Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) 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 Men’s T20 World Cup title.Fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah picked 4-15 as India became the first team to retain the Men’s T20 World Cup title and win the crown for a record three times in front of 86,824 fans a…
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Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Ahead of the high-voltage India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final, the atmosphere at the Narendra Modi Stadium turned electric as singer Falguni Pathak lit up the gala night with her iconic hit “Maine Payal Hai Chhankai” ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.Punjabi singer Sukhbir Singh belted out his popular Punjabi pop numbers while international star Ricky Martin was the top attraction of the closing cerem…
Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir’s wife Natasha Jain has arrived in the city with daughters, Aazeen and Aaniza, ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.The title clash will be very important for Gambhir, as it is his first ICC T20 World Cup final as a head coach, and the former Indian opener would look to join the list of Rahul Dravid and Lalchand Rajput, who have won the T20 World Cup title as …
Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrived here in the city on Sunday morning hours before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final to be played between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Dhoni holds a special place in India’s T20 World Cup history, having led the team to their first title in the inaugural edition in 2007 after defeating Pakistan in the final. In 2024, Rohit joined the list of World Cup-winning captains when India defeated South Afric…
Ahmedabad, March 7 (IANS) An upbeat Indian team will square off against a strong New Zealand side in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, in what will be a second ICC tournament summit clash between the two teams in the past one year after the Champions Trophy final that took place a year ago, on March 9, 2025. India head into the final against New Zealand with a slight edge. Playing at home, carrying the tag of defending champions, and coming off recent bi…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Pakistan cricket authorities are expected to impose a heavy fine of five million rupees (approximately 17900 USD) on underperforming male cricketers after the team’s exit in the Super Eight round in Sri Lanka, according to a news report on Monday.”Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has conveyed to the players that they get good amounts in central contracts and endorsement money so on poor performances they will get fines and that will be to the tune of five million Pakistan r…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has expressed his gratitude after being conferred with the Padma Shri, one of the country’s highest civilian honours, calling it a special moment for him and his family and stating that he will continue to win matches for India.Calling the award a very special moment, Rohit thanked the government of India and everyone who supported him throughout his journey in cricket.“Receiving the Padma Shri is a very special moment for me and my …
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma was named in the list of Padma Shri awardees on Sunday, joining eight other past and present sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards honour roll, which comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards. President Droupadi Murmu sanctioned the bestowal of 131 Padma Awards for 2026, including two duo awards, with each duo counted as a single honour.Rohit’s recognition follows a defining leadership era in Indian me…
Lahore, Jan 25 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is set to meet the members of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad to address concerns surrounding the team’s uncertainty over participation in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 following Bangladesh’s exclusion from the tournament. Questions over Pakistan’s participation surfaced during the squad announcement press conference on Sunday, when chief selector Aaqib Javed was asked about the team’s chances of featur…
Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) decision to proceed with Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup in India as scheduled has been met with disappointment in Pakistan, with a former star claiming the decision was on expected lines, a news report said on Wednesday.Though Pakistan was left disappointed after the ICC rejected Bangladesh’s request to relocate their T20 World Cup matches out of India to Sri Lanka because of “security” reasons, sources sai…