New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Former India cricketer Atul Wassan believes India’s earlier defeat to South Africa could turn out to be a “blessing in disguise” as the team gears up for a high-stake semifinal clash against England at the Wankhede Stadium, saying the setback may have helped the side prepare better for the pressure of big matches. South Africa served India their only defeat by 76 runs in Ahmedabad in the Super 8s. However, they were thrashed by New Zealand in the semifinal on Wedn…
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Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) When they started their campaign in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Harry Brook’s England had to live up to a huge record for his country, as the two-time champions have made it to the semifinals in every edition since 2016, when they lost to the West Indies in the final in Kolkata.England lost to New Zealand in the last-four stage in 2021, beat Pakistan in the final to win the title in 2022 and lost to eventual winner India in the semifinals of the 2024 edition.By makin…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) With scores like 26, 21, 3, 3, 7, 2, 0 in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Jos Buttler has not looked a shadow of England’s most accomplished batter in this format that he has been over the last many years. The former England captain, at 35 years old, the oldest player in the pack and their most experienced player with 154 T20Is and many matches in franchise cricket, was expected to be the main batter for the two-time World Champions.Going into the all-important semifinal…
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) After navigating varied conditions across Sri Lanka, all-rounder Sam Curran believes England are peaking at the right time as they gear up for a T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against India on Thursday at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.Curran insisted that the focus is on delivering a “perfect game” when it matters most. “Yeah, I guess it doesn’t really matter now. It comes down to the World Cup semifinal. If there’s ever a time we want to play our perfect game, it’s prob…
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 …
Colombo, Feb 28 (IANS) All-rounder Will Jacks believes England doesn’t need a “perfect game” to lift the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title. Having sealed a semi-final berth with a thrilling last-over win over New Zealand in Colombo — his fourth Player-of-the-Match award of the tournament — Jacks made it clear that results, not perfection, were what mattered.“We’ve won six out of seven games and we’ve qualified for a semi-final. At the end of the day, no one really cares (about the…
Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) The qualification situation for Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is clear, direct, and completely within their control after England’s four-wicket win against New Zealand has completely changed the Group 2 standings in Colombo.After winning against New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Harry Brook’s England completed the Super 8 stage unbeaten in Group 2 and have made what looked like a slim chance for qualification into a straightforward equation for …
Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) After a close four-wicket defeat against England in the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner dwelled on the fine margins that swung the contest in Colombo.“Good match, a tight match. The way England kind of paced that chase and then obviously the way Will Jacks and Rehan kind of put the finishing touches, it was good batting,” Santner said after the loss at the R. Premadasa Stadium.Chasing 160, England recovered from early …
Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) After claiming his fourth Player of the Match (POTM) award in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, composed Will Jacks credited his 32 off 18 deliveries innings as best as England beat New Zealand by four wickets with three balls to spare in their Group 2 Super 8 clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium.Jacks’ composed 32 off 18 deliveries, coupled with Rehan Ahmed’s unbeaten 19 off just seven balls, helped England chase down 160 in a contest that swung wildly until the …
Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) Rehan Ahmed’s late cameo of unbeaten 19 off 7 deliveries and Will Jacks stable 32 off 18 deliveries helped England beat New Zealand by four wickets in the Group 2 Super 8s clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Friday.Kicking off the chase of 160, Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson bowled brilliantly, taking wickets within the first eight balls for New Zealand. Phil Salt and Jos Buttler got out early, leaving England with just two ru…