Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma run between the wickets during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Zimbabwe, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson dropped to his knees and looked up at the sky in gratitude and relief, perhaps thanking the cricketing gods at the … Read more
Sourav Ganguly (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain and current Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly described Sanju Samson’s match-winning 97* as “outstanding” and termed him a “very good player” after the wicketkeeper-batsman powered India into the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2026 with a crucial win over West Indies in … Read more
Team India (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: The knockout stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set, with four heavyweights ready to battle for a place in the final. India confirmed their semi-final berth after a thrilling win over the West Indies in the final Super 8 fixture, sealing a high-voltage clash … Read more
Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha (L), Usman Khan and coach Mike Hesson in Colombo. (PTI Photo) When Pakistan look back at the 2026 T20 World Cup, they will remember it as one that got away. They had a lot running in their favor — staying put in Sri Lanka, playing matches on surfaces of their choice, … Read more
India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Perpetually under scrutiny and often questioned about his place in the side, Sanju Samson described his match-winning night as the moment he had always dreamed of — a reward for years of belief through uncertainty and self-doubt.“It means the whole world actually to me. I think right from the … Read more
India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Bikas Das) India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Bikas Das) India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Bikas Das) India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Bikas Das) India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Bikas Das) Sanju Samson etched his name into T20 World Cup history on Sunday night, producing a breathtaking unbeaten 97 that now stands as the highest score … Read more
Sanju Samson celebrates his half century during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and West Indies, at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, West Bengal. (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Kolkata: Moments after hitting the winning boundary, Sanju Samson took off his helmet and dropped to his knees to thank the almighty. … Read more
South Africa’s Marco Jansen and teammates (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in New Delhi: South Africa are on an unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup. Except for the double Super Over against Afghanistan, they’ve steamrolled top teams, including India, whom they beat by 76 runs. On a seven-match winning streak, South Africa hopes to shed their … Read more
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, second right, celebrates with teammate Marco Jansen (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) TimesofIndia.com in New Delhi: South Africa are the team to beat in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Except a nervous and edge-of-the-seat double Super Over against Afghanistan, they have highlighted their credentials with win versus title favorites and defending champions India. … Read more
Pakistan’s Shadab Khan (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi believes Shadab Khan is the frontrunner to take over the national side if Mike Hesson continues as head coach. With Pakistan’s campaign at the T20 World Cup 2026 hanging in the balance, discussions have already intensified over who could replace current skipper Salman Ali … Read more