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Heartbreak Behind The Heroics: Indian Cricketers And Their Toughest Battles
Chennai Super Kings: Under the glare of stadium lights, they appear invincible soaking in the applause, delivering match-winning performances, winning matches, and lifting trophies. But when the cheers fade, and the cameras turn away, some of Indias cricket stars have found themselves fighting far more personal battles ones that test the heart more than on-field skills. Young leg-spinner Rahul Chahar recently offered a deeply personal account of his divorce from Ishani Johar. The couple, who got engaged in 2019 and married in March 2022 in Goa after being together since their early twenties, had shared years of companionship before deciding to part ways. After nearly 15 months of courtroom proceedings, Chahar chose transparency over silence. There were no dramatic allegations only an honest admission of how emotionally draining the process had been. Importantly, he emphasised that he harbours no ill feelings. Support poured in almost immediately. Fans flooded his social media with words of encouragement, praising his grace and maturity. Many called him brave for speaking openly, while others reminded him that a new chapter awaits. In a country where cricketers are often placed on pedestals, the empathy reflected a growing understanding that heroes, too, are human. Professionally, Chahar now looks ahead to a fresh challenge. The leg-spinner is set to represent Chennai Super Kings after being bought for Rs 5.20 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction a new record for him both on and off the field. He isnt alone in navigating personal upheaval. In 2025, Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma ended their marriage, asking fans to honour their privacy. A year earlier, Hardik Pandya confirmed his separation, drawing mixed but largely supportive reactions online. For Shikhar Dhawan, the emotional weight of divorce extended to fatherhood, with supporters frequently expressing solidarity. Earlier generations from Dinesh Karthik to Mohammad Azharuddin, Ravi Shastri, Javagal Srinath, and Manoj Prabhakar have also endured similar storms. Cricket may immortalise their heroics, but these moments reveal something deeper: resilience. Because sometimes, the bravest innings are played not before thousands, but in the quiet spaces where healing begins. Separation pangs -- Top cricketers in divorce battles: Rahul Chahar 2026 Yuzvendra Chahal 2025 Hardik Pandya 2024 Shikhar Dhawan 2023 Dinesh Karthik 2012 Mohammad Azharuddin 1996 & 2010 Ravi Shastri 2012 Mohammad Azharuddin 1996 & 2010 Also Read: Live Cricket Score Manoj Prabhakar 2013 Article Source: IANS
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How the VinFast VF 6 Is Winning Over Women Drivers in India
With surround view, smart safety systems and strong warranties, the VF 6 helps drivers, especially women, manage Indias roads with a little more ease and a lot more confidence. With surround view, smart safety systems and strong warranties, the VF 6 helps drivers, especially women, manage Indias roads with a little more ease and a lot more confidence On a humid Tuesday evening in Chennai, Ananya crawls along Cathedral Road, negotiating what can only be described as a live-action obstacle course. Scooters skim past her mirrors. An auto rickshaw darts in like it owns the lane. A delivery van brakes abruptly, because of course it does. She taps a button, glances at the 360-degree surround view on her screen, and slides neatly into a tight parking slot outside her daughters dance class. I used to circle the block three times before parking , she says. Now I just park . Ananya drives the VinFast VF 6, which was a gift from her husband on their sixth wedding anniversary. For her, the switch was initially just a chance to try something new. But over time, it has become something more, almost as if it were designed for the kind of daily negotiations Indian women drivers make on the road. Safety In Numbers, And More In January, the VF 6 earned a full 5-star rating from Indias Bharat NCAP, the countrys official crash test programme, scoring 27.13 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection and 44.41 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection. In side impact tests, it delivered full marks for adult and child occupants. For many women, safety is not an abstract concept. If I am driving my six-year-old across the city, I want reassurance that the car is safe , says Ananya . Crash ratings matter. A lot . The VF 6 backs that up with 7 airbags, including curtain airbags, and a reinforced structure that showed its mettle in the Bharat NCAP frontal impact test. Safety also means surviving what is outside the car: Delhis winter smog. Bengalurus construction dust. Mumbais humidity. The VF 6 addresses this with