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Tensions between Washington and Tehran have deepened sharply, with Israeli officials now warning that a military confrontation with Iran appears increasingly likely. As diplomatic efforts falter, Israel is preparing for the possibility of joining the United States in military action against the Islamic Republic, according to multiple officials cited by Reuters.Sources told Reuters that Iran’s…
India intensified their preparations for their Super Eight clash against South Africa with a rigorous four-hour training session in Ahmedabad on Friday evening. Players showcased high energy and focus across batting, bowling, and fielding drills. Suryakumar Yadav and his teammates aimed for peak performance, with Jasprit Bumrah honing his yorkers and Hardik Pandya unleashing powerful…
India’s players and coaches run during a practice session before an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and South Africa, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo) Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes the India team have not fully lived up to expectations in the group stage of the…
Ahmedabad: India may have ended the league phase of the World Cup unbeaten, but there are a few glitches they need to iron out before taking on much stronger sides in the Super 8 stage. India’s catching has been below par, but the most glaring shortcoming has been their batters’ failure to dominate spin, a…
Ashwini Vaishnaw and Mahua Moitra NEW DELHI: The Modi government’s ambitious AI summit on Wednesday was overshadowed by controversy over Galgotias University’s contested displays of robotic exhibits, with Trinamool (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra calling the I-T minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to quit.Taking a sharp dig at the minister, who also holds crucial railway and information &…
Varun Chakrabarthy, Usman Tariq The surface at the R Premadasa Stadium has brought spin into focus ahead of Sunday’s India-Pakistan clash, especially after Zimbabwe’s bowlers used variations to beat Australia in the previous match. Conditions at the venue, also known as Khettarama, could once again shape the contest.On a slow, newly prepared pitch, Zimbabwe’s pacers…
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq, left, celebrates with teammates (AP/PTI) Sahibzada Farhan’s blistering fifty and a clinical spin attack propelled Pakistan to a convincing 32-run victory over the United States in their Group A T20 World Cup clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Tuesday. Farhan was the star with the bat, smashing 73 off just 41…
Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga, center, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka began their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign on a confident note, overcoming Ireland by 20 runs in their opening fixture on Sunday, thanks to a composed unbeaten half-century from Kamindu Mendis and a clinical display from their spinners. Asked to bat…
Suryakumar Yadav (Getty Images) MUMBAI: Harshit Rana’s injury and the uncertainty surrounding Wash -ington Sundar may leave India short of allround options, but the hosts remain well-stocked in spin, with Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel forming a potent trio capable of troubling the best batters, especially on Indian pitches.T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav said…
Pakistan enter the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup aiming for a second title, relying on their main batters and the all-round contributions of Saim Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz in Asian conditions.Their build-up to the tournament has seen mixed results on and off the field. At the same time, home series wins against Australia and improved…
