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T20 World Cup: India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his immediate plan after leading the team to another ICC Men's T20 World Cup title is simple: return home, enjoy some good food and catch up on much-needed rest before shifting focus to upcoming challenges. India clinched the silverware on Sunday, beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the summit clash to become the first team ever to win the tournament on home soil. With the feat, India also became the first team to defend their crown, and the only

Emirates ICC Elite Panel: India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh was fined 15% of his match fee for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 Final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Arshdeep was found to have violated Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. This article concerns throwing a ball (or any other cricket equipment) at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an Internatio

Indian Premier League: Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal said the tournament is monitoring potentially big challenges around hospitality and travel logistics as the 2026 season approaches, though he added that no formal concerns have been raised by hotels or other stakeholders over LPG shortage. The IPL 2026 season begins on March 28, with the schedule for the first 20 games likely to come out on March 12. The ten-team tournament attracts top international players, as well as coac

International Cricket Council Women: New Zealand skipper Amelia Kerr headlined a strong showing from the White Ferns in the latest update of the International Cricket Council Womens ODI Player Rankings after a dominant start to their home series against Zimbabwe. New Zealand have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, with Kerr playing a pivotal role with both bat and ball. The 25-year-old delivered a standout bowling performance across the first two matches, including a r

T20 World Cup: India head coach Gautam Gambhir credited Sanju Samsons crucial 97 against the West Indies as the turning point in Indias triumphant campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which concluded with the hosts lifting their third record title after defeating New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Gambhir reflected on the emotional significance of winning a World Cup as Indias head coach, describing it as a privilege to contribute to the country once again in national colours. I could have never thou

T20 World Cup: India's star batter Rinku Singh has penned down an emotional tribute to his late father Khanchand Singh, who passed away on February 27 in Greater Noida, due to prolonged illness. Rinku attended his father's funeral after India's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match against Zimbabwe, before joining the squad in Kolkata for the crucial must-win match against the West Indies in the Super 8s stage. In a heartfelt post after India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory, Rinku said that even a sing

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly called off its board and committee meetings in Doha due to the ongoing tensions in West Asia that have disrupted travel in the region. The meetings were scheduled to take place from March 25 to 27, bringing together ICC Board Directors, Chief Executives, committee members and senior leadership as part of the organisations ongoing governance calendar, providing an important opportunity to deliberate over key

The Alyssa Healy: Indias young batter Pratika Rawal has spoken about her memorable Test debut after scoring a fighting 63 in the second innings against Australia in the one-off Test at the WACA Stadium on Sunday, saying she tried not to think about the pressure of making her debut in the format. Thats the beauty of this game, and I think I was not thinking that this was my first Test. Or, you know, Im debuting for my country, you know, this jersey is something which is very special to me. I carr

The BCCI Awards: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will host its annual awards ceremony on March 15 in New Delhi, where five Indian teams that won ICC trophies over the past year will be honoured, said secretary Devajit Saikia. The BCCI awards ceremony titled 'NAMAN', will celebrate Indias recent success in ICC events across formats and age groups, as well as honour the best performers in international and domestic games in the 2024/25 season. The BCCI Awards ceremony will happen

Miraj International Cricket Stadium: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will release the schedule for the first 20 days of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 by March 12, said secretary Devajit Saikia. The 19th edition of the IPL will run from March 28 to May 31, after the initial window was between March 26 and May 30. We plan to announce the IPL 2026 schedule by March 12. For now, we are going to announce the IPL schedule for the first 20 days, Saikia told IANS on Tuesday. It i

T20 World Cup: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared a massive cash reward of Rs. 131 crore for the Indian Team after their victorious run in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The Men in Blue, who defended their T20 World Cup title at home, becoming the first team to do so, received Rs. 125 crore in 2024 following their victory in the prestigious tournament. The BCCI's cash reward increased by six crore rupees from 2024, when Rohit Sharma led the side to their first win si

New South Wales Breakers: Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen has stepped down from her leadership roles with Queensland Fire and Brisbane Heat Women, bringing to an end a five-year stint as captain across domestic competitions. Jonassen, who informed Queensland Cricket chief executive Terry Svenson of her decision last month, is set to reach another milestone this week when she plays her 100th match in the Women's National Cricket League on Saturday at Allan Border Field. The experienced spinn

