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Varun still India's 'X-factor', says Axar Patel despite recent struggles

The mystery seems to have unravelled and though his teammates still consider Varun Chakravarthy the 'X-factor', the leg-spinner knows that he is racing against time to arrest what has been a stunning slide. The world's top-ranked bowler would be a weak link for India going into the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday if the team management chooses to persist with him. The steady dip in his form since the Super Eight phase of the tournament can't be brushed aside and Chakravarthy would need to clear the doubts in his mind after being taken to the cleaners in the business end of the tournament. The hammering he received at the hands of England swashbuckler Jacob Bethell on Thursday night in a narrow seven-run win for India could well prove to be the last straw. India vice-captain Axar Patel has had conversations with Chakravarthy of late and stressed on the importance of sticking to plans even when things are not going one's way. "We have talked about it (about ...

ICC organises charter flight for West Indies cricket team stuck in Kolkata

According to reports, the team will soon travel home on a chartered flight that will route through London.

What is the highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history

What is the highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history

T20 WC final: Ricky Martin to perform at 5:30 PM at Narendra Modi Stadium

Known for his high-energy stage presence and global hits, Martin's performance is anticipated to transform the stadium atmosphere into a concert-like spectacle before the title clash begins.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Teams qualified, date, time, venue, streaming

Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand will be looking to win their maiden T20 World Cup title in Ahmedabad on Sunday

IND vs ENG live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 SF 2 match?

The Men in Blue were unbeaten in the Super 8 group stage, registering four consecutive victories.

T20 WC 2026 Semi-final 2: India vs England preview, toss time, streaming

Both teams will be playing their third consecutive T20 World Cup semifinal against each other, with England securing the win in 2022, while India ended up on the victorious side in 2024

T20 WC 2026 SF2: India vs England pitch report, Wankhede Stadium stats

Both India and England will aim to keep their hunt for a third T20 World Cup title alive when they take the field at Wankhede on Thursday

Zadran replaces Rashid as Afghanistan T20I captain ahead of Sri Lanka tour

The decision to remove Rashid Khan from T20I captaincy came after Afghanistan failed to qualify for the Super Eight round in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

West Asia conflict: Windies stranded in Kolkata; SA travel plan undecided

The tentative plan for WI was a mid-week departure from India, though no confirmed schedule was provided. For now, the squad remains in Kolkata, where they played their final Super Eight match vs IND.

T20 WC: India or England, who has better powerplay record in the tournament

The defending champions India, in the seven matches so far in the tournament, have scored 399 runs in the powerplay while losing 14 wickets in the process

Abhishek vs Archer, Varun vs Brook: Key battles in IND vs ENG T20 WC semis

Samson has thrived this World Cup by backing away and using pace behind square. Archer's natural inward movement from hard lengths, though, could test that method.

T20 WC: Top five Indian players under spotlight for semis clash vs England

Sanju Samson, after his match-winning knock against West Indies, will be one of the biggest hopes for India against England in the second semifinal match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

How India and England have fared against each other in T20Is at Wankhede?

The first T20I between the two sides at the Wankhede Stadium produced a dramatic finish in December 2012, when Eoin Morgan guided England to a last-ball victory

Finn Allen scores fastest T20 World Cup hundred to book final berth for NZ

His 117-run opening partnership against South Africa paved the way for the 170-run chase that was completed within 13 overs.

SA vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC SF 1: Allen's fiery ton takes Kiwis to final with 9-wicket win vs SA

With both teams still chasing their maiden T20 World Cup title, a place in the final, and a shot at history, is on the line.

Babar Azam dropped as Pakistan announce squad for ODI series vs Bangladesh

Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the side in Bangladesh as Pakistan begin preparations for the next ODI cycle

T20 WC: We are not unbeatable, says Brook ahead of IND vs ENG semifinal

England captain Harry Brook said the team will take confidence from the way it has managed to come through tight situations during the tournament

SA vs NZ live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 SF 1 match?

With neither side having lifted the T20 World Cup trophy before, the contest carries immense significance.

T20 WC 2026 Semi-final 1: South Africa vs New Zealand preview, streaming

South Africa arrive as the form team of the tournament, unbeaten so far and brimming with confidence while the Kiwis have navigated through a rather turbulent path.