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Sanjay Manjrekar criticized Gautam Gambhir’s tactics after India’s heavy T20 World Cup loss to South Africa. He questioned promoting Washington Sundar to number five, calling him an ‘all-in-one’ solution for batting and bowling issues. Manjrekar also highlighted the team’s struggle with slower balls, urging focus on this area before their…

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Babar Azam’s struggles at the T20 World Cup are under intense scrutiny, with his batting role and form drawing criticism. Former England captain Michael Vaughan, however, believes coach Mike Hesson has navigated Pakistan’s complex cricket politics well, suggesting Babar’s anchoring style suits Sri Lankan conditions if others play aggressively around…

Following a disappointing loss against South Africa, the Indian cricket team faces a must-win scenario against Zimbabwe. Calls for adding a right-hander like Sanju Samson have intensified to counter predictable tactics, especially against off-spinners. Discussions are ongoing regarding potential changes to the playing XI to address tactical imbalances and improve…

India face a crucial Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe after a significant loss to South Africa. Former coach Ravi Shastri believes this setback could be the wake-up call the team needs. India must win to avoid elimination. Shastri emphasises strengthening bowling with Axar Patel’s return. The team’s semi-final hopes now…

India face a virtual knockout phase in the T20 World Cup after a significant loss to South Africa, severely impacting their net run rate. They must now win their remaining matches convincingly against Zimbabwe and West Indies, while also hoping for favorable results in other games to secure a semi-final…

Harry Brook’s sensational 100 off 51 balls powered England to a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan. Promoted to number three, Brook’s aggressive batting, including 41 runs in the Powerplay, single-handedly kept England in the hunt. His remarkable century secured England’s fifth consecutive T20 World Cup semifinal berth. …

Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to shine after a stunning IPL 2025 and U-19 World Cup 2026. He received a Tata Curvv car for winning the CURVV Super Striker award and Rs 50 lakh from Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, while BCCI announced ₹7.50 crore for the U-19 team. Vaibhav scored 175…

Pakistan’s semi-final hopes remain alive despite losing to England, who qualified after Harry Brook’s century chase of 164. Pakistan have one point from two games and must beat Sri Lanka in their final match. They also need New Zealand to lose both games to qualify directly, or else hope to…

Harry Brook’s masterful unbeaten century powered England to a decisive win, denting Pakistan’s semi-final hopes and all but sealing England’s place in the last four. Promoted to number three, the captain absorbed early pressure before dominating the chase. Earlier, Sahibzada Farhan’s fluent fifty went in vain as Pakistan collapsed late…

India batter Rinku Singh has returned home due to a family medical emergency, as his father’s health has worsened during cancer treatment. He missed India’s training session in Chennai on Tuesday and there is no clarity on when he will rejoin the squad, which may force team management to consider…

World champion D Gukesh criticised Vladimir Kramnik’s cheating allegations, saying cheating has been made a bigger issue than it is. While firmly against unethical play, Gukesh said he does not support Kramnik’s approach and called for harmony in chess. The 19-year-old spoke ahead of the Prague International Chess Festival, where…

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India’s T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal path is challenging. A significant loss to South Africa has impacted their net run rate. India must win their upcoming matches convincingly. Dominant victories are crucial to improve their net run rate and secure a spot in the semifinals. The team faces Zimbabwe and…

Anil Kumble sees West Indies as strong T20 World Cup contenders after their dominant win, highlighting their knockout stage readiness and explosive batting. He noted Hetmyer’s crucial innings and Powell’s power. Kumble also cautioned that India faces a tougher path to the semi-finals following their significant defeat to South Africa,…