Dropping vice-captain Axar from playing XI comes back to haunt Men in Blue during 76-run thrashing by South Africa; former players slam management and selectors for leaving out left-arm spin bowling all-rounder after his replacement Washington Sundar proves to be ineffective
24 February,2026 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Rohan Koli
Team India's loss of 76 runs against South Africa has tightened their qualification scenarios for the semi-finals of the global showpiece. The "Men in Blue" will have to win the remaining two games with a good net run rate to keep their hopes of defending the T20 World Cup alive
23 February,2026 07:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Spin great R Ashwin has a simple suggestion for Indian batters as they gear up to deal with the unique side-arm action of Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq come Sunday
14 February,2026 09:39 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin backed Pakistan’s Usman Tariq after his bowling action was questioned during the T20 World Cup 2026, asking why restrictions are imposed only on bowlers while batters enjoy greater flexibility
12 February,2026 09:46 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSADVERTISEMENT
