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ICC approve replacements in Australia, Namibia, Scotland T20 WC squads

16 Feb 2026 | 3:19 PM

Chennai, Feb 16 (UNI) The ICC on Monday approved replacements for injured players in the
Australia, Namibia and Scotland squads in the ongoing T20 cricket tournament being jointly
hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

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Deputy CM Maurya praises India’s historic T20 World Cup victory

16 Feb 2026 | 3:13 PM

Lucknow, Feb 16 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya congratulated the Indian cricket team following their emphatic victory over Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, saying the win brought pride and honour to the nation.

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Sachin Tendulkar, Sehwag praise India after dominant Pakistan win

16 Feb 2026 | 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (UNI) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised India after their emphatic 61-run win over Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, lauding the team’s dominance in both powerplay and bowling phases.

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Amit Shah to launch BJP’s 2027 Punjab poll campaign with massive Moga rally after Holi

16 Feb 2026 | 2:49 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 16 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to formally sound the bugle for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections with a high-profile rally featuring union Home Minister Amit Shah in Moga.

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Steve Smith replaces Josh Hazlewood in Australia T20 squad

16 Feb 2026 | 2:46 PM

Kandy, Feb 16 (UNI) Steve Smith has been added to the Australia national cricket team’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as a replacement for injured pacer Josh Hazlewood, with the ICC Event Technical Committee approving the change ahead of their crucial group clash against the Sri Lanka national cricket team.

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Mike Hesson calls for strong Pakistan comeback against Namibia

16 Feb 2026 | 2:41 PM

Colombo, Feb 16 (UNI) Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has urged his team to move on quickly from their defeat to India and refocus on their final group fixture as they aim to keep their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign alive.
Pakistan suffered a 61-run loss to their arch-rivals on Sunday, leaving them in a must-win situation against Namibia in their last Group A match to remain in contention for a Super Eights berth.

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India U17 men beat FC Spartak Moscow in closed-door friendly

16 Feb 2026 | 2:36 PM

Antalya, Feb 16 (UNI) The India U17 men's team defeated Russian club side FC Spartak Moscow 4-2 in their third friendly match in Turkiye at the Fanatic Tour Serik Sport Center here.
It was the first win of the tour for the Blue Colts, who lost two friendly matches against the Turkiye U17 national team (0-1 and 1-6) last week.

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Axar Patel says India ignored rivalry in Pakistan thrashing

16 Feb 2026 | 12:46 PM

Colombo, Feb 16 (UNI) India all-rounder Axar Patel said that the Men in Blue approached their high-stakes ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan with a focus on strategy over rivalry.

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Axar Patel says India ignored rivalry in Pakistan thrashing

16 Feb 2026 | 12:46 PM

Colombo, Feb 16 (UNI) India all-rounder Axar Patel said that the Men in Blue approached their high-stakes ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan with a focus on strategy over rivalry.

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Melie Kerr named New Zealand white-ball captain

16 Feb 2026 | 11:30 AM

Wellington, Feb 16 (UNI) New Zealand have appointed all-rounder Melie Kerr as their new white-ball captain, replacing veteran Sophie Devine, who stepped down after the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup last year.

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Ravi Shastri urges patience as Abhishek Sharma struggles again

16 Feb 2026 | 11:01 AM

Colombo, Feb 16 (UNI) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has advised opener Abhishek Sharma to show more patience early in his innings after the left-hander endured a second successive failure at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

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Ishan Kishan blitz powers India to victory over Pak

15 Feb 2026 | 10:53 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (UNI) Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77-run blitz powered India to a commanding 61-run victory over Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

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T20I: India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo

15 Feb 2026 | 10:51 PM

Colombo, Feb 15(UNI) India comprehensively beat Pakistan by 61 runs at the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup here on Sunday at the R Premedasa stadium.

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Argentina beat India 4-2 in FIH Men's Pro League 2025–26 in Rourkela

15 Feb 2026 | 10:28 PM

Rourkela, Feb 15 (UNI) India endured a 2-4 defeat against Argentina in the last match of Rourkela leg of the FIH Men's Pro League 2025–26 on Sunday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium.

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