The 2026 NFL Draft Combine is about one week away, but we asked VikingsTerritory writers to identify one “draft crush” apiece before the party gets started. Our contributors could pick any player from any round — here’s what they came up with.
Vikings draft season is already warming up, and a few early names feel like clean fits based on talent and long-term trajectory.
The Vikings will have at least nine draft picks in 2026, much more than last year when the cupboard was barren.
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A mountain of a man at 6’4, Fields could fill a need if the Vikings let Jalen Nailor walk. In a hopeful scenario, Jefferson and Fields could be the boundary receivers with Addison (status on the team TBD) working primarily out of the slot. Fields is a “go up and get it” type of receiver, something the Vikings have been lacking for a while.
3. Dillon Thieneman | S, Oregon Crush Holder: Tony Schultz
Everyone will be staring down that 1st-Round pick at 18. Will the Vikings stay put? Move up? Move down? There are so many directions the team could go player-wise alone, and then add in being saddled with a new decision-maker (makers?) with the recent firing of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
Rob Brzezinski is a “money” guy and may try to find a young replacement for an aging position at that point. I’m looking at Day 2 at the earliest for a guy I don’t want the team to miss out on. Dillon Thieneman is a guy I hope they have in their sights as a replacement for Harrison Smith.
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He comes from a strong program and has decent size for a safety. More importantly, he is smart. Some have described him as an extension of the defensive coordinator on the field, and that’s a guy Brian Flores will covet. If he’s there in the 2nd Round, I hope the Vikings grab him.
If he lasts until their 3rd-Round pick, they should sprint to the podium. Reading the experts’ opinions, he matches Smith in their draft breakdowns in almost every way.
Once upon a time, I played defensive line myself. I therefore enjoy watching great defensive linemen. Seeing Canadian edge rusher Akheem Mesidor get drafted would be fine by me.
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5. Mansoor Delane | CB, LSU Crush Holder: Ali Siddiqui
The Vikings have multiple needs, and CB is definitely one of them. Delane could be gone by no. 18, but if available, they should definitely take him. Isaiah Rodgers is in the final year of his deal.
6. Jermod McCoy | CB, Tennessee Crush Holder: Steven Hoikkala
The Vikings need to upgrade their secondary, and McCoy would help solidify the backfield going forward. With Mansoor Delane likely off the board when Minnesota picks, McCoy will be a top CB target in this draft if Minnesota decides to upgrade the defense at No. 18.
How would you feel about a running back who just turned 22, is 6’0″ tall, weighs 220 pounds, has 4.39 speed, marked 23.6 mph in game speed at one point on the field last season, and catches the ball out of the backfield? That’s Singleton. He can also get-got in Round 3 or 4. Sign me the hell up.
t8. Caleb Banks | DT, Florida Crush Holder: Adam New
The Vikings need help in the secondary, but adding Caleb Banks, an interior defender with the skillset to thrive in both run defense and pass rush, would give them a great young duo in the middle of the DL, along with Jalen Redmond. Already strong on the edge, this formidable defensive front is the stuff of my dreams.
The Vikings lack a massive human being in the running game. Banks brings that to the table and can be a real difference-maker in the ground game. He pairs that frame with nice short-area quickness, giving him an intriguing ceiling. With Jalen Redmond already in the building, the Vikings could form the interior duo for years to come by picking up the projected 1st-Round talent.
t8. Caleb Banks | DT, Florida Crush Holder: Wes Johnson
Vikings addressed the trenches last offseason and injected youth into the offensive line via the draft. This year, they focus on youth on the defensive side and double down on the trenches. Banks had a phenomenal Senior Bowl and will be a projected riser come the draft. Pegged as an early 2nd Round pick before the Senior Bowl, he’s now cracked the back end of the 1st round.
I want to say Mansoor Delane, but I think he will go sooner. The big spending on DT in free agency last offseason didn’t exactly pan out for the Vikings, so it’s time to get a really disruptive presence on a rookie contract. Banks can be exactly that as a massive player at 6’6″ and 330 pounds. Injury cut his 2025 season short, but when healthy, he’s proven he can impact a defense both as a run stopper and a pass rusher.
