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‘You perform and we will be quiet’: Shahid Afridi’s advice to Shadab Khan over beating India in World Cup comment | Cricket News

‘You perform and we will be quiet’: Shahid Afridi’s advice to Shadab Khan over beating India in World Cup comment | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 20, 2026 03:41 PM IST Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has told that all-rounder Shadab Khan should silence critics through his performances after the latter hit back at criticism by stating that it was only a team in which he played that managed to beat India in a World Cup match. Pakistan had come under fire from former players after their 61-run loss to India in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Shadab then made his comments after Pakistan beat Nambia by 102 runs in their next match and thus sealed qualification to the Super Eights. Shadab and other senior members of the current Pakistan squad like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi played an important role in their victory over India in a group stage match of the 2021 T20 World Cup. It was the first, and thus far only, time that Pakistan had managed to beat India in any men’s World Cup match, T20 or ODI. “Shadab was absolutely right when he said that we didn’t beat India in the World Cups, …

Boycott ‘circus’ affected Pakistan, says Michael Clarke; predicts stars nearing end of T20I careers | Cricket News

Boycott ‘circus’ affected Pakistan, says Michael Clarke; predicts stars nearing end of T20I careers | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 17, 2026 11:39 AM IST India extended their dominance over Pakistan on Sunday with a 61-run win in the T20 World Cup group stage between the two sides. Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has said that there is now a significant gap between the two teams and that some of Pakistan’s stars may be in the last stages of their T20 international career. “I think now, there is a distinct gap between the two teams,” said Clarke on the ‘Beyond23 Cricket Podcast’. “India have been ahead for a long time now and there is a significant gap. I don’t know what Pakistan do. If you look through their list, there might be a few of their more senior players who have been good, but in regards to T20 cricket, this might be their final hurrah. They might look at the PSL and some young talent coming through there.” Clarke also felt that all the talk of Pakistan boycotting this match in the days leading up to it also affected their players. “I expected …

‘Surya ne jo tamacha mara hai’, former Pakistani cricketer on India’s part-timers bowling to them | Cricket News

‘Surya ne jo tamacha mara hai’, former Pakistani cricketer on India’s part-timers bowling to them | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 16, 2026 03:47 PM IST Before the start of the much anticipated India-Pakistan match, the conversation was around how the Indian bowling line-up consisting of Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Hardik Pandya, and others will fare against Pakistan’s batting line-up. However, the dominance of Indian bowlers was such that Pakistan struggled to face pacers and spinners alike losing wickets at regular intervals. With the frontline bowlers doing their job and Pakistan reeling at 78 for 6 in the 12th over, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav turned to his part-time bowler Tilak Varma. And to rub salt in the wound of the Pakistani team, Tilak got a wicket on the first ball getting Shadab Khan caught off Shivam Dube making it 78 for 7. Pakistani experts and journalists saw the move as an insult to the status of Pakistan cricket team. After bowling Tilak. Surya also called in Rinku Singh to bowl one over where he conceded nine runs. Reacting to Surya’s move of calling part-timers, former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali said,” Surya ne jo …

‘Darkest period in our cricketing history’: Mohammad Yousuf calls for removal of political influence in Pakistan cricket after defeat to India in T20 World Cup | Cricket News

‘Darkest period in our cricketing history’: Mohammad Yousuf calls for removal of political influence in Pakistan cricket after defeat to India in T20 World Cup | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 16, 2026 01:49 PM IST Former Pakistan captain and batting legend Mohammad Yousuf has claimed that the country’s cricket is currently in its ‘darkest period’, urging the removal of political influences and personal agendas to get the game back on track. Yousuf said that incompetent personnel, both in administration and the team, should be removed in a bid to help Pakistan become a cricketing force again. “Unless we remove political influence and personal agendas from Pakistan cricket, we cannot return to the team we once were. This is the darkest period in our cricketing history, and my heart bleeds for it. Incompetent individuals must be removed from office and from the team,” Yousuf wrote on social media platform X on Monday. Unless we remove political influence and personal agendas from Pakistan cricket, we cannot return to the team we once were. This is the darkest period in our cricketing history, and my heart bleeds for it. Incompetent individuals must be removed from office and from the team. — Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) February …

After India’s T20 Win Over Pakistan, Piyush Goyal’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Reference, Internet’s Meme Fest | India News

After India’s T20 Win Over Pakistan, Piyush Goyal’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Reference, Internet’s Meme Fest | India News

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Last Updated:February 16, 2026, 10:18 IST India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 at Premadasa Stadium, with Ishan Kishan starring and Piyush Goyal praising Team India as ‘Dhurandhars’. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. (File Photo: PTI) India’s T20 World Cup clash with Pakistan ended in a commanding victory for India. From political leaders to Bollywood celebrities, celebrations poured in while memes flooded the internet. Among those praising Team India’s performance was Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who lauded the side with a ‘Dhurandhar’ reference. Taking to X, Goyal shared a clip from the match and wrote on X, “Team India dominated the field like true Dhurandhars! A brilliant performance, seamless teamwork, and a powerful finish. Congratulations to Team India on a fantastic victory over Pakistan. Proud of our champions! My best wishes for the upcoming matches at #T20WorldCup2026.” Team India dominated the field like true Dhurandhars! 🇮🇳A brilliant performance, seamless teamwork and a powerful finish. Congratulations to Team India on a fantastic victory over Pakistan. Proud of our …

