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For the first time, the Indian Women’s Cricket Team has been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award after winning their maiden World Cup. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, they set a record 339-run chase in the semi-final against Australia. Winners will be announced at Madrid’s Laureus Awards on April 20.
The iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has been cleared by the Karnataka government to host Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches, ending its absence after last year’s tragic stampede. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play five home games at the venue, and it may also host the season’s opening ceremony, restoring cricket action in the […]
Sunil Gavaskar believes India holds a slight edge over England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal thanks to the impact of Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling and Tilak Varma’s smart batting, rather than relying on Suryakumar Yadav or Abhishek Sharma. He expects a thrilling contest in Mumbai, highlighting India’s flexible batting and bowling strengths.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash between India and West Indies set new digital records, surpassing 2024. ICC.tv and social media saw massive growth, with multi-language feeds. Watch time, unique users, and views from non-traditional markets like Germany, Italy, Japan, and South Korea surged, making it the most accessible ICC event.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded Rinku Singh for his resilience, rejoining the team just a day after his father passed away. Gambhir said the entire squad stands with him. Rinku had stepped away to perform last rites but returned in time for India’s T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against the West Indies.
Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi could soon earn an India call-up, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia hinted. Nabi led J&K to their maiden Ranji Trophy, taking 60 wickets with eight five-wicket hauls. Selectors, including those led by Ajit Agarkar, are closely watching him, and ex-captain Sourav Ganguly supports his selection.
Iran’s women’s national football team silently protested by not singing their national anthem before their Women’s Asian Cup match in Australia, amid ongoing political turmoil and widening conflict involving the US and Israel. The gesture, made before their game against South Korea, drew global attention as a quiet act of defiance.
The International Cricket Council has announced match officials for the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will umpire South Africa vs New Zealand in Kolkata. Chris Gaffaney and Allahuddien Paleker will officiate India vs England in Mumbai. Other third umpires, fourth umpires and referees have also been named.
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar says it is a new era as India prepares to face England in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium. He feels India can still make the final despite poor past results at the venue. Gavaskar expects a tight contest and advises the team to build innings wisely, not […]
South Africa and New Zealand will play the first T20 World Cup semi-final on March 4 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. South Africa is unbeaten and topped their Super 8 group. New Zealand finished second in their group. The match has a reserve day. If rain stops both days, South Africa will reach the final because […]
Indian badminton ace star PV Sindhu has safely returned to India after being stranded at Dubai international airport amid tensions linked to the US-Israel and Iran conflict. Sharing the latest update on social media, Sindhu also expressed deep gratitude to airport and immigration authorities for their support and said she is now taking a short […]
Cricket squads from Zimbabwe and the West Indies remain stranded in India after their exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, as the Iran-Israel conflict disrupted air travel. With transit hubs like Dubai temporarily shut, the teams could not depart as scheduled. Officials now expect their return journey to resume within three days.
14 Pakistan cricketers have been shortlisted for the Men’s Hundred auction, including Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, and Shadab Khan. Sahibzada Farhan missed out despite recent T20 World Cup form. The ECB confirmed selections are based on performance and availability. Two women, Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal, also made the longlist.
In T20 World Cup history, India and England have met five times. India has won three matches, while England has won two. At Wankhede Stadium, they played two T20 matches, each team winning once. Overall, India holds a slight edge over England in their T20 head-to-head record, making contests between them closely watched.
The highly anticipated Finalissima between Argentina and Spain, set for March 27 in Doha, is now in doubt due to escalating Middle East tensions. The Qatar Football Association has suspended all football activities indefinitely, casting uncertainty over whether the intercontinental match will go ahead as planned or be postponed, relocated, or cancelled.