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Kirsten's Calming Influence Key To Namibia's Hopes In T20 WC: Smit
T20 World Cup Group: Senior all-rounder JJ Smit said Gary Kirsten's calming presence and subcontinental expertise as Namibia’s consultant coach have been invaluable for the side as they prepare to open their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Group A campaign against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
The former South Africa opener, who coached India to the 2011 ODI World Cup title on home soil, has joined Namibia as a consultant for the ongoing T20 World Cup. Kirsten has already made a huge impression on the Namibian team through his wealth of knowledge ahead of their fourth consecutive T20 World Cup appearance.
"He's just so calm. A very calm human being and he’s very quiet. But in team meetings and warm-up stuff, when he speaks, there's just a lot of knowledge coming out. Just his calmness. When I bowled a day after the warm-up game against Namibia, we trained for a super over. When we bowled, he came up to me and smiled.
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T20 WC: 'The Sea Is Rough, Just Sail Through' – How Jatinder Overcame Injury To Become Oman’s Captain
ACC Emerging Teams Men: Jatinder Singh arrived in Sri Lanka on January 23 as the captain of Oman’s squad, hungry to rewrite their narrative in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. With Oman set to open their Group B campaign against Zimbabwe in Colombo, Jatinder was in a reflective mood on his cricketing journey that could have ended prematurely due to a career-threatening sciatic nerve issue in his back.
T20 WC: Oman's Homegrown Star Sufyan Mehmood Is Keen To Make Big Impact In The Showpiece Event
T20 World Cup: Sufyan Mehmood has seen cricket in Oman evolve from sand pitches and cement wickets to having two world-class stadiums. Now, as the only homegrown player in Oman's squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Mehmood is keen to make an impact on the grandest stage in the shortest format.
T20 WC: Nothing To Lose, Everything To Gain – Italy Prepares For Its Moment In Spotlight
When Herbert Kilpin: When Herbert Kilpin founded the Milan Football and Cricket Club in 1899, the Englishman could scarcely have imagined that 127 years later, an Italian cricket team would play in a cricket World Cup. Under the Monday morning sunshine at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Italy will make its Men’s T20 World Cup debut against Scotland, a game that will be broadcasted to millions across the globe.
Drama, Debuts And Defending Dreams: Cricket’s Grandest T20 World Cup Is Set For Theatre
T20 World Cup: World Cups are meant to begin with fireworks. This one has started with a storm.
The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup rolls into action on Saturday, carrying as much off-field intrigue as on-field promise. Bangladesh’s withdrawal and Pakistan’s refusal to face India in their scheduled February 15 clash have already forced conversations beyond cricket, casting an unusual shadow over the build-up.
T20 WC: Two World Cups, 20 Years Apart – Italy Skipper Wayne Madsen's Whirlwind Journey
Two World Cups: When Wayne Madsen takes the field at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on February 9, he will inscribe his name in the history books for more than one reason. Apart from being the captain of Italy playing its first-ever cricket World Cup match against fellow European nation Scotland, Madsen will join a select list of athletes who have featured in World Cups in two different sports.
Moeen Ali Reverses Domestic Retirement To Join Yorkshire
The Yorkshire County Cricket Club: The Yorkshire County Cricket Club announced on Wednesday that former England all-rounder Moeen Ali reversed his domestic retirement to sign a Blast-only contract for the 2026 season, with an option to extend into 2027.
Dew Is A Factor That India Can Take Comfort From At T20 WC: Kumble
T20 World Cup: India’s spin trio of Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, and vice-captain Axar Patel have been a class apart in the build-up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and former India captain Anil Kumble believes the much-discussed dew factor is unlikely to significantly trouble them during the tournament.
‘Want To Go Out To An ICC Event And Win That’: Prasidh Krishna On Long-term Goal With Team India
Prasidh Krishna: India seamer Prasidh Krishna reflected on his long-term goals with the Men in Blue, now that he has become a regular in the side, and said that he aims to make it to the team for an ICC tournament (World Cups) and contribute to the team’s championship-winning success.
India Remain Formidable T20 World Cup 2026 Contenders at Home: Dinesh Karthik
Former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik backs defending champions India as strong contenders for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, citing depth, youth and home advantage.
'I Respect Selectors’ Decision': Shubman Gill's Straightforward Response On T20 World Cup Snub
T20 World Cup: India’s Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill has finally opened up on his T20 World Cup snub and said that he respected the selectors’ decision and believes that ‘nobody can take away what’s written in destiny.’
Ashwin Warns ICC Of Slow Death Of ODI Cricket After 2027 World Cup
The Vijay Hazare Trophy: : Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has sounded a warning over the future of ODI cricket, expressing concern that the 50-over format could face a slow decline after the 2027 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. With the growing dominance of T20 leagues worldwide and the enduring appeal of Test cricket, Ashwin believes the relevance of ODIs is steadily diminishing, and the format’s long-term survival is under threat.
Very Grateful, All Credit To My Team: Harmanpreet On Becoming Captain With Most Wins In Women’s T20Is
Greenfield International Stadium: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name into the record books on Friday by becoming the most successful captain in women’s T20 internationals, overtaking former Australia leader Meg Lanning. The 36-year-old, however, played down the personal milestone, stressing that the achievement was only possible because of her teammates' collective efforts.
Pain Of ODI World Cup Semi-final Defeat To India Is Still There, Says Kim Garth
ODI World Cup: Australia’s seam-bowling all-rounder Kim Garth said the pain of ODI World Cup semi-final defeat to India still exists within the side. She added that playing hosts to the multi-format series against India, to be played from February to March, is an exciting challenge for the Australian team.
Responsibility Is More Because Expectations Are Going To Be More, Says Jemimah Ahead Of SL T20Is
SL T20Is: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues believes the Women’s World Cup triumph has brought greater responsibility for the team as they gear up for the five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting Sunday. The series marks India’s first international assignment since lifting the World Cup last month.
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