Zimbabwe became the seventh team to get a ticket to the Super 8s, completing group G1 also comprising India, South Africa and West Indies
17 February,2026 06:27 PM IST | Pallekele | PTIPakistan 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 MayureIndia’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 SuriAustralia captain Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the T20 World Cup opener against Ireland due to a groin injury. Veteran batter Steve Smith has been drafted as cover, while Travis Head will lead the team in Marsh’s absence
12 February,2026 08:44 AM IST | Colombo | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT