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‘Score loads of runs’: Ollie Pope on roadmap given to make England Test squad comeback | Cricket News

‘Score loads of runs’: Ollie Pope on roadmap given to make England Test squad comeback | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Mar 18, 2026 11:02 AM IST “Go back, score loads of runs”: This is what Ollie Pope said he was told by the England management after being dropped during the 2025/26 Ashes. Pope had been axed after scoring just 125 runs in 6 innings during yet another forgettable campaign Down Under for England. Jacob Bethell took over as number three in the team for the two tests instead of Pope. The 28-year-old acknowledged the decision correct, but he was upset to lose his position. “Getting dropped is tough. I didn’t want to get dropped of course, but it was the right decision at the time,” he is quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo. Since making his Test debut in 2018, Pope had scored 3732 runs in 64 matches at an average of 34.55 with nine centuries and 16 half-centuries. He said that he has a good equation with head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key. “If I’m not in that XI, can I make sure I’m the best batter in the …

From Tendulkar to MS Dhoni: Tributes pour in as India win T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad | Cricket News

From Tendulkar to MS Dhoni: Tributes pour in as India win T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad | Cricket News

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After the Indian cricket team won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup over New Zealand in Ahmedabad, many tributes and congratulations from around the cricketing world began to flood in on Sunday night. Former players, cricket legends, commentators and famous people all took to the social media to congratulate the Indian Men’s cricket team on their incredible performance and their poise under pressure during the final match. As captain Suryakumar Yadav led India to their third World Cup title, the players received much praise from cricket greats including Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli for implementing a brave style of cricket and achieving victory through cohesion and hard work. Tendulkar also congratulated the Men in Blue after their triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, calling them “totally deserving and rightful winners.” “Winning the World Cup twice in a row, the first time any team has done so in the T20 format. Totally deserving and rightful winners of the trophy. What a fantastic performance by our team and a special brand of …

‘Victory Fills Every Indian Heart With Pride’: PM Modi, Leaders Hail India’s T20 World Cup Triumph | India News

‘Victory Fills Every Indian Heart With Pride’: PM Modi, Leaders Hail India’s T20 World Cup Triumph | India News

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Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 23:33 IST India thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India romped to a 96-run victory over New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. (AFP photos) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for their historic win at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, calling it a display of “outstanding grit, determination and teamwork.” “Champions! Congratulations to the Indian team on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup! This remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. They have shown outstanding grit through the tournament. This victory has filled every Indian heart with pride and joy. Well done, Team India!” PM Modi wrote on X. Champions!Congratulations to the Indian team on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup! This remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. They have shown outstanding grit through the tournament. This victory has filled every Indian heart with… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2026 India thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs at …

‘Don’t make a stadium a taboo’: R Ashwin plays down Ahmedabad ghosts from 2023 ODI WC ahead of T20 World Cup final | Cricket News

‘Don’t make a stadium a taboo’: R Ashwin plays down Ahmedabad ghosts from 2023 ODI WC ahead of T20 World Cup final | Cricket News

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2 min readUpdated: Mar 8, 2026 02:11 PM IST Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has urged fans not to attach any mental baggage or superstition to cricket venues such as the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. He insisted that a ground should not become a “taboo” simply because of a past defeat. The loss to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium remains a talking point, especially due to the pre-match buildup regarding the pitch and the conditions. “You can lose a game at a venue and win the next one. What is there in this? We have won a lot of games in that stadium. Don’t make a stadium like this taboo,” Ashwin said on ‘Ash ki Baat’ while reflecting on the discussions around Ahmedabad ahead of the T20 World Cup final on Sunday. However, the 39-year-old suggested that within the Indian dressing room, there is little interest in revisiting that narrative. “I don’t think it should come into the way. I am sure, after a point of …

Traffic advisory issued in Ahmedabad ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup final | Check alternate routes

Traffic advisory issued in Ahmedabad ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup final | Check alternate routes

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Traffic authorities in Ahmedabad have issued an advisory ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India-2026 Final, which will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Due to the large crowd expected for the match, traffic movement on several key routes near the stadium will be restricted or diverted, according to the Ahmedabad City Traffic Police. Restrictions on key routes near Narendra Modi Stadium aim to manage the expected influx of fans. (PTI) ALSO READ | T20 World Cup final: India seek redemption for 2023 heartbreak Officials said vehicles passing through routes around the stadium will face restrictions during the event and commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly and follow designated diversion routes. Roads closed for vehicle movement The road stretch from Janpath T-junction to Motera Stadium Main Gate via Krupa Residency T-junction up to Motera Gam T-junction will remain closed for vehicle movement in both directions during the match. Authorities have urged motorists to avoid this stretch and use alternate routes to prevent congestion near the stadium area. ALSO READ | …

