There are quite a few different schools of thought on how to select the right irons for your game.
Most of which come from players who refuse to get fit, because yes, that’s always the correct answer. However, there are lots of golfers who spend lots of time online looking through articles, forums, news feeds, and social media to find their answers.
One big question? Should more golfers play blades? If you had asked most folks at the end of the 2025 PGA Tour season, the answer probably would have been an astounding no.
That’s all fine and good, but so far in 2026… quite a few big names are leading the way with blades in the bag, including World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, a switch BACK to blades for World No. 2 Rory McIlroy, and two-time winner in 2026 Chris Gotterup. The one common theme for these guys? They’re all PGA Tour professionals.
The Ridiculous Argument
The most common and most ridiculous argument that I hear for the average golfer to hit blades is, “You’ll learn how to hit the ball better if you start using blades right away.”
Why are we encouraging players to start off on the most unforgiving foot possible? Even modern blades like the new 2026 Wilson Staff Model MB or a TaylorMade P7TW, which are more forgiving than their 10-year-old counterparts, are still difficult to hit consistently. These clubs are MEANT to give feedback to the golfer. These clubs are MEANT to be perfect out of the middle, and harsh outside of it. They are true elite players’ tools. Not meant for the hands of beginners.
The worst fear I have of this statement is that it takes the fun out of learning the game. I’ve seen more new golfers quit over frustration than anything else in the game. So in the opinion of this author, telling MOST players to pick up a set of blades is the absolute worst advice you could possibly give them.
A couple of weeks ago, a pretty big story emerged as Rory McIlroy elected to start playing a set of TaylorMade P7CB cavity back irons over his RORS PROTO set of blades.
This was the turning point that the forgiveness crowd had been begging for. Surely if RORY was going to switch to something more forgiving, there’s no reason why any normal golfer should be playing blades.
Well, that didn’t last long. They never actually made it to the PGA Tour, even. Ahead of his debut this week at Pebble Beach, he has switched back into his RORS PROTOS. But, I don’t think he’s done with the experiment yet. I have a feeling that this is going to be the catalyst for a new set of RORS PROTOS. Something we probably still won’t be able to get our normal hands on, but amazing nonetheless. He spoke in his press conference this week about the switch back, and gave a very unique answer.
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While diving into his answer requires another article completely, I don’t get the sense from his tone answering the question that he’s giving up on the more forgiving experiment.
Personally, I’m looking forward to seeing what they develop and come up with. Because a cavity-back style iron that doesn’t have as much right bias in it with a little bit of reduced offset… could be quite something.
What about the average consumer?
Today, I ran over to a local simulator joint to test out the theory for myself. I am a +0.3 handicap golfer at the moment, and over the last few years, I have had blades in and out of the bag in one way or another. Some in the bottom end of the set with a combo or flow of cavity backs in the top, and some as full sets. Even now, I have begun the year choosing to play the new Cobra 3DP MB irons. Which are a different animal.
They certainly don’t play like an MB.
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My Cobra 3DP MB iron set.
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The reason I bring this up is not to brag in any way about my own game, but to say that I am probably in the small bucket of people who should even consider playing a blade. For me, at this level in my game, it really comes down to consistency of strike and turf interaction.
Blades or MB models typically have a very small sweet spot. The club heads themselves are much smaller, and getting the center of the face back to the ball isn’t as easy or as generous as something like a cavity-back or larger-style clubhead.
The soles tend to be very thin, so there isn’t much room for error in club delivery. When you have a thinner sole, it tends to go through the turf really efficiently, but it’s also very sensitive to attack angle. Come in too steep, and you’ll get stuck in the ground like a knife. Come in too shallow and your hands will know what the thin sting feels like off the bottom of the club face.
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All this is to say that there are so many reasons for even skilled or scratch level NOT to play blade style irons, why would a 10 handicap feel like playing them is the right move? Because some guy in pit vipers on the internet told you to? Bad reason.
Testing the theory
I jumped into a local simulator bay this morning to hit some shots with the new Wilson Staff Model Irons lineup. 2026 brings us a new muscle back blade, a cavity back offering, and a brand new hollow-body in the Staff Model XB. I made sure to snag screenshots of the data, so let’s take a look. First, (out of 10 shots with each club) a look at the best three shots hit with each.
