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Ahmedabad, March 8: India wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson said that constant guidance from legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar had helped him overcome setbacks and shaped his performances in the tournament, which contributed to the team's victory in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup."To be...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Sanju Samson attributed his remarkable success in India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign to his "extensive conversations" with Sachin Tendulkar, stating that he had been in constant contact with the batting legend for the past two months.Samson was awarded the Player of...

Ahmedabad, March 8 India put on a spectacular batting display, overwhelming New Zealand by 96 runs in the final match and defending the T20 World Cup title after posting a record score here on Sunday.Led by a blazing 89 from Sanju Samson and explosive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (52)...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Veteran seamer Matt Henry said New Zealand still believe in their batting strength despite India posting a formidable 255/5 in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final. On a flat, mixed-surface pitch, Sanju Samson (89), Ishan Kishan (54), and Abhishek Sharma (52) led India to a...

Ahmedabad, March 8 The Indian batting lineup presented such a delightful performance on Sunday that it was difficult to choose the best.Sanju Samson dominated the New Zealand attack with a fearless 89; Abhishek Sharma rediscovered his lost touch with a destructive 52 off 21 balls, and reliable...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Sanju Samson stunned a bewildered New Zealand, accompanied by the equally destructive Abhishek Sharma, who saved his best for last in India's record-breaking 255 for five against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final here on Sunday.And if that wasn't enough, Ishan Kishan...

Ahmedabad, March 8: India continued their aggressive attack on New Zealand bowlers in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final, with a powerful partnership between Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan keeping the hosts firmly in control at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Former India legend Sachin Tendulkar...

Ahmedabad, March 8 – Continuing his impressive form, Sanju Samson reached his third consecutive fifty-plus score, matching the feat of India's great Virat Kohli in the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Samson etched his name...

Ahmedabad, March 8: Team India put on a brilliant batting performance in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in attendance alongside his wife, son Jay Shah (who is also the chairman of the International...

Ahmedabad, March 8 – A blistering half-century by Abhishek Sharma powered India to the highest Power-play score in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, during the final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.India reached 92/0 in six overs, rewriting the...

Ahmedabad, March 8 New Zealand have brought in pacer Jacob Duffy in place of off-spin bowling all-rounder Cole McConchie as captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl first against unchanged India in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.India...

Perth, March 7 – Lucy Hamilton and Annabel Sutherland shone brightly once again, as Australia strengthened their position in the one-off Pink-ball Test against India. The visitors closed the second day at 105/6 after scoring 50 runs in 29 overs, trailing Australia by 20 runs at the WACA Ground...

Perth, March 7 – Lucy Hamilton and Annabel Sutherland shone with the ball once again as Australia tightened their grip on the one-off Pink-ball Test against India, as the visitors closed the second day at 105/6 in 29 overs, trailing the hosts by 20 runs at the WACA Ground in Perth on Saturday...

New Delhi, March 7 – As Team India prepares for Sunday’s high-stakes final clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup against New Zealand, former India spinner Piyush Chawla believes that managing emotions will be the defining factor for the hosts in a pressure-filled home final.Chawla emphasized...

Perth, March 6 – Fast-bowling all-rounder Annabel Sutherland took 4-46, while debutant pacer Lucy Hamilton impressed with 3-31 as Australia bowled out India for 198 on the first day of the one-off pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground on Friday.After Alyssa Healy won the toss and opted to bowl...

New Delhi, March 6: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar praised Axar Patel for his outstanding fielding performance against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final, noting that India previously relied on Ravindra Jadeja for such brilliance in the field, but Axar has impressively stepped up and is...

Ahmedabad, March 6 The murmurs of concern have turned into full-blown criticism, but despite his prolonged slump, India are likely to stick with Abhishek Sharma for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, given their well-documented reluctance to disrupt a winning combination.In many...

Mumbai, March 6 England captain Harry Brook described Jasprit Bumrah as the “best of all time at the minute” after India’s pace spearhead bowled a tight over with accurate yorkers towards the end of the T20 World Cup semifinal, which England won by seven runs.Brook said it’s difficult to beat...

Mumbai, March 6 Sanju Samson expressed his relief at contributing two outstanding innings to guide India to the final of the T20 World Cup, but he is not stopping there and aims to deliver another match-winning performance to help India win the trophy for a record third time.Samson, who had...

Mumbai, March 5 Praising him as a true generational talent, Sanju Samson dedicated his Player of the Match award to Jasprit Bumrah following the pacer's outstanding performance in India's T20 World Cup semifinal victory over England at a batting-friendly venue here on Thursday.In a day when...