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Koustav Sengupta is a Senior Sub-Editor at India TV, driving impactful sports coverage since January 2025. With 4+ years of experience in content creation, planning, and interviews, he blends editorial sharpness with a passion for sports journalism. Formerly at CricTracker, he shaped key content strategies as a desk reporter. A Journalism graduate from Sister Nivedita University, Koustav is especially keen on football analytics. Off the clock, he's a thriller buff and a devoted football follower. He can be reached at koustavsengupta@indiatv.com

Dewald Brevis' form not a concern, consultant Albie Morkel labels youngster as X-factor player
Cricket | Feb 17, 2026, 02:43 PM
Dewald Brevis is yet to arrive at the ongoing T20 World Cup as expected with the group stage set to conclude this week. However, South Africa's consultant coach is not worried about Brevis' form, stating that the team management has given him complete freedom to express.
Ravichandran Ashwin hilariously trolls Pakistan after embarrassing defeat to India in T20 World Cup
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 11:45 PM
India thrashed Pakistan by 60 runs in Colombo after posting 174 on a turning track. Pakistan collapsed for 114, never recovering from early blows. Ravichandran Ashwin later mocked the one-sided game, saying India could have enforced a follow-on.
SL vs AUS: Memes galore as Australia brink on group stage elimination in T20 World Cup
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 11:22 PM
Sri Lanka handed a crushing eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Kandy. Barring Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh's heroics, not much has worked in Australia's favour as the Lankan Lions chased 182 runs with absolute ease, courtesy of Pathum Nissanka's century.
When was the last time Australia were knocked out of group stage of T20 and ODI World Cups?
Cricket | Feb 17, 2026, 06:44 AM
Australia are on the brink of a T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage exit after an eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka. Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten 100 sealed a record chase, reviving memories of Australia’s 2009 early elimination. They play their final game against Oman.
'Tera toh game bazana parega' - Suryakumar, Kuldeep Yadav's hilarious banter after Pakistan win goes
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 09:40 PM
India thrashed Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 at R Premadasa Stadium, securing a Super 8 spot. Kuldeep Yadav’s dropped catch sparked a minor spat with Hardik Pandya, which later turned humorous in a viral Instagram reel with Suryakumar Yadav.
Matheesha Pathirana walks off with injury, Sri Lanka suffer major blow in third over vs Australia
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 07:53 PM
Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana pulled up his hamstring in his first over of the clash against Australia in the T20 World Cup 2026. He was immediately addressed by the physios before they carried the 23-year-old out of the ground.
Italy's spirited show steals spotlight in Kolkata; England escapes scare qualify for Super 8
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 06:25 PM
Italy pushed England to the edge at Eden Gardens, falling narrowly short of 202. Ben Manenti and Grant Stewart starred in a brave chase, but Will Jacks’ blitz and Sam Curran’s late strikes sealed England’s Super 8 berth. England won the match by 24 runs.

Jos Buttler’s form remains major concern as stats suggest, England post their second-biggest total
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 05:32 PM
Jos Buttler’s lean T20I run continued against Italy, but England recovered from 67/3 as Will Jacks smashed an unbeaten 53 off 22 to power them to 202, their second-highest total in T20 World Cup history. Buttler's form, however, remains a major concern.
Paras Dogra becomes second-ever cricketer to register major milestone in Ranji Trophy
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 02:04 PM
Paras Dogra became only the second batter in Ranji Trophy history to cross 10,000 runs, reaching the mark in his 147th match during J&K’s semi-final against Bengal. The 41-year-old joins Wasim Jaffer in an elite club.
Steve Smith added to Australia's T20 World Cup squad; Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis declared fit
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 01:20 PM
Steve Smith has replaced injured Josh Hazlewood in Australia's T20 World Cup squad ahead of their must-win game against Sri Lanka. Previously, he was part as a travelling reserve.
Mohammed Shami's double whammy keeps J-K in check after Sudip Gharami's heroic knock in Ranji semis
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 12:53 PM
Sudip Kumar Gharami’s 146 powered Bengal to 328 in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against J-K. Early strikes from Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar left J-K reeling at 13/3, putting Bengal in control as Paras Dogra and Abdul Samad face a daunting rescue mission.
Pakistan ignored winning mantra for psychological advantage vs India, handed 63-run defeat
Cricket | Feb 15, 2026, 11:58 PM
Pakistan looked clueless, yet again, against India in the T20 World Cup as they lost by 61 runs in Colombo. However, they were at an advantage at the start, having won the toss, but handed it to India and eventually went down in the T20 World Cup clash.
All hype, no show: Pakistan still stuck to 2010 T20 model in 2026, India hand them reality check
Cricket | Feb 15, 2026, 11:36 PM
Pakistan’s outdated T20 approach was exposed again as the Salman Agha-led side slumped to 114 against India. Heavy reliance on Babar Azam and misfiring youngsters like Saim Ayub underlined a flawed blueprint, while critics such as Mohammad Yousuf demanded a major overhaul.

Suryakumar Yadav dedicates Pakistan win in T20 World Cup 2026 to Indian fans
Cricket | Feb 15, 2026, 10:54 PM
Suryakumar Yadav dedicated India’s 61-run win over Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium to Indian fans. Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77 powered India to a record 175, before the bowlers bundled Pakistan out for 114 to seal a dominant Super 8 qualification.
India register biggest-ever T20I win over Pakistan, qualify for Super 8 of T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket | Feb 15, 2026, 10:16 PM
India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo in the T20 World Cup 2026. Ishan Kishan stole the show with the bat, smacking 77 runs off 40 balls. With the ball, Bumrah and Axar dominated the proceedings, helping India register their biggest-ever T20I win over Pakistan.
Ishan Kishan misses Virat Kohli's legendary record, despite flamboyant show vs Pakistan in T20 WC
Cricket | Feb 15, 2026, 08:30 PM
Ishan Kishan smashed 77 off 40 balls at the R Premadasa Stadium against Pakistan, racing to a 27-ball fifty. His explosive knock ranks fourth among India-Pak T20I scores, just five short of Virat Kohli’s record 82. Saim Ayub, in the meantime, helped Pakistan script a mini comeback.
Why is Fakhar Zaman not playing vs India in T20 World Cup 2026?
Cricket | Feb 15, 2026, 07:44 PM
Pakistan have dropped Fakhar Zaman from their playing XI for the clash against India at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The team management have put their trust on Babar Azam, who will bat at number four. In the meantime, Ishan Kishan handed India a blistering start.
IND vs PAK: Suryakumar Yadav avoids handshake with Pakistan captain Salman Agha in T20 World Cup
Cricket | Feb 15, 2026, 06:47 PM
India captain Suryakumar Yadav once again denied shaking hands with Pakistan players. During the toss, he avoided Salman Agha, continuing the tradition set in the Asia Cup 2025. Meanwhile, Pakistan have opted to bowl first after winning the toss.
India vs Pakistan: When and where to watch T20 World Cup 2026 clash live on TV and stream online?
Cricket | Feb 15, 2026, 03:59 PM
India will play Pakistan on February 15 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The winner of the match will confirm their place in the Super 8 of the competition. Meanwhile, India are set to make at least two changes to the playing XI, with Abhishek and Kuldeep set to return.
Akram, Younis, Afridi among others call for urgent care as Imran Khan's health deteriorates
Cricket | Feb 14, 2026, 11:47 PM
Imran Khan’s health worsens as he faces severe vision loss in his right eye, prompting a hospital transfer. Former cricketers, including Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shahid Afridi, call for urgent care amid an opposition sit-in demanding proper medical treatment.

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