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"More than 2,000 police personnel will be deployed": JCP Ahmedabad City ahead of T20 WC Final
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 8, 2026 11:21:11 AM IST
Ahead of the Indian cricket team face off with New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday city police has put in place safety arrangements for the high-octane event. ... read..


"The whole nation stands with you": Abhinav Bindra shares good wishes to Team India and Lakshya Sen
New Delhi | March 8, 2026 10:51:03 AM IST
India's 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra extended his warm wishes to the Indian cricket team and the badminton player Lakshya Sen as they are on the verge of rewriting history on Sunday. ... read..


"Dear Lord... get us all safely to our destination sooner than later": Daren Sammy
New Delhi | March 8, 2026 10:21:26 AM IST
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy desperately wants to go home after his team ended their campaign in the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. ... read..


T20 WC Final: Saints in Ayodhya offer special prayers for Indian team's victory
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 8, 2026 9:51:11 AM IST
Saints in Ayodhya offered special prayers for the Indian cricket team on Sunday as they prepare to take on New Zealand in the summit clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. ... read..


T20 World Cup 2026: MS Dhoni arrives in Ahmedabad ahead of India vs New Zealand final
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 8, 2026 8:51:08 AM IST
Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has arrived in Ahmedabad on Sunday morning as the Indian team is set to clash with New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. ... read..


Indian Football League: Gokulam Kerala held to a draw by Namdhari
Manjeri (Kerala) | March 7, 2026 11:51:12 PM IST
Gokulam Kerala FC and Namdhari Sports Academy played out a 1-1 draw in Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri on Saturday. ... read..


ISL: Bengaluru FC defeat fighting Mohammedan Sporting
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 7, 2026 11:51:10 PM IST
First-half strikes by Ryan Williams and Ashique Kuruniyan gave visitors Bengaluru FC a 2-1 win over Mohammedan Sporting Club, in Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, here at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) on Saturday. ... read..


Blue Tigresses routed 0-11 by Japan, but still alive in quarter-final race
Perth | March 7, 2026 11:21:34 PM IST
The Indian senior women's national team suffered a 0-11 loss at the hands of Japan in their second Group C match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth, Australia, on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The former World ... read..


"Recovering": Cristiano Ronaldo shares update after suffering hamstring injury
New Delhi | March 7, 2026 11:21:25 PM IST
Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo shared an update on his fitness and support for his club Al Nassr FC, saying he is recovering and looking forward to watching the team's game. ... read..


Quinton de Kock lashes out at ICC as England is heading back home ahead of them after T20 WC exit
New Delhi | March 7, 2026 11:21:24 PM IST
South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock lashed out at the International Cricket Council (ICC) as England is set to head back home from India ahead of both South Africa and the West Indies on Saturday. ... read..


ISL: Unbeaten Mumbai City face Sporting Club Delhi
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 7, 2026 10:51:31 PM IST
Mumbai City FC will hope to maintain their unbeaten run when they face Sporting Club Delhi in Indian Super League 2025-26 on Sunday, March 8, at the Mumbai Football Arena. ... read..


Offspin threat looms as India face New Zealand in T20 WC final
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 7, 2026 10:51:29 PM IST
India's formidable batting lineup, which has dominated the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, faces a tactical challenge in the final against New Zealand, with the visiting side looking to exploit a subtle vulnerability through their off-spinners. ... read..


"Come up with something new": Suryakumar Yadav responds to Santner's silence home crowd' remark
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 7, 2026 9:51:40 PM IST
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday brushed off New Zealand's Mitchell Santner's comment about silencing the home crowd ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, calling it predictable. ... read..


Suryakumar Yadav credits Rohit, Gambhir ahead of T20 WC final
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 7, 2026 9:51:35 PM IST
India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday highlighted the influence of former captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir on his leadership style, while also sharing India's approach ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zeal ... read..


Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup: Naveen Jindal's rich form continues as Jindal Panther beat V Polo 7-4.5 to seal semi-final spot
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | March 7, 2026 9:51:30 PM IST
Jindal Panther delivered a commanding performance to defeat V Polo 7-4.5 in the Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup, which is part of the ongoing Jindal Polo Spring Season, securing their place in the semi-finals of the tournament at the Jindal Polo Estate, Noida. ... read..


