New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) India legend Sunil Gavaskar praised Axar Patel for his outstanding fielding effort against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal, and noted that India previously relied on Ravindra Jadeja for such brilliance in the field, but Axar has stepped up impressively and is filling that role well with his sharp reflexes. After Sanju Samson led the charge to take India to 253/7, England’s chase looked on course, powered by a breathtaking century from Jacob Bethell. But Axar’…
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Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) India vice-captain Axar Patel credited sharp fielding and Bumrah’s decisive spell under pressure after India booked their place in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with a thrilling semi-final win over England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.While there were 499 runs scored on a batting-friendly wicket, it was Axar’s two-and-a-half catch that made the difference. Reflecting on his catches in the field, Axar explained the importance of saving runs and good …
Dubai, March 6 (IANS) As T20 World Cup nears conclusion with India and New Zealand will lock horns in the summit clash on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the ICC has unveiled the best performers from the ongoing mega event who have made the Player of the Tournament shortlist.India’s Sanju Samson is among the eight nominees which includes, Will Jacks (England), Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan), Lungi Ngidi (South Africa), Aiden Markram (South Africa), Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand), Shadley van Sc…
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Skipper Harry Brook admitted that dropping Sanju Samson proved costly to his team after England fell short by seven runs in the T20 World Cup semi-final against India at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Samason was given a life at 15, when Brook put down a simple catch at mid-on, off Archer’s bowling. Samson lofted straight to mid-on ans it was the sort of catch that Brook would expect to take but he somehow managed to misjudge it and the ball popped up off his right hand bef…
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Calling it “unbelievable feeling”, captain Suryakumar Yadav praised batter Sanju Samson and his bowlers, especially pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, and gave the credit to fielding coach T Dilip as India fought back to halt a rampaging England to reach the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a seven-run victory over England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Usually cool as a cucumber, the India captain said his heart was racing as India went into the final with Engl…
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) In a semifinal that produced a staggering run-fest and relentless drama at Wankhede Stadium, it was the fielding brilliance of Axar Patel that quietly tilted the balance in India’s favour against England and took the defending champions into the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.England’s chase of India’s daunting 253 looked on course, powered by a breathtaking century from Jacob Bethell. But Axar’s fielding interventions repeatedly halted the visitors’ moment…
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Jacob Bethell hammered a mesmerising century, but his effort went in vain as India rode on superb death bowling by Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, which helped the hosts scamper to a seven-run victory in Semifinal 2 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, taking the hosts to their second successive final. Bethell hammered fifty in 19 balls and 100 in 45 balls as he kept England in the hunt, the two-time champions reaching the last three overs ne…
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) India clinched a thrilling seven-run victory over England in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the iconic Wankhede Stadium to confirm set up a final date with New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Men in Blue are now just one step away from becoming the first team to defend their T20 World Cup crown and lift the title twice. Batting first, India posted 253/7 against England, powered by Sanju Samson’s explosive 89 off 42 balls….
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Sanju Samson hammered a second successive half-century and raised vital partnerships with Ishan Kishan and Shivam Dube as India posted a massive 253/7 in 20 overs against England in Semifinal 2 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Samson, who made a grand comeback with an unbeaten 97 against the West Indies in India’s last Super 8 match, put up another superlative display of power-hitting, blasting seven sixes around the ground as he scored 8…
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy expressed excitement about the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final contest on the sidelines before the clash against England, and shared insights into his preparation and mindset for the crucial clash. “Yeah, I’m very excited because I know it’s going to be a good game. They are very well prepared and we are also well prepared, so I’m really looking forward to a great contest,” Chakaravarthy said while speaking to the broadcasters.Refl…