ICC Cricket World Cup: The Gujarat Titans have appointed former Australian opener Matthew Hayden as their batting coach ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, the franchise confirmed on Tuesday. A two-time ICC Cricket World Cup winner and one of the most formidable openers of his generation, Hayden brings extensive international experience and a deep understanding of modern T20 batting to the Titans coaching setup. His addition strengthens the teams support staff as the 2022 champions p

T20 World Cup: Annabel Sutherland has been rested from Australias upcoming white-ball tour of the Caribbean, while young pacer Lucy Hamilton is likely to make her T20I debut after being named in the 15-member squad. The tour will also see new captain Sophie Molineux return to the side after recovering from a back injury. The Australian side will play six limited-overs matches beginning March 19. The series opens with three T20 Internationals, which will serve as key preparation ahead of the ICC

Recently, former India cricketer and captain Nari Contractor celebrated his 92nd birthday. He is widely remembered as the cricketer whose international career was cut short after he was struck on the skull by a vicious bouncer from West Indies pacer Charlie Griffith during a tour match against Barbados on Indias 1962 tour of the Caribbean. The match was played between the second Test at Kingston which turned out to be Contractors 31st and final international appearance and the third Test of th

Head Coach Ben Sawyer: Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Georgia Plimmer, and Flora Devonshire return to the New Zealand squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa. Bates (quad tear), Devonshire (broken finger), and Plimmer (shoulder) have all come through their rehabilitation and will be available for the series which gets underway at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Sunday, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement. The five-match series will be played as double-header game-days.

ICC Chair Mr Jay Shah: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Team India on winning the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India secured a resounding 96-run victory in the summit clash to lift the trophy in front of a packed home crowd. Indias triumph marks a historic achievement as the team successfully defends the ICC Mens T20 World Cup title, becoming the first side in the history of the tournament

New Zealand Centenary Sports Cooperation: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday chaired a high level ministerial meeting with New Zealand sports delegation to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in sports and strengthening collaboration between the sporting ecosystems of the two countries. The year 2026 marks 100 years of sporting ties between India and New Zealand, tracing back to the historic 1926 Indian Army hockey tour to New Zealand, one of the earli

ICC T20 WC: Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, the Player of the Tournament, leads the victorious team, having scored 321 runs in just five innings. Initially not part of the Indian XI, Samson distinguished himself with Player of the Match awards against West Indies and England. He then set the record for the highest individual score in a Mens T20 World Cup final with 89 runs against New Zealand on Sunday. He is accompanied by teammates Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah as Indias im

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport: Indias wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson received a rousing welcome at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Monday as fans gathered to celebrate his heroics in Indias triumphant campaign at the ICC Mens T20 World Cup. Fans greeted the Kerala star as he arrived home, with supporters lining the airport premises to catch a glimpse of the local hero who played a pivotal role in India's victory. Representing India, Samson emerged as one of the standout

ICC Cricket World Cup: India captain Suryakumar Yadav visited the historic Adalaj Ni Vav on Monday, where he posed with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 trophy following Indias title-winning campaign. Images shared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) showed the Indian skipper at the intricately designed stepwell, one of Gujarats most renowned heritage landmarks, located near Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The 15th-century structure, known for its elaborate carvings and architectural design, h

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: In a heartfelt tribute to the Indian Cricket Team's historic victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday, moved a congratulatory motion in the State Assembly, hailing the team's clinical performance. The Chief Minister noted that the Indian cricket team dominated the tournament, winning every single match except one. He attributed this success to a perfect blend of team spirit, discipline, and confi

T20 World Cup: A day after India sealed a record-breaking T20 World Cup victory in Ahmedabad, captain Suryakumar Yadav visited the historic Adalaj Stepwell with the ICC Mens T20 World Cup trophy, drawing large crowds of cricket fans to the centuries-old monument on Monday. People gathered around the stepwell complex and along nearby roads to catch a glimpse of the Indian captain holding the trophy following the national teams triumph a day earlier. Some climbed terraces overlooking the monument

National High Performance Center: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday announced the appointment of former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men's team, effective from April 15. Kirsten, who enjoyed a distinguished international career representing South Africa, served as the head coach of the India men's national team from 2008 to 2011 and the head coach of the South Africa mens national team from 2011 to 2013. The appointment of the new head coach is part

T20 World Cup: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has heaped praise on the current Indian side following its historic victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, calling the team the best white-ball unit and lauding the leadership of captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir. India clinched the title after defeating New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to win three Mens T20 World Cup titles w

