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Pakistan’s Usman Tariq (AP Photo) The spotlight at the ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2026 has firmly shifted towards Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq, whose unusual action — marked by a statue-like pause at the crease — has sparked debate as much as it has baffled batters. The 28-year-old’s delivery stride, featuring a noticeable halt before release,…

Ravichandran Ashwin and Usman Tariq NEW DELHI: Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin has offered a fascinating tactical blueprint for India’s batters ahead of the high-voltage T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan, suggesting they use the rules smartly while facing the unconventional action of mystery spinner Usman Tariq. With Tariq’s stop-and-pause delivery already sparking debates across the…

The broader intraday structure remains weak following the sharp sell-off, and rallies toward resistance are likely to attract fresh selling pressure. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are struggling to retain higher levels and a sell on rise intra-day strategy is recommended by Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP…

Varun Chakravarthy and Ishan Kishan. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s dominant 93-run win over Namibia has not only strengthened their position at the top of Group A but also set the tone for a high-stakes showdown against Pakistan in Colombo, scheduled for Sunday, with mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy emerging as one of India’s biggest weapon…

Zimbabwe’s Brendan Taylor (AP Photo) Zimbabwe’s campaign at the ongoing global showpiece suffered a major setback after veteran wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor was ruled out of the tournament following an injury picked up earlier this week. The experienced campaigner had limped off during the group-stage clash against Oman on February 9, where Zimbabwe secured an eight-wicket…

Vespa India has launched a new Officina 8 special-edition scooter. This edition honours the experimental division at Piaggio’s Pontedera plant in Italy, where the earliest Vespa prototypes were developed. Priced from Rs 1.34 lakh (ex-showroom), this new edition is available in both 125cc and 150cc versions and comes with a matching helmet as standard. It…

Asian stock markets traded in red on Friday, mirroring Wall Street’s downward momentum as tech stocks continued to weigh down investor sentiments. Traders are struggling with concerns over heavy outlays on the artificial intelligence sector. Focus was also firmly on inflation numbers scheduled for release in the United States later in the session.In Hong Kong,…

India’s Axar Patel is bowled out by Namibia’s captain Gerhard Erasmus during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Namibia in New Delhi. (AP) New Delhi: 45/1 to 77/6 against the USA. 205/4 to 209/9 against Namibia.India won their first two T20 World Cup contests rather convincingly but two batting collapses, occurring at…

File photo of Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag. (AP Photo) New Delhi: India all-rounder Riyan Parag is all set to be named as the new Rajasthan Royals captain at 4pm today. While options included Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and even the experienced Ravindra Jadeja, the think tank favoured Parag, who has been with the franchise since…

Your car runs on four small patches of rubber. That’s it. Those tyres are the only things connecting your vehicle to the road. Yet, they’re often ignored. Many drivers remember oil changes and servicing, but forget to check tyre condition. Knowing when to replace them matters a lot. Here’s a quick guide to identify if…