New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Former South Africa player Faf du Plessis has backed Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson’s decision not to send Babar Azam to bat in the top order in the ongoing T20 World Cup, saying that right-hander’s strike rate is not in line with the needs of the modern powerplay game. Babar is struggling badly in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. In four matches, the former Pakistan captain has managed only 66 runs at an average of 22 and a strike rate of just 115.78. The former skipper…
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Colombo, Feb 20 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket team will face New Zealand in the first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s round to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Pakistan and New Zealand are placed in Group B with two-time champions England and co-hosts Sri Lanka in the Super 8s section of the tournament.This will be the 50th time Pakistan will face New Zealand in a T20I. Both teams have a neck-to-neck competition in the shortest format, with Pakistan winning 24 o…
Colombo, Feb 18 (IANS) Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against Namibia in their Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday at the Sinhalese Sports Club Pakistan must defeat Namibia in their final league match to guarantee a qualification for the Super 8s. The pressure on Pakistan has increased after a heavy 61-run defeat to India, continuing a troubling pattern that also included losses in the Asia Cup and recent editions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.Senior playe…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Pakistan are likely to shuffle the eleven in their must-win game against Namibia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo on Wednesday, three days after suffering a morale-sapping defeat at the hands of India, a report said on Tuesday.Pakistan captain Salman Agha and head coach Mike Hesson were involved in a long discussion during team’s practice at the SSC ground on Tuesday, said the report by Telecom Asia Sport.“The apparent discussion surrounds at the possible ch…
Colombo, Feb 16 (IANS) Former spinner Danish Kaneria launched a scathing critique of Pakistan following their below-par performance against India in the T20 World Cup match, saying the result exposed the side’s struggles while chasing targets and suggested that the players focus more on their cricket than on off-field statements.A clinical display with the bat and the ball saw defending champions India outclass Pakistan to seal their Super 8 qualification with a 61-run triumph at the R. Premad…
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.Kishan was the standout performer, blazing 77 off 40 balls with 10 fours and three sixes, while Saim Ayub’s crafty spell of 3-25 kept Pakistan firmly in the contest.Kishan’s pyrotechnics at the top gave India the cushion to play within themselves through the middle overs. Til…
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.Ishan Kishan was the standout performer, blazing 77 off 40 balls with 10 fours and three sixes, while Saim Ayub’s crafty spell of 3-25 kept Pakistan firmly in the contest. However, the Indian bowlers turned the match on their…
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.Kishan was the standout performer, blazing 77 off 40 balls with 10 fours and three sixes, while Saim Ayub’s crafty spell of 3-25 kept Pakistan firmly in the contest.Kishan’s pyrotechnics at the top gave India the cushion to play within themselves …
Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma, serving as the ICC ambassador for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, was seen interacting with the ICC chairman Jay Shah during the Group A high-voltage clash against Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.Under his leadership, India won the 2024 T20 World Cup. Ahead of the clash, Rohit interacted with members of the Indian men’s cricket team and the support staff.Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and chose to bowl first…
Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in a high-stakes Group A clash in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. As has been the case in India-Pakistan clashes, both captains didn’t shake hands at toss time.Both sides are unbeaten so far in Group A, with India on top of the standings courtesy due to a superior net run-rate. India overcame a sluggish start against the United States of America (US…