Zeeshan Ansari set to return to UP Ranji squad after six-year gap
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) After years of being on the fringes of Uttar Pradesh cricket, Zeeshan Ansari is set to make his return to the Ranji Trophy squad after a gap of six years, marking another significant chapter in the leg-spinners remarkable resurgence. The 26-year-old, who last played a Ranji Trophy match for Uttar Pradesh in 2020, has been named in the state squad for the upcoming season after forcing his way back into the reckoning with a standout domestic campaign. IANS has learned that the selectors have shown faith in him and the squad will be officially announced soon. The squad, led by Karan Sharma, includes Rinku Singh, Aradhya Yadav, Aryan Juyal (WK), Madhav Kaushik, Adarsh Singh, Sidharth Yadav, Prashantveer, Kartik Yadav, Ansari, Vansh Choudhary, Yash Dayal, Kunal Tyagi, Priyam Garg, Abhinandan Singh and Kartik Tyagi. Abhishek Goswami and Chikara have been named as stand-by players. It makes Ansaris return even more remarkable considering the way his career seemed to drift following his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh against Railways on October 6, 2017. Ansari was considered a promising young leg-spinner, as he was part of Indias squad for the 2016 Under-19 World Cup along with Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan. State-level opportunities were few, his progress stagnated, and he had to look elsewhere. Beyond regular play in local tournaments in Lucknow, Ansari also played league cricket in Kolkata and was often seen around the Uttar Pradesh dressing room as a net bowler. Until the beginning of 2025, his proximity to the state team rarely translated into opportunities on the field. Ansari's big breakthrough came in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he proved to be one of the most effective bowlers for Uttar Pradesh. A leg-break and googly bowler, he took 21 wickets in eight matches at a stunning 16.52 apiece, always the man to break partnerships and come through in pressure situations. He was a constant threat with his ability to change pace and flight and bowl the googly at opportune moments, especially on surfaces that were becoming more batsman-friendly. Interestingly, despite making his state debut in the 2017-18 season, the last Vijay Hazare Trophy was Ansaris first domestic 50-over competition. His white-ball emergence therefore came relatively late in a career that had begun nearly a decade earlier. The 21-wicket campaign not only revived his Uttar Pradesh career but also pushed him into the national selectors vision. He was subsequently fast-tracked into the India A squad for the two unofficial Tests against Sri Lanka A later this month. That call-up highlighted the unusual trajectory of Ansaris career. While he has attracted significant attention through white-ball cricket in the last three years, his red-ball credentials remain relatively limited. Ansari has played only five first-class matches, including Ranji Trophy appearances for Uttar Pradesh, and has taken 17 wickets. His best figures are 3/33, which came against Tripura. His return also comes at a time when the pool of specialist wrist-spinners available for red-ball cricket has become relatively thin. A look at the leading wicket-takers from the last Ranji Trophy season underlines the selectors dilemma. Mayank Mishra, Siddharth Desai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kumar Kartikeya, Arjun Sharma, Vishal Jayswal and Saurabh Kumar - all slow left-arm orthodox bowlers - featured among the top 10 wicket-takers, with J&K seamer Auqib Nabi leading the charts with 60 wickets. There was only one leg-break bowler among the top 10: Karnataka veteran Shreyas Gopal, who finished third with 48 wickets. The scarcity of wrist-spinners becomes even more evident when the next group of leading wicket-takers are considered. Between 11 and 20, there were two off-spinners - 33-year-old Saransh Jain, who is with India A, and domestic stalwart Jalaj Saxena - alongside pace bowlers Mohammed Nidheesh of Kerala and Sunil Kumar of J&K. The remaining names in that bracket were left-arm orthodox spinners Sagar Udeshi, Shams Mulani, Amit Shukla, Nachiket Bhute, Parth Rekhade and Anukul Roy. In all, 13 of the 20 bowlers in that broader group were left-arm spinners, while the only leg-break bowler in the top 10 was no longer in contention for India. That shortage has created an opening for a bowler like Ansari, whose ability to turn the ball both ways and operate as an attacking wrist-spinner offers a different dimension. For Ansari, however, the journey back to the Ranji setup is about much more than filling a statistical gap. His career appeared to be losing momentum after his early promise with Indias Under-19 team, but his persistence through local cricket, league cricket, net-bowling opportunities and limited state chances eventually brought him back into the spotlight. The 21 wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy became the catalyst. Now, after six years away from the Ranji fold, Ansari has another opportunity to establish himself in the red-ball format that once provided his first platform in senior cricket. His inclusion in the Uttar Pradesh squad, followed by the India A call-up, represents a rapid rise for a player who only recently found himself outside the states immediate plans. From an India Under-19 prospect in 2016 to a net bowler struggling for a state opportunity, and now an India A-bound leg-spinner preparing for a Ranji return, Ansaris career has taken an unexpected turn. The next challenge will be to translate his white-ball resurgence into sustained success with the red ball -beginning with Uttar Pradesh, where his first-class journey started on October 6, 2017.
West Indies Captain Acknowledges Batting Flaws After Defeat to India
West Indies captain Shai Hope reflects on batting issues following an 8-wicket loss to India in the T20 series opener in Lucknow. West Indies Captain Acknowledges Batting Flaws After Defeat to India
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) Captain Shreyas Iyer complimented his team for brilliant overall performance in a comprehensive win over the West Indies in the first T20I of the series against the West Indies and said scoring his maiden hundred in the format was a dream come true for him. Iyer produced a historic unbeaten 102 off 43 balls, and Naman Dhir made an impressive impact on debut as India thrashed West Indies by eight wickets at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. Exultant! Was thinking about my first century, and dreams do come true. Winning tastes different. If it is your day, win the match for the team. Overall, it was a comprehensive performance. If we continue with the same mindset, we will be one of the most destructive teams in T20, said Iyer, who was adjudged the Player of the Match. Chasing 172, India completed a dominant victory in just 14.4 overs, with Iyer smashing his maiden T20I century and his highest score in the format. His sensational knock included a century off just 42 balls, making it the second-fastest hundred against West Indies in T20Is, behind only Australias Tim David, who reached the landmark in 37 balls in 2025. The win in the T20I came after a busy week for India after a three-match ODI series, which included exhausting travel, that India won 2-1. Iyer said when he started batting, he did not realise where he was. After the exhausting travel, I didn't realise where I was. Every day I need to wake up like this! Bowling first helped us a lot. We just didn't look at jet lag as an excuse. We saw the excitement of Ind vs WI in the ODIs and how amazing that was. It was important to stick to the process. He said he loved debutant Naman Dhir's attitude as he wanted to take the responsibility of bowling in crucial moments. Dhir, making his T20I debut, returned the third-best bowling figures by an Indian spinner on debut, claiming 3/31 from four overs as India bowled out West Indies for 171. Dhir wanted to bowl in crucial moments. Capitalised on the turn; I love his attitude. I am already sleepy. Axar's eyes had become red as well, said Iyer.
