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New Delhi, March 19 New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will miss the first seven league games for his IPL franchise, Punjab Kings, to spend time at home following the birth of his first child.Ferguson had taken a paternity leave midway through the T20 World Cup before rejoining New...

Wellington, March 19 – New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon warned on Thursday of a prolonged Middle East conflict that could disrupt global oil supplies, as the government considers raising its fuel escalation level next week.New Zealand drivers have been queuing at petrol stations...

London, March 18 – England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith believes missing out on a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 could prove to be a blessing in disguise, adding that the time at home would give him a valuable block of red-ball preparation ahead of the Test summer starting in...

New Delhi, March 18 – India's test captain, Shubman Gill, expressed immense pride and gratitude after being named the winner of the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for 2025 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) at the Naman Awards.Gill said...

New Delhi, March 17 – Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan honored India wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson, who played a crucial role in India’s triumphant campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup earlier this month.Vijayan hosted the World Cup champion at his official residence, Cliff House...

March 17, New Delhi: Jordan Hermann has been ruled out of the remaining matches in the T20I series between South Africa and New Zealand due to a hamstring injury.Hermann sustained the injury while fielding during his debut match in the first T20I at the Bay Oval on Sunday. He left the field...

New Delhi, March 17 India's T20 captain, Suryakumar Yadav, revealed that he personally apologized to New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell after being hit by an Arshdeep Singh throw during the recent World Cup final, as he wanted to set an example of good leadership.Arshdeep was fined 15 percent of his...

Hamilton, March 17 – South African batsman Jordan Hermann has been ruled out of the remaining matches in the five-game T20I series against New Zealand due to a right hamstring injury.In what was his maiden T20I for South Africa, Hermann sustained the injury while fielding during Sunday's...

Dubai, March 16 Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting hailed India as the strongest T20I side ever assembled after their latest T20 World Cup triumph, saying the team's depth, experience, and consistency underline its remarkable record in white-ball cricket.India defeated New Zealand by 96...

New Delhi, March 16 – Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has hailed India as the greatest white-ball team ever assembled after they became the first men's side to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title with an emphatic 96-run win over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi...

New Delhi, March 16 – The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Monday that New Zealand and South Africa will host the fourth edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup (for men and women, respectively). The winners will be given the opportunity to join the 2026-27 season of the FIH...

New Delhi, March 14 Indian opener Sanju Samson said his desire to meet the team's needs helped him overcome the initial apprehension of competing with his own teammates for a spot in the eleven during the recent T20 World Cup, and deliver a series of match-winning performances.Samson scored 97...

Mumbai, March 14 Comparing India's current winning streak to the unstoppable Australian teams of the past, ICC chairman Jay Shah stated on Saturday that the name 'Team India' is now a definitive marker of triumph in world cricket.The Indian men's team recently became the first side to...

Mumbai, March 14: Following India's victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Jay Shah visited the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple with the trophy on Saturday.India defeated New Zealand by 96...

New Delhi, March 13 – Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans across the country after India’s triumphant campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, dedicating the title to millions of supporters who stood by the team throughout the tournament.In an emotional message...

New Delhi, March 12 – India head coach Gautam Gambhir offered prayers at the Gurudwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib on Thursday to express gratitude after India’s successful campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.India clinched the title with a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the...

New Delhi, March 12: India's left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh stated that the team's focus on process and self-belief was key to their 2026 Men's T20 World Cup victory on home soil, adding that the squad has set its sights on winning multiple trophies in the coming decade.With a 96-run...

Ahmedabad, March 12 India's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said he enjoys taking on responsibility in high-pressure situations and described the T20 World Cup victory as one of the most rewarding of his career.Bumrah played a crucial role, taking four wickets as India defeated New Zealand by 96...

New Delhi, March 12 – India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah expressed his gratitude, stating that he always wanted to take on a challenging role, which led him to choose cricket. He stated that being able to make a difference brings him great joy and that there’s ‘no better feeling than that.’...

London, March 11 India has taken its cricket to a different level, particularly in the white-ball format, according to West Indies legend Viv Richards, following Team India's emphatic 96-run victory over New Zealand in the recent T20 World Cup.The legendary West Indies cricketer was in London...