Muhammad Ghazi Ghori: Pakistan mens head coach Mike Hesson clarified on Monday that senior batter Babar Azam had not been dropped from the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh, insisting the changes were aimed at giving opportunities to emerging players. Pakistan named a significantly altered squad for the series, leaving out several established names. Along with Babar, the selectors also omitted all-rounder Saim Ayub, injured opener Fakhar Zaman, wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah,

T20 World Cup: India players Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma reflected on their sides historic triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with the duo recalling the teams resilience and unity after lifting the trophy following a commanding win over New Zealand in the final on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the two players spoke candidly about the emotions surrounding Indias title-winning campaign and the

ICC Cricket World Cup Final: A heartwarming exchange between two of Indian crickets most prominent figures, MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir, caught the attention of fans after Indias triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final in Ahmedabad. For years, cricket fans have discussed the relationship between Dhoni and Gambhir, especially after Gambhirs past comments about Dhonis iconic match-winning six in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Final against Sri Lanka. However, their recent celebrations af

ICC T20 World Cup Trophies: Hailing Indias historic victory in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia said the back-to-back triumph underlines the teams dominance in world cricket and marks a proud moment for the entire nation. India scripted history on Sunday after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to win three Mens T20 World Cup titles while also successfull

BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla: Indias historic ICC Mens T20 World Cup final victory has drawn widespread praise, with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla hailing the victory as a moment of immense pride and joy for the country. India scripted history on Sunday by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to win three Mens T20 World Cup titles while also successfully defending the crown and liftin

T20 World Cup: India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said his comeback midway through the victorious 2026 Mens T20 World Cup was sparked by words from head coach Gautam Gambhir, who told him to be ready for playing the Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe. Samson didnt get to play a game in the 2024 Mens T20 World Cup win, and featured in the league stage clash against Namibia in New Delhi, as Abhishek Sharma was recovering from stomach infection. He got redrafted into the playing eleven from th

BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee: India's triumph in the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup was not only a landmark achievement for the Suryakumar Yadav-led side but also a moment of redemption for head coach Gautam Gambhir, said former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape. Gambhir, who succeeded Rahul Dravid as head coach following India's T20 World Cup victory in 2024, had faced mounting criticism in the run-up to the tournament after a difficult run in other formats - India lost a Te

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has dedicated his sides 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup victory to his late cousin sister, revealing that she and his brother-in-law died in a car accident a day before the final took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In the final, Kishan hit 54 and was one of the architects in India getting a 96-run win over New Zealand to clinch their third T20 World Cup title. To be honest, before the game, I lost my cousin sister in a car accident

ICC T20 World Cup: Cricket is a game rich in statistics, folklore and superstition. Over the years, fans have delighted in spotting patterns that seem too curious to ignore. One such enduring cricketing quirk has quietly taken root in Indian cricket: whenever India wins a mens World Cup, there is always a Malayalee presence in the squad. The pattern began with Indias historic triumph at the 1983 Cricket World Cup under Kapil Dev. Among the squad members was Kerala fast bowler Sunil Valson. Altho

India coach Gautam Gambhir on Sunday praised his team's bravery and courage in racking up big totals to win a record third T20 World Cup title. Suryakumar Yadav's India hammered New Zealand by 96 runs in a one-sided final in Ahmedabad after they posted a massive 255-5 batting first. Opener Sanju Samson's 89 laid the platform for India to score more than 250 for a second straight match, after their seven-run semi-final win over England, and for the third time in the tournament. If you score 250-p

India thrashed New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad to retain their crown in style. AFP Sport picks some memorable storylines from the tournament. - Double super-over drama - South Africa and Afghanistan played out a tie followed by a first-ever double super over in a T20 World Cup to decide the winner of their gripping group contest. The drama unfolded after Afghanistan posted 187 all out in response to South Africa's 187-6 in Ahmedabad. The teams were tied again after a b

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan: Fresh from playing a decisive role in Indias World Cup triumph on Sunday, Keralas own Sanju Samson is set to receive a rousing public reception from the Government of Kerala led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. On Monday, State Education Minister V Sivankutty announced that the government will honour the star cricketer for his stellar performance that helped power the India national cricket team to a commanding victory in the T20 World Cup final. Samsons dazzl

