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Shane Warne was a big influence on my career: Italy spinner Ben Manenti
Spinner Ben Manenti, a key architect of Italy's maiden T20 World Cup win over Nepal on Thursday, credited the influence of the late Shane Warne on his career while growing up in Australia. Having spent a lot of time playing domestic cricket Down Under, the 28-year-old Manenti returned a splendid 4-0-9-2 as Italy bowled out Nepal for a mere 123 en route to their 10-wicket victory here at the Wankhede Stadium. "Obviously, growing up in Australia (and) watching Shane Warne bowl, he was a hero for all spinners. He was probably a big influence on my career and I got a lot of coaches back home that have helped me out as well," Manenti told the media here after Italy's historic win. Manenti, along with Crishan Kalugamage (3/18) and JJ Smuts (1/22), strangulated the Nepal batters who just could not come up with a counter-attack to their testing line and lengths. "I've played a lot of T20 cricket now. I've bowled the first over a lot of times. There's a job I'm used to, a job I've done befo
 "Shane Warne was a big influence on my career: Italy spinner Ben Manenti")
T20 WC 2026 Group A updated points table: India, Pakistan, USA rankings
The Group A points table has already started taking shape with India and Pakistan tied at the top with 4 points each. India however, are ahead on net run rate after their 2 comfortable wins.
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India vs Namibia HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: IND cruise past NAM; beat them by 93 runs
India's opener Abhishek Sharma missed out the due to a stomach infection as Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah have been named in the eleven.
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India vs Namibia live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 match?
Namibia come into this match with experience playing in New Delhi, which could work in their favor.
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T20 WC: Ishan Kishan hits 20-ball fifty, scores 28 runs in a single over
He not only brought up the 3rd fastest team 50 for India in the T20 World Cups but also went on to complete the fastest team hundred for India that came in just 7 overs.
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Suryakumar says Abhishek may remain unavailable until IND VS PAK clash
Sanju Samson has been named Abhishek Sharma's replacement in India's playing 11 for the Namibia clash
T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Namibia preview, toss time, live streaming
Tilak Varma confirmed that Abhishek was discharged from the hospital, but India will make a decision on his availability closer to match day.
T20 WC 2026: IND vs NAM pitch report and Arun Jaitley Stadium key stats
After facing some early challenges, the Men in Blue managed to recover and secure a win vs USA, putting them at the top of Group A.
T20 WC 2026: Italy stun Nepal to secure maiden T20 World Cup win in Mumbai
The Mosca brothers who opened for Italy put up an unbeaten and fiery 124-run stand on the day to hand their team the famous win in style.
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Nepal vs Italy HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: Mosca brothers power Italy to 10-wicket win over Nepal
ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: This is Italy's first-ever win in the T20 World Cup in their debut edition
T20 WC 2026: Can India breach the 300-run mark against Namibia in Delhi?
India's batters, after their batting debacle against the USA, shifted their focus towards rediscovering their power-hitting touch ahead of the Namibia clash
Nepal vs Italy live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 match?
Nepal may have lost their opening game, but their spirited display against England has raised expectations
Ravi Bishnoi backs tech brand Edify as brand ambassador and investor
The partnership signals Edify's intent to accelerate brand-building efforts as demand for affordable, high-performance computing continues to grow across the country.
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T20 WC 2026: ICC fines Mohammad Nabi after heated exchange with umpires
The ICC confirmed that Nabi violated Article 2.4 of the Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel
Kiwi pacer Jacob Duffy relishes T20 World Cup debut after breakthrough year
Having debuted at 26 with a Player of the Match performance against Pakistan, Duffy's rise has been built on perseverance.
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T20 WC 2026: Nepal vs Italy pitch report and Wankhede Stadium key stats
Despite falling short against England in a thrilling four-run defeat at the Wankhede Stadium, Nepal impressed everyone with their fearless approach
T20 WC 2026: Nepal vs Italy preview, toss time, live streaming
Nepal, who impressed with their performance against England, will seek their first win of the edition in Mumbai
T20 WC 2026: Five reasons why Pakistan could stun India in Colombo
Pakistan will be taking on India in Colombo while staying unbeaten in their last five T20I matches
T20 WC 2026: Sri Lanka vs Oman preview, toss time, live streaming
Sri Lanka will be hoping to continue their momentum in the tournament after losing their star player, Wanindu Hasaranga due to injury
T20 WC 2026: Sri Lanka vs Oman pitch report and Pallekele Stadium key stats
The co-hosts began their campaign with a 20-run win over Ireland and will look to carry on the momentum in Pallekele
