Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) South Africa captain Aiden Markram hailed his side’s adaptability and quick assessment of conditions on offer after securing a comprehensive 76-run victory over India in the Super Eights clash of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.On a slow black soil pitch, David Miller top-scored with 63 while Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs hit 45 and 44 not out respectively as the Proteas recovered from 20/3 to post a challenging 187/7 in 20 overs. I…
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Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Google CEO Sundar Pichai was among the high-profile attendees in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights clash between India and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday evening.Pichai, who heads Google and its parent company Alphabet joined ICC Chair Jay Shah in the stands for one of the tournament’s marquee fixtures which is also a rematch of the 2024 edition final. Pichai was also part of the pre-match proceedings, carrying the T20 World Cup troph…
Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton said the squad had prepared well and were eager to embrace the atmosphere of a high-stakes clash against India in the Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium.”Preparation’s been good. It’s always an optional session, but the guys look after their own space. Everyone’s in a different space, but as a collective, I think we’re moving quite nicely. Guys are prepare…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) After the opening fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight, between Pakistan and New Zealand, was called off due to incessant rain in Colombo, Pakistan became the team with the most number of abandoned games in the shortest format of the game. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha had won the toss and elected to bat first, but no sooner had the decision been made than drizzle swept across the ground. Covers were quickly brought on, and puddles formed on the squ…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Former South Africa player Faf du Plessis has backed Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson’s decision not to send Babar Azam to bat in the top order in the ongoing T20 World Cup, saying that right-hander’s strike rate is not in line with the needs of the modern powerplay game. Babar is struggling badly in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. In four matches, the former Pakistan captain has managed only 66 runs at an average of 22 and a strike rate of just 115.78. The former skipper…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Indian-origin cricketers playing in foreign teams and emphasised the significance of ‘Bhartiyata’ and noted that wherever Indians travel, they maintain a strong connection to their roots in their ‘matrabhoomi’ (motherland) while also contributing to the development of their ‘karmabhoomi’ (place of duty).He highlighted the importance of sports in everyone’s life, stressing that “One who plays, blooms”, adding that sports “uni…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) South Africa’s batters face a formidable examination against Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy when they take on India in a blockbuster Super Eights clash of Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday evening, said former all-rounder Robin Peterson.In three league matches, fast bowling spearhead Bumrah has picked four wickets at an economy rate of six and strike-rate of 13.5. But the Proteas batters’ bigger test will come against Chaka…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Former South Africa all-rounder Robin Peterson believes the Proteas’ previous deep familiarity with Ahmedabad will play a massive role when they face defending champions India in a blockbuster Super Eights clash in Men’s T20 World Cup, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday evening.In what is also a rematch of the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup final, both India and South Africa come as unbeaten teams after cruising through their respective groups with four wi…
Colombo, Feb 21 (IANS) Rain had the final say in the opening Super Eights contest of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Saturday, as it forced the abandonment of the clash between Pakistan and New Zealand at the R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday. Both sides were left to share the points after persistent showers prevented a ball from being bowled.Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha had won the toss and elected to bat first, but no sooner had the decision been made than drizzle swept across the ground. Cov…
Ahmedabad, Feb 21 (IANS) South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock said handling pressure and winning the small moments would be decisive when his side face India in a crunch Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Both teams are unbeaten after cruising through their respective groups with four wins each and will meet in what is also a rematch of the 2024 edition final, where India won to break a long trophy dr…