Top three (out of 10) shots with each iron tested
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There is nothing really surprising about this data set from hitting a 7-iron of each model. The blade is the slowest and the hollow-body has the lowest spin with the Staff Model CB living right in the middle of the two. Where it starts to develop into more of a story is in the true 10-shot averages seen here.
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Ten-shot averages with each model in the new 2026 Wilson Staff Model Irons family.
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Here we start to see a bit more separation. As we include more and more shots, the irons start to show their true colors. The worst shots from the Staff Model MB are going to offset the averages to be lower performing than the other two models. The XB and it’s hollow-body design start to really shine as the averages get closer to what the numbers were from the best three shots. And as we look at the worst three shots from each group, the full picture really develops.
Averages of the worst three shots hit with each 2026 Wilson Staff Model iron model
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This is where the MB style of iron can really fall apart. Again, I like to think that I am a fairly decent ball striker. I know how to get the club to the ball effectively. But every time I go into a bay and start swinging some blades, I am reminded that I need a little bit more forgiveness in my game. Losing six-to-seven miles an hour of ball speed just can’t happen. That can be a full club of distance on the course!
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Why would I subject myself to even thinking that that would be an option if I am trying to get better at golf. Even just the small step up to the Staff Model CB proved to be a fantastic move. The standard deviation in the data between shots was wonderful to see, and it’s still a really good looking package that doesn’t damage the ego at all.
As I stated before, the implication that the average or even recreationally good golfer should be playing blades is absurd to me. Does this mean that I think blades have no purpose in the game? Absolutely not. I have actually seen a fair bit of golfers who “shouldn’t” play blades get fit into them. There’s something to be said for a thin sharp sole and a small form factor. There are players of all skill levels who are going to find success with their delivery using this style of golf club. I don’t want to bucket the blade shape to be for a good or a bad player, just that it needs to be for the right player.
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I certainly won’t say that anybody starting out should be anywhere near a blade, unless you’re showing them how far they need to go to truly understand how to hit the golf ball. At that point you’re really just making an aggressive statement, but I’ll allow it.
If you get fit for blades, the I believe in you and I wish the best for your game. Remind me not to bet you for any money, because I’ve made that mistake before. If you haven’t gotten fit for a set of blades and you really want to see what they can or can’t do for your game, make sure you go book a fitting with your local True Spec Golf fitter. They’ll set you straight.
Elina Svitolina again declined to shake hands with a Russian opponent after losing to Anna Kalinskaya at the Qatar Open.
The Ukrainian was beaten in the last 16, with Kalinskaya securing the win after a single break proved decisive. After the match, Svitolina thanked the umpire and left the court without approaching the net.
Svitolina has followed this approach since the start of the war in Ukraine, choosing not to shake hands with Russian or Belarusian players. The stance has been consistent across tournaments.
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The defeat ended a strong start to 2026 for the seventh seed, who has already won a title this season and returned to the top 10 following her run to the Australian Open semi-finals.
Apr 18, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a baseball in a glove during batting practice prior to the game between the Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
One person died and 32 other occupants were injured when a bus carrying an Iowa community college baseball team overturned, authorities said.
The Iowa State Patrol said a bus from Iowa Lakes Community College crashed into a highway ditch in the single-car incident early Wednesday near Twin Lakes, about 110 miles northwest of Des Moines. The cause remains under investigation.
Three people were airlifted to trauma hospitals and others were taken by ambulances to four area medical centers, Calhoun County emergency services directors Bruce Musgrave said, per ESPN.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the student-athletes, coaches, staff, families, and the entire Iowa Lakes community during this incredibly difficult time,” the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference said in a statement.
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A scheduled four-game series starting Thursday between Iowa Lakes and North Arkansas College has been canceled.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry informed him of his disqualification in a meeting early Thursday at the sliding venue.
Coventry was waiting for Heraskevych at the top of the track when he arrived at around 8:15 a.m., about 75 minutes before the start of the men’s skeleton race.
