New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Senior all-rounder JJ Smit said Gary Kirsten’s calming presence and subcontinental expertise as Namibia’s consultant coach have been invaluable for the side as they prepare to open their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Group A campaign against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The former South Africa opener, who coached India to the 2011 ODI World Cup title on home soil, has joined Namibia as a consultant for the ongoing T20 World Cup. Kirsten has alrea…
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New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Namibia’s left-arm pace spearhead Ruben Trumpelmann feels the bowlers will be the difference-makers in the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup as his side prepare to open their Group A campaign against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. Trumpelmann has been in red-hot form since the 2024 tournament, claiming 17 wickets in 12 innings at a strike rate of 13.9. With his height and capability to extract seam movement, Trumpelmann holds the key for Namibia wit…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Netherlands and Namibia are set to lock horns once again as they face each other on Tuesday at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium in the 10th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The two teams are placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan, and the USA and while this will be the Dutch side’s second match of the tournament, it’ll be Namibia’s campaign opener. Head-to-Head record in T20IsMatches Played – 5Netherlands Won – 3Namibia Won – 1No Result – 1The Neth…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are all set to make their third appearance in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup when they open their Group D campaign against New Zealand in Chennai on Tuesday evening.The Gulf nation qualified for the mega event after finishing third in the Asia-EAP regional qualifiers and marked their return to the tournament for the first time since 2022, where they secured their maiden T20 World Cup victory over Namibia.Right-handed batter Alishan Sharafu h…
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Gautam Gambhir, head coach of the Indian men’s team, hosted a dinner for the entire squad at his residence ahead of their second Group A match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in New Delhi on Sunday.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla, too, was present at the dinner, according to reports.Gambhir has organised a dinner for the entire team for the second time in his tenure as head coach. The earlier occasion was during the home Test se…
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) India’s finisher Rinku Singh won the fielder of the match medal after the defending champions registered a 29-run win against the USA in their first match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, played at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Rinku was all around the ground, saving crucial runs during the USA’s chase. He also took a brilliant catch of Sanjay Krishnamurthi at deep mid-wicket in the 16th over, which helped the team come close to winning.In a video released by the BCCI on X…
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. Sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed to IANS about the ongoing meeting, and there is a high chance of the match being staged in Colombo.“Meetings are underway, and there is a 99% chance the India–Pakistan match will take place on February 15,” sources in the Pakistan Cricket B…
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) India’s narrow escape against the USA in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup opener has drawn praise and pointed analysis from former captain Sunil Gavaskar, who highlighted Tilak Varma’s composure while also outlining what he expects from India in their next match against Namibia. Defending champions India began their home World Cup campaign with a tense 29-run win over the USA at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. After being asked to bat first, India slipped to 77/6 on …
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday met the Indian cricket team and discussed the preparation ahead of their opening fixture against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. The BCCI secretary also reviewed the arrangements at the stadium as preparations got underway for the opening ceremony to be held before the encounter.Saikia shared the photos of his visit on X, in which he can be seen talking to skipper Suryakumar Yadav, coach Gautam Gambhir and also with the …
Colombo, Feb 7 (IANS) Pakistan limped to a three-wicket win over the Netherlands in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup opener on Saturday here at the Singhalese Cricket Club. Consistent quality efforts in the field allowed Pakistan to restrict the Netherlands to 147 all out with a ball to spare. Captain Scott Edwards top-scored for the Dutch, making 37 off 29 to ensure his side had something to defend.In the chase, Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan gave a stellar start to Pakistan with their attacking str…