed yet aggressive batting effort anchored by Tim Seifert, and got their T20 World Cup campaign off to a flyer here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. The Kiwis avenged their loss to the Afghans from the previous edition of the tournament and bagged the first two points in the first game of Group D.

T20 WC: Strong England opt to bat against Nepal in campaign opener

IANS | February 8, 2026 2:47 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Two-time champions England won the toss and elected to bat first against Nepal in their opening Group C clash of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: One of the best T20I innings played under pressure, says Gambhir on Surya's unbeaten 84 vs USA

IANS | February 8, 2026 1:44 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir hailed Suryakumar Yadav’s match-winning knock of an unbeaten 84 against the USA in T20 World Cup 2026 as a “masterclass”, calling it one of the finest T20I innings played under pressure after India secured a positive start to the series.

T20 WC: From Vadodara to Toronto – Canada’s Ansh Patel cricketing journey comes full circle

Niharika Raina | February 8, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) On Monday, left-arm wrist-spinner Ansh Patel could walk out at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad – a city 110 kilometres away from Vadodara, where he spent a good 12 years of his life playing and honing his cricketing skills. But instead of India’s blue shirt, Ansh will be wearing Canada’s red jersey when they open their Group D campaign against a mighty South Africa.

T20 WC: Naib’s 63 powers Afghanistan to 182/6 against New Zealand

IANS | February 8, 2026 12:58 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Afghanistan produced a brisk and well-balanced batting effort to post 182/6 in their 20 overs against New Zealand in the fourth match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, riding on a decisive middle-overs assault led by Gulbadin Naib. After facing early pressure, Afghanistan recovered smartly through calculated aggression and strong finishing to post a competitive total on a surface that rewarded shots but demanded intent.

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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

99% chance that India-Pakistan match will take place: Sources

T20 WC: Seifert, Phillips help New Zealand move past Afghanistan in Group D opener

T20 WC: Strong England opt to bat against Nepal in campaign opener

T20 WC: One of the best T20I innings played under pressure, says Gambhir on Surya's unbeaten 84 vs USA

T20 WC: From Vadodara to Toronto – Canada’s Ansh Patel cricketing journey comes full circle

T20 WC: Naib’s 63 powers Afghanistan to 182/6 against New Zealand

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