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Shreyas Iyer scored a stunning unbeaten century in just 42 balls, setting multiple records as India defeated the West Indies in Lucknow. Shreyas Iyers Record-Breaking Century Leads India to Victory in Lucknow
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ED secures convictions of four in Lucknow PMLA case linked to ganja trafficking
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Lucknow Zonal Office, has secured the conviction of four accusedShahid, Harswaroop, Brij Kishore alias Birju and Deepak Ranain a money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The case stems from the illicit trafficking of narcotic substances, an ED statement said on Tuesday. The Special Court (PMLA), Lucknow, convicted Shahid, Harswaroop and Brij Kishore under Section 3 of the PMLA, punishable under Section 4. The judgment was passed on September 28, 2026, and the order on sentence was pronounced on October 5, 2026. Each was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for four years along with a fine of Rs 50,000. Separately, co-accused Deepak Rana, whose case was separated after he admitted his guilt before the Court, was convicted on September 9, 2026, in a Session Case, the statement said. He too received a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for four years and a fine of Rs 50,000. Thus, all fourDeepak Rana, Shahid, Harswaroop and Brij Kishore alias Birjuhave been convicted in the PMLA case. The ED investigation was initiated on the basis of a case registered by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Lucknow. It is related to the interception of a truck carrying 237.40 kg of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 14.24 lakh, which was seized as narcotic contraband. The accused persons were subsequently convicted for the scheduled offence under the provisions of the NDPS Act. The DRI had earlier filed a complaint in respect of the seizure and transportation of the contraband. ED investigation revealed that the accused were involved in the concealment, possession and transportation of the proceeds of crime generated from the illicit trafficking of narcotic substances. The probe established their involvement in the process connected with the proceeds of crime, thereby attracting the provisions of the PMLA, 2002. The conviction indicates that ED makes persistent efforts to detect, disrupt and dismantle the financial networks sustaining the drug menace. By targeting not only narcotics-related offences but also the proceeds generated from such criminal activities, the agency aims to strike at the economic foundations of illicit drug trafficking.
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1st T20I: Shreyas Iyers Historic Ton, Naman Dhirs Three-for Power India To An Eight-wicket Win
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Skipper Shreyas Iyer produced a historic unbeaten 102 off 43 balls, and Naman Dhir made an impressive impact on debut as India thrashed West Indies by eight wickets in the first T20I at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. Chasing 172, India completed a dominant victory in just 14.4 overs, with Iyer smashing his maiden T20I century and his highest score in the format. His sensational knock included a century off just 42 balls, making it the second-fastest hundred against West Indies in T20Is, behind only Australias Tim David, who reached the landmark in 37 balls in 2025. Iyers century was also the fastest by an Indian against West Indies in T20Is, bettering KL Rahuls 46-ball hundred in Lauderhill in 2016. The India captain became only the third Indian captain to score a century in mens T20Is, joining Rohit Sharma, who has three, and Suryakumar Yadav, who has one. The 102 not out also surpassed Iyers previous best T20I score of 80 not out against England in Bristol earlier in 2026. Iyer brought up his 11th T20I fifty in just 28 balls, and it was only his second half-century since taking over the captaincy from Suryakumar Yadav. He received a loud ovation from the Ekana crowd as he took control of the chase following the early loss of both Indian openers. India raced to 62/2 after six overs, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 21 and Sanju Samson making 11 before departing. Rather than allowing the early setbacks to slow the chase, Iyer continued to attack and found boundaries with regularity. Ishan Kishan provided excellent support, scoring 37 off 27 balls as the pair stitched together a match-winning partnership of 137 off 68 balls. Kishan also completed 3,000 runs in international cricket during the chase. India were 102/2 at the halfway stage, needing 70 from 60 balls, but the equation quickly became academic as Iyer accelerated. He reached his hundred from 42 balls and remained unbeaten on 102 from 43, while Kishan fell after making 37. West Indies had a chance to break the partnership when Iyer clipped a Shamar Springer delivery towards square leg, and Matthew Forde came charging in from deep cover. Forde dived forward and appeared to have taken a low catch, but the on-field decision remained not out, and TV umpire Rohan Pandit reviewed the effort. Replays showed the ball touching the ground between Fordes fingers, confirming that the catch had not been completed. The decision left the West Indies camp frustrated, with Shai Hope and Akeal Hosein sharing smiles while head coach Daren Sammy was visibly unhappy in the dugout. Earlier, Dhir, making his T20I debut, returned the third-best bowling figures by an Indian spinner on debut, claiming 3/31 from four overs as India bowled out West Indies for 171. The visitors were given a brisk start by skipper Shai Hope, who took 16 runs off Mayank Yadav in the second over. India, however, responded strongly during the powerplay through Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel. Kamil Pooran was the first wicket to fall for 12 before Shimron Hetmyer was run out for five and Rovman Powell was dismissed for a duck. The three wickets left West Indies struggling at 44/3 after six overs. Hope then steadied the innings alongside Sherfane Rutherford, with the pair adding an unbeaten 38-run stand to take West Indies to 82/3 at the drinks break. Rutherford was unbeaten on 18, while Hope continued to anchor the innings. Powells dismissal extended his struggles against Axar. In T20 matches against the India all-rounder, Powell has now been dismissed twice, scoring only 17 runs off 13 balls. Hetmyers run-out also saw him move to the top of West Indies list for most run-outs in T20Is, with seven, ahead of Andre Fletchers six. Axars excellent opening spell further strengthened his place among Indias leading bowlers for maiden overs in T20Is. His sixth maiden moved him behind only Jasprit Bumrah (13) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (10), while his four wicket-maidens in overs 1-6 put him level with Bumrah and behind Bhuvneshwars six. Hope continued to anchor the innings and brought up his 13th T20I fifty from 36 balls. However, the West Indies captain fell immediately after reaching the milestone, caught by Axar off Dhir for 52, ending a 63-run partnership with Rutherford. Kuldeep Yadav then struck in successive overs, trapping Roston Chase for 5 before dismissing Matthew Forde for 2. Ishan Kishan produced a spectacular catch at deep midwicket to complete Fordes dismissal, running to his left and holding on despite losing his balance. Romario Shepherd briefly threatened to revive the innings with a six but was dismissed for 7 after slicing Dhirs delivery to Tilak Varma at long-off. Dhir then completed his third wicket when Shamar Springer holed out to Axar after hitting the debutant for a maximum. Rutherford remained the main source of resistance and smashed a brisk 56 off 31 balls for his seventh T20I fifty. His knock kept West Indies in the hunt after the visitors lost a flurry of wickets to Indias spinners through the middle overs. Mayank eventually ended Rutherfords stay, claiming his first wicket of the match, before Axar completed his second wicket to bowl West Indies out for 171. Dhir finished with impressive figures of 3/31 from four overs, while Axar returned 2/26 from 3.1 overs and Kuldeep took 2/33 from four overs. Arshdeep Singh and Mayank Yadav also claimed a wicket each. The victory gave India a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series, but it was Iyers remarkable innings and Dhirs memorable debut that provided the defining moments of a one-sided contest. Brief scores: The victory gave India a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series, but it was Iyers remarkable innings and Dhirs memorable debut that provided the defining moments of a one-sided contest. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Iyers Century Leads India to Victory Over West Indies in First T20 Match
Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten century as India defeated West Indies by 8 wickets in the first T20 match in Lucknow. Iyers Century Leads India to Victory Over West Indies in First T20 Match
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IND vs WI: Fifties from Hope, Sherfane take West Indies to 171 against India in 1st T20I
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1st T20I: Naman Dhir shines on debut as India bowl out West Indies for 171
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) Naman Dhir returned the third-best bowling figures by an Indian on T20I debut, claiming 3 for 31, while Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav picked up two wickets apiece as India bowled out West Indies for 171 in the first T20I at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. Sherfane Rutherford (56) and Shai Hope (52) led the visitors resistance with half-centuries, but Indias bowlers kept striking at regular intervals to wrap up the innings. Skipper Shai Hope gave West Indies a quick start and seemed in control, especially after he scored 16 runs in the second over against Mayank Yadav. Nevertheless, India responded during the powerplay with the help of Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel, and after Shimron Hetmyer was run out and Rovman Powell was dismissed, the visitors were three men down. Hope scored a steady 52 and guided the visitors' recovery, bringing the score to 44/3 at the end of the mandatory powerplay. Kamil Pooran was the first wicket to fall for 12 before Hetmyer was run out for five, with Powell then dismissed for a duck. The three wickets left West Indies in a spot of bother at 44/3 after six overs. Hope and Sherfane Rutherford then steadied the innings, putting together an unbeaten 38-run stand to take the visitors to 82/3 at the drinks break. Rutherford was unbeaten on 18, while Hope continued to anchor the innings as West Indies looked to build a platform for a strong finish. Powells early wicket also continued his troubles against Axar, who has now dismissed the West Indies batter twice in T20 matches and seen him score just 17 runs off 13 balls against him. The fact that Hetmyer had also reached the top of the West Indies list for the most run-outs in T20 matches came about when he left the team. Hetmyers seven run-outs compared to Andre Fletchers six run-outs at the time. Axars excellent opening spell also earned him a place among Indias leading bowlers for maiden overs in T20Is. His sixth maiden moved him behind only Jasprit Bumrah (13) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (10), while his four-wicket maidens in overs 1-6 put him level with Bumrah and behind Bhuvneshwars six. West Indies lost four wickets in a dramatic six-over passage to slip from 114/4 to 125/8, with Indias bowlers tightening the screws after Shai Hopes half-century. Hope brought up his 13th T20I fifty from 36 balls, continuing his rich run of form from the ODI series, but fell immediately after reaching the landmark. Naman Dhir, on debut, claimed the prized wicket as Hope holed out to Axar Patel at deep midwicket for 52, ending a 63-run partnership with Rutherford. Kuldeep Yadav then struck in successive overs, trapping Roston Chase (5) plumb in front for a short stay before dismissing Matthew Forde (2). Ishan Kishan produced a stunning effort at deep midwicket to complete the latters dismissal, running to his left and holding on despite losing his balance. Romario Shepherd (7) briefly threatened to revive the innings with a six but perished soon after, slicing Dhirs delivery to Tilak Varma at long-off. Dhir then added his third wicket when Shamar Springer holed out to Axar after smashing the debutant for a maximum. Dhir finished with impressive figures of 3/31 from four overs, becoming only the third Indian spinner to claim three wickets on T20I debut. However, Rutherford (56) kept West Indies in the hunt with a brisk half-century, reaching the landmark in just 31 balls. It was his seventh T20I fifty and a vital knock after the visitors lost a flurry of wickets to Indias spinners through the middle overs. He perished soon to a length delivery from Mayank, who got his first wicket of the match. Windies soon got all out for 171 as Axar Patel clicked his second wicket of the night. Naman Dhir led Indias bowling charge on his T20I debut, claiming an impressive 3-31, while Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with two wickets apiece to restrict West Indies to 171. Brief scores: West Indies 171 all out in 19.1 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 56, Shai Hope 52; Naman Dhir 3-31, Axar Patel 2-26) against India
West Indies Sets 172-Run Target Against India in First T20 Match
West Indies, led by Shai Hope, sets a target of 172 runs for India in the first T20 match at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. West Indies Sets 172-Run Target Against India in First T20 Match
Naman Dhir Stars with Ball as India Restrict West Indies to 171 in Lucknow
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Uttar Pradesh CEO rejects allegations of adding 16 lakh voters to electoral roll
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) Amid the ongoing political slugfest over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the office of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), on Tuesday dismissed allegations made in a media report about addition of names of more than 16 lakh voters and other wrongdoings during the electoral roll exercise. Uttar Pradesh CEO Navdeep Rinwa denied the allegations made in the report about addition of more than 16 lakh voters, calling the claims incorrect and ased on faulty assumptions. The SIR has been conducted in Uttar Pradesh with utmost transparency and strictly in accordance with the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the Registration of Electors rules, 1960, and the extant instructions of the election Commission of India (ECI), the CEO office said in a statement. The clarification comes at a time when opposition parties, led by Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, have accused the ECI of bias and alleged deliberate voter deletion during the SIR in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh. Dismissing the allegations made in a digital news platform's report The Mysterious 16.18 Lakh Voters Added to Uttar Pradesh's Roll, the CEO said that 16.18 lakh forms (Form-6 for addition of name of a person in the electoral rolls) were collected before the date of publication of draft roll (January 6, 2026) during house-to-house visits of Booth level Officers (BLOs) in the enumeration phase from October 27, 2025 to January 6, 2026. These forms were collected as per the ECI's instructions dated October 27, 2025, issued for conducting SIR in Uttar Pradesh among other states, the CEO office said. As per ECI's above mentioned instructions, forms (Form-6) were to be distributed and collected back from those eligible persons whose enumeration forms were not printed as their names were not figuring in the electoral roll as it existed on October 27, 2025 -- the date of the start of the SIR in Uttar Pradesh, the CEO office added. Regarding the allegation of hiding or not publishing the names of such persons, it is clarified that as per Registration of Electors Rules, 1950, and as per ECI's instructions, only those names (Form-6) were to be included in the list of claims, that is, Form-9 which were received after the publication of the draft electoral roll on January 6, 2026, and the same was displayed on the website of Uttar Pradesh CEO in the claims and objection period during SIR, it said. There was no violation of any provision of the law or rules or instructions of ECI. Regarding the percentage of acceptance of Form-6, the report is based on arbitrary assumptions without any logical reason. There is no formula or logic for the acceptance of forms to adhere to a particular percentage, it added. The Form-6 is accepted after following the due process as per the rules. It is again reiterated that the SIR in Uttar Pradesh was conducted as per law, was transparent, participatory and conducted with active involvement of all the political parties, it said. No such allegations have been levelled till date by any political party or person with reference to the SIR conducted in Uttar Pradesh.
