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Mumbai, Mar 3 (UNI) England all-rounder Sam Curran believes familiarity with Indian conditions and big-match experience could give his side the edge as they prepare to face India in the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Curran said playing…
London, Mar 3 (UNI) Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England have a better spin attack than India and he has a “funny feeling” Harry Brook’s side will win Thursday’s T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai. India came into the tournament as overwhelming favourites but were beaten by South Africa in the Super 8s phase…
New Delhi, Mar 3 (UNI) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has urged his players to embrace the pressure of knockouts as the defending champions prepare to face two-time winners England in the semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Speaking in a video shared by the Board…
Abu Dhabi, Mar 3 (UNI) Players and officials ran from the court at an ATP Challenger event in the United Arab Emirates when a fire broke out at a nearby oil terminal following an Iranian drone attack. Two matches were stopped in Fujairah – which is about 90 miles south-east of Dubai – shortly after…
Bengaluru, March 3 (UNI) Recalling his celebrated five-wicket haul against England at Lord’s, Venkatesh Prasad on Tuesday said ensuring the return of Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Bengaluru for IPL 2026 was an even greater achievement for him. “It’s a great achievement in just two and a half months for this managing committee of KSCA, and…
Perth, March 3 (UNI) Indian pacer Renuka Thakur has been ruled out of the only Test of the ongoing multi-format women’s series against Australia due to workload management concerns. The one-off pink-ball Test is scheduled to be played at the WACA Ground in Perth. In a statement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India…
Mumbai, March 3 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced that the Indian Women’s Cricket Team has been shortlisted for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards under the World Team of the Year category. First instituted in 2000, the annual awards honour the greatest and most inspirational sporting achievements…
Kolkata, March 3 (UNI) Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that the departure of the West Indies senior men’s team from India, following their exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, has been delayed due to international airspace restrictions. In a statement released on Monday, CWI said the restrictions stem from security threats…
Dubai, March 3 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match officials for the knockout stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with the semi-finals set to be played in Kolkata and Mumbai. For the first semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand at the Eden Gardens on March 4, Richard…
Bengaluru, Mar 3 (UNI) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu on Tuesday confirmed that she has safely returned home to Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai amid escalating regional tensions. “Back home in Bangalore and safe. The last few days have been intense and uncertain, but I’m truly grateful to be back at my house,” Sindhu…
