× Language:

The indian

India Captain Admits 'There Will Be Nerves' At Home T20 World Cup

Image Source: AFP

Advertisement

India Captain Admits 'There Will Be Nerves' At Home T20 World Cup

By AFP News February 07, 2026 • 08:37 AM View: 279

India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted Friday "there will be nerves" when India open their T20 World Cup campaign in front of more than 30,000 fanatical home supporters in Mumbai, but vowed to give them "entertainment".

The co-hosts start their Group A campaign against the United States at a packed Wankhede stadium on Saturday night.

TAGS Indian Cricket Team Suryakumar Yadav ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Advertisement

Related Cricket News on The indian

Former India Stars Laud U19 Team After Record Sixth World Cup Triumph

Former Indian cricketers, including Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, congratulated the India U19 team after their 100-run win over England in the final, securing a record sixth U19 World Cup ...

By IANS News

3 weeks ago
Nitish Kumar Congratulates Vaibhav Suryavanshi For Historic Knock In U-19 World Cup Final

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Friday, congratulated young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his exceptional performance in the Under-19 World Cup 2026 final between India ...

By IANS News

3 weeks ago
‘You Can’t Stop The Sun From Rising’: Cricket Fraternity Lauds Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Historic Knock In U19 WC Final

Cricket World Cup: The cricketing world witnessed a moment for the ages on Friday as 14-year-old Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a historic performance in the ICC Under-19 Men’s ...

By IANS News

3 weeks ago
From Diplomacy To Dugout: How Bangladesh's Anti-India Turn Spilled Onto Cricket Field (IANS Analysis)

Indian High Commission: Dhaka: India-Bangladesh relationship has witnessed historic low since the 2024 July Uprising, a downward trend that is still continuing. With an uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina to ...

By IANS News

3 weeks ago
Selection Committee Awaits BCCI CoE To Provide Details On Sundar's Recovery: Report

The Indian Men: The Indian Men's National Selection Committee is not in a rush to announce any replacement for the all-rounder Washington Sundar, who is yet to join the squad ...

By IANS News

3 weeks ago
India Women Rally Behind The Men’s Team Ahead Of T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: As the Indian men’s cricket team gears up for the T20 World Cup 2026, the support from their female counterparts is pouring in. Members of the Indian ...

By IANS News

3 weeks ago
ICC Reveals Broadcast Details For Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Sky Sports Main Event: The ICC has unveiled the broadcast plans for the Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring 20 teams and 55 matches, running from February 7 to March 8. ...

By IANS News

3 weeks ago
T20 WC: Time Of Upsets Is In Past For Netherlands, Aim To Get In Final Four, Says Logan…

T20 World Cups: The Netherlands have won more matches in the Men’s T20 World Cups than any other associate nation. Twin victories over England twice, while taking down South Africa ...

By IANS News

3 weeks ago
Politics Hurting World Cricket, IPL The Only Winner If Boycotts Continue: Lalit Modi On India–Pak T20 World Cup…

Pak T20 World Cup: Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has criticised Pakistan’s decision to boycott its group-stage fixture against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, ...

By IANS News

3 weeks ago
'My Effort To Win Matches For My Country Will Always Continue': Rohit On Being Honoured With Padma Shri

T20 World Cup: Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has expressed his gratitude after being conferred with the Padma Shri, one of the country’s highest civilian honours, calling it a special ...

By IANS News

4 weeks ago
'I Just Ran Out Of Time,' Says Cummins On Missing T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Australia’s fast-bowling spearhead Pat Cummins has revealed that he came very close to being part of the T20 World Cup 2026 squad, but a minor delay in ...

By IANS News

4 weeks ago
Eshan Malinga Ruled Out Of SL Vs ENG 5th T20I Due To Shoulder Injury, T20 WC Selection Doubtful

Sri Lanka Cricket: Sri Lanka have been dealt an injury setback ahead of the final T20I against England, with Eshan Malinga ruled out of Tuesday’s match after suffering a dislocated ...

By IANS News

4 weeks ago
T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour Reaches Rinku Singh’s Former School In Aligarh

Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour made an exciting stop at Delhi Public School, Aligarh, the former school of India batter Rinku ...

By IANS News

1 month ago
Ponting Tips Abhishek Sharma As Leading Run-scorer In T20 World Cup 2026

T20 World Cup: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has predicted that India opener Abhishek Sharma will be one of the top players at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. ...

By IANS News

1 month ago