Captaincy storm in Pakistan: Shahid Afridi demands ‘aggressive’ leader, backs Fakhar Zaman for top job | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s early exit from the Super Eights at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has reignited debate over the team’s leadership, with former captain Shahid Afridi offering a sharp assessment of all-rounder Shadab Khan amid speculation about a potential change at the top.Having failed to reach the semifinals of an ICC event for…

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How Sanju Samson unlocked his true potential: Stable base, reminders of class and a chase in zen mode: | Cricket News

Sanju Samson of India celebrates victory following the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Super 8 match between India and West Indies at Eden Gardens on March 01, 2026 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Kolkata: “Kotsi, I am not playing and you are asking me to…

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‘I felt helpless’: Rohit Sharma’s honest admission on India vs Pakistan thriller | Cricket News

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 —…

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Sourav Ganguly’s big statement on Sanju Samson: ‘He’ll hurt the opposition’ | Cricket News

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…

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‘Enough pampering’: PCB to fine Pakistan players PKR 50 lakhs each after T20 World Cup exit? | Cricket News

Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha reacts in the field during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo) Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC T20 World Cup has led to financial penalties for the players, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) deciding…

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T20 World Cup: Gautam Gambhir lauds Sanju Samson after Eden masterclass: ‘He showed his true potential’ | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir delivered a stirring endorsement of Sanju Samson after the batter’s unbeaten 97 powered India into the T20 World Cup semifinals, calling the knock a glimpse of the “true potential” the team always believed in.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Samson’s majestic 97* at the iconic…

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