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Rashid Khan hails Trott's role as AFG coach signs off after T20 World Cup

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan paid a rich tribute to outgoing head coach Jonathan Trott, saying the former England batter has played a major role in putting the side on the right path and elevating the standards of Afghan cricket. Afghanistan will face Canada in their last match of the campaign, which will also bring the curtain down on Trott's stint. "We have a series against Sri Lanka straight after the World Cup and then the IPL. Tomorrow is Jonathan Trott's last game with us. We've had some unbelievable games and tours with him. He has been someone who has taken Afghanistan cricket to where it is now," Rashid said on the eve of their match against Canada. "I think he has worked so hard with every single one. Definitely everyone around will miss him so much. He played a main role in taking this team on the right way, right path." Looking ahead, Rashid stressed the need for constant improvement as teams begin to devise fresh plans against Afghanistan. "Now nothing is easy for

Can't take things to heart: Shadab on Shaheen Afridi dropped from eleven

Players cannot take things to heart as everyone is trying to win matches for Pakistan, said all-rounder Shadab Khan after Babar Azam was not sent in to bat against Namibia and Shaheen Shah Afridi was dropped from the playing XI. Pakistan, who had suffered a crushing loss to India, qualified for the T20 World Cup Super Eights with a massive 102-run victory over Namibia here on Wednesday. "As a professional, you can't take these things to heart. The team's environment and messages are very clear, so it's not a problem for any player. Everyone is trying to help the team win," Shadab told reporters after the match. "The Super Eights will be tough. There will be pressure games. At the end of the day, you can only control certain things, so you should focus on controlling those." Prodded further on why Babar wasn't sent in to bat and if there was any issue with Pakistan's selection calls, Shadab said it wasn't the case of experimentation. "Do you really think Pakistan experiments that m

India vs Netherlands HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC: IND beat NED by 17 runs; Get 12th consecutive T20 WC win

India go through to the Super 8 of the tournament with 4 wins in as many games and will now face South Africa in their 1st Super 8 encounter on February 22 in Ahmedabad.

Pathirana ruled out of T20 World Cup for SL; Madushanka named replacement

With Pathirana ruled out, the spotlight will now be on Madhushanka to step up and fill the void left by one of Sri Lanka's most formidable pacers.

India vs Netherlands live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?

There are also minor concerns around India's approach against spin, with Namibia and Pakistan managing to slow the scoring at times.

3 ducks in 3 games: Abhishek Sharma's T20 WC woes continue in Ahmedabad

Dutch spinner Ayan Dutt cleaned up his off stump on the night in the first over itself that saw him continue his poor run of form for the Men in Blue.

T20 World Cup 2026: IND vs NED pitch report and Ahmedabad stadium stats

India have been dominant in all three of their matches so far, yet they have not fully unleashed the explosive style of play they are capable of.

T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Netherlands preview, toss time, live streaming

All eyes will be on Abhishek Sharma, who has built a reputation as one of the most explosive batters in recent times but has yet to make a major impact in this tournament.

Farhan becomes the second Pakistan player to score ton in T20 World Cup

Before Farhan, only Ahmeda Shazad had a triple-digit score to his name for the men in green - 111 runs in 96 balls against Bangladesh in Mirpur back in 2014

Pakistan vs Namibia live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?

Namibia will bank on JJ Smuts and Gerhard Erasmus to pull off an upset win against giants Pakistan today

Batting coach Kotak proud of teams planning early dismissal of Abhishek

Despite the contrasting returns, Kotak made it clear that the team management is not concerned with Abhishek's lean patch.

T20 WC 2026: ICC hands George Munsey demerit point for equipment abuse

Match referee David Gilbert of the Emirates ICC International Panel proposed the sanction, which Munsey accepted immediately

India vs Netherlands: Ahmedabad hourly weather forecast and rain prediction

As per the latest weather update, conditions in Ahmedabad are expected to remain favorable for cricket. Temperatures during match hours are likely to range between 23°C and 29°C.

T20 World Cup: South Africa cruise past UAE to finish unbeaten in Group D

UAE picked up four wickets, but South Africa's batting depth and intent meant the chase was never in doubt. The rain interruption only delayed an outcome that looked inevitable from the start.

South Africa vs UAE HIGHLIGHTS, T20 WC 2026: Proteas thrash UAE by six wickets in Delhi

South Africa chased down 124 runs inside 14 overs. Dewald Brevis was the highest run-scorer for South Africa. Corbin Bosch had the best bowling figures, finishing with 4-0-12-3.

T20 WC 2026: Pakistan vs Namibia preview, toss time, live streaming

Pakistan will need to win their game against Namibia at any cost to qualify for the Super 8s

T20 World Cup 2026: PAK vs NAM pitch report and Colombo stadium key stats

The final Super 8 spot will be on the line when Pakistan take on Namibia in Colombo

South Africa vs UAE live streaming: When and where to watch T20 WC match

South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and asked the UAE to bat first under overcast conditions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

T20 World Cup 2026: SA vs UAE pitch report and Arun Jaitley stadium stats

the UAE have experienced a rollercoaster tournament. After a heavy 10-wicket defeat to New Zealand, they bounced back with a five-wicket win over Canada.

T20 WC 2026: South Africa vs UAE preview, toss time, live streaming

The Proteas have been dominant in Group D, remaining unbeaten with three wins from three outings.