Cricket
Dunedin, March 8 (UNI) Melie Kerr produced a historic bowling performance with a seven-wicket haul as New Zealand defeated Zimbabwe in the second ODI at University Oval in Dunedin on Sunday. Kerr returned figures of 7/34 to bundle out Zimbabwe for just 102, breaking the 44-year-old record held by Jackie Lord, whose 6/10 against India…
Mumbai, Mar 6 (UNI) India opener Sanju Samson credited patience and clarity after producing a match-winning knock in a high-scoring semi-final that secured India’s place in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The wicketkeeper-batsman struck a fluent 89 off 42 balls to propel India to a formidable 253/7 in a game…
New Delhi, March 6 (UNI) Former India captain Kapil Dev felt that Indian opener Abhishek Sharma who is going through a lean patch must show “self belief” to make a strong come back on time as India is set for the title clash against New Zeakabd on March 8 in Ahmedabad. Expressing confidence in the…
Mumbai, (UNI) “Oh my God! How much more do we need to score against you guys?” India captain Suryakumar Yadav recalled telling England skipper Harry Brook during a breathless run-chase in the semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, summing up the tension of a contest that swung wildly before India finally sealed…
BD Narayankar Mumbai, Mar 5 (UNI) If one innings captured the fearless mood of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, it was the breathtaking assault by Jacob Bethell at the Wankhede Stadium. In a tournament increasingly defined by audacity with the bat, Bethell’s stunning 48-ball 105 against India in Mumbai stood out as a…
Mumbai, Mar 5 (UNI) The wedding ceremony of Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar, turned into a star-studded affair as several prominent personalities from the cricketing fraternity attended the celebrations on Thursday. Former India World Cup-winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni marked his presence at the ceremony along with his wife Sakshi. Former…
Mumbai, Mar 5 (UNI) When the surface is true at the Wankhede Stadium and the ball comes nicely onto the bat, it often rewards batsmen who trust their timing. On Thursday night, Sanju Samson did exactly that, leading India to a commanding 253 for seven against England in the second semifinal of the ICC Men’s…
Dubai, March 5 (UNI) England won the toss and elected to field against India in the semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Thursday, setting up a high-stakes clash between the two sides. England skipper Harry Brook said the decision was influenced by the conditions and the nature of the pitch. “We’re going…
Kolkata, March 5 (UNI) Centurion Finn Allen quickly shifted focus to Sunday’s final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after guiding New Zealand to a commanding nine-wicket win over South Africa in the semifinal with a record-breaking innings. Allen produced a scintillating display, smashing the fastest century in the history of the men’s T20…
Kolkata, Mar 4 (UNI) Finn Allen’s explosive 33-ball century powered New Zealand into the Men’s T20 World Cup final with a nine-wicket win over South Africaat the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. After restricting South Africa to 169/8, Finn Allen remained unconquered on 100 as the Black Caps cantered to 173/1 in 12.5 overs in…