They went into a private area and spoke briefly. Apparently, however, Coventry was unable to convince Heraskevych to agree to race while wearing a different helmet.
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‘My Olympic moment was stolen’
Speaking to German public broacaster ZDF minutes after the decision, Heraskevych insisted that his disqualification was unjust.
“I have repeated this from Day 1; I don’t think it violates any rules. In accordance with Rule 50 we don’t have any political propaganda, we don’t have any racial propaganda, and we don’t have any harassment towards anyone on this helmet. So I believe this helmet didn’t (break) any rules,” he said.
The Olympic Charter rule that Heraskevych referred to states that: “No kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas.”
He also asserted that despite the fact that he had finished well out of the medals at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Games, he would have been in the hunt for a place on the podium on Friday.
“The last days were good training (sessions) for me, I was fast, I was among the best athletes, and I could have been a medalist tomorrow,” Heraskevych said.
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“But we will never know, because my Olympic moment was stolen.”
He again stressed that he believed it was his right to “represent these athletes who died” because it was also due to their sacrifice that he was able to be there.
“This is more important than winning a medal,” he said.
Tired and frustrated
Speaking later to DW, Heraskevych said the past few days had been very tiring, but he still firmly believed that he should have been given the opportunity to compete – and was looking at pursuing the matter at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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“It’s frustrating. We put a lot of effort and training in over four years. This was also at a time of a full-scale war, so it was under very hard circumstances.”
He also said he found it difficult to understand why the IOC had taken the stand it has.
“If (the) IOC reacts in a way with common sense, we will not have this terrible scandal now,” he said.
“And then there is much less politics in this competition and also much more attention (being paid) to the athletes in the competition now.”
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What did the IOC say?
Following her meeting with Heraskevych, Coventry also spoke with reporters. She was visibly emotional, with tears rolling down her face as she spoke.
“It’s a message of memory and no one is disagreeing with that,” she said.
The IOC stated that it made its decision “with regret.”
“Despite multiple exchanges and in-person meetings between the IOC and Mr Heraskevych, the last one this morning with IOC President Kirsty Coventry, he did not consider any form of compromise,” the IOC said in a statement.
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IOC President Kirsty Coventry was visibly upset as she spoke to reporters abound the decisionImage: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
“The IOC was very keen for Mr Heraskevych to compete. This is why the IOC sat down with him to look for the most respectful way to address his desire to remember his fellow athletes who have lost their lives following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The essence of this case is not about the message, it is about where he wanted to express it,” the statement added.
Ukrainian president weighs in
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy swiftly criticized the IOC decision, saying it contradicted the spirit of the Games.
“Sport shouldn’t mean amnesia, and the Olympic movement should help stop wars, not play into the hands of aggressors,” he wrote on X.
On Tuesday, the IOC announced that the helmet would not be permitted during the competition, citing a rule prohibiting political statements on the Olympic field of play. It offered a compromise solution allowing the athlete to wear a black armband instead but Heraskevych did not want to back down.
He wore a helmet during training on Tuesday and Wednesday, knowing that the IOC could ultimately disqualify him from the Olympic race.
At the last Olympics in Beijing in 2022, Heraskevych displayed a banner that read, “No War in Ukraine.” Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four days after those Olympics ended.
Elisabetta Galla contributed to this report. Edited by: Sean Sinico and Matt Pearson
Investigators are still engaged in their search for those responsible for the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. Meanwhile, attention toward the case grew when social media commentator, Zack Peter, added a comment on Gina Milan’s X post on February 12, 2026, about the recent investigation activity.
@ginamilan_ I think I’m tapping out of this one. Nancy is gone. We have no answers. So much is fishy and off about this case. There’s either some clear incompetence or a VERY BIG cover up.
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The comment was made when agents reportedly found an object that is potentially important in the ongoing search. Crime investigators asserted that they had found a black glove in a location that was linked to the disappearance of Guthrie.
Law enforcers have reported that they had been looking into the possession, yet have not determined whether it is connected to the individuals who led the abduction.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen outside her Tucson, Arizona, home on the night of Saturday, January 31, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, she was reported missing, and the case was marked active. Authorities have prevented the release of information to ensure that the investigation’s integrity is maintained not only in the search to locate her, but also in building the identity of those involved.
