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ICC T20 World Cup: When And Where To Watch, Know All Details
Watch ICC T20 World Cup: Cricket fans around the world are in for a thrilling month as the Men's T20 World Cup 2026, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), kicks off on February 7, with the final scheduled for March 8. This year's tournament will feature 20 teams competing in 55 matches for the prestigious title. With World Cup fever gripping millions of fans worldwide, everyone is excited to catch a glimpse of the teams ready to give it all for the trophy. Team India is entering the tournament as defending champions and will aim to become the only team to win the trophy for the third time and also to defend the title. Twenty teams have been divided into four groups of five, with the top two from each progressing to the Super Eights, where teams will be placed according to pre-determined seedings. If Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals, Colombos R. Premadasa Stadium will replace Kolkata as the host of Semi-Final 1. Should Pakistan reach the summit clash, Colombo will host the game. If not, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will play host. If India and Pakistan meet in the semi-finals, that match will be staged in Colombo, while Mumbai will host Semi-Final 2 involving India if they face any team other than Pakistan. The Men in Blue will kick off their campaign on February 7 with a group-stage match against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. All groups of the T20 World Cup- Group A: India, USA, Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE What are the venues for the T20 World Cup 2026? A total of eight venues have been selected for the World Cup, which include the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Cricket Ground in Colombo, and the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Which teams are competing in the tournament? India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, the USA, the West Indies, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. Where to Watch the T20 WC Live Telecast in India? Fans can watch the tournament live on Star Sports channels. Where to Watch ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming in India? Millions of fans can watch the live streaming on the JioHotstar website and mobile app. Every fixture will be available in five languages English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada on JioStars TV and digital coverage, with additional regional feeds (Bengali, Bhojpuri and Haryanvi). Where to Watch ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming in India? Also Read: Live Cricket Score A vertical live feed will once again be made available in English and Hindi on JioHotstar for mobile-first audiences. In addition, viewers will have the option to enjoy the games in a 360-degree view and with the Multi-cam feature. Article Source: IANS
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ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026: When and where to watch live
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T20 WC: Two World Cups, 20 Years Apart Italy Skipper Wayne Madsen's Whirlwind Journey
Two World Cups: When Wayne Madsen takes the field at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on February 9, he will inscribe his name in the history books for more than one reason. Apart from being the captain of Italy playing its first-ever cricket World Cup match against fellow European nation Scotland, Madsen will join a select list of athletes who have featured in World Cups in two different sports. But in Madsen's case, it will also be for different nations. Back in 2006, Madsen played in the Hockey World Cup for South Africa in Monchengladbach, Germany. Twenty years on, he will hold a cricket bat instead of a hockey stick when he dons Italy's blue jersey in the Mens T20 World Cup. None would have pictured this in their wildest dreams - not even those who believe in the stuff of fantasy. Italy, a football-crazy nation with a rich history, could end up missing the bus to the FIFA World Cup in a year in which its much lesser-celebrated cricket team makes its debut on the biggest stage in the shortest format, though the football side still has to clear the European playoffs. Sitting in a hotel in Chennai, a day before Italy play a warm-up match against UAE at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Madsen is imagining the scene when he walks out with the team sheet in hand in Kolkata for Italys first game in a cricket World Cup coming against Scotland. My Italian heritage means a great deal to me. Representing Italy connects family history with professional life. Wearing this badge carries responsibility not just to the present team, but to the future of Italian cricket. Walking out at Eden Gardens will be incredibly special. Pride will be the dominant emotion for me, pride in the group, in the journey, and in what Italian cricket has achieved. Captaining Italy at a World Cup is a huge honour, a great responsibility and one that Im extremely excited for, says Madsen, who has four T20I caps for Italy, in an exclusive conversation