Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) World Cup semifinal tickets were allegedly being sold at exorbitant rates for Rs 25,000 amid the India–England T20 World Cup semifinal being held at the Wankhede Stadium, prompting swift action by the Mumbai Crime Branch, which has arrested one person and recovered 10 original match tickets, officials said on Thursday.According to the Crime Branch, the accused was selling the tickets at prices several times higher than the rates set by the International Cricket Council (…
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New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Amidst the West Indies experiencing delay in going home after their exit from the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, head coach Darren Sammy expressed his view by saying he “just wanna go home”.Two-time champions West Indies campaign ended in a five-wicket defeat to India in the Super Eights at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 1. Since then, they have been stuck in their team hotel. “I just wanna go home,” said Sammy on his ‘X’ account on Thursday.However Sammy lat…
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said on Wednesday that the Sikandar Raza-led senior men’s team are on their way back home after playing the Men’s T20 World Cup in India after the International Cricket Council (ICC) arranged alternative travel for them following transit disruptions delaying their original plans.Zimbabwe’s tournament ended after they suffered a five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday. The…
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) India will face England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India secured a commanding victory over the West Indies to advance, despite starting their Super 8 campaign with a loss to South Africa.In the other semifinal, South Africa will compete against New Zealand at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. As fans eagerly anticipate the matches, concerns about the weather persist, leaving many wondering what will occu…
Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) The first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to unfold, with New Zealand locking horns with South Africa here at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. A place in the final is at stake, as the winner will advance to the title clash to face either India or England.Both teams have enjoyed impressive campaigns so far. The Black Caps secured second spot in their Super 8 group to seal their semi-final berth, while South Africa dominated Group 1, a pool that also f…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) South Africa and New Zealand are meeting for the second time in this T20 World Cup, but the stakes are much higher than in their previous match. Unlike their earlier group game, which had little impact, this is now the first semifinal of the tournament as the match, scheduled for Wednesday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, will determine the first team to reach the final.South Africa head into the knockout fixture with momentum firmly on their side. The Proteas remain unbeate…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Zimbabwe cricket team’s return home from India after a successful ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been delayed because of the air travel disruptions caused by the crisis in the Middle East, the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) informed in a release on Monday.Captained by Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe surprised everyone by storming into the Super 8 undefeated, scripting victories against former champions Australia and Sri Lanka. Though they lost all three matches in Group 1 in the S…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Joy and celebration filled the air at Eden Gardens as International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, along with BCCI president Mithun Manhas, secretary Devajit Saikia, vice-president Rajeev Shukla and others, was seen soaking in the vibrant atmosphere during India’s nervy win over the West Indies in the T20 World Cup Super 8 contest.BCCI secretary Saikia shared glimpses from the stadium of what were described as “joyous moments at Edens”.In the pictures shared b…
Colombo, Feb 14 (IANS) By Sunday afternoon, it won’t just be a cricket match. Excitement will rise to a feverish pitch as a city will hold its breath in ardent anticipation. At tea stalls near the stadium, strangers are already debating team combinations. Taxi drivers are offering predictions with the confidence of national selectors. Hotel lobbies are awash in blue and green jerseys. Colombo has hosted big encounters before — but this feels different.Because this is India versus Pakistan in…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate welcomed the confirmation that India-Pakistan will face each other in Colombo on Sunday, saying his team was glad the fixture was back on schedule and were trying to stay clear of political discussions around it.On Monday night, the uncertainty surrounding the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup clash eased after Pakistan confirmed they would play the fixture at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, ending weeks of speculation …