Ace India batter Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were spotted leaving Mumbai, captured on camera at the Mumbai Airport. Earlier, on February 12, Kohli was seen arriving in Mumbai, where he posed for pictures with fans and paparazzi.
The following day, images circulated of the couple meeting a few fans in the city. On Monday, February 16, the pair was again spotted at Mumbai Airport as they departed the state following a brief stay.
Watch the clip of the couple below:
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Meanwhile, the 37-year-old will next return to action during IPL 2026, which is expected to begin on March 26. In the 2025 season, Kohli experienced his maiden IPL championship as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) claimed the title, defeating the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final under the leadership of Rajat Patidar.
Overall, the right-handed batter remains the leading run-scorer in the tournament’s history, having amassed 8,661 runs in 259 innings at an average of 39.54 and a strike rate of 132.85, including 63 fifties and eight hundreds, with a best of 113 not out against Punjab Kings in the 2016 season.
“Virat Kohli is an absolute king” – Irfan Pathan urges fans to stop comparing Babar Azam with India star amid T20 World Cup 2026
India and Pakistan faced each other in Game 27 of the T20 World Cup 2026 on February 15 in Colombo, with the Men in Blue registering a comprehensive 61-run victory after posting 175. For Pakistan, Babar Azam struggled, scoring just five runs.
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Speaking in a video on his YouTube channel after the game, former cricketer Irfan Pathan stated that comparisons between Babar and Kohli should be stopped. He noted that the Delhi-born star has performed in several high-pressure innings against Pakistan, whereas the Men in Green player has not. He said:
“First of all, stop comparing Babar Azam and Virat Kohli. Honestly, no one should be compared to him. Virat Kohli is a legend (Virat Kohli baap aadmi hai), an absolute king. Just look at the innings he has played against Pakistan. Take, for example, the 2022 World Cup. Has Babar Azam ever played such an innings under pressure?”
Meanwhile, the win against their arch-rivals has helped India qualify for the Super 8s.
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, and Ishan Kishan celebrate against Pakistan (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
NEW DELHI: India crushed Pakistan by 61 runs to secure a place in the Super 8s stage of the T20 World Cup on Sunday. Ishan Kishan starred with a brilliant 77, helping India reach 175/7, before the bowlers dismissed Pakistan for just 114 in 18 overs.After qualifying, India captain Suryakumar Yadav praised his team and said, “I think this is for India,” adding, “Batting first was (the) better option on this wicket.”
Axar Patel press conference: ‘We see them as a team, don’t see rivalry’ after India beat Pakistan
He also praised Kishan’s knock, saying, “Ishan thought outside the box. After we were 0-1, someone had to take responsibility and the way he took it was amazing.”With the win, India have qualified for the Super 8s. Their schedule in the next round includes matches against South Africa, one of Zimbabwe or Australia, and West Indies, as they continue their title defence.India’s matches in Super 8s of T20 World Cup 2026
IND vs SA (Feb 22, Ahmedabad)
IND vs ZIM/AUS (Feb 26, Chennai)
IND vs WI (Mar 1, Kolkata)
However, before beginning their journey in the Super 8s, Team India will play against Netherlands on Wednesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad On Sunday, Pakistan’s chase fell apart quickly. They lost three wickets in the first two overs, including captain Salman Agha and opener Sahibzada Farhan. When Babar Azam was bowled for five, Pakistan were in deep trouble. Usman Khan tried to fight back with 44, but once he was stumped, the rest of the batting collapsed.Earlier in the match, the two captains again avoided shaking hands at the toss, continuing a pattern seen in the Asia Cup last year. The match itself was confirmed only days earlier after political uncertainty about Pakistan’s participation.Kishan played fearlessly, scoring his fifty in just 27 balls and attacking the bowlers all around the ground. His innings gave India a strong base, and the bowlers made sure Pakistan never came close in the chase.
Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez has established himself back in the first-team at Old Trafford following a serious injury
You only need to cast your mind back to November to fully appreciate how impressive Lisandro Martinez’s return to football at Manchester United has been. After suffering an ACL injury against Crystal Palace back in February 2025, United fans feared they may have seen the last of Martinez’s best days at Old Trafford.