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Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping: What happened and the latest developments
Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old resident of the Catalina Foothills near Tucson, Arizona, was reported missing after she failed to show up at home and was inaccessible to family members.
According to the investigators, she was kidnapped against her will from home in the early hours of February 1, 2026. Officials have stated that blood at the scene matched Guthrie’s DNA and that she requires daily medication for her conditions.
During the pre-investigation stages, police departments, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, examined any surveillance footage available on the property.
Mysterious black glove found near Nancy Guthrie’s home could hold crucial DNA evidence: former FBI agent.
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The video released by the police shows an unknown masked man wearing gloves, a mask, and a backpack, who appears to have been tampering with a doorbell camera shortly before Guthrie’s disappearance.
Following it, the police briefly detained a man on a Rio Rico Arizona traffic stop. However, they released him without charges and have not publicly charged him as a suspect. The police subsequently conducted a court-approved search, associated with the investigation.
Recent reports in the case have also involved the alleged discovery of a black glove about a mile and a half from Nancy Guthrie’s home. Investigators who conducted a thorough search of the area found the item by the side of the road.
The glove has been sent to law enforcement agencies to be analyzed in order to establish its linkage to the abduction. According to the authorities, such tests might involve efforts to determine potential DNA or other physical evidence. There is still no official confirmation on whether there is a connection or not.
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The public also remains free to provide tips to the authorities, and the law enforcement is providing a reward to any information that leads to the safe return of Nancy Guthrie or the arrest of the individuals involved. There are several pieces of evidence that are being reviewed, and investigators have reiterated that the investigation is ongoing.
The controversial European Super League (ESL) project, which aimed to break away from traditional football structures, has officially collapsed. UEFA, in a surprise announcement just before its annual congress, revealed that an agreement had been reached between UEFA, Real Madrid, and the European Football Clubs (EFC) group.
This marks the formal end of the divisive Super League project, which had generated heated debate and backlash since its inception.
The End of the Super League Dream
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The ESL, initially launched in 2021, proposed a breakaway league featuring 20 of Europe’s top clubs. The project was spearheaded by Real Madrid, along with several other elite clubs, including Barcelona and Juventus. The plan was met with massive opposition from fans, governments, and football bodies, culminating in the withdrawal of several clubs from the project within days.
After more than three years of legal battles and protests, UEFA announced that a “principles agreement” had been reached, ensuring the end of the Super League concept. UEFA stated that the agreement respects the “principle of sporting merit” and focuses on long-term club sustainability and fan experience through technology.
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A Surprising U-Turn from Real Madrid
Real Madrid had remained the last major architect of the Super League project. However, the agreement signifies a shift in direction for the Spanish giants. The club had previously announced plans to seek “substantial damages” from UEFA over the rejection of the breakaway league, and their legal battle seemed poised to continue. However, the agreement reached with UEFA suggests that these disputes will now be resolved.
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Real Madrid’s president, Florentino Pérez, a key figure behind the Super League, now finds himself aligned with UEFA and the EFC, a group he had previously distanced himself from. The decision for Real Madrid to rejoin the EFC marks a dramatic U-turn, following the withdrawal of Barcelona from the project earlier.
Reactions from Key Figures
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed the agreement as a victory for football, saying, “Football wins when we unite.” UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin echoed this sentiment, expressing his happiness that clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona had “joined the family again.” Ceferin, who had been at odds with Pérez during the Super League saga, emphasized that the only true winner of the situation was the sport itself.
Al-Khelaifi, the EFC chairman, played a crucial role in steering the dialogue toward a shared direction, according to Ceferin. Infantino, known for his previous silence on the matter, also congratulated the key players involved in the agreement, expressing his relief that the dispute had finally been resolved.
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The Legacy of the Super League
While the idea of a European Super League was eventually rescinded, the impact of the project will be felt for years to come. The proposal challenged the very foundations of European football and sparked a broader conversation about the commercialization of the sport and the need to preserve its traditions. However, with the conclusion of the legal disputes and the end of the breakaway league, many believe football is now on a path to healing.
