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Mumbai/IBNS: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Friday said the Indian cricket board cannot take any step regarding the Sunrisers franchise roping in Pakistani cricketer Abrar Ahmed for the upcoming edition of The Hundred.
At a time when India is basking in the glory of the men's T20 World Cup triumph, the country's women athletes are steadily making their mark across multiple sporting disciplines, raising hopes of bringing home more laurels in the years ahead.
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the first phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.
Former Indian batsman Mohammad Kaif feels that opener Sanju Samson can serve as the next Indian captain in the shortest format after his electrifying performance in the T20 World Cup.
Left-handers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan occupy the first two positions in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings in what is the first instance of an Indian batting pair making it a one-two in the format, with Kishan also eying the chance to become the fourth Indian to top the T20I batting rankings.
India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has said the blueprint for ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 will be ready by the end of Indian Premier League 2026.
Indian coach Gautam Gambhir posted a heart-touching message on X, dedicating the T20 World Cup victory to 1.4 billion Indians.
India opener Sanju Samson, who put up a strong performance in crucial matches, including the final against New Zealand, was named the Player of the Tournament at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Natalie Wilkie from Salmon Arm, B.C., captured Canada's inaugural gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, dominating the women's 12.5-kilometer standing biathlon on March 8.
Indian cricketing icons, including Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, greeted the Indian cricket team after Suyakumar Yadav and his spirited teammates beat New Zealand by 96 runs to clinch the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian men’s cricket team on Sunday for winning the T20 World Cup, saying the victory filled every Indian heart with pride and joy.
India put up an all-round show to beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final to win the T20 World Cup on Sunday, writing a new chapter in the history books by becoming the first nation to defend the showpiece tournament.
India changed the record books by becoming the first host nation to win the T20 World Cup by beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the iconic tournament in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan enjoyed roadside shaving in India and shared a glimpse of his experience on X.
Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, on Friday announced a strategic partnership with five-time IPL champions, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), as their Official Sponsor.
Mumbai/IBNS: India defeated England by seven runs in a high-scoring thriller to reach the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, married Saaniya Chandhok in an intimate ceremony in Mumbai on Thursday, with the celebrations attended by family members, close friends, and several prominent personalities from sports, business and entertainment.
Kolkata/IBNS: A breathtaking onslaught from Finn Allen powered New Zealand into the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, as the Black Caps thrashed South Africa by nine wickets in the first semifinal at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
Kolkata/IBNS: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has termed England a bigger threat than the West Indies ahead of India’s semi-final clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Bengaluru/IBNS: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has returned safely to India after being stranded in Dubai amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Kolkata/IBNS: Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 powered India to a thrilling five-wicket victory over West Indies in a virtual quarter-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens on Sunday, sealing their place in the semi-finals.
Noida/IBNS: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is mourning the loss of his father, Khanchand Singh, who passed away on Friday after a battle with advanced-stage liver cancer, media reports said.
Chennai/IBNS: India bounced back in emphatic fashion from their crushing defeat to South Africa, hammering Zimbabwe by 72 runs in a must-win Super 8 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday.
Ahmedabad/IBNS: India’s campaign in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 has hit a major setback following a heavy defeat against South Africa and West Indies’ massive win over Zimbabwe.
East Bengal defeated Sporting Delhi 4-1 in a match of Indian Super League (ISL) at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on February 21. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
The United States captured its first Olympic men's hockey gold since 1980 by defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime during the gold-medal final at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
South Africa delivered a dominant performance to defeat India by 76 runs in a Super 8 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appreciated the Indian-origin players who performed during the ongoing T20 World Cup tournament, representing various countries like the US and Oman in the grand event.
Kolkata/IBNS: Seasoned campaigner Om Prakash Chouhan came from behind and produced a late flourish to win the DP World Players Golf Championship, pipping his rivals and overnight leaders to win the title on the final day of the rupees 1.5 crore golf meet at the Tollygunge Club course here Thursday.
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