During his time at United, he has picked up serious injuries to his foot and metatarsal. After both of those injuries, he managed to bounce back but Erik ten Hag was no longer in the hot seat and he was returning to a squad which had changed significantly.
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Ruben Amorim was still persisting with the 3-4-2-1 system but now Luke Shaw was available to fill in and was impressing at left centre-back. There was no way the United head coach was going to drop Shaw while his performances levels were so high. It was not as if he could be moved to wing-back to accommodate Martinez either.
But since Boxing Day, the Argentine has started and played the full 90 minutes in every Premier League game. Leny Yoro’s initial drop in form helped Martinez to find a way back into the starting XI and since then, he has not looked back.
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Once Amorim left following the draw with Leeds, Martinez was always going to be the favourite to keep his place in the team. Alongside Harry Maguire, United have found a solid defensive base which they have lacked for much of this season. As for Shaw, with both Darren Fletcher and Michael Carrick preferring a four at the back system, he has been able to revert to left-back where he is comfortable.
Even when doubted, Martinez has managed to step up to the plate. He rightly called out Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt’s criticism of him and proved them wrong as he dealt with Erling Haaland to much acclaim.
But he has not let that be a one off. Martinez has continued performing solidly in the heart of the defence as United moved five games unbeaten last Tuesday.
All of this is standing him in good stead to remain at Old Trafford beyond 2027. The defender’s contract will expire at the end of next season and there was a school of thought, not too long ago, which suggested he could be let go.
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An ageing player, who has suffered multiple serious injuries did not exactly standout as an obvious candidate for a contract extension. And yet, despite his exit from United looking inevitable, he has now completely switched the narrative.
‘How can United afford to let him go?’ That is the question now being asked ahead of the summer which could see two experienced heads leave. Casemiro is already gone and Maguire’s future beyond this season is unclear with the Reds having not yet agreed a new deal for him.
Should he depart with the Brazil international, that would be two leaders in the dressing room out of the club. Losing Martinez as well just a year later now seems like a mistake which can be avoided.
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Ask any match-going supporter and you would struggle to hear a bad word said about Martinez. He has the passion and leadership which United have cried out for during the dark times.
Now under Carrick’s watch, Martinez has become a player who can carry this defence and that looked unthinkable a matter of months ago. The 28-year-old is once again part of the furniture at Old Trafford and whoever is the permanent head coach going into next season would be daft not to consider him in their long-term plans.
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The three-year-old colt Autumn Boy is expected to go without blinkers when he kicks off in the Hobartville Stakes, a view shared by star jockey James McDonald.
Saturday saw McDonald aboard for a 1000m solo gallop at Randwick between meetings, with Autumn Boy timing 1:08.25 and finishing with strong strides.
Blinkers aided his Group 1 effort, yet after McDonald conferred post-gallop, Waller plans to strip them for the resumption.
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“We’re probably going to leave the blinkers off,” Waller said.
“James doesn’t think he needs them. We just put them on in the Golden Rose and the [Caulfield] Guineas.
“He’s a very honest horse.”
Waller mentioned the horse’s physical progress during the break, highlighting his easygoing temperament as pivotal.
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Boasting five races only, he has ‘learned to be a racehorse’ as his trainer describes, tackling same-age foes initially via the Hobartville Stakes and Randwick Guineas (1600m), with openness to veterans thereafter.
“There are some good races on offer, and he might get a sniff of racing against the older horses as well, so plenty of tests,” Waller said.
Waller’s Wodeton is nominated too for the Hobartville Stakes, decision pending later this week. Explore the racing betting markets ahead of the Hobartville Stakes.
Check in every week for the unfiltered opinions of our writers and editors as they break down the hottest topics in the sport, and join the conversation by tweeting us at @golf_com. This week, we discuss the significance of Anthony Kim’s win, Collin Morikawa’s triumph at Pebble Beach and more.
Anthony Kim came from five strokes back to chase down Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau and win LIV Golf Adelaide and claim his first victory since 2010. Given Kim’s 12 1/2-year absence from pro golf — and the fact he was basically never heard from during that span — where would you say this victory ranks among some of the biggest that have happened in the last several years? Is it the most impressive or biggest since Tiger’s 2019 Masters win? Or does Rory still hold that honor?