"Important to bring Sanju": Suryakumar Yadav ahead of T20WC final
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 7, 2026 9:51:27 PM IST
India captain Suryakumar Yadav praised the inclusion of Sanju Samson in the playing XI, saying it was a crucial decision that changed the course of games for the team. ... read..


"Special feeling": Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav speaks on leading India in T20 WC final against Kiwi's
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 7, 2026 9:51:25 PM IST
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav expressed his thrill to lead India in the T20 World Cup final at home against New Zealand, calling it a special feeling. ... read..


Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir Singh to bring local, international flavour to star-studded ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 7, 2026 9:51:23 PM IST
Global pop superstar Ricky Martin, alongside iconic Indian performers Falguni Pathak and Sukhbir Singh, will headline a spectacular Closing Ceremony at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. ... read..


All England Open 2026: Lakshya Sen seals final berth with sensational win over Victor Lai
Birmingham | March 7, 2026 9:51:22 PM IST
Lakshya Sen became only the second Indian player to reach two All England finals when he overcame Canada's Victor Lai in a gruelling semifinal here on Saturday. ... read..


"We just need to stay confident, not overconfident": Amit Mishra responds to Kiwi 'heartbreak' talk ahead of T20 World Cup Final
New Delhi | March 7, 2026 9:21:15 PM IST
Former India spinner Amit Mishra on Saturday downplayed New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner's comment about "breaking some hearts" by winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final, saying the defending champions will stay focused on their strengths, ahe ... read..


"He knows how to win matches for India": Suryakumar Yadav expresses strong support for Varun Chakravarthy ahead of T20 WC final
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 7, 2026 9:21:13 PM IST
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav backed India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and expressed strong support for him ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, on Sunday, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. ... read..


Amit Mishra backs same XI, names X-factors for T20 WC final vs New Zealand
By Utkarsh Rathour

New Delhi | March 7, 2026 8:51:22 PM IST
Former India cricketer Amit Mishra suggested that the Men in Blue should stick with their winning combination for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. ... read..


Annabel Sutherland shines with century, 2 wickets as Australia dominates India in Perth Test
Perth | March 7, 2026 8:21:12 PM IST
Annabel Sutherland continued to produce heroics on the WACA ground after an imperious century was followed by superb bowling under lights as Australia restricted India to 105/6 at stumps on Day 2 of the Only Test in Perth on Saturday. ... read..


Adkar and Raina set up all-Indian singles final; clinch doubles title at ITF W35 Kalaburagi
Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | March 7, 2026 7:21:20 PM IST
India's Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina set up an all-Indian singles final at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi after winning their respective semifinals on Saturday, before later joining forces to capture the women's doubles title, according to a release. ... read..


India clinch bronze at BNP Paribas Wheelchair Team Cup Qualifiers
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 7, 2026 6:21:29 PM IST
The Indian men's team clinched their maiden bronze medal by registering a 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei at the BNP Paribas Wheelchair World Team Cup Asia Qualification Event 2026 held in Colombo from March 2 to March 6. ... read..


Eathan Bosch ruled out from Proteas squad of NZ T20I series, Wiaan Mulder named replacement
Cape town | March 7, 2026 6:21:22 PM IST
South Africa's allrounder Eathan Bosch has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series in New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. Wiaan Mulder has been named as his replacement in the 15-man squad for the series, which starts on March 15. ... read..


T20 WC: England, South Africa, West Indies to leave India on weekend by ICC-arranged charter flights
New Delhi | March 7, 2026 5:21:14 PM IST
England, South Africa, and West Indies cricket teams are set to leave India this weekend on International Cricket Council (ICC) arranged charter flights due to West Asia's ongoing military conflict disrupting air travel. ... read..


ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 sets new global streaming record during India-England semi-final clash
Dubai | March 7, 2026 4:51:24 PM IST
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 continues to set global benchmarks in the world of sports, media and streaming, with the India vs England semi-final on March 5 hitting a historic global landmark in digital viewership. ... read..


From India to Italy, women lead global movement to spread Olympic values
New Delhi | March 7, 2026 4:21:24 PM IST
Women across the world are playing a pivotal role in advancing the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP), helping embed the principles of respect, excellence and friendship in communities and educational institutions, as the global sporting movement c ... read..


