Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) India and England have both won the T20 World Cup twice, and they have faced off in the semifinals twice, with one win apiece. Interestingly, the team that won their semifinal clash went on to win the final that year and pocketed the title. As the two giants of world cricket get ready for their third semifinal encounter in three editions at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, both will be eyeing records — hoping to become the first nation to win the ICC Men…
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New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has created history, becoming the most-watched edition of the tournament in its storied history, with the viewership in India alone crossing 500 million, the highest ever for a T20 World Cup. In a post on X, Jay Shah wrote, “The journey of the @ICC #T20WorldCup 2026 began with the ambition to make it the most global and accessible cricket event ever. I am humbled that viewership for the event in India has crossed 500 million, the hig…
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) For India U-19 2022 World Cup-winning captain Yash Dhull, the jump from age-group cricket to the senior domestic circuit has been as much about mental growth as on-field performance. The young Delhi batter believes that sharing a dressing room with seasoned professionals has significantly reshaped his approach to the game, helping him evolve both as a player and as a person.The transition from age-group cricket to senior domestic cricket, including the Ranji Trophy, bro…
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia, head coach Gautam Gambhir and others extended their wishes for Holi to all those celebrating and hoped the festival of colours would bring joy and happiness to everyone’s lives.“May the colours of Holi fill your life with joy, happiness, and prosperity! Wishing a fun-filled celebration,” Saikia wrote on X.India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared, “Wishing everyone a very happy & colourful Hol…
Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) South Africa skipper Aiden Markram emphasised on treating the T20 World Cup semi-final as a “completely fresh start” ahead of their clash against New Zealand at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The Proteas, the only unbeaten side left in the tournament, are chasing a maiden cricket World Cup title and hoping to shed their long-standing reputation for faltering in knockout stages.“We had a good run against them in the group stages, but both teams have played a …
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has said that the team will not hide away from the pressure of knockouts ahead of India’s semi-final clash against the two-time champions England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.”One thing is very clear, make sure that we don’t hide away from the pressure. We embrace it, we face it, and if at any time we feel we are under pressure, make sure we take the positive route. Enjoy playing this game, this is what you play this game for,…
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…
Adelaide, March 3 (IANS) Australia’s T20I vice-captain Travis Head has admitted that the team weren’t good enough at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Head’s admission comes after Australia’s poor stint in the tournament, where the 2021 champions were eliminated from the group stage for the first time in the history of the multi-format tournament.After an early exit from the World Cup, Head will now take part in the Sheffield Shield for South Australia. Head spoke to the reporters ahead of the tou…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and several current and former members of the cricket fraternity on Tuesday extended heartfelt greetings to fans on the occasion of Holi, sharing a cheerful message on social media. “Happy Holi! Hope this day brings positivity, good health, and lots of happy moments your way. If you end up completely drenched, consider it a winning performance!” Tendulkar wrote on X.Kohli shared a story on his Instagram that wrote, “Happy Holi…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar has advised India to use Jasprit Bumrah for bowling two overs in the powerplay of the Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, noting that early breakthroughs from the fast-bowling spearhead could derail the opposition before finding their rhythm. Bumrah holds the second-best economy rate (6.3) among bowlers who bowled more than seven overs in the Super Eights. He has conceded only three sixes …