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India bowl first in Lucknow as Naman Dhir makes T20I debut against West Indies
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1st T20I: Naman Dhir debuts as India elect to bowl against WI in Lucknow
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 5 (IANS) India won the toss and elected to bowl against the West Indies in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. After making his ODI debut on September 27, Naman Dhir is set to make his T20I debut in the series opener. He received his maiden T20I cap from Arshdeep Singh. It will also be a special game for Akeal Hosein, who will play his 100th T20I for the West Indies. India captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the challenge posed by a formidable West Indies side but backed his team to settle quickly despite a hectic travel schedule following their Asian Games campaign. Iyer also confirmed that Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Reddy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Prince Yadav were left out of the playing XI. We are going to bowl first; it's a mixed surface. There will be some dew as well. Travel was pretty hectic. Came last night; today we have turned up for the game, but we are in the zone. They have been fabulous; they have dominated T20 cricket in the last few years. They have got brilliant batting and all-rounders. Looking forward to the contest. Ravi, Nitish, Vaibhav and one more is sitting out, Prince. West Indies skipper Shai Hope said, We would have bowled first as well. In India, it's always good to chase. We need to adapt to the conditions; it's different. We have new guys coming and some going out. We just got to play our best cricket. Six bowling options for us, some all-rounders as well. Playing XIs: West Indies: Shai Hope (wk/c), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Springer, Shamar Joseph India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Yadav
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IND vs WI Live Streaming: The highly anticipated five-match T20I series between India and West Indies kicks off on October 6 at 7:00 PM IST. Fans can expect an exhilarating start at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Following a successful 2-1 ODI series win, Shreyas Iyer steps up to lead India, aiming to maintain their victorious momentum in the T20 format.
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RPSG is seeking a valuation of $1.5 billion to $2 billion for the Lucknow franchise, which it acquired for $800 million in November 2021.
India's festive hiring rises 7 pc as whitecollar market cools
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) India's festive hiring grew 7 per cent yearonyear to 1,27,080 jobs in 2026 even as overall whitecollar hiring moderated 11 per cent yearonyear in September, a report said on Tuesday. The report from foundit said the divergence reflected a concentrated buildup in Indias consumption and fulfilment economy. Quick Commerce led festive demand with an 18 per cent yearonyear rise, followed by Ecommerce at 12 per cent and Logistics & Transportation at 10 per cent. Meanwhile, this demand is spreading beyond the metros, with Tier 2 and emerging cities growing significantly faster, while early-career professionals remain at the centre of festive hiring. Festive hiring has continued to expand over the last three years, rising from 98,120 jobs in 2024 to 1,18,750 in 2025 and 1,27,080 in 2026. Travel & hospitality, media & entertainment and retail recorded over 6 per cent, 5 per cent and 4 per cent gains respectively. The report added that whitecollar gigs and freelance hiring grew 15 per cent yearonyear, indicating greater use of flexible talent as businesses respond to seasonal spikes in demand. Strong demand for early-career talent also shows that businesses are prioritising agile, digitally ready workforces that can scale with demand. As consumption becomes more distributed, we expect employment opportunities to increasingly follow the same trajectory, said Tarun Sinha, CEO, foundit. Metros accounting for 56 per cent of festive whitecollar roles posted only 3 per cent YoY growth. Tier2 cities accounted for 27 per cent of festive jobs and grew 11 per cent, while Tier3 and emerging cities, at 17 per cent of the total, recorded the fastest growth at 15 per cent. Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Surat, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, Chandigarh and Kochi are among the cities seeing increased demand during the 2026 festive period.
Uttar Pradesh: Eight BJP candidates file nominations in Lucknow for upcoming Rajya Sabha polls
All eight Bharatiya Janata Party candidates filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections on Tuesday in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. On the final day of filing nominations, BJP candidates submitted their nomination papers at the Vidhan Bhavan. The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to all the candidates. According to a press release, the candidates who submitted their nomination papers are Dharmpal Singh, Radhakant Ojha, Prakash Pal, Vidyasagar Sonkar, Gopi Krishna Pandey, Priyanka Singh Rawat, Rampratap Singh Chauhan, and Shruti Gangwar. Apart from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, those present during the filing of nominations included Union Minister of State for Finance and BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary; Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak; and Yogi government ministers Suresh Khanna, Rakesh Sachan, Ashish Patel, Sanjay Nishad, Kapil Dev Agarwal, JPS Rathore, Dinesh Pratap Singh, Girish Chandra Yadav, Brajesh Singh, Sat...
Experion Developers plans Rs 10,000 crore investment to build 3,000 luxury homes, plots in 5 years
Experion Developers, an Indian real estate platform, plans to invest Rs 10,000 crore in luxury homes. The investment will facilitate the development of approximately 3000 homes and plots over five years. Most of the projects will be located in the National Capital Region, with others in Amritsar, Lucknow, and Goa. The focus of the developments will center around wellness and environmentally responsible construction methods.
Sanju Samson Equally Talented: Gautam Gambhir Sent Clear Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Assessment
India and the West Indies are scheduled to play a five-match T20 series, beginning with the opening game in Lucknow later on Tuesday.
India vs West Indies Playing 11: Check probable players, full squads ahead of 1st T20I in Lucknow
IND vs WI Playing 11: India face West Indies in the first T20I at Lucknows Ekana Stadium, with the hosts facing key selection calls ahead of the match. Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are competing for a spot alongside Abhishek Sharma, while India must also settle their pace combination. West Indies will rely on their experienced T20 core and familiarity with Indian conditions.
