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Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha expressed confidence after their T20 World Cup win, stating the team’s unique identity is their strength. He highlighted the improved middle-order batting and faith in their bowling attack to defend targets, even modest ones. Agha also noted the batting order’s flexibility and the need for…

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Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has vowed to play attacking cricket against India. The arch-rivals will face off in Colombo on February 15. Farhan’s confidence stems from his player-of-the-match performance against the USA. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha highlighted the team’s balanced batting approach. The team aims to improve its powerplay…

Abhishek Sharma has been hospitalised with an infection, casting doubt on his availability for India’s next T20 World Cup match. He was unwell before the previous game, with his condition worsening after playing. The left-hander didn’t train with the team at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. India will take…

Pakistan defeated the United States by 32 runs in a T20 World Cup match. Sahibzada Farhan starred with a rapid 73, setting a strong total. Pakistan’s spinners then restricted the USA. Shubham Ranjane and Shayan Jahangir showed fight for the USA. The win places Pakistan at the top of Group…

Sri Lanka and New Zealand face significant blows as key all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell are out of the T20 World Cup due to injuries. Hasaranga’s hamstring tear and Bracewell’s calf issue have led to replacements Dushan Hemantha and Cole McConchie joining their respective squads. Both teams must now…

India say they were always mentally prepared to face Pakistan on February 15, with assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate stressing off-field issues never affected preparations, though Pakistan may have a logistical edge in Colombo. Opener Abhishek Sharma missed training due to illness and could be rested, with Sanju Samson a…

New Zealand’s Tim Seifert and Finn Allen smashed an unbeaten 175-run opening stand to chase down UAE’s 173/6 with a 10-wicket win in just 15.2 overs. Seifert made 89* and Allen 84*, dominating UAE’s bowlers. Earlier, Muhammad Waseem (66 not out) and Alishan Sharafu (55) had lifted UAE to their…

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Bas de Leede delivered a match-winning all-round performance against Namibia in Delhi, a venue where he previously set an unwanted ODI record. His unbeaten 72 and two wickets secured Netherlands’ first T20 World Cup win, erasing the memory of a tough outing against Australia in 2023. …

Bas de Leede starred with bat and ball as the Netherlands bounced back from their narrow loss to Pakistan to register their first win of the T20 World Cup, beating Namibia by seven wickets in Delhi. Asked to bat first, Namibia scored 156 for eight. In reply, Netherlands chased down…

The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match is confirmed, averting significant financial losses. Back-channel talks between the ICC, PCB, and BCB secured the fixture’s continuation. This clash is a commercial powerhouse, generating millions in advertising and impacting broadcast rights negotiations, making its potential cancellation a major concern…

India’s T20 World Cup campaign faced an early jolt with a surprisingly difficult Wankhede pitch against the USA. The team management expressed displeasure to the BCCI, as the sluggish track challenged their aggressive batting plans. Team India prefers high-scoring games and must adapt to varying conditions to succeed in the…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy, stunned the cricketing world with a record-breaking 175 in the U19 World Cup final, leading India to victory. His performance has reignited the debate on fast-tracking young talents, with Shashi Tharoor drawing parallels to Sachin Tendulkar. However, ICC regulations prevent Sooryavanshi from playing international cricket…