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Harmanpreet Kaur suffers knee injury; Mandhana steps in as captain
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur suffered a left knee injury while batting against Australia and did not field in the second innings, with Smriti Mandhana taking charge. Harmanpreet scored a stabilising half-century as India posted 214 before being bowled out. The BCCI medical team is monitoring her condition ahead of key fixtures in the build-up
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Parthiv Patel warns India after heavy loss dents T20 title defence
Parthiv Patel has cautioned that India’s 76-run loss to South Africa could hurt their semifinal hopes, with net run rate now crucial. He highlighted repeated Powerplay collapses, especially against off-spin, as a persistent flaw. Patel suggested batting-order tweaks or introducing a right-hander like Sanju Samson to restore balance & stabilise India’s title defence in
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ICC T20 WC 2026: South Africa’s David Miller simplifies to handle pressure
In Ahmedabad, David Miller’s calm approach helped South Africa beat India in the T20 WC Super Eights. After SA was 20/3, Miller scored 63 off 35 balls, setting up a 76-run win. Miller said, “Stick to the simple things.” He targeted Varun Chakravarthy. SA, now a mature team, won the ICC Test mace. Tristan
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Du Plessis: T20 evolution leaving Babar Azam behind, calls for honest talks
Faf du Plessis says Babar Azam needs honest talks with coach Mike Hesson. He feels Babar’s strike rate lags in modern T20. Du Plessis, 40, noted the game’s evolution, needing 160+ strike rates. He stressed honesty between players & coaches for growth, saying, “Growth happens when you’re uncomfortable.” Babar has 66 runs in 3
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Who taught Lungi Ngidi the ‘slow ball’? In the IPL
South African bowler Lungi Ngidi credited Dwayne Bravo for his improved performance in T20s. He said, “I worked on my slower ball during the 2018 IPL.” He conceded 15 runs in four overs against India in Ahmedabad. Ngidi explained that he tried to perfect the slower ball. South Africa defeated India by 76 runs,
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Check My Action in Slow Motion’: Usman Tariq reveals the secret behind his technique
Usman Tariq, Pakistan’s offspinner, is surprised by the attention at the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. He has taken eight wickets in three games. Tariq’s unique action, developed with a tennis ball, is effective. “If you check my action in slow motion, you’ll see the timing is still there,” he said. Pakistan’s spinners have
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MS Dhoni to quit before IPL 2026? CSK CEO says, ‘he will’
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2026. Dhoni, part of CSK since inception, led them to 5 IPL titles. CSK finished last in 2024 with 4 wins. They traded Ravindra Jadeja. CSK signed Sanju Samson. At the Abu Dhabi auction, they signed 9 players, including Kartik Sharma & Prashant
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ICC T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe fans seek financial aid to attend games in India
Zimbabwe fans, who cheered their team in the ICC T20 World Cup group stage, may not be able to attend Super Eights in India due to lack of funds. Fan leader Paul Mungofa urged local businessmen to support the team like they do for football. Skipper Sikandar Raza appreciates the fans’ passion who have
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South Africa opt to bat first as India face pressure in T20 World Cup Super Eight
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the T20 World Cup Super Eight. Four changes reshaped SA’s XI, bringing back Maharaj, Ngidi, Miller and Jansen, while India kept the same side. The fixture aims to set the tone early, testing each team’s balance and readiness for the decisive
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Daren Sammy on pre-seeded T20 World Cup format criticism before Zimbabwe clash
WI coach Daren Sammy addressed T20 WC’s pre-seeded format criticism before Zimbabwe clash. He said, “We knew before the tournament what was going to happen”. Sammy acknowledged logistical concerns but stressed team prepared for a demanding path. Their focus is on Zimbabwe, South Africa and India matches. He added success requires respecting every opponent
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