Rohan Bopanna tennis academy marks 10 years with launch of Motilal Oswal Foundation Advantage Program
New Delhi | March 7, 2026 4:21:18 PM IST
Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy (RBTA) celebrates 10 years of developing tennis talent in India, according to a release. ... read..


Annabel Sutherland becomes first woman to hit Test tons in three consecutive innings
Perth | March 7, 2026 3:51:22 PM IST
Annabel Sutherland of Australia became the first woman cricketer to score hundreds in three consecutive innings in a Test when she hit a 129-run knock on Day 2 of the ongoing one-off Test match against India at the WACA Stadium in Australia. ... read..


"Lot of pressure on India to win at home": New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner ahead of T20 WC final
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 7, 2026 3:21:36 PM IST
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner believes that hosts India will carry the burden of expectations when the two sides meet in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. ... read..


FIH hockey WC qualifiers: Indian women's team aim to seal World Cup berth
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 7, 2026 2:21:09 PM IST
The Indian Women's Hockey Team will aim to secure a coveted berth at the upcoming FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026 when they take the field in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026, Hyderabad, Telangana, beginning on 8 March. ... read..


Whole crowd cheering for you gives motivation: Piyush Chawla on India playing T20 WC final at home
New Delhi | March 7, 2026 1:51:37 PM IST
India is all set to host South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the former Indian wicketkeeper-batter, Parthiv Patel, emphasised that the support of the Indian crowd will be a key factor in motiva ... read..


Ellyse Perry crosses 1000 runs, becomes Australia women's leading run-scorer in Tests
Perth | March 7, 2026 1:51:35 PM IST
Legendary Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry became the highest run-scorer for Australia women in Test cricket during the second day of the ongoing one-off Test match against India at the WACA Stadium in Perth on Saturday. ... read..


Whole crowd is cheering, it gives you motivation: Piyush Chawla on India playing T20 WC final at home
New Delhi | March 7, 2026 1:21:25 PM IST
India is all set to host South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the former Indian wicketkeeper-batter, Parthiv Patel, emphasised that the support of the Indian crowd will be a key factor in motiva ... read..


Paralympic medallist Preethi Pal attends Women's Day event in Delhi
New Delhi | March 7, 2026 11:21:37 AM IST
Indian Paralympic medallist Preethi Pal attended the opening ceremony of a three-day International Women's Day celebration organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on Saturday. ... read..


T20 World Cup: Special prayer in Madurai for India's victory in final
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | March 7, 2026 11:21:23 AM IST
A special prayer was held in Madurai seeking victory for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand, scheduled to take place on Sunday. ... read..


All England Open: Lakshya Sen upsets sixth seed Li Shi Feng to reach semi-finals
Birmingham | March 7, 2026 10:21:40 AM IST
India's top-ranked men's singles player Lakshya Sen continued his dream run at the All England Open 2026 as he packed off sixth seed and former champion Li Shi Feng in straight games to reach the semifinals here on Friday night, according to a release. ... read..


Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur's winless run continues after 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace
London | March 7, 2026 9:21:27 AM IST
Tottenham Hotspur slumped deeper into trouble in the Premier League after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at home on Friday, a result that stretched Spurs' miserable run without a league victory to 11 matches. ... read..


England women's cricket team shift training camp to South Africa after UAE cancellation
London | March 7, 2026 9:21:13 AM IST
England Women's cricket team will travel to South Africa for a training camp after their planned preparatory tour to Abu Dhabi was cancelled due to the security situation in the Middle-East region. ... read..


T20WC: Bouyed by recent success, Team India looks to settle scores against NZ in ICC event knockouts
New Delhi | March 6, 2026 11:51:30 PM IST
Team India will enter the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium as massive favourites, enjoying a massive home advantage and a wave of recent white-ball success against the Kiwis in ICC tournaments. ... read..


"I was definitely nervous": Shivam Dube opens up on bowling final over against England
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 6, 2026 11:21:13 PM IST
India's star all-rounder Shivam Dube said he backed himself while bowling the last over against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final, focusing on delivering two crucial balls while defending 30 runs. ... read..


ISL: Eze strike seals spirited win for ten-man Jamshedpur FC
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) | March 6, 2026 11:21:11 PM IST
10-Man Jamshedpur FC produced a gritty performance to defeat Inter Kashi in a high-energy contest at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Friday, with Steven Eze's powerful header proving to be the decisive moment in the match. ... read..


