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TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha showed visible frustration when the third question on Usman Tariq’s bowling action was asked in the pre-match press conference on Saturday, ahead of the match against India.Around a week ago, at the captain’s press conference in Colombo, Agha had said: “In the end, it comes down to…
South Africa hold a potential edge in familiarity, having played both matches at this venue — one day game and one day-night fixture. The Ahmedabad pitch has offered bounce and carry, aiding stroke-play while rewarding seamers who hit the deck hard. Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi have adapted quickly, and the batting unit has experienced…
India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has expressed hope that India opener Abhishek Sharma will be fit in time for their ICC T20 World Cup showdown, saying his side wants to face India at full strength. Abhishek endured a tough start to the tournament with a golden duck against…
Lorcan Tucker vs Oman (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Ireland delivered a dominant all-round performance to crush Oman by 96 runs in their Group B match, powered by a stunning innings from captain Lorcan Tucker and a disciplined bowling display.Sent in to bat, Ireland had a shaky start, losing early wickets and slipping to 47 for 3…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha during a practice session ahead of an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Pakistan, at R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: The marquee India vs Pakistan match on February 15 will take place on a used pitch in Colombo, with…
Pakistan’s T20 team skipper Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) Ahead of the high-voltage India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has again stirred debate around the handshake controversy with a fresh remark. Speaking in the pre-match press conference, Agha said he hopes the game will be played in the right…
TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: After all the hue and cry, the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan is set to go ahead as scheduled, weather permitting, on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The slowness of the track could turn it into a battle of spinners between the two arch-rivals.TimesofIndia.com looks at the key…
Team India’s arrival in Colombo (ANI video grab) NEW DELHI: Team India got a grand and colourful welcome when they landed in Colombo on Friday ahead of their high-voltage T20 World Cup match against Pakistan. Local musicians and dancers greeted the players at the airport with traditional drums and performances, creating a festive atmosphere. Arshdeep…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ICC Photo) After a historic ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 campaign, where his blistering 175 powered India to a record-extending sixth title, young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to swap cricket whites for school uniform as he prepares to appear for his Class 10 board examinations — stepping briefly away from the…
Australia’s Matthew Renshaw, left, plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Australia batter Matt Renshaw said the pitch at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo was not the reason behind their 23-run loss to Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, adding that teams from…
