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The second T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal sees India face England at Wankhede Stadium. India’s openers Abhishek Sharma (44 T20Is, 1,377 runs, avg 33.58) and Sanju Samson (60 T20Is, 1,221 runs, avg 25.97) take on England’s Phil Salt (59 T20Is, 1,712 runs, avg 34.93) and Jos Buttler (132 T20Is, 4,012 runs, avg 33.71).
Former head coach Ravi Shastri shared key advice for India ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal against England. He said Abhishek’s poor scores are due to mental pressure but still backed him to remain in the squad. Shastri suggested Ishan should open the innings and recommended including Rinku Singh for the big match.
Defending champion Aravindh Chithambaram outwitted compatriot D. Gukesh with a textbook tactic in the sixth round of the Prague International Chess Festival Masters. The loss dropped reigning FIDE world champion Gukesh to 20th on live ratings. Since his December 2024 title, Gukesh has struggled, losing over 50 rating points, except at Tata Steel Masters 2025.
India and England will face each other for the third consecutive time in the T20 World Cup semifinals. England player Sam Curran said both teams know each other’s strategies well, so there are no secret tactics. He expressed confidence that England can beat India at Wankhede and reach the final, with plans ready for Abhishek.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said the team feels safe in India despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He confirmed Matt Henry will play in today’s T20 World Cup semifinal against South Africa. New Zealand reached the semifinals after a lucky win over Sri Lanka, who could not defend Pakistan’s set target.
India’s training session was delayed due to a lunar eclipse, but Hardik Pandya batted for over two hours ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal against England. He focused on power hitting and timing under coaches’ supervision. Wankhede Stadium is expected to offer a flat, high-scoring pitch, with dew likely influencing the knockout clash.
New Zealand captain Santner says his team is used to being called underdogs ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal against unbeaten South Africa at Eden Gardens. He stressed adaptation, controlling South Africa’s strong batting, and executing plans on a flat pitch. Santner highlighted the fine margins and excitement of playing in front of passionate […]
Ahead of their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi‑final against England, the Indian cricket team postponed its scheduled practice at Wankhede Stadium after plans changed due to a lunar eclipse. The session, originally set to start at 6 pm on March 3, was delayed by an hour amid beliefs that eclipses are inauspicious, altering preparations before the […]
India pacer Renuka Thakur has been ruled out of the only Test against Australia in Perth starting March 6 due to workload management. The BCCI said she has been advised rest and is under medical supervision. Kashvee Gautam replaces her. Renuka’s absence is a setback after India won the T20I series but lost the ODIs.
Team India will take on England in the T20 World Cup semifinal at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on March 5. The first look of the pitch shows some grass, expected to be cleared before the match, making it ideal for batting. Spin dominated earlier games, and India might include Kuldeep Yadav if three spinners are used.
Team India postponed their T20 World Cup practice in Mumbai due to a lunar eclipse on Tuesday. Originally scheduled for 6 PM, training was moved to 6:45–7 PM until 9 PM to follow traditional Chandra Grahan rituals considered inauspicious. Players have also visited temples and observed other customs ahead of matches.
For the first time, the Indian Women’s Cricket Team has been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award after winning their maiden World Cup. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, they set a record 339-run chase in the semi-final against Australia. Winners will be announced at Madrid’s Laureus Awards on April 20.
The iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has been cleared by the Karnataka government to host Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches, ending its absence after last year’s tragic stampede. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play five home games at the venue, and it may also host the season’s opening ceremony, restoring cricket action in the […]
Sunil Gavaskar believes India holds a slight edge over England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal thanks to the impact of Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling and Tilak Varma’s smart batting, rather than relying on Suryakumar Yadav or Abhishek Sharma. He expects a thrilling contest in Mumbai, highlighting India’s flexible batting and bowling strengths.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash between India and West Indies set new digital records, surpassing 2024. ICC.tv and social media saw massive growth, with multi-language feeds. Watch time, unique users, and views from non-traditional markets like Germany, Italy, Japan, and South Korea surged, making it the most accessible ICC event.