Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq has emerged as a talking point in the T20 World Cup with 11 wickets in just four T20Is, thanks to his unusual pause-and-release action. Ahead of the India-Pakistan clash in Colombo, former India spinner Venkatapathy Raju said new bowlers often carry the element of surprise, though mastering such an action isn’t easy
14 February,2026 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
India’s batters are confronting a new wave of unorthodox spin tactics at the T20 World Cup, and their recent face-off with Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus may have provided timely preparation ahead of Sunday’s clash against Pakistan’s Usman Tariq in Colombo
14 February,2026 08:28 AM IST | New Delhi | Santosh Suri
Ahead of their second Group A match against Namibia in the T20 World Cup, India got a major boost with Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar returning to full fitness. However, opener Abhishek Sharma is out with a stomach infection. India’s batters, barring Suryakumar Yadav, struggled against the US and will look to capitalize on better condition
12 February,2026 09:24 AM IST | New Delhi | R Kaushik
Ahead of their T20 World Cup match against Namibia, India face renewed expectations of breaking the 300-run barrier in a T20I, a feat they have never achieved. Despite opener Abhishek Sharma missing out due to a stomach infection, the Indian batting line-up featuring Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Shubham Dube
12 February,2026 09:22 AM IST | New Delhi | Santosh SuriADVERTISEMENT
