Sunday, March 08
Jasprit Bumrah showed good form in training, boosting hopes for his return against Namibia. Ishan Kishan faced a brief scare after being hit by a Bumrah yorker but resumed batting. Sanju Samson is in contention if Abhishek Sharma's stomach infection persists. Washington Sundar also trained well. The team is preparing for the Pakistan clash.
From missing World Cups for nearly two decades to qualifying for four in a row, Namibia’s rise has been built on central contracts, homegrown talent and long-term planning. After losing their opening match, Gerhard Erasmus-led side will take on defending champions India on Thursday.
Sri Lanka secured a dominant 105-run victory over Oman in their T20 World Cup clash. Blistering half-centuries from Pavan Rathnayake and Dasun Shanaka, supported by Kusal Mendis's composed fifty, propelled Sri Lanka to a formidable 225/5. Oman's chase faltered under early pressure, ending at 120/9.
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined. He received a 15 percent match fee penalty. This was for disobeying an umpire's instruction during the match against South Africa. The incident involved a dispute over a bowler's wristband. Nabi also received one demerit point. He accepted the sanction without a formal hearing. South Africa won the match after two Super Overs.
