Dubai, Feb 6 (IANS) Highly-renowned commentators Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith and Ian Bishop headline commentary panel during the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup that commences in India and Sri Lanka on February 7.An impressive list of former greats and current stars also features former T20 World Cup winners Aaron Finch, Dinesh Karthik, Kumar Sangakkara, Samuel Badree, Robin Uthappa, Carlos Brathwaite.The ICC said that current player and reigning ICC World Test Championship-winning…
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New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has praised in-form left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma’s clarity in game plan and decision-making ahead of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, adding that it was a matter of time for him to enter the senior set-up and develop into a quality player.Abhishek enters the upcoming mega event as the top-ranked T20I batter, having amassed 1,297 runs in 37 T20Is, including ten fifty-plus scores since his debut in July 2024 – the most for …
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Pakistan government’s unilateral decision to not allow their team from playing against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash in Colombo on February 15 has thrown the finances of Sri Lanka Cricket in a lurch with the co-hosts now taking up the issue with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their expected losses, reports said on Thursday.The T20 World Cup co-hosts, Sri Lanka Cricket, have now written to the PCB, highlighting major losses following Pakistan’s decisio…
Dhaka: India-Bangladesh relationship has witnessed historic low since the 2024 July Uprising, a downward trend that is still continuing. With an uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina to flee Bangladesh, New Delhi woke up to a surprising wave of anti-India sentiments in its neighbourhood. The resurgence of Islamists and attacks on minorities, in addition to the country’s social and cultural spaces, confirmed the main force behind such sentiments. The interim government under Muhammad Yunus took litt…
Colombo, Feb 5 (IANS) Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said his team remained focused on controllables and was confident in its preparation for the T20 World Cup, despite the controversy on his side not getting permission to play the high-profile match against India and recent disappointments in global tournaments.Agha confirmed that Pakistan would follow government directives regarding participation against India, while stressing the squad’s excitement about the remainder of the group-stage f…
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir visited the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple on Thursday and sought blessings from Lord Ganesha ahead of the side’s home T20 World Cup campaign. He was accompanied by batting coach Sitanshu Hargovindbhai Kotak.The Men in Blue will start their title defence on Saturday against the USA when the two sides square off at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.Earlier, Gambhir visited the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati ahead of the third T20I of the five-match s…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Amid ongoing drama for the upcoming T20 World Cup, Bangladesh Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who stated that Pakistan’s decision to boycott their match against India was a show of solidarity with Bangladesh in the wake of the country’s removal from the tournament. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Nazrul acknowledged Sharif’s decision as a protest against Bangladesh’s removal from the multi-nation event. “Thank you…
Pallekele, Feb 4 (IANS) England all-rounder Sam Curran has reiterated his comfort with a fluid role in the national side, a trait that has become increasingly valuable as the team builds momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup. Curran’s adaptability was a defining feature of England’s recent 3–0 T20I series sweep over Sri Lanka, where his contributions with both bat and ball proved decisive across varying conditions. The highlight of the series came in the third and final T20I, when Curran str…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has criticised Pakistan’s decision to boycott its group-stage fixture against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, saying the spirit of cricket is diminished when politics influences sporting participation.Speaking to IANS, Modi said, “Cricket was created to be decided on the field, not in boardrooms or through boycotts. When politics enters sport, the game loses — but fans always remember who stood for compe…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has expressed his gratitude after being conferred with the Padma Shri, one of the country’s highest civilian honours, calling it a special moment for him and his family and stating that he will continue to win matches for India.Calling the award a very special moment, Rohit thanked the government of India and everyone who supported him throughout his journey in cricket.“Receiving the Padma Shri is a very special moment for me and my …