with IANS. Though Madsen was announced as Italys captain in November last year, the reality of having that leadership armband hit him after arriving in India. I found out on our November tour, though I would say the reality only properly sunk in arriving in India and I imagine leading the team out at Eden Gardens will take it up another level! he said. For someone who represented South Africa at the Hockey World Cup and played domestic cricket for KwaZulu-Natal, Madsen has carved a reputation as one of English county cricket's most reliable batters, while turning out for Derbyshire. He also had stints with London Spirit and Manchester Originals (The Hundred), Joburg Super Kings (SA 20), Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi (PSL) and Rangpur Riders (BPL). But Madsens Italian heritage, via his family, opened a door that seemed to shut when an England call-up didnt come. I genuinely never imagined myself playing in a cricket World Cup. This journey has unfolded through commitment, opportunity, and being part of a group that truly believes in what its building. Its been unexpected, but incredibly rewarding, he said. From his hockey days, Madsen remembers locking horns with Dilip Tirkey, India's most-capped mens player and current Hockey India president, during the 2006 World Cup in Germany. He was a world-class player and a strong leader. You knew immediately you were facing someone of real quality. Those encounters are valuable because they force you to raise your own standards, he said. That tournament left an indelible mark on Madsen, who had another moment to cherish. Scoring the late equaliser against Korea in a 2-2 draw. That tournament taught me a lot about pressure, preparation, and playing in front of big crowds. Those environments demand clarity and composure, and the lessons from that experience have stayed with me throughout my career, he said. Twenty years later, the setting has changed but the stakes still remain high for Madsen. Its something Im very grateful for. To experience a World Cup even once is rare; doing it in two sports, almost 20 years apart, puts a lot into perspective. It reminds you how fortunate you are and how important it is to enjoy the moment, he added. The technical crossover between hockey and cricket is apparent when Madsen showcases a range of different shots: sweep, reverse-sweep, ramp, and upper-cut. Theres the skill side of things, the wrist work, sweeping, reverse sweeping. The biggest takeaway was learning how to stay calm in high-pressure situations. Whether its hockey or cricket, the crowd, the expectations, and the stakes can be overwhelming if you let them be. Playing at the top level in hockey taught me how to manage that, he said. Madsens years as a mid-fielder in hockey prepared him for cricket captaincy in ways that might not be immediately visible. Very much so. I played a lot in the centre of midfield, where you would help to control the press etc, just like a captain supporting the bowler in setting his field. Leadership is about shared responsibility, trust, and clarity. Those principles dont change with the sport. Im fortunate to be part of a leadership group where everyone takes ownership, he said. Italy's success at the European qualifications last July, in which they finished second to the Netherlands, guaranteed their World Cup debut. For a nation where cricket exists in football's overwhelming shadow, visibility at the Mens T20 World Cup carries transformative potential. This team has been built on commitment and belief. Players come from different backgrounds and systems, but everyone has fully bought into what were trying to achieve. Theres a strong sense of identity and purpose within the group. Its a landmark moment. Visibility at this level matters enormously. When people see Italy competing on the world stage, it creates belief and interest. This tournament is an important step in the sports long-term growth in Italy, added Madsen. Italy's Group C draw in the T20 World Cup offers no easy passage. Two-time champions England are filled with world-class players who play IPL regularly. Fellow two-time winners West Indies are inconsistent but capable of explosive brilliance. Nepal are the tournament's dark horses riding a wave of domestic enthusiasm and Scotland, stung by their qualifying loss to Italy and coming in place of Bangladesh, are keen to spring surprises. Managing expectations while maintaining a competitive edge requires careful calibration, feels Madsen. We want to win games and be competitive in every match. If we play disciplined, smart cricket and back our preparation, we give ourselves a chance. Our focus is always on performance first. The key is routine and clarity. Eden Gardens is iconic, but once the game begins, its still cricket. Were focused on staying present, sticking to our plans, and enjoying the occasion without being distracted by it, he added. We want to win games and be competitive in every match. If we play disciplined, smart cricket and back our preparation, we give ourselves a chance. Our focus is always on performance first. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But on February 9 at Eden Gardens, Italian cricket gets its moment to shine under the Kolkata sun. I hope this World Cup lays a foundation. If it helps create pathways, belief, and opportunity for the next generation of Italian cricketers, then weve done something meaningful, concluded Madsen. Article Source: IANS