ISL: Maclaren's four-goal haul powers Mohun Bagan past Odisha
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 6, 2026 11:21:03 PM IST
A sensational four-goal performance from Jamie Maclaren powered Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a commanding 5-1 victory over Odisha FC in Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday. ... read..


"Hopeful that we will have good day against Bumrah": Glenn Phillips ahead of T20 WC final
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 6, 2026 9:51:22 PM IST
New Zealand's star batter Glenn Phillips praised India's ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah as a class bowler with fantastic variations, especially in the death overs. ... read..


ISL: Mohammedan Sporting hope to open win tally against Bengaluru
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 6, 2026 9:51:14 PM IST
Mohammedan Sporting Club will take on Bengaluru FC as both sides aim to secure a crucial victory in their Indian Super League 2025-26 encounter on Saturday, March 7, at the Kishore Bharti Krirangan in Kolkata. ... read..


"Never given a chance": Glenn Phillips compares NZ with "David" after entering ICC T20WC final
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 6, 2026 9:51:12 PM IST
Glenn Phillips captured the "New Zealand Paradox." Despite consistently reaching the business end of ICC tournaments, the Black Caps are perpetually framed as the underdog--the "David" to the cricket world's "Goliaths." ... read..


DC keeper-batter Porel aims to convert promising starts into big scores ahead of IPL 2026
By Sahil Kohli

New Delhi | March 6, 2026 8:51:13 PM IST
Ahead of this year's Indian Premier League (IPL), Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel said that during the upcoming season, he is aiming to convert his fine starts of 30-40 runs into something bigger. ... read..


Varun Chakaravarthy's confidence goes down once he gets attacked, says Ashwin
New Delhi | March 6, 2026 8:51:04 PM IST
Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Varun Chakaravarthy's confidence goes down as he gets attacked upfront from the batters. ... read..


Ellyse Perry takes Australia to 96/3 at stumps against India (Day 1)
Perth | March 6, 2026 8:51:00 PM IST
After domanting bowling display by Australia to dismantle India for 198 in their first innings on day one of the pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground in Perth, the hosts reached 96/3 in 27 overs at stumps on the opening day of the match, trailing by 102 runs ... read..


Learning from best, experiencing Dhoni's aura: India U19 star Sahil Parakh aims to tick some boxes, make most of his learning days
By Sahil Kohli

New Delhi | March 6, 2026 8:21:02 PM IST
Delhi Capitals' young batter Sahil Parakh spoke on learning from the best in his debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season this year, particularly senior Indian veteran KL Rahul and of witnessing legendary Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Indian icon MS Dhoni ... read..


Adkar, Raina storm into singles semifinals, pair reach doubles final at ITF W35 Kalaburagi
Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | March 6, 2026 8:20:56 PM IST
Third seed Vaishnavi Adkar and eighth seed Ankita Raina continued their impressive run at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi, advancing to the semifinals in both the singles and doubles events after commanding performances on Friday. ... read..


Fit India Carnival to return for grand 2nd edition in New Delhi; 64th edition of special International Women's Day Sundays on Cycle to set stage
New Delhi | March 6, 2026 7:51:30 PM IST
The national capital is set to witness a vibrant celebration of health, sport and community spirit as the second edition of the Fit India Carnival begins at the JLN Stadium in New Delhi this Sunday, commemorating the occasion of International Women's Day ... read..


Rajasthan Regals complete dominating finals win to become inaugural champions of PGTI's 72 The League
New Delhi | March 6, 2026 7:21:32 PM IST
Rajasthan Regals wrote a fantastic new chapter in the history of Indian professional golf, winning the inaugural PGTI's 72 The League, with a commanding 12-3 win over table-toppers UP Prometheans on Friday at Qutab Golf Course. ... read..


Bhavesh Shekhawat takes lead after Stage 1 in 25m Rapid Fire Pistol
New Delhi | March 6, 2026 6:51:27 PM IST
Bhavesh Shekhawat took the early lead after Stage 1 in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the National Selection Trials T3 which got underway on Friday at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Ranges. The Rajasthan shooter shot a total of 294 - 11x (99,99,96) in th ... read..


