Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been stripped of his MBE. This follows his guilty plea to a domestic abuse charge against his estranged wife. He had been awarded the MBE in the 2024 New Year honours for services to rugby.
Jacob Bethell is part of the England XI facing India in the T20 World Cup semi-final. The match sees Suryakumar Yadav leading India. He recently surpassed Virat Kohli to become the third-most capped T20I captain for India.
Former England opener Nick Knight has suggested India should use Varun Chakravarthy early against Harry Brook. Knight believes Chakravarthy, despite recent struggles, remains a high-class bowler. Chakravarthy has a strong record against England, with 14 wickets in five games.
Jos Buttler’s form is under the microscope as England approach their T20 World Cup semi-final. Despite being a two-time World Cup winner and one of England’s all-time white-ball greats, Buttler has struggled recently. His duck against New Zealand marked his fifth single-figure score in a row.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has seen numerous thrilling matches between India and England. Indian batsmen have played pivotal roles in these encounters. Their standout performances have often turned the tide in favor of India during crucial matches.
Ahead of a high-pressure T20 World Cup semi-final against England, members of the Indian team sought blessings at Mumbai’s Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple. India’s core group, including Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma, put in extended hours at training earlier this week. England, riding on five straight wins, will pose a stern test.
The ACC Tournament is set to begin next week, offering 14 teams a chance to win an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Duke has clinched the regular season title outright, securing the No. 1 overall seed. The tournament will be held at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, commencing on Tuesday, March 10.
Shivam Dube is expected to play an important role for India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final against England. Dube is known for his aggressive batting and ability to hit big sixes, making him a valuable player for India in T20 cricket. His power-hitting could help India score crucial runs in the middle overs at Wankhede Stadium.
India have beaten West Indies by five wickets to book their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. Sanju Samson starred in India’s chase. India will face England, New Zealand, and South Africa in the semi-finals.
Abhishek Sharma has struggled for runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, managing just 80 runs in six matches. India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has backed Abhishek to rediscover his touch soon. Morkel highlighted how Sanju Samson famously bounced back from a similar lean patch with a match-winning knock against the West Indies.
