Dubai, Feb 5 (IANS) The ICC has unveiled the broadcast plans for the Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring 20 teams and 55 matches, running from February 7 to March 8.Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament will be accessible worldwide through TV, digital, audio, and emerging platforms.Alongside the main tournament, official warm-up matches will be broadcast on select TV and digital platforms, allowing fans to get an early look at the teams before the opening game.In India, JioStar will broa…
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New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) India’s left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma said he has modelled his attacking approach on Rohit Sharma’s powerplay exploits, adding that he’s happy to play aggressively for the side in the run-up to the Men’s T20 World Cup, starting on February 7. “Rohit bhai has done a lot for the country. There is always pressure because of the starts he used to give in the powerplay. When I came into the team, the coach and captain wanted the same from me. I felt it suited my …
Nagpur, Jan 20 (IANS) Skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s performance will be closely watched when India starts a five-match T20I series against New Zealand at the New Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday.This series is the last chance for both teams to prepare for the T20 World Cup, starting on February 7. Since he became captain in 2024, Suryakumar has led India to an impressive series of results. The team has won eight T20I series in a row and holds a 29-5 record, which includ…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) has played a crucial role in helping overseas cricketers acclimatise to the pressure of playing in front of intimidating Indian crowds, said former England captain Nasser Hussain said ahead of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup starting next month in India and Sri Lanka. “As an opposition, you are also taking on the crowd in India. Recently, in the World Cup semi-final between Australia and India Women, you could see from the crowd interaction t…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Former India left-arm fast bowler Irfan Pathan lauded Suryakumar Yadav’s presence of mind while reminiscing about the catch he took to dismiss David Miller in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup final, stating that India would have lost the cup had he dropped it.In the final over of the game, Suryakumar took a relay catch at long-off to dismiss Miller, a moment that gave India a seven-run win over South Africa and ended a long trophy jinx in Barbados.“A knee-high full tos…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa believes that leadership will be the defining factor for the Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) success in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. The franchise emerged with a formidable squad, bolstered by key trades and acquisitions such as Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, following the IPL 2026 mini-auction. However, the captaincy remains an unanswered question, with the team trading their Sanju Samson, wh…
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Considered one of the best players in the world and the greatest Norwegian player ever, Erling Haaland has blossomed as a striker after joining English club Manchester City, helping the light blues to excellence in the Premier League.As the English Premier League gets ready for a busy festival season that would have a bearing on the overall fortunes of clubs, Haaland is looking forward to performing at his best to help Manchester City reap rich rewards during this busy peri…
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee and team management deserves ‘10 out of 10’ for the changes made to the side selected for next year’s T20 World Cup, where they enter as defending champions. Harbhajan also said he was pleased with the return of Rinku Singh and Ishan Kishan, as well as Axar Patel being made vice-captain, but felt that it’s not the end of the road yet for Shubman Gill in the shortest format.Gi…