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Ahmedabad, March 9 When Suryakumar Yadav called Ishan Kishan to confirm his place in India's T20 World Cup squad, the captain asked the aggressive batsman, "Will you win the World Cup?"Kishan, never one to shy away from making a statement, responded with his own question, "Will you have faith...

New Delhi, March 9 Celebrities erupted in joy and pride after India clinched the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the record third time, with stars such as Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Allu Arjun, and Alia Bhatt praising the men in blue for their comprehensive and dominant...

Ahmedabad, March 9 The Indian T20I team, led by Gautam Gambhir, made a strong statement by becoming the first to defend the World Cup trophy.Does this mean that India is in its era of dominance in white-ball cricket?Not quite, according to the straightforward head coach, who dropped subtle...

Ahmedabad, March 8 The exceptional Jasprit Bumrah was caught up in the wave of joy and relief after India's T20 World Cup victory here on Sunday, having experienced heartbreak at the same venue just over three years ago.While India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the T20...

Wellington, March 8 – New Zealand seamer Lea Tahuhu has announced her retirement from Women's ODIs, bringing an end to her 15-year career in the format. She will remain available for selection in T20Is.NZC said Tahuhu will be part of the White Ferns squad for the T20I series against South...

New Delhi, March 8 The International Cricket Council's (ICC) three-day meeting from March 25 to 27 in Doha, Qatar, has been postponed due to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.According to an ICC source, the meeting has been rescheduled for next month in the same...

New Delhi, March 7 Former England fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Steven Finn have heaped praise on India’s pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, calling him the “greatest pacer ever” following his match-winning performance against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal.Bumrah played a crucial role in...

In the Men’s T20 World Cup final, New Zealand’s approach to Jasprit Bumrah, their key fast bowler, will depend on the game situation rather than a fixed strategy, according to former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull.Doull emphasized that the openers, Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, will need to...

Ahmedabad, March 6 A prominent member of the Indian support staff has sought divine blessings at every venue where the team has played.The BCCI also doesn't want to leave any stone unturned in order to give the 'Men In Blue' the best chance of winning the third T20 World Cup trophy.So much...

Ahmedabad, March 6: The England duo of Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf have been named as on-field umpires for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, to be played between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.Illingworth will oversee his second consecutive T20 World...

Mumbai, March 6 – A day after narrowly defeating England by seven runs in a thrilling semi-final of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, Suryakumar Yadav-led India departed from Mumbai to Ahmedabad for the title clash against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, scheduled for Sunday.The...

Kolkata, March 5 A charter flight has been arranged for the West Indies team to return home after the Caribbean side remained stranded in the city for more than four days due to international airspace restrictions triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran."A charter has been arranged for...

New Delhi, March 5 – Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed former Australian cricketer Jamie Siddons as the head coach of the senior women's team, the board announced on Thursday. Siddons previously coached the Bangladesh senior men's team from 2007 to 2011.Sri Lanka were previously coached by...

New Delhi, March 5 Dame Therese Walsh has been appointed as Chair of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 Tournament, which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.Dame Therese is currently the chair of Air New Zealand, and a former Chair of TVNZ and Director of New Zealand Cricket.She...

Kolkata, March 4 Explosive right-handed opener Finn Allen described his record-breaking century in 33 balls as "very impressive" in terms of his best batting performances, as it propelled New Zealand to the T20 World Cup final with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over South Africa at Eden...

Mumbai, March 4 – When Harry Brook’s England began their campaign in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, they had a huge legacy to uphold. As the two-time champions had reached the semifinals in every edition since 2016, when they lost to the West Indies in the final in Kolkata, they were expected...

Lahore, March 4 – Pakistan has excluded former captain Babar Azam from the squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, which begins on March 11, following the team's disappointing performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, where they were eliminated in the Super 8...

Kolkata, March 3 – New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has dismissed the underdog tag, stating that both teams are “in the same boat” as the Black Caps prepare to face undefeated South Africa for a spot in the T20 World Cup final.South Africa has been the most complete team in this edition of...

Madrid, March 3 In a first, the Indian women's cricket squad has been nominated for the prestigious 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award following their maiden World Cup title triumph.The nomination was confirmed by Laureus Sport on Tuesday.They are the first women's cricket team to...

Madrid, March 3 In a first, the Indian women's cricket squad has been nominated for the prestigious 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award following their maiden World Cup title triumph.The nomination was confirmed by Laureus Sport on Tuesday.They are the first women's cricket team to...