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
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza termed his team’s 23-run win over Australia in the T20 World Cup as “unbelievable”, crediting the squad’s unity, culture and collective belief for the famous triumph at the R Premadasa Stadium. Defending 169-2, Zimbabwe bowled Australia out for 146 in 19.3 overs to script one of the tournament’s biggest upsets
14 February,2026 08:27 AM IST | Colombo | PTI
Jemimah Rodrigues, Shreyanka Patil and Arundhati Reddy enjoyed sightseeing in Sydney ahead of India’s all-format series against Australia starting February 15. The troika Instagrammed these pictures on Wednesday and Thursday from their visit to some of the Australian city’s most iconic landmarks, particularly the Sydney Opera House
13 February,2026 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentADVERTISEMENT