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T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule, Format, Venues & Dates
The ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 will mark the tournaments 10th edition and its much-anticipated return to Asia, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026. Also Read: Live Cricket Score A total of 20 teams will compete, divided into four groups of five. The top teams from the group stage will advance to the Super Eight round, followed by the semi-finals and the final. Defending champions India, who lifted the trophy in 2024, will aim to retain their title on home soil. A look at the complete schedule of ICC MEn's T20 World Cup 2026 along with the venue and timings in IST Dates Match Group/Stage Time Venue February 7, Saturday Pakistan vs Netherlands Group A 11:00 AM SSC, Colombo February 7, Saturday West Indies vs Bangladesh Group C 3:00 PM Kolkata February 7, Saturday India vs USA Group A 7:00 PM Mumbai February 8, Sunday New Zealand vs Afghanistan Group D 11:00 AM Chennai February 8, Sunday England vs Nepal Group C 3:00 PM Mumbai February 8, Sunday Sri Lanka vs Ireland Group B 7:00 PM Premadasa, Colombo February 9, Monday Bangladesh vs Italy Group C 11:00 AM Kolkata February 9, Monday Zimbabwe vs Oman Group B 3:00 PM SSC, Colombo February 9, Monday South Africa vs Canada Group D 7:00 PM Ahmedabad February 10, Tuesday Netherlands vs Namibia Group A 11:00 AM Delhi February 10, Tuesday New Zealand vs UAE Group D 3:00 PM Chennai February 10, Tuesday Pakistan vs USA Group A 7:00 PM SSC, Colombo February 11, Wednesday South Africa vs Afghanistan Group D 11:00 AM Ahmedabad February 11, Wednesday Australia vs Ireland Group B 3:00 PM Premadasa, Colombo February 11, Wednesday England vs West Indies Group C 7:00 PM Mumbai February 12, Thursday Sri Lanka vs Oman Group B 11:00 AM Kandy February 12, Thursday Nepal vs Italy Group C 3:00 PM Mumbai February 12, Thursday India vs Namibia Group A 7:00 PM New Delhi February 13, Friday Australia vs Zimbabwe Group B 11:00 AM Premadasa, Colombo February 13, Friday Canada vs UAE Group D 3:00 PM Delhi February 13, Friday USA vs Netherlands Group A 7:00 PM Chennai February 14, Saturday Ireland vs Oman Group B 11:00 AM SSC, Colombo February 14, Saturday England vs Bangladesh Group C 3:00 PM Kolkata February 14, Saturday New Zealand vs South Africa Group D 7:00 PM Ahmedabad February 15, Sunday West Indies vs Nepal Group C 11:00 AM Mumbai February 15, Sunday USA vs Namibia Group A 3:00 PM Chennai February 15, Sunday India vs Pakistan Group A 7:00 PM Premadasa, Colombo February 16, Monday Afghanistan vs UAE Group D 11:00 AM Delhi February 16, Monday England vs Italy Group C 3:00 PM Kolkata February 16, Monday Australia vs Sri Lanka Group B 7:00 PM Kandy February 17, Tuesday New Zealand vs Canada Group D 11:00 AM Chennai February 17, Tuesday Ireland vs Zimbabwe Group B 3:00 PM Kandy February 17, Tuesday Bangladesh vs Nepal Group C 7:00 PM Mumbai February 18, Wednesday South Africa vs UAE Group D 11:00 AM Delhi February 18, Wednesday Pakistan vs Namibia Group A 3:00 PM SSC, Colombo February 18, Wednesday India vs Netherlands Group A 7:00 PM Ahmedabad February 19, Thursday West Indies vs Italy Group C 11:00 AM Kolkata February 19, Thursday Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Group B 3:00 PM Premadasa, Colombo February 19, Thursday Afghanistan vs Canada Group D 7:00 PM Chennai February 20, Friday Australia vs Oman Group B 7:00 PM Kandy February 21, Saturday TBC Super Eight 7:00 PM Premadasa, Colombo February 22, Sunday TBC Super Eight 3:00 PM Kandy February 22, Sunday TBC Super Eight 7:00 PM Ahmedabad February 23, Monday TBC Super Eight 7:00 PM Mumbai February 24, Tuesday TBC Super Eight 7:00 PM Kandy February 25, Wednesday TBC Super Eight 7:00 PM Premadasa, Colombo February 26, Thursday TBC Super Eight 3:00 PM Ahmedabad February 26, Thursday TBC Super Eight 7:00 PM Chennai February 27, Friday TBC Super Eight 7:00 PM Premadasa, Colombo February 28, Saturday TBC Super Eight 7:00 PM Kandy March 1, Sunday TBC Super Eight 3:00 PM Delhi March 1, Sunday TBC Super Eight 7:00 PM Kolkata March 4, Wednesday Semi-Final 1 Semi-finals 7:00 PM Kolkata/Colombo March 5, Thursday Semi-Final 2 Semi-finals 7:00 PM Mumbai March 8, Sunday Final Final 7:00 PM Ahmedabad/Colombo March 8, Sunday Final Final 7:00 PM Ahmedabad/Colombo
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Sunmeister Energy: Engineering Reliable Power and Energy Solutions for Indian Realities
