NEW DELHI: Former India captain Rohit Sharma looked back at some of the defining moments that have shaped the storied India–Pakistan rivalry in T20 World Cups, naming the 2007 final as his most cherished encounter against the Asian neighbours.Until the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup fixtures, Rohit — the ambassador for this edition —…
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-batter powered India into the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2026 with a crucial win over West Indies in…
Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: A blistering 97* from Sanju Samson powered India to a thrilling five-wicket win over West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, sealing their place in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals. Under pressure and with his spot in the XI questioned after a lean run, Samson…
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…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India will host Afghanistan for a multi-format bilateral series in June 2026, featuring a one-off Test and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Monday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!According to the itinerary released…
West Indies’ skipper Shai Hope plays a shot at Eden Gardens. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: West Indies captain Shai Hope did not hide behind excuses after his side’s T20 World Cup campaign ended with a defeat to defending champions India at Eden Gardens. Instead, he stood up and took responsibility.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
Sanju Samson plays a shot during the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against West Indies. (ANI Photo) KOLKATA: Sanju Samson has warmed the India benches more often than he would have liked in his decade-long international T20 career. The India opener’s talent has never been in doubt, just that he hasn’t always utilised the…
TOI journalist’s first person account from Dubai — the city under siegeDUBAI: The Irish Village, with its cluster of restaurants and pubs, was buzzing last Sunday. There was live music and tennis played on the big screen. The 70s hit Jolene, Jolene drifted across the grounds. Nestled on the edge of the Dubai Duty Free…
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…
West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer (AP Photo/Bikas Das) Shimron Hetmyer underlined his reputation as one of the most explosive batters in world cricket by setting a new benchmark for six-hitting in a single T20 World Cup edition. The West Indies left-hander became the first player to smash 19 sixes in one tournament, achieving the milestone during…