BD NarayankarMumbai, March 4 -- There is a certain poetry in uncertainty - something former greats often spoke about when describing knockout cricket. As the semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 approaches, the story is less about certainty and more about the beauty of controlled chaos, where India's reputation as favourites meets England's quiet confidence.
Hosts India national cricket team carry the weight of expectation like a well-balanced bat resting before the first ball of an innings. In the cricketing theatre of Mumbai, where the spectators breathe with every delivery, India begin as favourites not because of history alone, but because of their ability to control phases of the game with discipline and skill. As one former ...