, where temperatures plunge to -50C and conditions become barely livable for humans, a Sunmeister solar hybrid generator operates in silence powering communications and essential equipment through conditions that would defeat most machines. Sunmeister Energy- Engineering Reliable Power and Energy Solutions for Indian Realities From coastal farmland to Himalayan peaks, this is what Sunmeister Energy has spent a decade building: solar hybrid power that people never have to think about. Starting with the right question Founded in Chennai in 2014, Sunmeister began not with solar panels but with a deeper question: How do you make power and energy truly dependable , across India's diverse terrains and regardless of grid conditions? The answer led to a storage-first philosophy that would define everything the company built. Rather than treating solar as a standalone solution, Sunmeister engineered holistic solar hybrid power and energy systems intelligently combining solar generation, battery storage, grid power, and generators into ecosystems that think for themselves. These systems switch seamlessly between power sources, protect sensitive equipment, and keep critical loads running regardless of external conditions. The panels matter, certainly. But they're one instrument in an orchestra, not a solo act. Holistic, not standalone A solar panel on a roof is just the beginning. True energy independence requires a complete ecosystem - generation, storage, backup, monitoring, and intelligent management working together. Sunmeister designs holistic power and energy solutions where every component serves the whole. Batteries store excess solar generation for use after dark. Inverters manage the flow between solar, grid, and backup sources. Smart monitoring tracks performance and anticipates maintenance needs. The result isn't a collection of parts, it's an integrated system engineered for reliability across every condition. This holistic approach means clients don't worry about individual components. They simply have power when they need it. A problem-solving approach Every Sunmeister project starts with listening. What are the critical loads? What are the site conditions? What does reliability actually mean for this client? The team works backwards - designing systems that meet specific requirements rather than offering off-the-shelf configurations. A healthcare centre in Nagaland has different needs than a factory in Chennai or a farmhouse in Odisha. When hybrid generators were needed for forward posts at high altitudes , or marine applications. Sunmeister's team spent weeks understanding extreme cold conditions refining designs for reliability at -50C. When farmers needed cold storage that could survive monsoons, Sunmeister developed India's first fully electric, hybrid solar cold rooms - zero-diesel and now deployed across Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. India's leading Victron Energy partner Sunmeister is India's foremost distributor and solution provider for Victron Energy - a Dutch power electronics company with nearly five decades of experience in marine, off-grid, and mission-critical applications. It's technology trusted on ocean-crossing yachts and Antarctic research stations. As authorised distributors, Sunmeister provides access to the full Victron product range. As design and solution providers, the team engineers complete systems tailored to Indian conditions. As service partners, they deliver installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance. Remote monitoring through Victron's VRM platform provides real-time visibility into system performance. Issues are identified and addressed before they become problems. Designed for India Global technology alone wasn't enough. Every component and installation practice had to be adapted for Indian conditions:summers, coastal humidity, fine dust, monsoon rains, voltage fluctuations. Over a decade of on-ground experience shaped an approach where nothing is assumed and everything is engineered for resilience. Today, with over 600 installations operational and failure rate under 0.1%, Sunmeister has earned a reputation for solar hybrid systems that simply workday after day, year after year. Trusted across sectors The company's journey has taken it from Chennai rooftops to healthcare centres in Nagaland, from the National Blind School to the French Consulate in Puducherry. The client portfolio spans homes, commercial establishments, factories, farms, hospitals, educational institutions, government bodies, development organisations including UNDP and UNICEF, and defence installations. What unites them: power they can count on, every single time. Engineering for the long term Sunmeister doesn't compete on being the cheapest. The focus is on lowest total cost of ownership, holistic solar hybrid systems engineered for 1525 years of service life, backed by warranties that match. At its core, Sunmeister Energy is built on a simple belief: power and energy should be something people never have to worry about. Not during monsoons. Not at -50C. Not when everything depends on it. About Sunmeister Energy Pvt. Ltd. Sunmeister Energy is a Chennai-based solar hybrid power and energy solutions company founded in 2014. As India's leading Victron Energy distributor and solution provider, the company designs, installs, and maintains holistic solar, storage, and hybrid power and energy systems across India and international markets. www.sunmeister.in | hello@sunmeister.in | WhatsApp: +91 9600763493 | 044 4011 4424