Josh Berhow, managing editor (@Josh_Berhow): I think it depends on what superlative you want to use. I don’t consider it bigger than Rory’s grand slam-clinching win last year, but I do consider it more shocking or impressive. A lot of people — us included — will try to put the proper context around this, but it all depends on the word we use. Is it historical? I’m not sure it’s that heavy yet. But it might be the most impressive win since Tiger triumphed at Augusta in 2019. Regardless of one’s opinion of LIV Golf vs. the PGA Tour, the man was still away from the game for over a decade and then won while playing a final round alongside Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm. It would be different if those guys faded early in the tournament, but he had to play with them, catch up to them and then hold them off. That has to count for something.
Josh Sens, senior writer (@joshsens): Depends on the context in which you frame it. In the historical sense, it’s nowhere near as significant or impressive as what Tiger or Rory pulled off at Augusta. The event simply doesn’t matter that much to most fans or to the game itself. But as an individual achievement, it’s every bit as monumental as what Woods and McIlroy accomplished. Kim was in the wilderness for more than a decade, and there wasn’t much indication he was ever going to win again on any level. As he was coming down the stretch, this one must have had the weight of a major. And he came through. In that sense, it was an epic feat.
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James Colgan, news and features editor (@jamescolgan26): Let’s not be ridiculous here. No, Anthony Kim winning a LIV event does not rank as the most impressive or biggest victory since Tiger at the Masters. Hell, it doesn’t rank even in the top 10. It’s wildly impressive given the depth of his personal strife and the length between pro victories. But no. No.
There’s a large population of golf fans who started following the game when Kim, now 40, was away from it. Why does this victory matter? Why should they think it’s important?
Berhow: It matters because this guy was theman on the PGA Tour. Young and cocky and talented and fun, he was the exact type of player young fans cling to. In a way, his mysterious absence only added to the lore. He hasn’t played as well on LIV the last couple of years, but it’s nice to see his story, even if he doesn’t win again, get this type of storybook moment.
Sens: That’s all true. One of our former colleagues aptly described him as golf’s yeti, a near-mythic figure. But beyond that, there’s the simple fact of what he overcame. Kim didn’t just lose his game, as many great players have in the past. He left the game entirely and stayed away for twice as long as he’d played it for a living. The golf gods don’t allow that kind of thing. You don’t get to just walk away and pick it up again more than a decade later. But that’s exactly what he did.
Colgan: Hey, I’m actually one of those golf fans. I was 12 years old and nothing more than a casual fan when Anthony Kim last won a golf tournament. I knew of him, but I certainly didn’t know him. What golf fans like me should know about AK’s victory is that it takes a golfer of unusual talent to fall to his depths and return. He is a golfer of unusual talent, even if his resume doesn’t show it. And that makes his story much more fascinating.
What’s next for AK? Do you consider this a one-off? Or based on his play over the last month, do you expect him to stick around among the league’s top tier of players?
Berhow: I think it’s too early to say he’s here to contend every week, although the fact that he got through LIV Promotions to get a spot in 2026 proves his game has been improving. It will be a really fun storyline to see play out this year.
Sens: The only thing predictable in professional golf is Scottie Scheffler. Everything else is anyone’s guess. But I’m with Berhow. In the years since LIV launched, the most compelling plotlines have centered on who might join or leave the league. This is the rare example of an interesting on-course story.
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Colgan: Hopefully a few more wins! If you’re a golf fan invested in the growth of golf, the only thing better than one planet-shattering victory is 10 of them.
Collin Morikawa birdied the 72nd hole to win the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am by one and claim his first victory in 2 1/2 years. What did you think of his week? And if there’s one top player destined to bounce back in 2026, is he your pick?
Berhow: This week kind of came out of nowhere for Collin. He missed the cut in Hawaii and tied for 54th in Phoenix last week, although his 2025 results don’t suggest he was lost or anything (18 of 21 cuts and 13 top 25s). It’s always going to be about the putter for him, and Pebble’s Poa annua greens are unpredictable. He’s about as good of a bounce-back candidate as I can think of.
