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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…
Hyderabad, March 5 (UNI) The Austrian women’s hockey team arrived in Hyderabad on Thursday, ahead of the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, where eight nations will compete for three coveted spots in the upcoming global tournament scheduled to be held in Belgium and the Netherlands in August this year. Austria will be looking…
Kolkata, Mar 5 (UNI) South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad admitted his side was thoroughly outplayed after crashing out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the semifinal at Eden Gardens. South Africa entered the knockout clash on a seven-match unbeaten run in the tournament, but a…
Birmingham, March 5 (UNI) India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a first-round exit at the All England Open Badminton Championships after going down in straight games to Malaysia’s Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai on Wednesday. Competing at the Utilita Arena Birmingham, the fourth-ranked Indian duo lost 23-21, 21-12 to…
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…
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…