Rajya Sabha elections: All 8 BJP candidates in UP file nominations, likely to be elected unopposed
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) All eight Rajya Sabha candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Uttar Pradesh filed their nominations on Tuesday. The BJP announced the names of eight candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections on Monday. These include Dharampal Singh, Radhakant Ojha, Prakash Pal, Vidyasagar Sonkar, Gopikrishna Pandey, Priyanka Singh Rawat, Ram Pratap Singh Chauhan, and Shruti Gangwar. The Samajwadi Party has fielded two candidates -- Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhananjay Parimal Nathwani -- and decided to drop the third. With this, the path has been cleared for the unopposed election of eight BJP and two Samajwadi Party candidates. All eight BJP candidates reached the party's state headquarters on Tuesday, where they were welcomed with drums and trumpets by party workers. They were accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak during the filing of nominations. Dharampal Singh was the first to file his nomination, while Shruti Gangwar, daughter of Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar, was the last to do so. Former Barabanki MP Priyanka Singh Rawat and Gopikrishna Pandey received CM Yogi's blessings during their nominations. BJP Rajya Sabha candidate Ram Pratap Singh Chauhan said after filing papers, The party has decided to send me to the Upper House, and I will fulfil this responsibility as a party worker with full dedication. He expressed his gratitude to the party's national and state leadership. BJP candidate Prakash Pal stated that the party has generated enthusiasm among the backward classes by sending a common worker like him, the president of the OBC Morcha, to the Rajya Sabha. Long-term workers with dedication have the opportunity to reach important positions in the BJP, he said. BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary stated that the BJP does what it preaches. All eight party candidates are party workers and are working together to complete their nomination process, he said. The Samajwadi Party (SP) was initially preparing to field a third candidate, but Akhilesh Yadav's decision not to field a third candidate has eliminated the possibility of a contest in the Rajya Sabha elections. Since the number of candidates is equal to the number of seats, the path is now open for unopposed elections on all 10 seats if no additional candidates contest. However, the scrutiny of nomination papers and the withdrawal process are still pending. Voting for the 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh is scheduled for October 16, with the last date for filing nominations being October 6. If no other candidate files a nomination and all nominations are found valid, voting will not be required.
IND vs WI 1st T20I: India Eye Strong Start in Lucknow Today
India and the West Indies are set to lock horns in the opening fixture of their five-match T20I series on Tuesday evening at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Following a successful 2-1 triumph in the preceding ODI series, the home side aims to carry its winning momentum into the shortest [] The post IND vs WI 1st T20I: India Eye Strong Start in Lucknow Today appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Ganguly takes over as Delhi Capitals' new head coach
Rishabh Pant is back at Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants, and Yuvraj Singh is expected to join the franchise as batting coach
Moonlit Infra Eyes Ayodhya Expansion with Focus on Infrastructure-Led Real Estate Growth
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IIM Lucknow Senior Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Senior Research Assistant. Candidates Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 30-10-2026. The candidate shall apply online through IIM Lucknow official website.
A six-day free mega health camp in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, has delivered free healthcare to over 35,200 patients, carried out 35,828 laboratory tests and completed 346 surgeries. Held under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026 from 26 September to 1 October, the camp was aimed at improving access to specialist healthcare in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The organisers have described it as the largest health camp held in Uttar Pradesh in 2026. For thousands of people in rural Ghazipur, seeing a specialist has usually meant travelling to Varanasi, Lucknow or further. For six days, the camp turned this around by taking healthcare to patients instead of making patients travel to healthcare. Consultations, diagnostics, specialist treatment and surgeries were brought together at one place, including complex procedures that would normally require patients to leave the district. This speaks to a challenge of national importance: making sure that quality specialist care does not remain limited to big cities. A...
Sanju Samson is at his peak. Pujara wants him to open
Former cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara believes the Indian team is well-prepared for the slowish tracks expected in the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies, particularly the first match in Lucknow, thanks to their recent experience on challenging pitches at the Asian Games in Japan.
Three new SC judges to take oath at 3.30 pm, departure from usual morning practice
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant will on Tuesday administer the oath of office to three new judges of the Supreme Court -- Justices Sunita Agarwal, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Aparesh Kumar Singh -- at 3.30 p.m. The swearing-in ceremony, which will be live-streamed, marks a departure from the usual practice of administering the oath to newly appointed Supreme Court judges in the morning. Newly appointed Supreme Court judges usually take the oath of office at 10.30 a.m., coinciding with the time when the top court assembles on working days to conduct hearings. However, according to an official communication issued in this regard, The Swearing-in-Ceremony of Justice Sunita Agarwal, Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, shall be live-streamed from 03:30 P.M. onwards. The three Chief Justices of the High Courts were appointed as judges of the apex court after the Centre cleared their elevation on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. Acting swiftly on the Collegium's recommendation, the Centre on Monday approved the elevation of Justices Agarwal, Upadhyaya and Singh to the Supreme Court. In a post on X, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that the President, after consultation with CJI Surya Kant, had appointed the three Chief Justices as judges of the apex court. The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 28th September, 2026 has recommended elevation of the following Chief Justices of the High Courts as Judges in the Supreme Court, the Collegium had said in a statement uploaded on the apex court's official website. Justice Agarwal, born on April 30, 1966, was appointed as a judge of the Allahabad High Court on November 21, 2011. She became the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court on July 23, 2023. Justice Upadhyaya, born on June 16, 1965, was appointed as a puisne Judge of the Allahabad High Court on November 21, 2011 and became a permanent Judge on August 6, 2013. He became the Senior Judge of the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on March 28, 2023. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and took oath on July 29, 2023, before being transferred as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, where he took oath on January 21, 2025. Justice Singh, born on July 7, 1965, was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Jharkhand High Court on January 24, 2012 and was confirmed as a Permanent Judge on January 16, 2014. He served as Acting Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court from December 20, 2022, to February 19, 2023. He took oath as Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court on April 17, 2023, and was subsequently transferred as Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, where he took oath on July 19, 2025. The appointments will further strengthen the Supreme Court's judicial strength following the Centre's decision earlier this year to increase the sanctioned strength to 37, excluding the CJI.
India vs West Indies 1st T20I: Playing 11, live toss time (IST), streaming
India will look to continue their momentum in T20I cricket as they face West Indies in the first T20I at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow
India Faces West Indies Challenge After Asian Games Gold Win
Following their Asian Games victory, Indias cricket team prepares for a T20 series against West Indies, starting Tuesday in Lucknow. India Faces West Indies Challenge After Asian Games Gold Win
Gautam Gambhir Will Rotate: Morne Morkel Drops Huge Playing XI Hint For 1st T20I vs West Indies
Fresh from its Asian Games 2026 triumph, Team India is set to face West Indies in the first T20I of the five-match series on Wednesday in Lucknow.