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T20 World Cups: The Netherlands have won more matches in the Mens T20 World Cups than any other associate nation. Twin victories over England twice, while taking down South Africa and Zimbabwe have underlined their ability to beat top-ranked sides. But as they gear up to compete in their seventh T20 World Cup, the Netherlands are keen to shed their reputation of being giant-killers and make a serious push to get into the closing stages of the tournament. Seam-bowling all-rounder Logan Van Beek was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, but holds a Dutch passport through his father, and has been a constant presence in Netherlands set-up since 2014 Mens T20 World Cup. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, van Beek talks about the Netherlands aspirations in the tournament, preparation, reliance on data analytics and more. Excerpts: Q. How have you adjusted to the pitches which will be on offer in India and Sri Lanka during the sides recent camp at Super Kings Academy in Chennai? A. Yes, it's my first time of actually understanding the difference between red soil, black soil, and then the combo of black and red. They all have differences depending on what time of day you play. If you're playing a morning game, it might be a little bit stickier. In the afternoon, its a little bit drier, and then come the evening, dew might play a factor. It's just trying to understand the different soils and sometimes it dictates what ball you might go to more often in your spell. Q. Given the Netherlands history of making upsets in recent tournaments, how do you foresee the sides chances in the mega event? A. I think the times of upsets is kind of in the past for us. We're here to reach the final stages of the tournament. We've been together as a group for two or three years now. We've won some big games, which has given us confidence. But we're here to get to the final four and see if we can push for the trophy. Q. Beyond the smaller talent pool, what additional challenges do Associate teams face in competing at this level? A. Obviously, there's the financial kind of problem that associate teams have, the lack of resources, the lack of extra coaching throughout the season, and the lead-in periods. There's also the number of players that we often have to choose from. So, you really have to upskill the guys that are in your kind of 20-man squad. But again, it's something that we just have to deal with and get on with it. Our kind of motto is just to try and get as much as we can out of each individual and then come together as one as we walk onto the field. Q. To what extent does the Netherlands rely on data and analytics in T20 cricket, and how does it shape your preparation? A. We're a big fan of data analytics. We're not afraid of a long meeting and discussion amongst the group and really understanding what guys are thinking and what each person has seen with the data. We've got a coaching staff who really look into the numbers and try to find that little outlier or something that can give us a slight advantage going into the game. I think it's something that we need to do as a group, just to have something one-up against the opposition, because when we go up against the likes of Australia, India, New Zealand. Man for man, obviously they're very good cricketers and we need to find ways to find little gaps in their games that we can exploit, or just ways to try and get a little opportunity. If we can open that up, that doesn't really make sense, but if we can find a way that we can find some information that is unique, use it, and if we can gain that little opportunity to take advantage of and see if we can run with it. T20 cricket is one of those games where there are small advantages. The game can happen very fast, and momentum can shift very quickly. So that's what we're trying to do, is to try and create a moment to try and turn that into momentum. Q. Having beaten South Africa previously, as well as England and Zimbabwe, what do such victories mean for Associate players like you? A. First and foremost, it's a great memory. Some of my greatest memories with the Dutch team are beating those top tier nations, and the most enjoyable part of those games is the way that we've gone about it. In preparation, we've stood tall, guys have had special performances within those games, but we've done it as a group. It's something that we thrive on in terms of being and winning together. So now, going into this tournament, having had those little successes in the past, it's about can we do that in these first four games and try and get those three wins. Q. You continue to play domestic cricket in New Zealand and England. How does that experience help your own game and in adapting to different conditions? A. I just love playing cricket all year round. I guess, getting a little bit older, I want to make sure that I'm playing cricket. I don't necessarily want to be indoors training. The more cricket I can play, whether it be New Zealand or England, I just want to make sure that as long as this body is fit, I want to be playing cricket. It obviously gives you good experiences coming against different types of players, slightly different pitches. It's also exciting because you're trying to evolve your game