Sens: Morikawa played a lot of good golf last year, but seemed edgy and agitated and just a hair off from the moment Russell Henley chipped in for eagle on him at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He looked back to his old self for a lot of this week. But that included some iffy moments with his chipping, a relative weakness in his game. He flubbed one on 14, and I thought it was interesting that he chose to putt from a slightly shaggy lie today on 18 in a place where some guys likely would have chipped. I wonder about his confidence around the greens. But a win’s a win. And though we haven’t heard much from Patrick Cantlay or Max Homa lately, I’m with Berhow. Morikawa seems like the most likely to reassert himself in 2026.
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Colgan: I was super impressed with Collin’s week. Not just because he played great golf when it counted on the weekend, but because he did so despite true weakness with his putter. It’s not a winning formula in the long-term to play great but putt like hell and win anyway, but Scottie Scheffler has shown us how far a little confidence with the flatstick can go.
Who is more bummed leaving Pebble Beach: Scottie Scheffler, who for the second straight week shot in the 70s on Thursday but played near flawless golf after only to come up a little short again? Or Akshay Bhatia, who led by five after 45 holes but tied for 6th?
Berhow: Akshay! But a good learning experience for a really good, young player. Something tells me Scottie will be fine.
Sens: Bhatia by a long shot. I don’t imagine Scheffler will be giving this week a second thought.
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Colgan: I thought Scottie was the happiest he looked all week after just losing out on Sunday afternoon. His game is still red-hot, he just wasn’t scoring. Akshay had lightning in a bottle and lost it.
The Tour heads from one Signature Event at Pebble Beach to the next at Riviera in Los Angeles. From a course standpoint, is this the best back-to-back combo on the Tour schedule? If not, what is?
Berhow: Hmmm…. A good question. I think it is, and I’ll give it the edge over the Augusta National-to-Harbour Town stretch. The Renaissance Club (Scottish Open) to Royal Birkdale (The Open) is also going to be a good one.
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Sens: Augusta to Harbour Town is a great one-two. But Pebble to Riviera is the only stretch in the calendar with two consecutive World Top 100s. I’ll give it the edge.
Colgan: Yes! Pebble is a hell of an appetizer, and Riv is a hell of a main course. Though, back when they were played together, I’d certainly hear an argument for Memorial-U.S. Open. Two straight shin-kicks.
The Australian Open 2026 reached its conclusion today with in the marquee men’s singles final at the iconic Rod Laver Arena on Saturday Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 and 7-5 to win his maiden Australian open title. The season-opening Grand Slam has delivered high-quality tennis over the past fortnight, and the final promises a fitting finale between two of the sport’s biggest stars.
Before the tournament began, Tennis Australia announced a record USD 75 million prize pool for Australian Open 2026 — a 16 per cent increase from last year’s USD 63 million. Singles players are among the biggest beneficiaries of the hike, with champions set to earn 18.57 per cent more than in 2025, while doubles champions receive an 11.11 per cent increase compared to last season.
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Here is a detailed look at the men’s singles prize money distribution for Australian Open 2026.
Australian Open 2026: Prize money for men’s singles winners
The winner of the men’s singles final Carlos Alcaraz will take home USD 2.79 million, reflecting the increased prize pool this year. The runner-up Novaj Djokovic will not leave empty-handed either, earning USD 1.45 million for finishing second after an impressive campaign at Melbourne Park.
Australian Open 2026: Prize money for men’s singles semi-finalists
The two players who bowed out at the semi-final stage — Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev — will each receive USD 840,000. Sinner pushed Djokovic in a five-set battle before losing, while Zverev fell short against Alcaraz in another hard-fought encounter.
Australian Open 2026: Prize money for men’s singles quarter-finalists
Reaching the last eight also comes with a substantial reward. Quarter-finalists Alex de Minaur, Learner Tien, Lorenzo Musetti, and Ben Shelton will each earn USD 500,000 for their efforts at the tournament.
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Australian Open 2026: Prize money for men’s singles round 1 to round 4
Players eliminated in the fourth round will receive USD 322,000 for their campaigns. Those knocked out in the third round take home USD 220,000, while second-round exits earn USD 151,000. Even first-round losers are assured a healthy payout, with USD 101,000 awarded to all players who featured in the men’s singles main draw at Australian Open 2026.