Major fire guts makeshift labour camp outside Lucknow airport; 500 workers evacuated
The Bharatiya Janata Party has chosen eight candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. These candidates will file their nominations at Vidhan Bhavan, supported by key BJP leaders. The party has made a conscious effort to ensure social balance among its nominees, representing various communities. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party has also announced its candidates for the elections.
To counter SP, BJP fields 5 OBC & SC candidates for UP Rajya Sabha polls
Samson may pip Sooryavanshi as India take on West Indies
Lucknow, Oct 5: The option of opening with Sanju Samson or the lure to field teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be head coach Gautam Gambhirs biggest headache as a confident Indian team, fresh from its Asian Games exploits take on a gutsy West Indies side in the opening T20 International here on Tuesday. With a change []
75,006 dogs sterilised in 17 UP cities
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Flyadeal looks to expand India network beyond Mumbai, Hyderabad
Flyadeal is considering expanding its operations in India to include additional cities like Lucknow and Kolkata. Currently, the airline has successfully established routes to Hyderabad and Mumbai. The airline's initial flights demonstrate strong passenger demand and high load factors on the existing routes. Challenges include rising fuel prices affecting fares and overall yields. The carrier aims to serve at least six Indian cities as it receives more aircraft.
Delhi High Court asks civic bodies to coordinate with Lucknow on dog sterilisation training
'Hard work pays off': CPL sensation Pooran opens up ahead of T20I series opener against India
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 5 (IANS) Uncapped batter Kamil Pooran admitted to being left speechless and in shock upon receiving his maiden West Indies T20I call-up for the upcoming series against India, adding that the national team selection is the ultimate reward for years of relentless hard work on the domestic circuit. Pooran, 30, earned his spot in the T20Is following a breakout debut season in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), where he finished as the top scorer for St Lucia Kings. Pooran amassed 273 runs in eight innings at an explosive strike rate of 159.64, and established himself as one of the most destructive new talents in the region. Firstly, I was speechless. I was in shock. That day when I got the news, I was in shock almost the whole training session, the whole day back home. But I was very happy also because I put in a lot of work and the hard work pays off, Pooran told CWI on Monday. Cricket West Indies (CWI) had said that Poorans inclusion is due to a deliberate approach towards identifying and developing emerging talent ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup. Pooran's journey to the top has been built on perseverance. After making his first-class debut for Trinidad at 26, it took him another four years of consistent performances to earn his first CPL contract. To be honest, I was pretty shocked getting selected in the CPL, first of all. I told myself when I got selected, what's the worst thing that could happen if I put my all into it, train hard, dedicate? Put my everything into the sport right now, what could happen? This is the reward, this is the outcome. I'm just thankful right now for everything, he recalled. Sharing the news with his family was his immediate priority upon learning of his selection. The first person was my mother. I called her as soon as possible. When I got back to the hotel after the training session, I called her one time, and I told her. She was very, very happy and excited. My family supports me a lot back home. My uncle, aunties, everyone there supports me 100 percent. It means a lot to me to make each one of them proud, revealed Pooran. A self-proclaimed fan of off-side strokeplay, Pooran singled out his favourite shots ahead of his potential international debut in Lucknow on Tuesday. Batting, obviously. I love the square cut with the ball. That's my favourite shot. Square cut, cover drive - mainly offside. That's my strength, I would say. Having grown up idolising Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar, and now keenly following India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, Pooran admitted that sharing a dressing room with senior stars in the West Indies team still feels surreal. To me, I'm a fanboy. It may seem funny, but I grew up watching almost everyone here play cricket at the highest level. To be here is something that I dreamt of. To be here, to listen to the conversations, to laugh with them, to have that conversation about cricket in general life. It's something that is very hard to explain for me. I'm still in shock; I'm just happy that I'm here, concluded Pooran.
flyadeal plans major India expansion, eyes Lucknow, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata
The proposed network would give flyadeal a wider presence across Indias major aviation markets, positioning the carrier to capture a larger share of the rapidly expanding India-Saudi travel corridor.
flyadeal plans major India expansion, eyes Lucknow, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata
The proposed network would give flyadeal a wider presence across Indias major aviation markets, positioning the carrier to capture a larger share of the rapidly expanding India-Saudi travel corridor.
237kg ganja, Rs 14.24 lakh haul: 3 get 4 years in jail in Lucknow drug money laundering case
Three Convicted In PMLA Drug Trafficking Case
A special court in Lucknow has convicted three individuals, Shahid, Harswaroop, and Brij Kishore, in a PMLA case related to drug trafficking, sentencing them to four years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 50,000 each. This case follows an earlier conviction of Deepak Rana and stems from a DRI interception of ganja.
