New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Rajasthan Royals (RR) head into the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a more balanced squad than last year, particularly due to improvements in their bowling attack and a strengthened middle order. Bangar noted that while the franchise has undergone some significant changes in personnel, the overall structure of the team appears stronger compared to the previous season. According to him, the Royals’ fast-…
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New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged the ‘Impact Player of the Match’ after a decisive spell helped India maintain the West Indies to a chaseable target before Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 helped the defending champions secure a crucial victory in their T20 World Cup clash on Sunday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.Bumrah returned figures of 2/36 from his four overs. While the numbers may not fully reflect his influence, the timing of his breakthroughs proved …
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former India batting coach Abhishek Nayar said Jasprit Bumrah is a ‘cheat code’ who never disappoints and always delivers after fast bowling spearhead’s decisive two-wicket over dismantled the West Indies’ middle order and set India on course for a five-wicket victory at Eden Gardens. Bumrah’s removal of the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase in the 12th over turned out to be a turning point in a contest where the West Indies had assembled one of the tournam…
Kolkata, Mar 1 (IANS) West Indies rode on impactful contributions from Roston Chase and a blazing late flourish from Jason Holder and Rovman Powell to post a formidable 195/4 against India at Eden Gardens on Sunday in what is a must-win Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for both sides.Put in to bat after India opted to field in this virtual quarter-final, West Indies made a steady start through Shai Hope and Chase. The pair stitched together the first 50-plus opening partnershi…
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar has advised mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy to bowl fuller lengths and target the stumps as India gear up to face West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Analysing Varun’s performances in the Super 8s, Bangar felt the spinner was slightly off his optimal length, particularly in matches where opposition batters were able to line him up.“Against Zimbabwe, a majority of his deliveries were back…
Ahmedabad, Feb 25 (IANS) Two-time champions West Indies will clash against South Africa in their second match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST.The West Indies are coming after registering a dominating 107-run win against Zimbabwe, while on the other hand, South Africa beat the defending champions, India, by 76 runs in their first Super 8s match.This will be the 30th time that both the top teams will meet in the short…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) After the West Indies put on a breathtaking display against Zimbabwe in their Super 8 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, former India spinner Anil Kumble lauded the Caribbean side’s all-around performance, highlighting the effectiveness of their spinners. With a monumental 254/6 in their 20 overs, led by a scintillating 34-ball 85 from Shimron Hetmyer, the Windies powered to a 107-run victory, as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 147.”The West Indies understand what…
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) His side was hammered into submission by a rampaging West Indies side riding on a majestic 34-ball 85 by Shimron Hetmyer and a 35-ball 59 by Rovman Powell, Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza refused to blame the change in venue and change in conditions for his team’s massive 107-run defeat in their first Super 8 stage match in Mumbai on Monday.”I think if we think about change in venues, change in country, we will not learn anything, and for me it is very important to learn fro…
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Even as two-time champions West Indies proved their credentials for a third title with a massive 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in their first Super 8 stage match in Mumbai, there were still areas of concern for the team management — especially the poor form of opener Brandon King.King was out for nine off 12 balls after adding 17 runs for the first-wicket partnership against Zimbabwe at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. However, Shimron Hetmyer produced a masterclass in powe…
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) A decision not to overthink about his batting, that he used to do in the past, and a move to the No.3 spot in the batting order seem to have worked wonders for West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer as unleashed a massive blitzkrieg, raining boundaries in a 34-ball 85 in helping West Indies thrash Zimbabwe by 107 runs in a Super 8s clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Monday.Hetmyer blasted seven fours and seven sixes as he hammered a 19-ball fifty, the fastest by a West Ind…