T20 World Cup: India has mastered the art of winning T20 matches | Cricket News

T20 World Cup: India has mastered the art of winning T20 matches | Cricket News

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It did not rain in Colombo as was feared. But it rained sixes and fours from the mighty willow of Ishan Kishan, it rained wickets for the excellent seam-pair of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, and later the guileful spin pack, ending in a comfortable 61-run victory for India over Pakistan. Not even rain, it seems, can rain on India’s parade. The margin of victory is suggestive enough of the supremacy India wields over Pakistan – a rivalry that India truly owns and requires the theatrics and shenanigans to sustain its lost charm – but does not fully capture the various layers of their domination and deception. In talent and skill and stature and structure, India is light years ahead of Pakistan. Hence, India’s celebrations were seldom feverish. Raw joy was masked in a stone-cold exterior. Routine group stage wins don’t excite them. Only bigger feats can inspire wild celebrations. India’s domination has begun to resemble a bloodless coup, devoid of resistance and drama, exuding a calm ruthlessness reminiscent of Ricky Ponting’s Australia. Put into …

What is Pakistan’s lowest T20 World Cup score? | Cricket News

What is Pakistan’s lowest T20 World Cup score? | Cricket News

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2 min readUpdated: Feb 15, 2026 09:37 PM IST Pakistan suffered yet another batting collapse as they took on India in the T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. After putting on a web of spin on the Indian batters, Pakistan succumbed to the might of India’s lead seamers Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah in the Powerplay, chasing a 176-run target. FOLLOW: IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE After Hardik dismissed opener Sahibzada Farhan for a duck in the opening over, Bumrah turned on the heat, dismissing Pakistan captain Salman Agha and opener Saim Ayub. India’s vice-captain Axar Patel landed another blow, as he castled No. 4 Babar Azam with a beautiful delivery. Pakistan were reduced to 34 for four, their second-lowest score while losing four wickets in an innings. Interestingly, of the eight times they have lost four wickets for fewer than 50 runs, three have been effected by India. What is Pakistan’s lowest T20 World Cup score? Set a steep 176 chase …

News18 Evening Digest: Om Birla To Attend Bangladesh PM-Elect’s Swearing-In And Other Top Stories | India News

News18 Evening Digest: Om Birla To Attend Bangladesh PM-Elect’s Swearing-In And Other Top Stories | India News

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Last Updated:February 15, 2026, 17:59 IST We are also covering: Barrack Obama Rules Out Political Comeback, Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Black Sea Oil Warehouse and other stories. Russia claims it captured 12 villages in Donetsk as fighting intensifie while Ukraine strikes Taman port before the US-mediated Geneva peace talks. (Reuters) In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates, including Lok Sabha Speaker to attend Bangladesh PM-elect’s swearing-in, Barack Obama rules out political comeback and many more. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla To Represent India At Bangladesh PM-Elect Tarique Rahman’s Swearing-In Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh PM-elect and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. Read More PM Modi To Inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026 At Bharat Mandapam Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026 on February 16 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from …

Suryakumar Yadav spotted copying Usman Tariq in India nets ahead of Pakistan clash in T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav spotted copying Usman Tariq in India nets ahead of Pakistan clash in T20 World Cup | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 15, 2026 04:24 PM IST How to deal with Usman Tariq is one of the talking points that had emerged ahead of India’s T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan. It looks like captain Suryakumar Yadav had taken it upon himself to replicate the Pakistan spinner’s action for his batters to get used to. In videos that have been shared by broadcaster Star Sports in the leadup to the match, Suryakumar can be seen running in to bowl and then pausing at the release point before finally sending the ball in, like what Usman does. Suryakumar did this time and again as India looked to get used to the bowler that Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha called their “trump card”. Suryakumar also acknowledged that facing Usman will be a different kind of a challenge to anything that the Indians have experienced before. SKY’s got a new trick up his sleeve! ?? The Indian skipper’s unique style is SPOT ON against Abhishek Sharma! ?? Watch ICC Men’s #T20WorldCup ?? #INDvPAK | SUN, 15th FEB, …

When Shoaib Malik made MS Dhoni wait for a photoshoot; and why Sehwag and Uthappa were chosen for a tie-breaking bowl-out | Cricket News

When Shoaib Malik made MS Dhoni wait for a photoshoot; and why Sehwag and Uthappa were chosen for a tie-breaking bowl-out | Cricket News

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4 min readFeb 15, 2026 11:48 AM IST Relations between India and Pakistan were not as strained as it is today, social media warfare didn’t exist, fans from either side were largely cordial (though they remain incident-free in the stands even now). In those mellower times, players shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. Imagine the outrage today if a Pakistan captain made his Indian counterpart wait. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO MS Dhoni, new to his job as India captain, strode to the Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg, his silky locks still the rage. He was making his way for the official photoshoot the day before the 2007 World Twenty20 final against Shoaib Malik-captained Pakistan. Photographers were ready, the gleaming trophy for the inaugural World Twenty20 – the name of the tournament before it was rechristened in 2018 – was placed in position by officials and one captain had reached the square on time. Malik was nowhere to be seen. Murmurs began: Was Malik doing a Ganguly on Dhoni? Minutes ticked by, but it seemed like …