constantly. Young guys are coming in and doing some really special different things. It's good to get that experience, and then when you go into tournaments like this, you can rely on that experience. If you see something you can, and you do go well, so I've done well by doing this against this. I'm going to trust that and definitely adds to the toolbox. Q. The Netherlands will play matches in Colombo, New Delhi, Chennai and Ahmedabad. How significant will it be to adapt to the conditions on offer closer to game days? A. We've played in Delhi, against Australia (in the 2023 ODI World Cup) and so we know that venue. It's a rapid outfield and quite a small ground. Australia had a bit of a day out that day. But for me, it's exciting. Ahmedabad is a huge stadium. I'm hoping that there's going to be 1,30,000 people there just for that atmosphere against India. I've never been to Sri Lanka. I've always wanted to play in Colombo. So that's going to be a really cool experience. Then Chennai, I've personally played a game there for New Zealand A. But we've watched plenty of IPL cricket and we've seen the Super Kings do so well there. It's just going to be an awesome experience. Playing cricket in India in general is just an amazing experience - doesn't matter which ground you're at. Q. You were born and raised in Christchurch but represent the Netherlands through family heritage. How do you balance this dual identity and more importantly, carrying Dutch cricket forward? A. I am me, really. It's like Logan van Beek is a mixture of being half Dutch. My grandfather's a West Indian from Trinidad and Tobago. I was born and raised in New Zealand. I'm kind of a bit of a mixing pot of different nationalities and that's unique to me. I'm super proud of each and one of those nationalities that I represent. I've been fortunate enough to play and represent the Netherlands in the last 12 years. It's something that I'm very, very proud of each time I get to do it. It's the main thing - just trying to inspire the next generation of Netherlands cricketers. If we can throughout this World Cup, get one or two of them watching, seeing how we play together, how much fun we're having and doing some x-factor performances, then hopefully we create some young cricketers who want to pick up a cricket bat instead of a hockey stick. I've been fortunate enough to play and represent the Netherlands in the last 12 years. It's something that I'm very, very proud of each time I get to do it. It's the main thing - just trying to inspire the next generation of Netherlands cricketers. Also Read: Live Cricket Score A. It is 100 percent. He's the reason why I play cricket. He taught me how to hold a bat and play the game in the right spirit. He was my biggest fan, and my biggest critic. Every time I play cricket, a lot of the times I'm playing for him. I know that he's up there watching me. But he was a massive influence and I definitely wouldn't be playing cricket if it wasn't for him and his passion for the game. Article Source: IANS
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This strategic expansion will enable SUD Life to offer foreign currency-denominated life insurance solutions to Resident Indian/Non-Resident Indian/Person of Indian Origin (PIO)/Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) customers.
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CHENNAI, Feb 4: Dr Agarwals Health Care Ltd on Wednesday reported a 54.5 per cent jump in its consolidated profit after tax at Rs 44 crore for the October-December 2025 quarter. The city-based comprehensive eye care provider, had earned a profit after tax of Rs 28 crore during the corresponding quarter of the last financial year. For the nine-month period ending December 31, 2025 the profit after tax surged by 74.3 per cent to Rs 118 crore, from Rs 68 [] The post Dr Agarwals Health Care logs Q3 PAT at Rs 44 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
T.N. Higher Education Minister skips Anna University convocation
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Chennai: Passengers were left stranded at the airport here as a private air carrier bound for Mumbai was cancelled ahead of its journey, airport authorities said on Wednesday, February 4. Some of the passengers who had connecting flights from Mumbai to other destinations decided to book other flights on their own in order to continue 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 .
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COLOMBO/CHENNAI, Feb 3: Zimbabwe rode on Ryan Burls half-century and seamer Richard Ngaravas three-wicket haul to beat The Netherlands by 29 runs in their opening warm-up game at the Premadasa Stadium here on Tuesday. Batting first, Zimbabwe managed a decent 178 for 9 with Burl scoring 50 off 31 balls with six fours and Dion Myers contributed 32. For The Netherlands, seamer Logan van Beek took 3 for 22 in three overs. In a chase of 179, the Dutchmen managed [] The post T20WC Warm-Up: Zimbabwe, Oman, Nepal win their respective games appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Chennai Singams Beat Ahmedabad Lions to Make ISPL Final - Deccan Chronicle
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