Boxing fans regularly debate who they believe to be the greatest heavyweights of all time and now boxing legend Mike Tyson has weighed in himself with his own verdict.
Tyson is often mentioned in those debates, after establishing himself as ‘The Baddest Man On The Planet’ during a ferocious run throughout the 1980s.
A shock defeat to Buster Douglas ended his title reign, and while he would become champion again, further losses to the likes of Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis somewhat diminish Tyson’s claim to be one of the best ever.
It would appear that ‘Iron Mike’ disagrees though, as when asked on The Big Podcast With Shaq who he thinks are the two best ever, Tyson placed just one name above his own.
“Muhammad Ali then me.”
Tyson then insisted that the majority of the general public would agree with his placement.
“If you put up some stats or something, ask the world. Not one guy — 10 guys. Ask the world.”
It comes as no surprise to see Tyson rank Ali above himself as the number one heavyweight ever, with the Louisville-native living up to his iconic nickname of ‘The Greatest.’
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has lauded Shivam Dube for his fine cameo in the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Pakistan. The contest was played on Sunday, February 15, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Asked to bat first, India posted 175/7, with Ishan Kishan top-scoring with a brilliant 77 off 40 balls, while Shivam Dube contributed a valuable 27 off 17, including three fours and a six. In response, the Men in Green were bowled out for 114 in 18 overs, falling short by 61 runs.
Speaking in a video on his YouTube channel after the game, Pathan said that Dube often goes under the radar, having delivered under pressure in the past, including the T20 World Cup 2024 and the Asia Cup 2025 final. The 41-year-old also highlighted the southpaw’s exceptional hitting ability, saying:
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“There is another batsman who played really well, someone who often goes under the radar and doesn’t get much attention. In the Asia Cup final, it was Shivam Dube; in the World Cup final, Shivam Dube; and here as well, against Pakistan, he came in towards the end and played a quick cameo.”
“It took him a little time, about 9-10 balls, to get set for the big shots, but after that, he played a quick, effective innings before getting run out. I think he often goes under the radar, but his hitting ability is absolutely tremendous. Overall, by the time the team reached 175, the match was essentially over because the Pakistani batting lineup didn’t have enough firepower,” he added.
Pathan also praised skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who scored 32 off 29 balls, noting that he came in with a proper game plan against Usman Tariq and played a solid innings. Pathan said:
“Suryakumar Yadav’s batting also stood out because it seemed like he was taking a long pause against Tariq. Generally, he tends to show a bit of initial movement, like stepping forward slightly at the time of release, and then adjusting his front or back foot later to play the shot. But if you watch the highlights of Usman Tariq’s bowling, it was very clear.”
“While Suryakumar was batting, his feet hardly moved. Even after the pause, he was waiting patiently, and at the time of release, both his feet remained still. It was very clear that his planning worked perfectly. Suryakumar played a really good innings, especially the shots he played between long-on and mid-wicket. Top-quality batting. That kind of batting was exactly what was needed,” he added.
Meanwhile, the emphatic win ensured that India secured their place in the Super 8s.
“Our Indian team’s bowling is really strong” – Irfan Pathan heaps praise on the Men in Blue attack
In the same video, Irfan Pathan also asserted that India has a strong bowling attack, which was on full display against Pakistan. He highlighted Hardik Pandya dismissing Sahibzada Farhan in the first over, followed by Jasprit Bumrah removing Saim Ayub and Salman Agha in the next. While praising the Indian bowlers, Pathan also expressed puzzlement over Pakistan captain’s approach, saying:
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“Our Indian team’s bowling is really strong, very sharp, and it was clearly visible when they came on to bowl. In the first over Hardik dismissed Sahibzada Farhan. He tried to play a cross-batted shot on a length ball, but the ball hung in the air. Then Jasprit Bumrah straight away, goes for the yorker, delivers a sharp in-swinging yorker, gets the LBW, and then comes Salman Ali Agha.”
“As a captain, I didn’t understand his approach. When two wickets have fallen, you need to consolidate a bit, but he went after Bumrah with big shots. And what happened? Within two overs, three wickets went down, including the captain, playing poor shots. This approach didn’t make sense. The score wasn’t even over 200,” he added.
