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"There can be changes": Indian batting coach hints at changes in batting department for Zimbabwe clash

As India gear up for a must-win clash against Zimbabwe on Thursday in Chennai in the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup, Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak gave insights into the team’s thinking during the press conference on Wednesday. Though he did not categorically confirm any changes to the playing XI, his comments strongly suggested that the team management might be contemplating tweaks to the batting combination. So far in the tournament…

Feb 25, 2026

India look to overcome Zimbabwe to strengthen semi-finals chances

India are set to take on Zimbabwe in what is their most consequential showdown of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage on Thursday in Chennai at MA Chidambaram Stadium. For India, it’s a virtual knockout, with semi-final hopes hanging by a thread. Defending champions India entered the tournament as one of the favourites and kicked off the Super 8 stage with hopes of securing a direct semifinal berth. However, their campaign took a massive…

Feb 25, 2026

Imad Wasim lashes out at under-fire Babar Azam

Pakistan's superstar batter Babar Azam is once again under fire following Pakistan’s two-wicket defeat to England in their Super 8 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Pallekele on Tuesday. With Pakistan’s semi-final hopes now hanging by a thread, criticism around Babar’s form and role in the playing XI has intensified. Babar, who remains the highest run-scorer in T20I history, has endured a devastating lean patch. In six matches at the…

Feb 25, 2026

Ravi Shastri, Ricky Ponting share views on India's team composition

Defending champions India are running out of time, as they have little time to dwell on their heaviest defeat in the recent T20 World Cup against South Africa in the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The 76-run loss to South Africa not only jolted their campaign but also brought an end to their remarkable run of 12 consecutive wins across the last two editions of the tournament. The much-anticipated rematch of the 2024 final saw India being bowled…

Feb 25, 2026

"Using him as an insurance policy": Michael Vaughan praises Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson for managing struggling Babar

Pakistan’s campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup has turned out to be a debacle, and at the centre of the storm is batter Babar Azam , who has struggled to find consistency in the shortest format during the tournament. In Pakistan’s recent Super 8 clash against England on Wednesday, Babar’s difficulties were once again evident. Coming in at No. 4, he managed 25 runs off 24 deliveries, striking two boundaries but failing to accelerate when needed.…

Feb 25, 2026

Bangladesh to tour Australia for two Tests

Cricket Australia has confirmed the schedule for the opening Tests of the 2026–27 home international season, with Bangladesh set to tour Australia in August. The two-match series will be played in Darwin from August 13 to 17 and in Mackay from August 22 to 26. The first Test will take place in Darwin, which has not hosted a men’s Test since Sri Lanka’s tour in 2004. The Top End city will stage its first Test in…

Feb 25, 2026

Harry Brook's majestic century fires England into T20 World Cup semi-finals

England stormed into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026 with a commanding chase against Pakistan in their Super 8 clash at Pallekele on Tuesday. A breathtaking century from Harry Brook proved to be the difference as England chased down a competitive target of 165 with courage, sealing a two-wicket victory in 19.1 overs. Brook delivered one of the finest innings of the tournament, smashing 100 off 51 balls, blasting 10 boundaries and…

Feb 24, 2026

AUS-W vs IND-W, 1st ODI: Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy star in Australia's thrilling win over India

Getting off to a dominant start, Australia outplayed India in the first of three ODIs on Tuesday in Brisbane, securing a six-wicket victory to go 1-0 up in the series. The home side chased down India’s total with 70 balls to spare following a magnificent performance from the openers and the middle-order batters. India, winning the toss and electing to bat, got solid starts from senior batters. Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur both fired…

Feb 24, 2026

"He’s found himself a little bit behind in terms of strike rates": Faf du Plessis on Babar's form in T20s

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has urged Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam to engage in honest discussions with head coach Mike Hesson as he looks to rediscover his form in the fast-evolving T20 cricket. Du Plessis believes that Babar’s class is unquestionable; however, the demands of modern T20 batting require constant adaptation that Babar has lacked. Du Plessis asserted that Babar might be falling slightly behind in terms of adapting to the…

Feb 24, 2026

"Came out with overconfidence": Ex-Indian batter on India's crushing defeat against South Africa

India’s commanding run at the T20 World Cup came to a crashing halt as South Africa churned out a breathtaking performance to end the defending champions’ 12-match unbeaten streak. The crushing 76-run defeat exposed India's tactical and mental awareness, which, according to batting legend Sunil Gavaskar , India must urgently address. Gavaskar pointed out that India failed to read the conditions and showed a degree of overconfidence that cost them dearly in a…

Feb 24, 2026

Australia's Ellyse Perry and Kim Garth out of India ODIs with injuries

Australia have suffered a major setback, with Ellyse Perry and Kim Garth ruled out of the ODI series against. Cricket Australia confirmed that both players picked up injuries during Saturday night’s defeat to India in the third T20I at the Adelaide Oval. Perry’s unavailability is particularly significant. A pillar of the Australian side across formats, her dual role as a top-order batter and seam-bowling option provides crucial balance. "Their…

Feb 24, 2026

Sahibzada Farhan targets The Hundred amid doubts over Pakistan involvement

Pakistan’s explosive top-order batter Sahibzada Farhan has expressed hope that he will get the opportunity to showcase his talent in England later this year in The Hundred tournament. Farhan is among a lot of players to have registered for the Hundred’s auction in March, placing himself in the £50,000 (US$67,500) base price bracket. Noticeably, Farhan has been a standout performer in T20Is, following his staggering performances at the Asia Cup last year. Even in the ongoing…

Feb 24, 2026