Ashwin calls out Abhishek's "headless batting" as star opener's T20WC slump continues
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 6, 2026 6:51:13 PM IST
Indian cricketing legend Ravichandran Ashwin called out opener Abhishek Sharma for his "headless batting" throughout the T20 World Cup, urging him to "try not to go hard" and rotate strike while letting an in-form Sanju Samson bat the other way in the fin ... read..


Jasprit Bumrah is No.1 bowler in World, says Kapil Dev
New Delhi | March 6, 2026 6:21:47 PM IST
Legendary Indian player Kapil Dev hailed India's ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah after his heroic spell against England in the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Friday, calling him the number one bowler in the world. ... read..


Match officials for India vs New Zealand T20 WC final announced
New Delhi | March 6, 2026 6:21:23 PM IST
The Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Officials has been announced for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Final between India and New Zealand, set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. ... read..


Mumbai Indians unveil new jersey ahead of IPL 2026
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 6:21:12 PM IST
The Mumbai Indians (MI), the five-time champions, unveiled their new jersey ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2026. ... read..


Kapil hails Samson's performance during T20WC semifinal; gives message of "belief" to struggling Abhishek
New Delhi | March 6, 2026 5:51:06 PM IST
Following India's T20 World Cup semifinal win over England, former Indian captain and Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) president Kapil Dev hailed Sanju Samson's fantastic knock in the nail-biting contest and also had a message for out-of-form number ... read..


A generation apart: Sanfida Nongrum marks India's return to Asian Cup with historic debut goal
Perth | March 6, 2026 5:21:20 PM IST
The last time India scored a goal in the AFC Women's Asian Cup before Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Sanfida Nongrum hadn't been born. ... read..


"Nothing short of extraordinary": Gavaskar hails Bethell's counter-attacking ton against India in T20WC semifinal
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 5:21:13 PM IST
Following India's win over England in the T20 World Cup semifinal, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar hailed Jacob Bethell's counter-attacking century, saying that his knock was "nothing short of extraordinary" and the batter has proven he belongs to ... read..


"Axar is filling Jadeja's void well": Gavaskar hails all-rounder brilliant catch during T20WC semifinal
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 4:51:11 PM IST
After India's win over England in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar spoke on all-rounder Axar Patel's fantastic fielding effort, saying that he is filling in the void left by Ravindra Jadeja well and will be one of ... read..


From Kho Kho to Hockey: Rutaja Dadaso Pisal's inspiring rise in Indian Women's Hockey team
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 6, 2026 4:51:09 PM IST
At just 23, Rutaja Dadaso Pisal has already established herself as a regular in the senior Indian Women's Hockey Team, emerging as an influential presence in the midfield and has been included in the squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualif ... read..


"We're lucky that a bowler like Jasprit Bumrah plays for India": Irfan Pathan
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 3:21:13 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan commended Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah's match-winning bowling effort in the India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Pathan said that India is lucky that a bowler like Jas ... read..


Thailand Tennis Masters 2026 unveils jersey ahead of tournament kick-off in April
Bangkok | March 6, 2026 2:51:32 PM IST
The organisers of the Thailand Tennis Masters 2026 officially unveiled the tournament jerseys during a special launch event in Bangkok, bringing together international players and highlighting Thailand's push to promote sports tourism, as per a release. ... read..


"Shows why he's called 'Yorker King'": Axar Patel hails Jasprit Bumrah after India's semifinal win
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 2:51:07 PM IST
Indian cricketer Axar Patel hailed ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah after for his brilliant spell against England, helping India clinch a thrilling seven-run win in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Praising his teammate, ... read..


Indian watch brand 'Rotoris' appears on Formula 1 grid for the first time
New Delhi | March 6, 2026 2:51:12 PM IST
At the opening race weekend of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Melbourne, Alpine Academy driver and Formula 1 Reserve Driver Kush Maini was seen in the paddock wearing the Rotoris Astonia Sports Chronograph in Phantom Black. This is the first time an Indian ... read..


"Indian team have my blessings to win World Cup": Ishan Kishan's grandfather after India's semifinal win
Aurangabad (Bihar) | March 6, 2026 2:21:02 PM IST
Indian star cricketer Ishan Kishan's grandfather, Anurag Pandey, on Friday expressed happiness over Team India reaching the T20 World Cup 2026 final after their seven-run win over England in the semifinal held at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. He ... read..


Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup: Naveen Jindal nets five goals to help Jindal Panther beat Carysil 8-6 in thrilling contest
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | March 6, 2026 1:51:29 PM IST
Jindal Panther delivered a composed and clinical performance and secured an 8-6 victory over Carysil in the Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup match on Thursday. Maintaining control through crucial moments of the contest, Jindal Panther capitalised on their attack ... read..


Bangladesh name squad for three-match ODI series against Pakistan
New Delhi | March 6, 2026 1:51:23 PM IST
Bangladesh have announced their squad for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan in Dhaka, as per the ICC website. The three-match series will begin on March 11, with the remaining matches scheduled for March 13 and March 15. ... read..


"It's like having a genie": Faf du Plessis heaps praise on Jasprit Bumrah after his heroics against England in T20 WC semifinal
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 1:51:16 PM IST
Former South Africa player Faf du Plessis heaped praise on ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah after the bowler's heroics helped Team India secure a seven-run win over England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday at Mumbai's Wankhede. Du Plessis sai ... read..


"I would love to carry on": McCullum keen to continue being England's coach after team's T20 WC 2026 semifinal loss
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 1:21:26 PM IST
Brendon McCullum expressed that he would love to continue as England's head coach following the team's T20 World Cup 2026 exit after their loss to co-hosts India in the semifinal on Thursday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. ... read..


Khelo India Tribal Games inaugural edition to be held in three Chhattisgarh cities
New Delhi | March 6, 2026 1:21:22 PM IST
The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) will be held between March 26 and April 6 in three cities in Chhattisgarh - Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja. This was announced by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, o ... read..


ICC reveals T20 WC 2026 Player of the Tournament nominees, Sanju Samson included
New Delhi | March 6, 2026 12:21:07 PM IST
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the names shortlisted for the Player of the Tournament in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 edition. India's Sanju Samson is the only Indian to make the cut. ... read..


"He's a genuine match-winner": Ravi Shastri praises Sanju Samson after India's T20 WC semifinal win
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 11:51:17 AM IST
Former Indian cricketer and India's men's cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has unveiled what he believes is the key factor behind Sanju Samson's recent success at the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, following a string of low scores that he faced earl ... read..


India name four debutants in one-off Test against Australia Women at Perth
Perth | March 6, 2026 11:51:02 AM IST
Australia Women won the toss and opted to bowl first against India Women in their one-off Test, beginning on Thursday at Perth's WACA Ground. Notably, India named four debutants in the pink-ball Test. The match also marks veteran Australian cricketer Alys ... read..


T20 WC: Suryakumar Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coaches highlight India's bowling struggles in semifinal against England
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 11:20:55 AM IST
Suryakumar Yadav's childhood cricket coach Ashok Aswalkar and Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach Kapil Pandey highlighted India's struggles with the ball against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday. Even though India secured the victory, ... read..


Lionel Messi, Inter Miami welcomed by US President Donald Trump at White House
Washington | March 6, 2026 9:51:25 AM IST
US President Donald Trump welcomed Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team to the White House on Thursday and celebrated the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup champions in a ceremony, according to a Reuters report. ... read..


Devendra Fadnavis, Piyush Goyal, Anurag Thakur praise India's T20 WC semifinal win over England
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 9:51:18 AM IST
Multiple politcal leaders, including Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anurag Thakur lauded Team India's seven-run win over England in a thrilling semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026, on Thursday a ... read..


T20 WC: Harbhajan Singh praises Bumrah, Hardik's bowling in thrilling semifinal win for India
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 8:51:30 AM IST
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh hailed Team India's win against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday. He credited the bowling efforts of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, but also acknowledged that there could have been a better ... read..


"If India continues to perform like this, no one can stop them": Devajit Saikia after Men in Blue's T20 WC semifinal win
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 8:51:18 AM IST
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia hailed Team India's performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal win over England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. He said if the Men in Blue continue to perform like th ... read..


Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma lauds Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah after India's T20 WC semifinal win over England
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 8:51:06 AM IST
Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma hailed Team India's win over England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. He lauded Sanju Samson's fifty and also credited Jasprit Bumrah for breaking England's momentu ... read..


