‘Abhishek Sharma has passed the baton of ‘zeroes’ to in-form Ishan Kishan’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Following India’s 76-run defeat to South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar analysed the team’s batting collapse and the challenges ahead, saying Abhishek Sharma has “passed the […]

T20 World Cup Super 8 IND vs SA: Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir clarifies slogger remark, sends message to Abhishek Sharma

[ad_1] Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir clarified his remarks about Abhishek Sharma, acknowledging that many did not appreciate the “slogger” tag he gave the out-of-form India opener. Speaking after India’s humbling 76-run defeat to South Africa in a T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match on Sunday in Ahmedabad, Amir said he rates Abhishek as […]

T20 World Cup: India’s winning streak ends in humiliation; lose by 76 runs to South Africa | Cricket News

[ad_1] Suryakumar Yadav takes a breather after getting hit by a delivery from South Africa’s Lungi Ngidi during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and South Africa in Ahmedabad, India, Sunday, Feb 22, 2026. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: The first game of India’s Super Eight campaign provided a rude reality check as […]

Ishan Kishan, not Abhishek Sharma, goes for a duck against South Africa in Super 8 clash | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ishan Kishan warms up before an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and South Africa, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo) Opener Ishan Kishan lost his wicket in the first over of India’s innings and was out for a duck in the Super 8 clash against South […]

T20 World Cup, IND vs SA Predicted XI: Will Kuldeep Yadav replace Arshdeep Singh?

[ad_1] India are set to take on South Africa in their first Super 8 fixture of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, 22 February at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Men in Blue head into the contest on an unbeaten run, having won all four of their group-stage matches. The Suryakumar Yadav-led […]

Shaheen Afridi dropped, Babar Azam demoted due to loss against India? What Pakistan coach says on ‘paradigm shift’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan captain Babar Azam with Shaheen Shah Afridi Pakistan dropped ace left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi and demoted star batter Babar Azam against Namibia in a must-win game after facing heavy defeat against India in the T20 World Cup group-stage match, but the team’s head coach, Mike Hesson on Friday rejected suggestions that changes were […]

T20 World Cup: Pakistan having psychological advantage over New Zealand? Mike Hesson opens up before Super 8 clash

[ad_1] Here’s the full transcrip of Mike Hesson’s press conference before the Super 8 clash between Pakistan and New Zealand.    [Reporter:] Now the tougher stage starts. How ready is the team and what do you think are the areas of improvement? [Mike Hesson:] We’ve certainly spent the last six months getting to this point. […]

‘Less than 100’- Mike Hesson opens up on Babar Azam’s strike rate, Salman Ali Agha rift, Shaheen Afridi omission | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan’s Babar Azam, left, walks off the field with head coach Mike Hesson after a net practice session ahead of an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Pakistan, at R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson did not mince his words on […]

T20 World Cup, IND vs SA: Varun Chakravarthy under pressure? Morne Morkel opens up on spinner’s workload

[ad_1] India bowling coach Morne Morkel said that Varun Chakravarthy has felt the pressure of delivering crucial breakthroughs for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Varun has arguably been India’s standout bowler in the tournament, claiming nine wickets from four matches at an outstanding economy rate of 6.88. He will once again be expected […]

‘Babar Azam is nothing’: Former Pakistan captain’s brutal verdict after poor T20 World Cup show | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan have sealed their place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after a comfortable win over Namibia, becoming the final team to qualify. However, the victory did little to silence the growing debate around former captain Babar Azam, whose lean run with the bat has once again come under scrutiny.Babar […]