T20 World Cup 2026: From six-hitting fest to record dropped catches — Top hits and misses

T20 World Cup 2026: From six-hitting fest to record dropped catches — Top hits and misses

The tournament accurately reflected the ever-increasing high-risk nature of modern-day T20 cricket. A record 780 sixes were hit during this edition of the T20 World Cup, an increase of more than 50 per cent from the previous highest (517 sixes in 2024). The number of fours stood at a whopping 1,434, a drastic uptick from…

T20 World Cup 2026: From six-hitting fest to record dropped catches — Top hits and misses

T20 World Cup 2026: From six-hitting fest to record dropped catches—Top hits and misses

The tournament accurately reflected the ever-increasing high-risk nature of modern-day T20 cricket. A record 780 sixes were hit during this edition of the T20 World Cup, an increase of more than 50 per cent from the previous highest (517 sixes in 2024). The number of fours stood at a whopping 1,434, a drastic uptick from…

Rinku Singh’s emotional tribute to father after T20 World Cup triumph: ‘Kash aap mere paas hote’ | Cricket News

Rinku Singh’s emotional tribute to father after T20 World Cup triumph: ‘Kash aap mere paas hote’ | Cricket News

Rinku Singh with his father Khanchand Singh (Pic credit: Rinku Singh’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Indian batter Rinku Singh shared a deeply emotional tribute to his late father after India’s triumphant T20 World Cup campaign, revealing the pain of celebrating the biggest moment of his career without the man who inspired his journey.Go Beyond The…

T20 World Cup 2026: TOI’s Team of the Tournament | Cricket News

T20 World Cup 2026: TOI’s Team of the Tournament | Cricket News

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav holds the T20 World Cup trophy with teammates. (PTI Photo) After India’s emphatic win over New Zealand in the final, the spotlight now turns to the tournament’s standout performers. TOI’s team reflects India’s dominance, with as many as four players in our XI. The picks were based solely on those who…

Shahid Afridi Ex-Pakistan captain lauds Samson, Bumrah for outstanding T20 World Cup show | Cricket News

Shahid Afridi Ex-Pakistan captain lauds Samson, Bumrah for outstanding T20 World Cup show | Cricket News

Team India Celebrating T20 World Cup Win and Shahid Afridi Legendary all-rounder and former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi praised India for becoming the first team in history to defend the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title. In a video on X, Afridi said India deserved the win after they crushed New Zealand by 96 runs…

‘Feeling so proud words cannot suffice’: Shashi Tharoor shares birthday call from Sanju Samson after T20 World Cup win | Cricket News

‘Feeling so proud words cannot suffice’: Shashi Tharoor shares birthday call from Sanju Samson after T20 World Cup win | Cricket News

Sanju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav with the T20 World Cup trophy. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed his delight at Sanju Samson’s scintillating performances in India’s T20 World Cup triumph, revealing that the wicketkeeper-batter even called him on his birthday. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Tharoor took…

C. K. Nayudu Trophy 2025-26: How rising Tamil Nadu spinner Sachin Rathi benefited from a changed run-up

C. K. Nayudu Trophy 2025-26: How rising Tamil Nadu spinner Sachin Rathi benefited from a changed run-up

Tamil Nadu’s supply of left-arm spinners is almost industrial. It currently has more of them than it knows what to do with. For instance, there were at least 22 across squads in the last Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) season. When Ranji Trophy spinner D.T. Chandrasekar assessed the depth last year, he identified seven –…

Matthew Hayden appointed as batting coach of Gujarat Titans for IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Matthew Hayden appointed as batting coach of Gujarat Titans for IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has been appointed as the batting coach of Gujarat Titans for the upcoming IPL season, the team announced on Tuesday.A two-time ODI World Cup winner and one of the most dominant opening batters of his time, Hayden brings vast international experience and expertise in modern T20 batting to the Titans….

BCCI announces Rs 131 crore reward for India after T20 World Cup 2026 triumph | Cricket News

BCCI announces Rs 131 crore reward for India after T20 World Cup 2026 triumph | Cricket News

Team India players celebrate with the trophy after winning the T20 World Cup 2026. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 131 crore for Team India following their historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Go Beyond The…

The system behind the miracle: How Jammu & Kashmir rebuilt to win Ranji Trophy

The system behind the miracle: How Jammu & Kashmir rebuilt to win Ranji Trophy

The strength of the Ranji Trophy can be gauged by the fact that the nine editions preceding 2025-26 were won by five different teams. Of these, four were first-time winners. It is also a tough competition to win because it requires months-long excellence, adaptability to different pitches and weather conditions, and above all, supreme fitness….