India will now return to action on Wednesday, February 18, when they take on the Netherlands in their final Group A game in Ahmedabad.
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![Heathrow has said passenger numbers were 60% lower in November than before the coronavirus pandemic and there were “high cancellations” among business travellers concerned about being trapped overseas for Christmas as Omicron spreads. The UK’s largest airport said the government’s travel restrictions had dealt a fresh blow to travel confidence and predicted it was likely to take several years for passenger numbers to return to pre-pandemic levels. This week ministers said passengers arriving in the UK would have to take a pre-departure Covid test, as well as a post-flight test, because of fears about the spread of the new variant. “[The] high level of cancellations by business travellers concerned about being trapped overseas because of pre-departure testing shows the potential harm to the economy of travel restrictions,” the airport said in an update. Heathrow said the drop in traveller confidence owing to the new travel restrictions had negated the benefit of reopening the all-important corridor to North America for business and holiday travel last month. Eleven African countries have been added to the government’s red list, requiring travellers to quarantine before reuniting with families. “By allowing Brits to isolate at home, ministers can make sure they are reunited with their loved ones this Christmas,” said John Holland-Kaye, the chief executive of Heathrow. “It would send a strong signal that restrictions on travel will be removed as soon as safely possible to give passengers the confidence to book for 2022, opening up thousands of new jobs for local people at Heathrow. Let’s reunite families for Christmas.” Heathrow said that if the government could safely signal that restrictions would be lifted soon, then employers at Heathrow would have the confidence to hire thousands of staff in anticipation of a boost in business next summer. The airport is expecting a slow start to 2022, finishing next year with about 45 million passengers – just over half of pre-pandemic levels. This week Tui, Europe’s largest package holiday operator, said it expected bookings for next summer to bounce back to 2019 levels. However, Heathrow said on Friday not to expect the aviation industry to recover for several years. “We do not expect that international travel will recover to 2019 levels until at least all travel restrictions (including testing) are removed from all the markets that we serve, at both ends of the route, and there is no risk of new restrictions, such as quarantine, being imposed,” the airport said.](https://wordupnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/shutterstock_1100012546-scaled-400x240.jpg)
![Heathrow has said passenger numbers were 60% lower in November than before the coronavirus pandemic and there were “high cancellations” among business travellers concerned about being trapped overseas for Christmas as Omicron spreads. The UK’s largest airport said the government’s travel restrictions had dealt a fresh blow to travel confidence and predicted it was likely to take several years for passenger numbers to return to pre-pandemic levels. This week ministers said passengers arriving in the UK would have to take a pre-departure Covid test, as well as a post-flight test, because of fears about the spread of the new variant. “[The] high level of cancellations by business travellers concerned about being trapped overseas because of pre-departure testing shows the potential harm to the economy of travel restrictions,” the airport said in an update. Heathrow said the drop in traveller confidence owing to the new travel restrictions had negated the benefit of reopening the all-important corridor to North America for business and holiday travel last month. Eleven African countries have been added to the government’s red list, requiring travellers to quarantine before reuniting with families. “By allowing Brits to isolate at home, ministers can make sure they are reunited with their loved ones this Christmas,” said John Holland-Kaye, the chief executive of Heathrow. “It would send a strong signal that restrictions on travel will be removed as soon as safely possible to give passengers the confidence to book for 2022, opening up thousands of new jobs for local people at Heathrow. Let’s reunite families for Christmas.” Heathrow said that if the government could safely signal that restrictions would be lifted soon, then employers at Heathrow would have the confidence to hire thousands of staff in anticipation of a boost in business next summer. The airport is expecting a slow start to 2022, finishing next year with about 45 million passengers – just over half of pre-pandemic levels. This week Tui, Europe’s largest package holiday operator, said it expected bookings for next summer to bounce back to 2019 levels. However, Heathrow said on Friday not to expect the aviation industry to recover for several years. “We do not expect that international travel will recover to 2019 levels until at least all travel restrictions (including testing) are removed from all the markets that we serve, at both ends of the route, and there is no risk of new restrictions, such as quarantine, being imposed,” the airport said.](https://wordupnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/shutterstock_1100012546-scaled-80x80.jpg)
