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Sunday, August 17, 2025
TopicICC T20 World Cup

Topic: ICC T20 World Cup

Hassan Ali’s dropped catch has Pakistan in a fix: Was it ‘mauka’ to win T20 World Cup or not?

The narrative within sections of Pakistani media is that the T20 World Cup was Pakistan's to win but it slipped from Hassan Ali's hands.

Wade stuns Afridi, Australia plays on Pakistan’s nerves yet again in a T20WC semifinal

Mathew Wade, along with zen-like Marcus Stoinis, charged the crippling Australian batting order to power through to the Sunday final against Black Caps.

Calm New Zealand’s explosive method as they get even with England, first to enter T20 WC final

With Guptill & Williamson gone early and others struggling for timing, New Zealand looked hopeless, but then Neesham & Mitchell took over.

India sign off Kohli-Shastri era disappointingly, without an ICC trophy

India chased down the 133-run target against Namibia with 4.4 overs to spare, and ended their Men’s WC T20 run with three wins and two losses, failing to qualify for the semi-finals.

Abu Dhabi stadium’s chief curator Mohan Singh dies before New Zealand-Afghanistan T20 game

According to UAE Cricket sources, the 45-year-old, who hailed from Uttarakhand, was suffering from depression and was found hanging in his room.

India’s late World Cup charge decimates Scotland, ups Net Run Rate as they pray for Afghanistan

India show the sense of urgency to underline that they still haven’t given up their hopes for last-4.

4.9 lakh cyberattacks from Pakistan targeted India during 24 October T20 World Cup match

Sectrio, cybersecurity division of telecom analytics firm Subex, says this is the first time such cyberattacks have been linked to a sports event involving subcontinent teams.

India keep slim semifinal hopes alive with thumping win over Afghanistan, their 1st at 2021 WC

Win achieved on back of a 140-run opening partnership between K.L. Rahul and Rohit Sharma. Allrounder Hardik Pandya and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant smash 62 off 26 balls.

India’s T20 team needs a reboot – fearless younger players instead of seniors with reputation

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

‘Don’t think we were brave enough’ says Kohli as India lose to NZ, on the brink of T20WC exit

India struggled to 110/7 before New Zealand chased down target with 8 wickets and 5.3 overs left. Kohli’s team is winless in 2 matches, and unlikely to progress to final four.

On Camera

China wants to create new order in Myanmar. India must switch gears or be dealt out of the game

India’s policy on Myanmar has been to deal with its Generals and maintain a distance from the country’s insurgent groups and political struggles. This will have to change.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?