Make Him Think: Morne Morkel Reveals How India Are Nurturing Sooryavanshi
Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee: India bowling coach Morne Morkel believes young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can make significant strides simply by being around an experienced Indian dressing room, urging the teenager to observe, ask questions and absorb the habits of established players as India begin their five-match T20I series against West Indies here on Tuesday. Two Lucknow-based IPL pacers, Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav, will also return to Indias T20I setup in the series opener at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, with the management pondering over its bowling combinations on a pitch that is expected to offer a mix of pace, bounce and spin. But Morkel believes Sooryavanshis growth should not be judged by the amount of game time he gets, with the 14-year-old already reaping the benefits of being around senior players and watching them prepare and react to different situations. Yeah, I mean, we all know the talent of Ivan. I think the more time he spends in this environment with the quality players, the more time he trains at this standard, will only be great for his cricket. And if he's not getting that game time, he's still on a bus, in the dugout, in the hotel with guys with a lot of experience. And I think with him sharing that sort of dressing room and talking to guys, or just actually watching how the guys go through their processes and how they set up innings, will be key for him, Morkel said in the pre-match press conference in Lucknow on Monday. Im a big believer that sometimes, if you put guys in the right environment and they can ask the right questions and they can observe. So I always challenge them; I say, watch what this guy is doing in training, how does he face his first 15 balls? When the wicket is doing stuff, what sort of game plan does he come up with? And for any young player, if he gets game time or if that game time is a little limited, its still our job to make sure that these guys learn, they grow, and they ask questions. Morkel said he also encourages the young batter to reflect on what he has learnt from each training session. I think that for me is a fantastic growth sort of mind map. I mean, I'm a fast bowler; I can't really talk too much about batting, but I always ask him on the bus, ' What's one thing you've learned today? Tell me, what did you think about that guy's batting? And that makes him think. And I think next time when he comes to nets, those sort of things he'll observe; he'll adapt to his game, he added. While Sooryavanshis role at the top could depend on Indias combination, Morkel expects the management to assess the players returning from the Asian Games before finalising the XI. Im pretty sure Gautam will look to rotate. I mean, as I said, that is up to the selectors, and obviously the coach and the captain in terms of the playing 11, or which playing 11 will be the best to win a game for India on home soil. And that will always be the main focus, Morkel said. In terms of the starting 11, as I said, the guys just came back from the Asian Games, so we'll assess how everybody is feeling after jet lag, after travelling, and then from there make a plan. India enter the T20I leg after winning the preceding three-match ODI series 2-1, although the West Indies finished that contest on a high by taking the final game at New Chandigarh. India will also carry the confidence of their Asian Games campaign, where they won the men's T20 gold medal. Morkel expects the transition between formats to provide a stern test, particularly with West Indies possessing a batting line-up capable of putting pressure on the bowling attack from the outset. Yeah, I think, you know, waiting for the spectators, it's going to be fantastic viewing. I think for both sides at the moment, the red flag or the problem might be, you know, our guys travelling back after the Asian Games. Some of the guys only arrived a couple of days ago, so jet lag, getting over the journey. But I think once we are up and running and we get the series going, we are all really looking forward to it, Morkel added. The immediate challenge for India will be adapting to a fresh format while also continuing to build their player pool, with the 2027 ODI World Cup already behind them and the next global tournament still some distance away. Look, the main goal always will be to win the games. I think this group of players have played some exceptional cricket over the last couple of years. The guys who got opportunities came in and, you know, they've done a brilliant job, Morkel said. Yes, it will be great for Indian cricket if we keep on growing that pool, keep on giving guys that experience of the taste of what it is to play in an Indian shirt. And also a nice opportunity for guys who were out of the loop for a while to come back. One such returnee is Mayank Yadav, whose comeback from injury adds another dimension to Indias pace attack. You know, Mayank Yadav, he's back from injury, so look forward to seeing how he goes when he gets an opportunity. So I think it is sort of looking at the bigger picture, but also you want to win games for India. You want to give the guys who have done well so far to continue that, and yeah, we look forward to the series, and we'll take it as it comes. Mayanks raw pace gives India an X-factor that is difficult to replicate, while Prince Yadav has taken a different route into the international setup after initially being a net bowler. I mean, if you look at Mayank, immediately that comes to mind is his pace, his X-factor. I think for me, Prince, where he was a net bowler a couple of years ago, he's now playing for India. That resilience, the hard work that he's put into his game to reach international stages, is admirable, Morkel said. For me, that shows that these guys are hardworking players. Mayank had a couple of setbacks with injury, back-to-back setbacks with that; for a young player to get through that, and then again to find themselves in the situation to play for India just shows character. Both pacers have a particularly strong connection with the venue, having represented Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, and their knowledge of the Ekana surface could prove useful for India. The question, however, is whether India will lean heavily on that local knowledge. Of course, you know, one aspect is obviously for them to share their knowledge, what they found playing here. But to be honest with you, I think for us it is about... we talk about that, but it's not to make that our main focus, Morkel said. Like I said, the strength of this team moving forward will be how individuals can, at the moment, adapt to some of the conditions and how they can execute that. Of course, we'll look at all the players, we'll come up with plans, but I think that is the winning moment in white-ball cricketis that decision under pressure as a bowler with a captain. What's the best decision you can make, and can you execute that? Execution could be especially important with the conditions on Pitch No. 5, the centre strip, being used for the contest. The pitch is a combination of red and black soil surface; Lucknow saw a lot of runs in IPL 2026 after being a little more bowler-friendly in the first part of the season. There has been some rain around the city too, with both teams practice sessions affected on Monday, although no rain is forecast during match hours on Tuesday. There are a few showers expected during the day, but conditions should be clear when the match kicks off. The Ekana wicket has been tricky to read over the years. The last T20I played here was against New Zealand in 2023, when India chased down 100 successfully, but that was before the surfaces were re-laid. IPL 2026 was a tale of two halves for the venue. Bowlers had help in the initial half of the tournament with movement and bounce on the more bowler-friendly pitches, while in the second half the pitches flattened out quite a bit. Any moisture left from the recent rain could bring the seamers back into the contest early, while the surface is generally considered good for batting and can bring spinners into play as the ball gets older. Morkel said India will not enter the match with a rigid pace-versus-spin blueprint. Look, I don't think there is one sort of blueprint or thing we're gonna go with. We'll come up with the best solution for how we think we're going to win games. If it's extra pace, if it's extra spin, that is yet to be determined, but for me, it's always my sort of feel here in T20 or especially white-ball cricket; it's good wickets, so yeah, I think you get tested on your execution. That execution could become even more important against a West Indies side known for aggressive batting. Morkel expects both teams to have to read conditions quickly rather than rely solely on pre-match plans. Yeah, look, I mean, I just walked past the square now; I haven't had a proper look at the wicket. We'll assess sort of the conditions as best as possible tonight. We understand that in this series it's going to be a high-scoring game. Your skills will be tested; execution, most importantly, will be tested, he said. In a short turnaround, we'll try and plan as best as possible. But I think the key for both teams is how we can read the conditions and how you can come up with the best plans in that moment, and then, as I said, execution is going to be key. The size of the Ekana boundaries could also increase the value of having additional bowling options. But I think purely on that, you need to see what the conditions are like, and from there you can make a play. But from my point of view, the more bowling options we can have on a night, as a captain, at times that can help, Morkel said. So I think it's about always keeping these guys ready, and then from there reading the conditions, reading what the wicket is doing, boundary sizes. Obviously we've got a luxury here that it's quite a big field, so these guys come into the conversation a lot more. India could also have a selection call to make between Ravi Bishnoi and Kuldeep Yadav, with the latter returning to the T20I setup after last playing the format in February. Morkel said Kuldeeps confidence and rhythm have returned at the right time. Look, I think Kuldeep spoke about it in the past after the ODI series that he feels he's bowling well again. And that is great news for us. As a bowler, sometimes we can struggle with our rhythm; it takes a little bit longer at times to find that, but for us, he's a massive match-winner, he's confident, he's bowling well. India could also have a selection call to make between Ravi Bishnoi and Kuldeep Yadav, with the latter returning to the T20I setup after last playing the format in February. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
IND vs WI: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of 1st T20I, India vs West Indies series 2026
IND vs WI 1st T20I , Approaching Milestones and Records :The three-match ODI series between Indian Cricket Team and West Indies Cricket Team was high-scoring. Both teams broke many batting records in three games. More than 2100 runs were scored in three games, which is a record in a three-match bilateral ODI series. Now, these two sides will move to the T20I series, which will begin on October 6. The first game will kick off at 7 PM IST at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Tuesday. Shreyas Iyer and co. are back after winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. India have won 9 consecutive T20Is and will be looking to keep their winning streak going. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested while Hardik Pandya is not fit. For West Indies, the record chase in the final ODI must have boosted them with confidence. They will now be aiming to kick off the T20I series with a win. They have a strong squad, and they can certainly challenge India in their own conditions. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the IND vs WI 1st T20Iat Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.. IND vs WI: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the IND vs WI 1st T20I at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. 74 - Abhishek Sharma has been in excellent form, and he is coming off a match-winning knock in the final of the Asian Games 2026. Abhishek is just 74 runs away from becoming the sixth fastest batter to reach 2000 T20I runs. 6 - Sanju Samson is six sixes away from becoming the sixth Indian with 100 T20I sixes. 8 - Shai Hope struck consecutive centuries in the last two ODI innings. He is in excellent form and is 8 sixes away from completing 100 T20I sixes. 5 - Kuldeep Yadav finished the ODI series with the most wickets. He is just five wickets away from reaching 100 T20I wickets for India.6 - Akeal Hosein needs six wickets to complete 100 T20I wickets. 15 - Shreyas Iyer needs 15 more runs to reach 7500 T20 runs. 13 - Tilak Varma needs 13 more runs to complete 5000 T20 runs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories 6 - Abhishek is just 6 boundaries away from reaching 1000 boundaries in T20 cricket. He will be the fastest batter to do so among the full-member squad.
