Patna, May 15 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary officially felicitated Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan at his residence on Friday, honouring him with a reward of ₹1 Crore from the State government. The cash prize was awarded in recognition of Ishan’s standout performances and vital role in helping Team India win the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Kishan’s family was also present on the occasion, along with some cricketers from the state, including fast bowler Sakib Hussain, who impressed wit…
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Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has blamed the Bangladesh interim government for the team’s absence from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, terming the decision a blunder and a massive setback for the cricket-loving nation. “I think it’s a blunder from the government side that they took the decision not to participate in that World Cup,” Shakib told reporters on the sidelines of the EUT20 Belgium jersey launch event.He emphasised that missing out on a global tournament hurts…
Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have received a big boost ahead of their upcoming match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium as their designated captain Pat Cummins has arrived in the city.Cummins shared an Instagram Story showing him with his family at a restaurant. ‘Happy to be back in Hyderabad,’ he wrote in the caption. However, despite coming before the match, he will not take part in the e…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have received a big boost amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign as their designated captain Pat Cummins is likely to rejoin the squad on April 17, a day ahead of their next match against five time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at their home ground Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday.According to a report by Cricbuzz, Cummins will undergo a fitness test on Wednesday back home, and if he clears it – about whi…
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) Defending champions India will face off against New Zealand in the final match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. India is coming to the contest by beating England in a thriller in the semi-final on Thursday, while on the other side, New Zealand handed a 9-wicket defeat to South Africa on Wednesday.Although the contest is between two strong teams, the outcome is likely to hinge on standout individual displays and crucial head-to-head b…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes New Zealand pacer Matt Henry could pose a serious challenge for India’s batters in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Chopra described Henry as a dangerous bowler who has the ability to trouble batters regardless of the pitch conditions.“Matt Henry is a very dangerous bowler and he is going to cause problems for India in the final. Sometimes he can be…
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) India vice-captain Axar Patel credited sharp fielding and Bumrah’s decisive spell under pressure after India booked their place in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with a thrilling semi-final win over England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.While there were 499 runs scored on a batting-friendly wicket, it was Axar’s two-and-a-half catch that made the difference. Reflecting on his catches in the field, Axar explained the importance of saving runs and good …
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper Nayan Mongia believes England captain Harry Brook could pose a big threat to Indian bowlers in the second semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Brook has been in excellent form in the ongoing tournament and also scored a match-winning century against the Pakistan cricket team during the Super 8 stage. Mongia said the England skipper’s fearless style of batting could make him dangerous for the opp…
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir attended the wedding of his former teammate Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun Tendulkar and entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok on Thursday.Gambhir, dressed in traditional attire, was accompanied by his wife Natasha Jain. Gambhir’s appearance at the wedding came just hours before India’s crucial ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash against the England cricket team at the iconic Wankhede Stadium later in the evening.The marriage of A…