PAK vs NZ Super 8 showdown: New Zealand wary of Usman Tariq threat but back familiarity against Pakistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] Now it’s a battle of the elites. The margin for error will be very thin as the Super 8 stage begins with Pakistan taking on an extremely competitive New Zealand at the Premadasa in Colombo. Both teams know that a loss in this game will make things significantly difficult for them going forward.As per […]

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, PAK vs NAM: Pakistan bounce back from India debacle, down Namibia to reach Super 8

[ad_1] Brief scores: PAK (199/3 in 20 ov) beat Namibia (97-all out in 17.3 ov) by 102 runs in Colombo in a Group A match. PAK vs NAM T20 WORLD CUP 2026: HIGHLIGHTS | SCORECARD Pakistan have bounced back strongly from their defeat to India to secure a place in the Super 8 of the […]

T20 World Cup, PAK vs NAM Preview: Bruised Pakistan hope to avoid Namibian nightmare in must-win game

[ad_1] Pakistan have once again done a Pakistan. Like in most of their recent tournaments, they have once again put themselves in a do-or-die position — in a group that many believed was set up for them to cruise into the next round. After scraping past the Netherlands and getting hammered by India, Pakistan now […]

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Did Pakistan players wait to shake hands with India after Colombo defeat?

[ad_1] Pakistan players Shaheen Afridi and Usman Tariq reportedly waited to shake hands with the Indian team following their defeat in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixture at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the Group A fixture on Sunday, 15 February, extending their dominance over […]

Awkward scenes in Colombo: Shaheen Afridi and Usman Tariq stand still as Team India snubs handshake – WATCH | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shaheen Afridi and Usman Tariq (PTI Photo) In a high-voltage clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo, India crushed Pakistan by 61 runs, delivering a commanding performance that once again highlighted their dominance in marquee encounters between the arch-rivals. On the field, it was a clinical display. Off it, however, […]

Usman Tariq gives celebratory send-off to Suryakumar Yadav in India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash

[ad_1] The India vs Pakistan showdown in the T20 World Cup 2026 at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium delivered another intense moment when Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq dismissed Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and followed it with a noticeable celebratory send-off. Suryakumar Yadav’s wicket The breakthrough came in the 18.5 over. Usman Tariq, bowling his final delivery […]

Suryakumar Yadav imitates Usman Tariq’s bowling action at nets ahead of India vs Pakistan clash; watch viral video

[ad_1] Having called Usman Tariq an “out of syllabus question”, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav imitated the Pakistan spinner’s action while bowling to his teammates at nets at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday. Although the batter couldn’t be recognised properly, it was a left-hander batter – either Abhishek Sharma or Tilak Varma. In […]

IND vs PAK: Ahead of Pakistan clash, Harbhajan Singh warns India about one bowler – ‘Play him safely’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Harbhajan Singh and Team Pakistan (Photo by File and AP) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes India will beat Pakistan in their T20 World Cup match, but he warned that India must handle Pakistan’s spinner Usman Tariq carefully. He said India should stay calm and confident during the game.“India will win the […]

‘Preparation done, just watch the ball and play’: Ishan Kishan fires warning as India brace for Usman Tariq threat vs Pakistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ishan Kishan (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for the high-voltage T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan have taken a clear tactical direction, with wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan insisting that the team is already equipped to tackle the unique challenge posed by spinner Usman Tariq. Fresh off a commanding win over Namibia, Kishan revealed […]