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A lot would hinge on the Proteas speedsters and their tussle with the defending champion’s top-order; the home spinners will have to rein in the rival batters; the good show of all-rounders Hardik and Dube augurs well for Suryakumar’s side

“Sometimes, we can lose two or three wickets quickly. So, we have to be smart and bat well between overs seven to 15,” Suryakumar said

Manchester City’s victory at the Etihad Stadium piles the pressure on leader Arsenal ahead of north London derby against Tottenham

Already bruised by the upset against Zimbabwe, the horrors of a 0-3 sweep at the hands of England at the same venue just days before this World Cup will be a psychological double whammy for Sri Lanka.

Osasuna went in front in the 34th ​minute after ‌a VAR review showed keeper Real keeper Thibaut Courtois had stood on Budimir's ‌foot. The referee overturned an ​initial booking for simulation and Budimir calmly ⁠converted the spot-kick.

Rain threatens to disrupt the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between Sri Lanka and England in Kandy. Both teams have shown inconsistent form, with England's captain admitting they were too cautious with the bat. Sri Lanka relies heavily on opener Pathum Nissanka, while England's spin attack, led by Adil Rashid, poses a significant threat.

Quinton de Kock returns to international cricket with a seemingly indifferent attitude, reflecting a resurgent South African team that has shed its 'chokers' tag after winning the World Test Championship. De Kock, who missed the 2024 T20 World Cup final loss to India, claims no discussion has occurred about the past defeat, emphasizing a forward-lo […]

India's T20 World Cup campaign has seen batting trump cards Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma struggle, with their form appearing correlated. Captain Suryakumar Yadav acknowledged Varma's struggles but expressed confidence, while highlighting the team's strategy to allow batters to play their natural game when possible. The team management is ba […]

As the T20 World Cup enters the Super 8s, last edition's finalists India and South Africa prepare for a crucial clash in Ahmedabad. Both teams, having faced scares in the group stage, now face immense pressure with little room for error. Familiarity with the venue and opponents is high, but the mental game will be key.

While India's batting line-up has dominated the pre-T20 World Cup discussions, the potent bowling unit has quietly become the team's real strength. Bowlers like Varun Chakravarthy and Arshdeep Singh, alongside the consistent brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah, provide crucial confidence and have been instrumental in securing victories, proving they are t […]

Suryakumar & Co face first major challenge of the tournament against in-form South Africa in high-voltage Super Eights contest at Ahmedabad where Proteas have already won three games in league phase

The last-named gets my first nomination.

Mayweather, who turns 49 on Tuesday, hasn’t fought in a real boxing match since 2017, when he beat Conor McGregor

The 27-year-old Leicester City player, is also said to own a Lamborghini Urus (approx Rs 5 cr), a Mercedes G Wagon (approx Rs 1.7 cr), a Ferrari 488 GTB (approx Rs 4 cr), a Mercedes AMG S63 (approx Rs 3.5 cr), and an Audi Q7 (approx Rs 95 lakh), making her collection worth nearly Rs 17 crore

The Spaniards capitalised on their chances, while India were unable to convert promising opportunities despite sustained attacking intent