a PM1.0 air filter and air ionizer on select variants. It sounds technical, but the effect is immediate. For women driving with children or elderly family members, cabin air quality is part of everyday health management, less coughing, fewer complaints from the back seat. For the long term, the VF 6 offers a 7 year or 160,000 km vehicle warranty and an 8 year unlimited kilometre battery warranty in Asia markets. Long coverage reduces financial anxiety, especially for first-time EV buyers. See Everything With 360-Degree View If one feature comes up again and again, it is the 360-degree Surround View Monitor. In dense traffic, spatial awareness is survival. The birds eye view stitches together feeds from multiple cameras, showing scooters, stray dogs, low boundary walls, and unpredictable pedestrians. In practical terms, this reduces stress and the likelihood of minor scrapes that turn into major repair bills. Add Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Automatic Emergency Braking on higher variants, and the car quietly compensates for what Indian traffic throws at you. A VF 6 owner may not control the biker who appears out of nowhere, but the car certainly helps level the playing field. The VF 6 offers selectable drive modes and a steering system tuned to be light at low speeds and stable at higher speeds. In city conditions, that lighter steering reduces fatigue during parking and tight U turns. It also comes with 190 mm ground clearance and a compact 4.2 metre length, a sweet spot for navigating broken roads and narrow lanes without feeling oversized. Recognition Beyond the Showroom In December 2025 and early 2026, the VF 6 kept showing up on Indias automotive awards lists, which is usually a good sign that something is working. At the Autocar India Awards 2026, it won Value for Money Car of the Year , recognised for its strong balance of pricing, equipment and everyday usability. At the Auto9 Awards 2026, the VF 6 was honoured again for its overall proposition, alongside VinFasts brand win for New Entrant of the Year . More recently, at the Auto Excellence Awards 2026, it secured Value for Money EV of the Year, further cementing its reputation as a smart, well-equipped electric SUV at an accessible price point. These awards, from respected Indian industry programmes, underscore the VF 6s ability to combine practical appeal with real-world performance and competitive positioning across multiple independent evaluations. A Shift in Who Is at the Wheel As the ones who hold up half the sky, women can and should be part of the EV adoption curve, ideally as the ones asking the tough questions at the showroom. In that context, and in line with VinFasts vision of EV for all , the VF 6 does not sideline women. It makes its case not with a single headline feature, but with a combination of safety credentials, 360 degree visibility, adaptive steering, air filtration, and a long warranty that come together as a coherent daily tool. Ananya sums it up as she pulls out of her parking spot with a quick glance at the surround view. I do not feel like I am managing the car , she says. I feel like it is helping me manage the road . About VinFast VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam's largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast's product lineup includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. The company is rapidly expanding its global distribution network and manufacturing capabilities with facilities in Vietnam, India, and planned operations in the United States. The company's Thoothukudi facility in Tamil Nadu represents a $500 million investment and will produce 150,000 vehicles annually when fully operational, creating approximately 3,500 direct jobs. vinfastauto.in
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T20 WC: 'Their Best Is Yet To Come,' Says Sanjay Bangar On India's Campaign
T20 World Cup: Former India batter and expert Sanjay Bangar believes that the Indian cricket team is yet to hit top gear in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Bangar said Indias unbeaten group-stage run has been steady rather than dominant, but stressed that the bigger positive is that the teams best cricket is still to come at the tough phase of the competition. Its been a steady start. Not quite the kind we were expecting, because the expectations were sky-high, and thats where India, not necessarily bulldozing opponents in those games, can be seen as a team that played slightly under par. However, the good thing is that their best is yet to come, Bangar told Jio Hotstar. Another positive aspect is that all the players have had a chance to feature in the playing XI, which augurs well in case there are any injury concerns later in the tournament. All the players are match-ready. If there is one department where they would want to improve, it would be catching, because