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Gill bags Polly Umrigar Award, Mandhana makes history with fifth BCCI honour
Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were honored as India's top cricketers at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026. Gill secured the Polly Umrigar Award for his stellar 2025 season, including a remarkable Test se
3 hours ago'Babar Azam don't have a voice': Ex-Pakistan batter cites Virat Kohli example in T20 World Cup rant
Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali criticized the decision to bat Babar Azam at No.4 during the T20 World Cup, suggesting he should have opposed the move like Virat Kohli. However, Kamran Akmal disagre
9 hours ago'8–0': Pak selector Aaqib revives Shadab's dig at legends during T20 WC
Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed addressed Pakistan’s ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign after India national cricket team won the title, saying the team’s 0–8 World Cup record against India should not be
15 hours agoIraq football team to travel for FIFA World Cup playoff in Mexico
Iraq's national football team will travel to Mexico for a 2026 World Cup playoff match on March 31, despite calls for postponement due to the ongoing Middle East war. The Iraq Football Association co
15 hours agoWar off the field, uncertainty on it: The 2026 FIFA World Cup dilemma amid Middle East conflict
The escalating US-Iran conflict threatens the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Iran's participation in doubt following controversial statements and their own reported intent to withdraw. FIFA faces a comple
21 hours agoWatch: MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad blast bowlers; video goes viral
Chennai Super Kings have begun preparations for the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with a viral video showing MS Dhoni and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad hitting big shots in the nets. After missing the
21 hours ago'I can't': England legend Pietersen quits Delhi Capitals role
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has stepped down as mentor of Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League, citing lack of time for the role. He will still appear as a commentator
1 days ago'He is riding his luck': Uthappa's big comment on Sooryavanshi ahead of IPL
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, after a stellar IPL debut, faces heightened expectations and increased scrutiny in his second season. Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa suggests this year will be a crucial l
1 days ago'Rascal': Ex-Australia wicketkeeper's bold remark on Abhishek Sharma
Despite a shaky start with three consecutive ducks, Indian opener Abhishek Sharma proved his mettle in the T20 World Cup 2026 final. He smashed an explosive 18-ball fifty, setting the stage for India
1 days agoNot Afridi or Akhtar: The last Pakistan star to play an IPL final
Sohail Tanvir’s winning run in the 2008 IPL final symbolically marked the last meaningful appearance of Pakistani players in the league. After the 2008 Mumbai attacks, political tensions led to their
2 days agoHuge blow! Harshit Rana ruled out of IPL 2026; KKR yet to decide replacement
All-rounder Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League season due to an injury sustained during a warm-up fixture. Kolkata Knight Riders are currently deliberating on a rep
2 days ago'CSK is incomplete without him': Pathan drops big statement on Dhoni's IPL future
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes this IPL season could be MS Dhoni's last for Chennai Super Kings. Pathan emphasized Dhoni's crucial role in team unity and grooming future leaders, eve
2 days ago‘VVS Laxman scored 281 with my bat’: Raju on epic Eden Gardens knock
Returning after two years, Venkatapathy Raju witnessed a transformed Indian team. VVS Laxman's belief in a comeback against Australia, coupled with his and Rahul Dravid's remarkable partnership, shif
2 days agoGMR Sports expresses interest in AIFF commercial rights tender
At least three entities – GMR Sports, FanCode and Capri Sports – have expressed interest in the commercial rights tender for the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) men's and women's club competit
2 days agoFrom Dhoni’s death stare to T20 WC heroics: Axar's fielding transformation
Axar Patel starred with exceptional fielding in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final win over England, taking three brilliant catches, including a relay catch with Shivam Dube. Coaches praised his i
2 days ago$256K in, what’s next for Nepal? Competitive cricket, infra boost and a hand from India
In the past two editions of the T20 World Cups, Nepal's fans have flooded the stands, be it in Texas or in Mumbai. The cricketers have shown the spunk, stomach for a fight, and pushed teams like Sout
3 days agoWhy time is ripe for Suryakumar Yadav to follow in Rohit Sharma's footsteps
Suryakumar Yadav may have led India to T20 World Cup glory, but his leadership journey still draws heavily from Rohit Sharma’s blueprint. From aggressive cricket to backing players, Rohit's influence
3 days ago'He's like Messi or Ronaldo': Ex-England captain's jaw-dropping comparison for Bumrah
Michael Vaughan hailed Jasprit Bumrah as the finest bowler he's ever witnessed after his T20 World Cup final heroics. Vaughan compared Bumrah's impact to football legends Messi and Ronaldo, stating
3 days agoDial S for solutions: How Sachin Tendulkar helped Sanju Samson, and many others
Sanju Samson credits Sachin Tendulkar's guidance for his Player of the Tournament award at the 2026 T20 World Cup, highlighting the 'God of cricket's' consistent support. Tendulkar's willingness to s
3 days ago'Our children are not safe': Iran says it cannot play 2026 FIFA World Cup
Iran's sports minister declared the nation will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the US "assassination" of their leader and recent "malicious actions." This follows similar sentimen
3 days ago'I thought my dream was broken': Sanju Samson's emotional confession
Sanju Samson, India's leading run-scorer in the T20 World Cup, expressed profound gratitude for realizing a long-held dream. Despite initial doubts after a tough series, Samson delivered crucial per
4 days agoWhy Shivam Dube had to travel by train after India's T20 World Cup glory
After India’s 2026 T20 World Cup win, Shivam Dube couldn’t find flights from Ahmedabad to Mumbai, so he travelled by train with his wife and a friend in 3rd AC. To avoid being recognised, he wore a c
4 days agoStuck in India for more than a week, Windies players finally head home
Travel disruptions after the T20 World Cup left teams like West Indies stranded in India due to West Asia airspace closures linked to the Israel–Iran conflict. With ICC charter flights delayed, Crick
4 days ago'This isn’t right': Vaughan fumes as SA, Windies remain stuck in India
After their T20 World Cup 2026 exit, West Indies and South Africa remained stranded in Kolkata for over a week, drawing criticism from Michael Vaughan, who questioned why England flew home within 36
4 days ago‘He always plays with intent’: Ashwin hails Samson but rues his missed T20 WC hundreds
Ravichandran Ashwin shared his thoughts on Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup 2026 performances. Ashwin stated Samson narrowly missed three centuries, scoring 97 not out against West Indies, 89 against Eng
5 days ago'Ispe mein kya bolun?': Kishan gets annoyed after winning T20 WC title
India’s 2026 T20 World Cup win sparked controversy after Kirti Azad criticised the team for taking the trophy to a Hindu temple. Ishan Kishan brushed off questions about the remark, urging reporters
5 days ago‘Minute adjustments’ help Samson take giant strides at the T20 World Cup
India batter Sanju Samson's remarkable transformation into a steady, consistent batsman, evident in his T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament performance, stems from a period of introspection after
5 days ago'You were in bad form, I was out for 2 years': Ishan to Abhishek
India's T20 World Cup 2026 heroes Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma shared their journeys of overcoming criticism and self-doubt. Kishan highlighted the importance of self-belief and hard work after a
5 days ago'I was facing a lot of difficulties personally': Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya celebrated India's back-to-back T20 World Cup victories, fulfilling a personal promise to win trophies for his country. After a redemption-focused 2024 win amidst personal struggles, Pa
6 days agoPooja to wild celebrations: How India welcomed the T20 World Cup title in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad erupted in joyous celebrations as India clinched the 2026 T20 World Cup title at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Thousands of fans, some without tickets, thronged the venue and surrounding stree
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