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In the end, the collapse of the Super League marks a pivotal moment in European football, reaffirming the importance of unity, fairness, and respect for the traditional structures that have made the sport beloved around the world.
NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan made history for India in the T20 World Cup on Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium by becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a fifty in the tournament’s history. Coming into bat as an opener against Namibia, Kishan played a blazing knock of 61 off just 24 balls, having smashed six fours and five sixes at a strike rate of over 250.
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His explosive innings helped India post a big total of 209 for 9 in 20 overs.Namibia had won the toss and chose to bowl, but India’s batters quickly took control. Sanju Samson gave a quick start with 22 off eight balls, while Tilak Varma added 25 and Suryakumar Yadav chipped in with 12. Hardik Pandya also played a crucial role, scoring 52 off 28 balls to keep the momentum going, while Shivam Dube made 23.Namibia’s captain Gerhard Erasmus was the standout bowler, picking up four wickets and slowing India down in the middle overs. Despite losing a flurry of wickets late in the innings, India still crossed the 200-run mark, thanks mainly to Kishan’s early assault and Pandya’s power-hitting.Kishan’s fifty was special not just for the runs, but for the record it created. No Indian wicketkeeper had ever scored a half-century in a T20 World Cup before, making his innings a milestone moment. His aggressive approach in the powerplay set the tone for India’s innings and put Namibia under pressure from the start.India’s strong batting display, led by Kishan’s historic knock, gave them a commanding total to defend and marked a memorable moment in India’s T20 World Cup campaign.
Former India batter Rohan Gavaskar hailed opener Abhishek Sharma for his ability to create fear in the opposition, similar to West Indian legend Vivian Richards, amid the T20 World Cup clash against Namibia in Delhi on February 12. The 25-year-old is missing the ongoing game due to illness, which he sustained in India’s tournament opener against the USA.
While Abhishek failed to open his account in his maiden ICC game, his T20I performances since his debut in 2024 have been nothing short of phenomenal. Ranked No.1 in the world in T20I batting, the southpaw has scored 1,297 runs at an average of over 36 and a strike rate of 194.45 in 39 T20Is.
Talking about Abhishek Sharma after the news about his absence for the Namibia encounter came out, Gavaskar said on Cricbuzz (11:05):
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“Once you’ve got the weight of performances in the bank, even if you get out for a few first-ball ducks, you are still in the 11. So the fear of not being in the side is not there, which allows you to play without pressure. He puts the fear of God into the opposition. It’s what Viv Richards used to do in the 80s.”
He continued:
If the opposition has got 280 in a T20 and India are chasing that, they won’t be thinking we’ve got this game in the bag. Because they know in the first six overs, if Abhishek bats through that period, India could well be in that chase.
Abhishek holds the distinction of being the second fastest to a half-century (14 balls) and century (37 balls) in T20Is among Indian batters.
“If he was playing in the 1960s, he would have been a quality Test player” – Rohan Gavaskar
Rohan Gavaskar went a step further and said that Abhishek Sharma’s natural ability would have ensured he would have dominated any format across eras. The young left-hander has only played in T20Is for India in his two-year international career.
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“It’s the naturally born ability. Like a Virat would have been great in any era. That’s when you are called an all-time great. Likewise, Abhishek Sharma, with the kind of ability he has, if he was playing in the 1960s, he would have been a quality Test player. You are a product of the environment you grow up in. He has enhanced that ability in T20s for this era. In another era, he would have excelled in the other formats,” said Gavaskar (via the aforementioned source).
Abhishek’s numbers are surprisingly modest in the longer domestic formats, averaging 33.78 and 30.60 in List-A and first-class cricket, respectively.
Stroll said it was “just a difference in grip and performance”, and asked how the team would improve, he said: “I don’t think it falls from the sky. I think you have to improve and find performance in the car and the engine.”
The Aston Martin design was described by Newey at the team’s launch earlier this week as “one of the more extreme interpretations” of this year’s new rules, and it has drawn admiring glances from rivals.