we saw a few chances being dropped against Pakistan and the Netherlands, Bangar added. India have been placed in a tough group that includes 2024 runner-up South Africa, two-time champions West Indies, and Zimbabwe. As unbeaten India gear up to face strong teams in the next phase of the tournament, Bangar highlighted three players who he believes will play a decisive role in Indias campaign. From here on, three players who are going to be extremely critical to Indias journey in this T20 World Cup are the men in form. Thats where I feel Ishan Kishan, given his batting form and the lack of runs from Abhishek Sharma, becomes crucial. The onus is now on Kishan to provide those explosive starts. So, he is player number one, he said. As unbeaten India gear up to face strong teams in the next phase of the tournament, Bangar highlighted three players who he believes will play a decisive role in Indias campaign. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India will start their campaign in the Super 8s on Sunday when they face South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. They will play their next match against Zimbabwe on Thursday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The defending champions will play their last match in the Super 8s on March 1 against the West Indies at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. Article Source: IANS
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) ( STT GDC India or the Company), a leading AI-ready colocation data centre services provider, today announced the launch of its fourth data centre in Chennai, marking the expansion of its second campus in the city at Siruseri. The Siruseri campus is designed as a 45 MW AI-ready facility, with the first phase of 7.2 MW now operational. This milestone reinforces STT GDC Indias continued investment in building next-generation digital infrastructure in Tamil Nadu. The facility was e-inaugurated by the Honble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru M.K. Stalin, on 12 th February 2026, reflecting the states strong commitment to positioning itself as a preferred destination for large-scale, next-generation data centre investments. With 40 MW already operational at its Chennai Ambattur campus, STT GDC India continues to scale its presence in one of Indias fastest-growing digital markets. Earlier this month, the Company also marked the groundbreaking of STT Chennai 4 within the same campus, unlocking a total development potential of approximately 130 MW, inclusive of the existing operational capacity. This expansion further strengthens STT GDC Indias ability to serve the rapidly accelerating demand from hyperscalers, enterprises and cloud service providers. The Company has recently signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu, proposing an investment of Rs. 4,200 crore to develop state-of-the-art, AI-ready data centre infrastructure in the state. Together, these developments reinforce STT GDC Indias leadership in strengthening Chennais position as a pivotal hub for AI-led and cloud-driven digital growth, aligned with Indias broader digital economy ambitions. Aligned with Indias digital growth story, STT GDC India continues to evaluate long-term strategic options to support its future expansion plans, including a potential initial public offering (IPO) targeted for the first half of 2027, as part of its roadmap to strengthen capital access and accelerate growth across Indias digital infrastructure landscape. Commenting on the Siruseri Campus Launch milestone, Bimal Khandelwal, Chief Executive Officer, STT GDC India, said: The launch of our fourth data centre in Chennai at the Siruseri campus marks a pivotal milestone in our growth journey and reinforces our long-term commitment to the city. As AI adoption accelerates and cloud demand scales, the need for resilient, high-density, future-ready infrastructure has never been more critical. Siruseri has been purpose-built to support hyperscalers and enterprises as they scale seamlessly and sustainably. With strong policy support from the Government of Tamil Nadu and growing customer momentum, we see Chennai playing a defining role in Indias AI and digital transformation. Our focus remains clear - to invest decisively, build sustainably, and deliver world-class infrastructure that will power Indias growth for the next decade and beyond. Beyond Chennai, STT GDC India is undergoing one of the most significant expansion phases in its history, strengthening its presence across Indias leading digital corridors. The Company has signed strategic MoUs with the governments of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh to develop large-scale, AI-ready data centre infrastructure, reinforcing its long-term commitment to building national digital capacity. In parallel, expansion plans are progressing across key markets including Mumbai, Noida, Pune