‘He has an aura in dressing room’: Captain Harry Brook backs Brendon McCullum to continue despite T20 World Cup exit | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘He has an aura in dressing room’: Captain Harry Brook backs Brendon McCullum to continue despite T20 World Cup exit | Cricket News – The Times of India

England coach Brendon McCullum, right, chats with England’s captain Harry Brook (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) MUMBAI: Calling Brendon McCullum “the best coach I’ve ever had”, England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook urged the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to retain the New Zealander as the team’s all-format head coach after England’s sevenrun semifinal loss to India….

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Faf du Plessis in awe of Jasprit Bumrah after India’s dramatic T20 World Cup semifinal win | Cricket News – The Times of India

Faf du Plessis in awe of Jasprit Bumrah after India’s dramatic T20 World Cup semifinal win | Cricket News – The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the run out of Jacob Bethell of England. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis heaped glowing praise on India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah after the fast bowler’s decisive spell helped India edge past England by seven runs in the semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup…

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Sunil Gavaskar hails Patel’s ‘unbelievable’ fielding at Wankhede: ‘Axar is filling Jadeja’s void well’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar hails Patel’s ‘unbelievable’ fielding at Wankhede: ‘Axar is filling Jadeja’s void well’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India legend Sunil Gavaskar lavished praise on vice-captain Axar Patel for his breathtaking fielding display in India’s nerve-wracking T20 World Cup semifinal win over England at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Gavaskar even compared Axar’s impact in the field to that of Ravindra Jadeja, saying the all-rounder has stepped up to fill the void left…

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India vs England: Ahead of semis, Varun Chakravarthy puts in massive shift with Morne Morkel | Cricket News – The Times of India

India vs England: Ahead of semis, Varun Chakravarthy puts in massive shift with Morne Morkel | Cricket News – The Times of India

Varun Chakaravarthy (Getty Images) MUMBAI: Wednesday’s nets session was an optional one, but Varun Chakravarthy was out there, alongside bowling coach Morne Morkel, slogging it out in searing heat.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The focus throughout the session, and during the mammoth one that India put in on Tuesday evening, was…

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Why the ‘win the semifinal, win the trophy’ trend matters in India vs England clash | Cricket News – The Times of India

Why the ‘win the semifinal, win the trophy’ trend matters in India vs England clash | Cricket News – The Times of India

Suryakumar Yadav and Harry Brook (Image credit: Agencies) India and England have each lifted the T20 World Cup twice, and their rivalry in the semifinals has been perfectly balanced so far — one win apiece. Interestingly, on both occasions, the team that won the semifinal went on to clinch the title.Now, as the two heavyweights…

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‘Has become star in short time’: Ex-India cricketer blasts Abhishek Sharma before T20 World Cup semifinal | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Has become star in short time’: Ex-India cricketer blasts Abhishek Sharma before T20 World Cup semifinal | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and West Indies in Kolkata, India, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo) Abhishek Sharma’s form has come under scrutiny ahead of India’s T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against England, with former cricketers Manoj Tiwary and Irfan Pathan raising concerns about…

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‘India T20 World Cup final nahi khelega’: Pakistan star sparks fresh controversy – WATCH | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘India T20 World Cup final nahi khelega’: Pakistan star sparks fresh controversy – WATCH | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI:Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has found himself at the centre of social media criticism after his bold prediction about India backfired. Amir had earlier claimed that India would fail to reach the semifinals of the T20 World Cup. However, India silenced doubters with a commanding five-wicket win over the West Indies in their…

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