Ahmedabad: After India’s crushing 76-run defeat to South Africa in the Super-8 of the T20 World Cup 2026, captain Suryakumar Yadav broke his silence, acknowledging that early batting failures were the main reason behind the loss. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Yadav admitted that the team’s collapse in the powerplay overs set the tone for the defeat. “When you are chasing 180–185 runs, you cannot win the match in the powerplay, but you can certainly lose it. We lost too many wickets in the first six overs. After that, we couldn’t form the small partnerships we needed. This is part of the game. We will learn from it and come back stronger,” he said. Praise for Bowlers: Bumrah-Arshdeep Duo Despite the loss, Yadav showered praise on India’s bowlers, especially Jasprit Bumra...

Ahmedabad: India endured a crushing 76-run defeat against South Africa in their Super-8 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, marking the largest margin of defeat by runs in T20 World Cup history for the team. Chasing a challenging target of 188, India’s batting lineup collapsed like a house of cards, with the entire team bowled out for just 111 runs. A Historic Low in T20 World Cup The previous worst T20 World Cup defeat for India was in 2010 against Australia, when they lost by 49 runs. South Africa’s 76-run triumph in 2026 has now surpassed that, dealing a severe blow to India’s confidence and significantly damaging the team’s net run rate (NRR) in the race for the semifinals. Other notable losses include a 47-run defeat to New Zealand in Nagpur in 2016. Second Biggest Loss in Ov...

Ahmedabad: Team India began the Super-8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 with a heavy defeat against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium. This loss ended India’s 1,200-day unbeaten streak in T20 World Cup matches, dating back to the 2022 semifinals. While the setback complicates India’s path, the team can still qualify for the semifinals. India Must Win Both Remaining Matches In the Super-8 group, each of the four teams plays three matches, and the top two teams advance to the semifinals. India’s remaining matches are against Zimbabwe and West Indies. To secure a semifinal berth, India must win both matches, ideally by a significant margin. A single loss will make the path extremely challenging. If India wins only one match, the team will have to rely on a strong net run rate...

Dhaka: In a landmark and stringent decision, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday imposed a lifetime ban on former national cricketer and ex-women’s team manager Manzurul Islam. The move comes following allegations of sexual harassment made by former women’s captain Jahanara Alam. Allegations Lead to Strict Action Jahanara Alam had accused Manzurul Islam of inappropriate behavior and sexual harassment during the 2022 Women’s World Cup. An independent inquiry committee appointed by the BCB conducted a thorough investigation into the matter. The committee’s report concluded that Manzurul Islam’s conduct was not only against professional standards but also fell under the category of sexual harassment. Based on these findings, the BCB has barred him from participating in any cric...

India suffered a heavy 76-run defeat against South Africa in their Super-8 opener of the T20 World Cup 2026. The match, played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, saw several Indian players fail under pressure, handing South Africa a dominant victory. Batting first on a challenging wicket, South Africa posted 187 runs. India’s response fell flat as the team was bowled out for just 111 runs. Here are the five key players who struggled in this crucial encounter: 1. Abhishek Sharma Abhishek Sharma, who had failed to open his account in the first three matches of the tournament, showed little improvement. Though he hit a boundary on the first ball, he struggled to find rhythm, scoring just 15 runs off 12 balls, including 8 dot balls. 2. Varun Chakravarthy India’s premier ...