Jaipur, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, ensuring customers benefit from geographically diversified, high-availability infrastructure across Indias most critical economic centres. Today, with 30 data centres spanning 10 cities and over 400 MW of critical IT load capacity, STT GDC India operates one of the countrys most extensive data centre platforms. Through sustained investments in next-generation, AI-ready campuses, the Company is not only scaling capacityit is building the digital backbone that will power Indias cloud, AI and enterprise transformation at scale. About STT GDC India ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) is a leading AI-ready co-location data centre services provider in India and a majority-owned subsidiary of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres. The company has been at the forefront of the Indian colocation market for more than two decades, with an impeccable record in the design, build and operation of data centres. It currently manages one of the largest white space portfolios in the country, with more than 400MW of critical IT load across 30 facilities (including those under development) in 10 cities in India. The company serves a well-diversified customer base, including many Fortune 500 companies, and delivers mission-critical solutions through best-in-class offerings and industry-leading service quality and uptime. STT GDC (India) is committed to achieving carbon neutral data centre operations by 2030 and emphasises responsible growth through a strong focus on ESG, safety, ethics, integrity and inclusion. www.sttelemediagdc.com/in-en.
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ISL Highlights: Mumbai City FC vs Chennaiyin FC
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The team is also looking at deploying the technique for other real-world applications, primarily to guage purity of water
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T20 World Cup: Afghanistan's final group game of the 2026 T20 World Cup, outgoing coach Jonathan Trott has reflected on his tenure with the side as he looks ahead to his next coaching opportunity. Trott's time in charge of Afghanistan came to an end on Thursday when the team was knocked out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup despite an impressive 82-run victory over Canada in Chennai. Since taking charge of the Afghanistan National Team in 2022, Trott has collaborated closely with the players over the past few years, playing a key role in the teams growth and increasing international competitiveness. Gratitude for a journey filled with progress and pride. Thank you, @Trotty, for your outstanding services as the head coach of #AfghanAtalan since 2022. Your impact will always be remembered. Afghanistan Cricket Board posted on X. Under Trott's guidance, Afghanistan have experienced some of their most notable moments in recent cricket history, including their first-ever semifinal finish at the 2024 T20 World Cup, significant tournament wins, historic victories over top-ranked teams, and milestones that have enhanced the countrys global cricketing reputation. During the post-match presser, Trott reflected on his time in charge and said he had plenty of great memories as the side developed as individuals and as a team. I always feel fortunate enough to have had a lot of memories as a player but also now as a coach as well, Trott said. I think even at this ground (in Chennai), beating Pakistan, I think, the first time in the World Cup, 50-over game, beating England, two games in St. Vincent, that's World Cup stuff. But there've been lots of other things we've achieved: bilateral series, firsts we've beaten Pakistan, Bangladesh away, South Africa, all these sorts of things. So I'm very fortunate enough to have coached some really great players, some really good humans and a good bunch of guys and areas to improve everywhere, he said. The England international Trott also revealed that the coaching role was never part of his original plan. He was handed the opportunity by chance', stepping in after Graham Thorpe was originally set to take up the position. Graham Thorpe was supposed to be the coach, and he unfortunately couldn't take up the role. I then got offered the job and took it with both hands. But at the same time, Graham was huge in my development as a coach and he gave me great opportunities at the ECB and had full faith and belief in me as a coach, he admitted. So have a lot to be thankful for him for this role. So I'm here by chance. I gave it my all. I hope the players can see the love that have for the game and the care that have for them as players and as people. Trott suggested developing a few more reliable pacers to help spinners Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, which would aid Afghanistan's next step on their cricketing journey. The