Check out full schedule, squads, venues of New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, UAE, Canada

Check out full schedule, squads, venues of New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, UAE, Canada

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T20 World Cup 2026 Group D: The T20 World Cup 2026 group stage action will be marked from an exciting set of matches in group D, which will likely play as the ‘Group of Death’, starting February 8. With last edition’s runners-up, South Africa, locked in with New Zealand and Afghanistan, there will be an intense battle for the top two spots in the group. Also in the race are the United Arab Emirates and Canada as the teams lock horns for crucial points in the first phase of the tournament. While they haven’t quite had a decent run in recent months, the South African unit is capable of replicating their 2024 World Cup and give all the teams a run for their tournament this time. Venues: The teams in this group will play across three venues in India in Chennai, Ahmedabad and Delhi. T20 World Cup – Group D fixtures All timings are local time Match 4 – 8 February 202611:00 AMAfghanistan v New ZealandVenue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai CHECK OUT: T20 World Cup 2026 …

Check out full schedule, squads, venues of England, West Indies, Nepal, Italy, Scotland

Check out full schedule, squads, venues of England, West Indies, Nepal, Italy, Scotland

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T20 World Cup 2026 Group C: The T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in Group C will begin on the tournament opener day of February 7 with the West Indies taking on Scotland at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the venue where they made history 10 years ago during the last World Cup edition held in India. With England and the Windies leading the race in the group, some exciting opponents are awaiting in the rising underdogs Nepal and World Cup first-timers, Italy. Ranked 14th in the world, Scotland made an eleventh-hour entry into the tournament in the last week of January after the exit of Bangladesh from the tournament due to the ongoing tensions with co-hosts India. What to watch out for As much as a high-scoring England-West Indies contest at the Wankhede Stadium is on the cards, one can keep an eye on Italy’s World Cup debut as well as Nepal, who had recently beaten West Indies in the format. Venues: Interestingly, teams in this group will have to contend with the least venues across …

Check out full schedule, squads, venues of Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Oman, Zimbabwe

Check out full schedule, squads, venues of Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Oman, Zimbabwe

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T20 World Cup 2026 Group B: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to get underway on February 7 and co-hosts Sri Lanka will begin their campaign at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo a day later, taking on Ireland. The big sharks alongside Sri Lanka in group B are the 2021 winners, Australia. Oman and Zimbabwe are also part of this pool where a few upsets and surprises could take place along the way. Wounded by a massive 0-3 defeat to Pakistan in Lahore, Australia enter the tournament with an injury-ravaged side that is still not short on batting firepower. However, with their relative weakness against spin coming to the fore, it will be interesting to see how Australia contend with the challenges in this group. Venues: Interestingly, all matches in this group will be played exclusively in Sri Lanka. The matches will be held across the three designated venues: the R Premadasa Stadium and thr SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo and the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy. T20 World Cup – Group …

Check out full schedule, squads, venues of India, Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands and USA

Check out full schedule, squads, venues of India, Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands and USA

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T20 World Cup 2026 Group A: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to get underway on February 7 across three venues, with two Group A fixtures starting off the tournament across India and Sri Lanka. Pakistan are set to take on Netherlands from Group A in the tournament, slated to be held with a morning start at the SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo. The occasion will be special for the old Lankan venue as men’s T20I cricket will be held for the first time in 16 years on the ground. Co-hosts India will then take on the United States of America the same evening as they begin their campaign at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Namibia are the fifth team placed in the group. Interestingly, India, Pakistan, and the USA were placed in the same group in the previous edition as well. Toppling predictions, the US-side edged out Pakistan to earn a Super 8 spot alongside India in the 2024 World Cup. What to watch out for Having announced a boycott decision over …

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule, Date, Time Table, Fixtures, Venues & Team India Matches List and More Details

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule, Date, Time Table, Fixtures, Venues & Team India Matches List and More Details

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T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Update: India to find out schedule for title defence today. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Update: Defending champions India will find out their schedule for their title defence at next year’s T20 World Cup when the schedule is released shortly. The schedule announcement will reveal dates and venues for the 20-team tournament, that is scheduled to run from February to March across India and Sri Lanka. One of the biggest interests in the T20 World Cup schedule reveal will be when India will meet Pakistan. The 2026 T20 World Cup tournament will be played in the same format as the 2024 event, that India won defeating South Africa. The 20 teams who have qualified will be placed in four different groups of five sides each. Then, the will play the Super Eight stage where the top two finishers from each group will compete. Then the top two four sides will compete in the semi-finals. Story continues below this ad This year’s edition will also …