Saudi airline flyadealeyes expansion in India
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Akash Anand back in BSP fold after apology to Mayawati, gets key post again
BSP national president Mayawati has reinstated her nephew Akash Anand as the national coordinator of the party. His reappointment follows an apology to her regarding his previous actions and a willingness to serve again. Anand had previously faced removal from the BSP due to perceived loyalty conflicts involving family ties. Mayawati emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline within the party and her family's role in that regard.
Kolkata Warriors Crowned Champions Of Deaf Indian Premier League 2026
KVS Sports Park Cricket Ground: Kolkata Warriors were crowned the champions of the Deaf Indian Premier League 2026 after beating Bangalore Badshahs in the final by 14 runs at the KVS Sports Park Cricket Ground here. Kolkata Warriors made 121/5 in their 15 overs with their batters putting up a good show. The bowlers backed them really well and kept the lid on the Badshahs, restricting them to 107/9 and winning by 14 runs in the end. The championship took place at the KVS Sports Park Cricket Ground in Tirupati from October 1 to 4, 2026. It gave the deaf cricketers from across the country a national platform to demonstrate their sporting ability. Sumit Jain, President, Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA), spoke at the conclusion of the tournament and appreciated the players, officials, partners and stakeholders for their contribution to the tournament. Several players were also honoured with awards for their performances in the tournament. Bangalore Badshahs' Aman Chouksey was named Player of the Series and also received the Best Bowler of the Series and Highest Wicket-Taker awards. Eight teams participated in the event: Deaf Hyderabad Eagles, Deaf Bangalore Badshahs, Deaf Lucknow Giants, Deaf Delhi Bulls, Deaf Mumbai Stars, Deaf Kolkata Warriors, Deaf Punjab Lions and Deaf Chennai Blasters, giving their all for the title. IDCA also acknowledged the support and cooperation of institutions and stakeholders associated with the development of deaf cricket, including the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Deaf International Cricket Council (DICC), Asian Deaf Cricket Association (ADCA), Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), Andhra Cricket Association (ACA), Deaf Cricket Association of Andhra Pradesh (DCAAP) and Differently Abled Cricket Council of Andhra Pradesh (DACCAP). Here is the list of individual award winners from the tournament: Player of the Match Final: Jitan Nayak, Deaf Kolkata Warriors Best Batter of the Series: Krrish Manish Prajapati, Deaf Kolkata Warriors Best Bowler of the Series: Aman Chouksey, Deaf Bangalore Badshahs Player of the Series: Aman Chouksey, Deaf Bangalore Badshahs Super Sixes Award: Deepak Lamba, Deaf Mumbai Stars Best Wicketkeeper: Umar Ashraf, Deaf Kolkata Warriors Highest Wicket-Taker: Aman Chouksey, Deaf Bangalore Badshahs Best Fielder of the Series: Venu Siliveru, Deaf Bangalore Badshahs Highest Wicket-Taker: Aman Chouksey, Deaf Bangalore Badshahs Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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IND vs WI 1st T20I Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs
IND vs WI 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: The ODI series between India and West Indies was a highly fought one. Both teams recorded their highest ODI chases in the series. Now, the action moves to the T20I format. These two sides will take on each other in the five-match series, starting on October 6 (Tuesday). The first game will begin at 7 PM IST at Ekana Stadium. Team India are coming off winning the gold medal in the Asian Games 2026. But West Indies are also very strong in T20Is, which will add more spice to this series. West Indies have a strong batting lineup and they showed it in the third ODI. IND vs WI: Match Details Date : October 06, 2026 (Tuesday) Time : 7 PM IST Venue : Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow IND vs WI: Live Streaming Details The live action of the T20I series will be televised on the Star Sports networks. Fans can also watch the live stream of the game on the Jio Hotstar app or website. IND vs WI: Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches: 31 India : 20 West Indies : 10 No-result: 1 IND vs WI: Ground Pitch Report Just like the ODI series, the wicket for the T20I series is also expected to be batting-friendly. The wicket in Lucknow is generally good for batting, and the ball comes nicely onto the bat. However, the wicket is expected to get slower with time, and spinners will get good assistance with the old ball. IND vs WI: Possible XIs India : Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh West Indies: Shai Hope (c & wk), Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Sherpherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph. IND vs WI: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Abhishek Sharma has delivered impactful performances with the bat, and he will be a dangerous batter for the opposition. For West Indies, Shai Hope is in excellent form and is coming off two consecutive centuries. Probable Best Bowler Kuldeep Yadav and Akeal Hosein will get good assistance from the wicket in Lucknow and will be tough to hit in the middle overs. Today Match Prediction : India will have an advantage of home conditions and will start this game as favorites. IND vs WI Match 1st T20I, Today Match IND vs WI, IND vs WI Prediction, IND vs WI Predicted XIs, Injury Update for India vs West Indies Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
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