consistency and development of some more seamers that will aid the spinners and not just be heavily reliant on spinners; develop some seam bowlers so that when the team plays in conditions perhaps like the World Cup in 2027 (in South Africa and Namibia), they'll be able to handle all different varieties of conditions, Trott noted. They're developing the batting resources to be able to have that, and it's about having the seamers now so they can compete all around the world, hopefully. The 44-year-old said his only focus was enjoying some time off prior to commencing his next chapter. I've really enjoyed this, and I don't know what the future holds. Maybe have a couple of days off and see how it goes. I look forward to seeing how the rest of the World Cup goes. Gee, I wish we were still here and able to play in the next round, Trott said. The 44-year-old said his only focus was enjoying some time off prior to commencing his next chapter. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So we'll have to see. But I just want to enjoy my coaching. And I've certainly enjoyed the last couple of years here. My tenure here has been ups and downs, but I've got some great memories, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Mumbai, Feb 19: Mumbai City FC began their Indian Super League season on a winning note, edging past Chennaiyin FC 1-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena here on Thursday. A tightly-contested encounter was decided by an own goal in the 48th minute by Pritam Kotal as the Islanders secured all three points. Neither team could []
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Prem Nazir: Malayalam Star's Tamil Cinema Journey Explored
Malayalam cinema's evergreen star Prem Nazir, approaching his birth centenary, also made a significant mark in Tamil cinema with over 20 films in the late 1950s. His breakthrough came with 'Thai Pirandhaal Vazhi Pirakkum' in 1958, opening doors for him in Tamil productions seeking heroes beyond the established stars.
T20 WC: Zadran Dedicates Player Of The Match Award To Departing Afghanistan Coach Trott
MA Chidambaram Stadium: After striking a career-best unbeaten 95 to guide Afghanistan to a commanding 82-run victory over Canada in their final Group D clash of the T20 World Cup on Thursday, opener Ibrahim Zadran dedicated his Player of the Match award to outgoing head coach Jonathan Trott. Zadrans knock, which came off 56 balls, was the highest individual score by an Afghanistan batter at a T20 World Cup, surpassing Rahmanullah Gurbazs 84 against South Africa earlier in the tournament. His innings laid the foundation for Afghanistans total of 200/4, with Mohammad Nabi later starring with 4-7 to seal the win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in the first two innings, which I expected. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there; it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it. Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad balls, create partnerships, and this is what I have done. Want to dedicate this to coach Jonathan (Trott) - he has supported me, he has encouraged us all a lot. We have achieved things in ICC events. It's his last day with us; he taught me lots of things. I wish him all the best. We will all miss him a lot, Zadran said in the post-match presentation ceremony. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan also paid tribute to Trott, who will step down after the sides run in the tournament ended. I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a major role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best, and somewhere down the line, we see him again. Asked about his disappointment in how the campaign panned out, Rashid said, We were well-prepared, we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward. A couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling, the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series. We have great spinners, good batters at the top, but that's where we need to improve. Rashid also thanked fans who came to support the team in their matches. Finally, a massive thank you to all the fans who supported us in Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Delhi. The love we received made us feel like we were playing at home in Afghanistan. Were truly grateful for the support everywhere weve gone. Please keep backing us, well keep working hard and do our best to entertain you. Canada skipper Dilpreet Bajwa acknowledged his sides shortcomings but praised the exposure gained. It was great to see that camaraderie out there. Ive played franchise cricket with Azmatullah Omarzai - we were on the same team - and hes a very good friend of mine. Ive also played with Noor, and most of the players know each other through franchise leagues. Thats the beauty of the game today, it builds strong bonds beyond international