But so far the car has not shown any signs of performance, and the same can be said of the new engine designed by Honda, who have switched to Aston Martin this year from Red Bull.
The 27-year-old admitted that “a big part” of the car’s problems came from the engine. Asked whether there was anything positive he could say about the car, he said: “The livery looks nice.”
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On Newey’s role as team principal, a position he took on in November in addition to being managing technical partner, Stroll said: “He’s all about performance. He’s just obsessed about how he can bring more performance to the car and he’s a great leader overall.”
Newey joined Aston Martin only in March last year and the team have been careful to play down expectations for their first season as a works team.
Stroll said: “We are where we are. Do we want to fight for race wins? Yes. Are we fighting for race wins today? Doesn’t look like it. Does that mean we can’t fight for race wins in the future? No, I believe we can.
“I don’t have a crystal ball. It doesn’t look like it’s amazing.”
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Lando Norris set the fastest times on Thursday, with testing set to finish at 16:00 GMT. With 90 minutes of the session remaining, Alonso was slower even than the car from new team Cadillac.
Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Italy’s 10-wicket win (Photos by PTI and AP)
NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised Italy after their historic first-ever T20 World Cup victory, celebrating how the game is spreading to new nations.“Congratulations to Italy on their first-ever T20 World Cup win, and in such commanding fashion! A proud footballing nation making its mark in cricket reminds us how beautifully the game is spreading across the globe,” Tendulkar wrote on X.
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Italy, better known for football, stunned Nepal with a dominant 10-wicket win at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Making their World Cup debut, Italy bowled Nepal out for just 123 runs, thanks to brilliant spells from spinners Crishan Kalugamage and Ben Manenti. The Italian openers, brothers Justin and Anthony Mosca, then chased down the target with ease, hitting boundaries at will and finishing the match with plenty of balls to spare.For Italy, this was a special moment after losing their first match to Scotland. Stand-in captain Harry Manenti called the win a dream come true. “It’s pretty extraordinary really. It’s something a lot of people in Italy, a lot of people in this group, have dreamed of,” he said. “We didn’t quite nail it the other day but we backed up today and showed the world what we’ve got.”Player of the match Kalugamage said the victory meant a lot to him and his teammates. “I always wanted to help the team to win a match and do my best for my nation, Italy — I’m happy,” he said. “These are my brothers. I’m really happy,” he added.Nepal captain Rohit Paudel admitted his team fell short but praised Italy’s performance. “We need to be more consistent and today was the day to prove that, but not taking away the credit from Italy,” he said. “They played really well today and credit must go to them,” he stated.The win pushed Italy up the group table and showed that even new cricket nations can make a big impact on the world stage.
NEW DELHI: India’s match against Namibia at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 saw Sanju Samson once again become a talking point on social media, as fans criticised him for failing to make the most of his opportunity.Sanju, who came into the playing XI in place of Abhishek Sharma due to illness, got off to a flying start but was dismissed for 22 off just 8 balls.
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Despite the quick cameo, many fans felt he wasted another chance to prove himself at the international level. Social media was flooded with sarcastic and critical comments. One fan wrote, “Last time i saw Sanju Samson performing was before World War 2,” while another posted, “Sanju Samson got a good start but couldn’t convert. One more chance wasted successfully.”Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus won the toss and chose to bowl first on what he described as a good batting surface. “We are going to have a bowl. It is a very good flat cricketing surface; from a surface and dew point point of view, it is the right thing to do. It is about tightening our skillset. Looks like a good wicket, try and chase it in the second half. That is why we play cricket, to entertain,” he said at the toss.India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said his side would have preferred to bat first but was happy with the conditions. “We were looking to bat first. Very happy with it. As long as we are losing the toss and winning the game, we are fine with it. It’s a big tournament, and this dew is going to be a big factor, but when you bat first and go out and defend, I think it gives you a lot of confidence. It’s a very good wicket. Hopefully, batters go out and enjoy themselves. Abhishek is still not fine; he will miss a game or two. Sanju comes in, a similar batter, explosive. Jasprit (Bumrah) comes in for (Mohammed) Siraj,” Suryakumar said.
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