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Kirsten's Calming Influence Key To Namibia's Hopes In T20 WC: Smit
T20 World Cup Group: Senior all-rounder JJ Smit said Gary Kirsten's calming presence and subcontinental expertise as Namibia’s consultant coach have been invaluable for the side as they prepare to open their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Group A campaign against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
The former South Africa opener, who coached India to the 2011 ODI World Cup title on home soil, has joined Namibia as a consultant for the ongoing T20 World Cup. Kirsten has already made a huge impression on the Namibian team through his wealth of knowledge ahead of their fourth consecutive T20 World Cup appearance.
"He's just so calm. A very calm human being and he’s very quiet. But in team meetings and warm-up stuff, when he speaks, there's just a lot of knowledge coming out. Just his calmness. When I bowled a day after the warm-up game against Namibia, we trained for a super over. When we bowled, he came up to me and smiled.
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T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand Set to Face UAE in Group D Clash at MA Chidambaram Stadium
New Zealand and UAE clash in the 11th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Kiwis aim to build on their recent win, while UAE kick off their campaign looking to bounce back from three consecutive losses.
T20 WC: Trumpelmann Tips Namibia’s Bowlers To Be Tournament Game-changers
ODI World Cup League: Namibia’s left-arm pace spearhead Ruben Trumpelmann feels the bowlers will be the difference-makers in the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup as his side prepare to open their Group A campaign against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
T20 WC: Mujeeb's Tricks In Powerplay Always A Challenge, Says Santner
T20 World Cup: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised his side’s composure and adaptability after the BlackCaps opened their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, chasing down a competitive 183 with 15 balls to spare.
T20 WC: ‘Nice To Start With A Few Runs Under Your Belt,’ Says Seifert After Match-winning 65 Against Afghanistan
T20 World Cup: Tim Seifert’s calm yet aggressive knock set the tone as New Zealand opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a confident five-wicket win over Afghanistan on Sunday, chasing down 183 with 15 balls to spare, and the 31-year-old said that he felt good to have gotten a few runs under his belt at the start of the tournament amid ‘tough conditions’ at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
T20 WC: Strong England Opt To Bat Against Nepal In Campaign Opener
T20 World Cup: Two-time champions England won the toss and elected to bat first against Nepal in their opening Group C clash of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
T20 WC: From Vadodara To Toronto – Canada’s Ansh Patel Cricketing Journey Comes Full Circle
ICC Cricket World Cup: On Monday, left-arm wrist-spinner Ansh Patel could walk out at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad – a city 110 kilometres away from Vadodara, where he spent a good 12 years of his life playing and honing his cricketing skills. But instead of India’s blue shirt, Ansh will be wearing Canada’s red jersey when they open their Group D campaign against a mighty South Africa.
T20 WC: Noor Ahmad Misses As Afghanistan Ask New Zealand To Field
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in the fourth match of the T20 World Cup here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
T20 World Cup 2026 Match Preview: Afghanistan vs New Zealand, England vs Nepal, Sri Lanka vs Ireland
Afghanistan and New Zealand reignite their rivalry in the T20 World Cup 2026 at Chepauk as memories of the 2024 upset resurface. England begin their campaign against Nepal, while hosts Sri Lanka face Ireland in a crucial early clash. Full match previews, squads, and broadcast details.
T20 WC: Jasprit Bumrah Misses Tournament Opener Due To Illness
T20 World Cup: Senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah was unavailable for selection in India's opener 2026 T20 World Cup opener against the USA due to illness, said the BCCI in a statement on Saturday
T20 World Cup: Bumrah Out With Illness As USA Elect To Field First In Opener
T20 World Cup: The United States captain Monank Patel won the toss and elected to field first against India in Match 3 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
'We Love To See Anyone Representing The Country': Rashid Breaks Silence On Afghan Women Cricketers Living In Exile
MA Chidambaram Stadium: Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan has stood out in support of the Afghan Women cricketers who are currently living in exile after fleeing their country due to the Taliban regime.
Pakistan Opt to Bowl First Against Netherlands in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Opener
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl against the Netherlands in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club. Both sides enter with contrasting narratives and strong all-round depth.
Mohammed Siraj Replaces Injured Harshit Rana in India’s Squad for T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC Event Technical Committee approved Mohammed Siraj as Harshit Rana’s replacement in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad after Rana was ruled out with a knee injury sustained during a warm-up match against South Africa.
T20 WC: Ian Bishop Backs India To Handle Pressure Of Quest For Retaining Trophy At Home
T20 World Cup India: India's quest to defend their Men’s T20 World Cup title in the upcoming mega event starting on Saturday will not be undermined by pressure, said former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop. Defending champions India head into the upcoming showpiece event as the top-ranked T20I side and a dominant 4-1 series victory over New Zealand.
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