DC coach 'massively excited' by possibility of Aquib Nabi-Mitchell Starc-led pace attack for IPL 2026, speaks on KL's batting position
By Sahil Kohli

New Delhi | March 6, 2026 4:50:49 AM IST
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season this year, Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Hemang Badani expressed excitement about DC's pace attack led by Jammu and Kashmir pace sensation Aquib Nabi Dar and Australian legend Mitchell Starc and hailed the ... read..


T20 World Cup: "Bumrah is arguably the best of all time at the minute," Brook hails Indian pacer after loss in Semis
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 3:51:13 AM IST
England suffered a seven-run defeat in the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and the England skipper Harry Brook called Jasprit Bumrah 'the best of all time'. ... read..


T20 WC: Brook hails Bethell's heroic ton, tactical batting against spinners in England's loss in semi-final vs India
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 3:20:53 AM IST
England captain Harry Brook praised the game awareness and tactical approach shown by centurion Jacob Bethell during England's run chase against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final, highlighting how the young batter targeted favourable "match- ... read..


"I made a big mistake dropping Samson": Harry Brook after England's semi-final exit in T20 WC
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 2:51:49 AM IST
England captain Harry Brook admitted that crucial fielding lapses, including dropping Sanju Samson's catch, proved costly as his side went down to India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final. ... read..


T20WC: Suryakumar hails Bumrah's "special bowling performance", Sanju's knock as India trounce England in semifinal
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 2:51:47 AM IST
Following his side's nail-biting win over England in the semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav hailed Sanju Samson's scintillating knock and Jasprit Bumrah's four-over spell of just 33 runs and a wicket in such a high-scoring ... read..


T20 WC: Bethell proves his mettle yet again on big stages, becomes England's 4th all-format centurion
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 2:51:44 AM IST
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell continued to prove his mettle at big stages with a scintillating, lone warrior century against India in a hard-fought semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, which the Three Lions lost by seven runs. He also b ... read..


T20 WC: Varun Chakaravarthy registers unwanted bowling record against England
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 2:51:42 AM IST
India entered the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating England by seven runs in the semi-final held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, and the Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy recorded an unwanted record during th ... read..


Cricket fraternity hails India for reaching T20WC final
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 2:51:41 AM IST
The cricketing fraternity heaped praise on the defending championsTeam India, after their thrilling seven-run victory over England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday night, with many highlighting the team's intent, batting firepower and ... read..


T20 WC: Samson reflects on battle with Archer after semi-final heroics
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 2:51:39 AM IST
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson opened up about his on-field battle with England pacer Jofra Archer during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final, saying he had specifically prepared to face the fast bowler after past encounters where Archer had tr ... read..


"We will win this cup here in India": IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal after semi-final win over England
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 2:51:37 AM IST
India defeated England by seven runs in the semi-final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, and the former Indian women's cricketer Diana Edulji and IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal congratulated the Men I ... read..


"All credit goes to Bumrah": Samson after India defeat England by seven runs to reach finals of T20WC
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 2:51:36 AM IST
Indian opener Sanju Samson expressed delight after delivering a match-winning performance against England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, stating that he wanted to make the most of the form he carried into the kn ... read..


"He's also trying to find a way out, we all are with him": Sanju Samson on Abhishek Sharma's form
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 2:51:34 AM IST
India entered the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating England by seven runs in the semi-final held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, and the Player of the Match, Sanju Samson, made sure to cheer up the struggling batter ... read..


"One more match, then I'll feel light": Samson speaks on self-doubt, form loss, after valiant 89 in T20WC semifinal
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 2:51:33 AM IST
Following his India's win over England in the T20 World Cup semifinal on Thursday night, opener Sanju Samson, who yet again impressed with a fine 89 in 42 balls, after an unbeaten 97* against West Indies at Kolkata, spoke on battling self-doubt due being ... read..


"India will bring the trophy home": BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 2:51:31 AM IST
Devajit Saikia, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), expressed confidence that the Indian team will clinch the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title, saying the side is well placed to repeat its historic success in Barbados in 2024. ... read..


"Phenomenal player, will have one hell of a career for England": Brook on centurion Bethell after Wankhede T20WC thriller
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2026 2:51:29 AM IST
Following his side's loss to India in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup, England skipper Harry Brook hailed young batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell's fighting century, calling it a "phenomenal" effort and adding that he should be proud of his heroics ove ... read..


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