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"Perhaps Pakistan wanted to show that it is with Bangladesh": Coach Sukhwi
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Earlier on Monday, the Pakistan Government directed its national cricket team to take the field on February 15 for their scheduled fixture against the defending champions, India, in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
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Ex-NZ pacer Danny Morrison chooses four semifinalists for T20 WC
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Danny, a JioStar expert, termed the defending champions as a "blue juggernaut" that is hard to stop, but named three semifinalists who will no doubt serve a tough challenge to India.
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Pakistan govt gives green flag for T20 World Cup match against India as pe
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Government of Pakistan has directed their National Cricket Team to take the field on February 15, for its scheduled fixture against the defending champions India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
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"To come up against best teams in the world is very nice": Netherlands Saq
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ahead of his side's ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches against Namibia and defending champions India, Netherlands all-rounder Saqib Zulfiqar spoke on the challenge faced by associate nations and expressed his excitement of competing with top teams in the tournament.
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Sachin Tendulkar lauds Suryakumar's match-winning knock in India's T20 WC
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar praised Team India's 29-run victory against the United States of America in both teams' ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. While Sachin lauded Suryakumar Yadav's match-defining inning, he also credite
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T20 WC: USA wins toss, opts to field first against defending champions Ind
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Men in Blue will start their quest to become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title against the USA, who surprised everyone during the 2024 edition with a finish in the Super 8, including a win over Pakistan and close games against India and South Africa.
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T20 WC: Pakistan to choose between power-hitting and conservatism; rely on
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's preparation for the T20 World Cup has been a rollercoaster ride both on and off the field. Controversies such as 'handshake gate' with Team India during the Asia Cup or the government's boycott of group stage clash against defending champions India or poor performances of their su
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"It is a great feeling to come to India and play World Cup": USA Captain M
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Namibia and the USA are placed in Group A with the defending champions India, Pakistan and the Netherlands.
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Delhi Capitals post 203/4 against RCB, the highest in a WPL final
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Capitals (DC) displayed a strong batting performance as they posted 203/4 in 20 overs against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the high-voltage final of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026.
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Purig Warriors become first to edge defending champions Kangs Sing in Ice
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Purig Warriors became the first side to beat defending champions Kangs Sing in the Ice Hockey League Season 3 at Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, Leh, organised in partnership with the UT Administration of Ladakh and the Ice Hockey Association of Ladakh, according to a release.
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Ranji Trophy: Defending champions Vidarbha defeat UP, Paddikal slams centu
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Defending champions Vidarbha clinched a four-wicket win against Uttar Pradesh, whereas Devdutt Padikkal slammed a match-winning century that helped Karnataka beat Punjab in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season on Sunday.
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"Confidence of captain to give her the ball...": Mithali praises Devine fo
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Devine's crucial 25 runs, coupled with a tight spell of 2/23 in four overs, which included massive wickets of Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt played a massive role in GG's 11-run win over defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI), which sealed her team's spot in the playoffs. Besides her
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