T20 World Cup: New Zealand captain Mitch Santner admitted his side were outplayed by India in the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup final but added that he remained proud of his players efforts despite the 96-run defeat at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. On a mixed soil pitch, New Zealand bowlers were taken to the cleaners as India posted a massive 255/5 before the visitors were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs. Santner also thanked the Blackcaps fans back home for their well-wishes, as New Zealand

T20 World Cup: Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar lauded the main architect of India Mens T20 World Cup triumph, Sanju Samson's rise from the scar of failure to three best knocks, saying life has come full circle for the wicketkeeper batter. At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Indias commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final sealed their third ICC Mens T20 World Cup crown and second in succession. Apart from these two feats, India have also become the first team to win the titl

T20 World Cup: Head coach Gautam Gambhir heaped praise on Sanju Samson for his match-winning exploits in Indias ICC Mens T20 World Cup victory, calling his resilience and performance special and highlighting the character the wicketkeeper-batter displayed under pressure. Asked about Samson winning the Player of the Tournament award and whether it brought a sense of deja vu to Indias 2011 World Cup heroics of Yuvraj Singh, Gambhir noted, Look, its not fair to compare two people. I think Sanju, wh

T20 World Cup: Following Indias record-breaking third ICC Men's T20 World Cup win, captain Suryakumar Yadav reflected on the importance of mental resilience, team understanding, and off-field preparation in building a championship-winning culture and highlighted that the most important is to be true to oneself. India defeated New Zealand by 97 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, and speaking about the lessons from his own career, Surya emphasised that failure is an inevitable part of sp

T20 World Cup: Former India captain MS Dhoni congratulated the Indian team after their historic triumph in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup, saying it was a pleasure to watch the side create history with their dominant performance in the final against New Zealand. India scripted a remarkable chapter in cricket history by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday to become the first team to retain the Mens T20 World Cup title, the first to win three crowns in

T20 World Cup: India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his focus was never on simply inheriting a successful side but on building a new identity for the team through fearless and attacking cricket after the India scripted history, becoming the first team to defend the ICC Mens T20 World Cup title. Fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah picked 4-15 as India became the first team to retain the Mens T20 World Cup title and win the crown for a record three times in front of 86,824 fans at the Narendra M

T20 World Cup: Indias triumphant campaign at the Mens T20 World Cup came with heartfelt acknowledgements from head coach Gautam Gambhir, who dedicated the historic victory to former head coach Rahul Dravid, from whom he took the baton, VVS Laxman, the head of the BCCI Center of Excellence (CoE), and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, stating that the win would not have been possible without their efforts of shaping the team. First of all, I think I should dedicate this trophy to Rahul (Dravid) Bhai fi

Narendra Modi Stadium: India captain Suryakumar Yadav described the past month as a wonderful journey following Indias emphatic victory over New Zealand on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at home and set gold at LA 2028 Olympic his next target. Reflecting on the highs and challenges of the tournament, Surya acknowledged that the start wasnt easy, but the teams resilience and collective performance made the campaign special. Obviously, it has been a wonderfu

T20 World Cup: India captain Suryakumar Yadav emphasised the importance of backing players during difficult phases, saying trust and support within the dressing room played a key role in Indias triumphant campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. After India defeated New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Suryakumar reflected on the culture the team has built over the last two years, one that prioritises communication, belief, and standing by teammates when they are struggling. Wh

T20 World Cup: Head coach Gautam Gambhir reiterated his long-standing belief that team trophies outweigh individual milestones after India clinched the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 title with a commanding victory over New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Addressing the media after the triumph, Gambhir stressed that the teams culture under his tenure is built around winning silverware rather than chasing numbers. My simple philosophy with Surya has always been that milestones don't matter. I

T20 World Cup: Legendary cricketer Virat Kohli on Sunday heaped praises on India's wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson for his phenomenal performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup triumph, for which he was adjudged the Player of the Tournament. Samson, who came into the playing XI as a replacement player as the top-order was not producing the desired runs because of Abhishek Sharma's poor run of scores, struck half-centuries in three successive matches as India fought back from the brink of elimin

T20 World Cup: All-rounder Shivam Dube said his role in Indias victorious ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign was clear from the outset: provide late fireworks with the bat whenever the team needed quick runs. India clinched a record third T20 World Cup title after thrashing New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, posting a massive 255/5 before bowling the visitors out for 159. While the top order laid the platform with explosive knocks, Dubes late cameo ensured India fini