cricket. Asked about where things went wrong, Bajwa said, It was a tough day for us. We started well after winning the toss and choosing to field, but I think our finishing with the ball wasnt up to the mark. Thats something we need to improve going forward. In the chase, losing early wickets made it difficult, especially against quality spinners, as we knew that would be challenging. Canada skipper Dilpreet Bajwa acknowledged his sides shortcomings but praised the exposure gained. It was great to see that camaraderie out there. Ive played franchise cricket with Azmatullah Omarzai - we were on the same team - and hes a very good friend of mine. Ive also played with Noor, and most of the players know each other through franchise leagues. Thats the beauty of the game today, it builds strong bonds beyond international cricket. Also Read: Live Cricket Score This World Cup was a valuable learning experience, and well come back stronger. Playing in front of 16,000 fans here in Chennai was special, the atmosphere was fantastic, and were thankful for the support. Its been a tough campaign, but were looking forward to doing better in the future. Article Source: IANS
Afghanistan crush Canada by 82 runs to bow out on a high
Chennai: Ibrahim Zadran struck a fluent unbeaten 95 while Mohammed Nabi took four wickets for just seven runs as Afghanistan signed off from the T20 World Cup with a comprehensive 82-run victory over Canada, here Thursday. Canada signed off without a win from the tournament, while Afghanistan had their second win. The Rashid-Khan-led side was Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
T20 WC: Nabi Picks 4-7 As Afghanistan Sign Off With 82-run Win Over Canada
T20 World Cup: Veteran off-spin bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nabi produced a dazzling spell of 4-7 as Afghanistan crushed Canada by 82 runs in their final Group D clash and signed off from the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup on a high at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. Inserted to bat first, Afghanistan piled up 200/4, powered by Ibrahim Zadrans unbeaten 95, his second successive fifty of the tournament. Sediqullah Atal chipped in with 44, as Afghanistan made a score of 200 in the tournament for the first time. Canada pacer Jaskaran Singh was the pick of their bowlers, claiming 3-52, but the visitors struggled to contain Afghanistans acceleration in the final overs, which yielded 69 runs. Canadas reply began brightly, with Yuvraj Samra striking boundaries in the opening over and Dilpreet Bajwa clearing the ropes twice in the next over. But their momentum was short-lived as Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowled Bajwa, Navneet Dhaliwal departed for a duck in his final international game, and Nabi removed Samra to leave Canada reeling at 33/3 inside the Power-play. From there, Afghanistans spinners tightened the screws. Skipper Rashid Khan chipped in with 2-19 while Nabis guile proved to be decisive as he ran through the middle-order. Canadas resistance came in brief bursts, with Harsh Thaker (30) and captain Saad bin Zafar (28) offering some fight through a 53-run stand. But the chase never recovered from the early collapse, as they eventually made 118/8 in their 20 overs. The result gave Afghanistan a convincing finish to a campaign that promised much but fell short of entering the Super Eight stage, with Jonathan Trott overseeing his final match as their head coach. For Canada, the defeat marked the end of a spirited run and glimpses of promise from their younger players. A chase of 201 was always going to be an uphill task, though Samra and Bajwa began brightly. But their chase quickly unravelled as Mujeeb castled Bajwa with a googly, Dhaliwal picked out deep backward point to fall for a five-ball duck, and Nabi struck off his very first ball to remove Samra, when the leading edge was caught by backward point. Nabi continued to weave his magic, dismissing Nicholas Kirton and later Thaker to finish with his best-ever figures at a T20 World Cup. Rashid Khan took out Shreyas Movva and bin Zafar as the middle order folded under relentless spin pressure, as Afghanistan ended their campaign on a high. A chase of 201 was always going to be an uphill task, though Samra and Bajwa began brightly. But their chase quickly unravelled as Mujeeb castled Bajwa with a googly, Dhaliwal picked out deep backward point to fall for a five-ball duck, and Nabi struck off his very first ball to remove Samra, when the leading edge was caught by backward point. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Afghanistan 200/4 in 20 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 95 not out, Sediqullah Atal 44; Jaskaran Singh 3-52, Dilon Heyliger 1-41) beat Canada 118/8 in 20 overs (Harsh Thaker 30, Saad Bin Zafar 28; Mohammad Nabi 4-7, Rashid Khan 2-19) by 82 runs Article Source: IANS
