Singapore, March 25 (IANS) Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is enjoying a well-deserved vacation in Singapore with his family, including his wife Natasha and their two daughters Aazeen and Anaiza. Gambhir travelled to the Asian country after leading India to a historic victory in the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup 2026. India sealed the title with a commanding 96-run win over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The victory made India the firs…
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New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla feels that Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) home ground MA Chidambaram Stadium’s pitch will suit the batting style of Sanju Samson, who is gearing up for his first season with the five-time champions. Samson is coming to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on the back of some great knocks in the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup, where the wicketkeeper batter scored back-to-back half-centuries in the Super8s match against the West Indi…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans across the country after India’s triumphant campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, dedicating the title to millions of supporters who stood besdie the team throughout the tournament. In an emotional message, Suryakumar thanked Indian fans for their unwavering support, saying the team’s success would not have been possible without their prayers and encouragement.“Dear Team India fans, first of all, a …
Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) The ghosts of the past were finally laid to rest at the Narendra Modi Stadium as India delivered a masterclass against New Zealand to retain their ICC T20 World Cup title with a 96-run win on Sunday. In a poetic reversal of fortune at the very venue that once hosted their most bitter defeats in 2023, the Men in Blue stood tall, transforming the world’s largest cricket arena into a cauldron of pure jubilation. India were the favourites to lift the title as they entered…
Hyderabad, March 8 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday congratulated Indian cricket team on winning ICC T20 World Cup.Both the leaders took to X to congratulate the Indian team soon after it defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Ahmedabad.Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed immense happiness and pride over the historic triumph and congratulated the entire team for bringing glory to the nation.“This magni…
Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) The West Indies and South Africa squads have finally received confirmation regarding their departure from India after their campaigns in the ICC T20 World Cup came to an end.According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, both teams are currently stationed in Kolkata and are scheduled to leave in the early hours of Tuesday, March 10, on a charter flight bound for Johannesburg. From there, the West Indies squad will continue their journey to Antigua.The teams had initially expected…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) England head coach Brendon McCullum has defended his coaching approach following his side’s exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, saying the white-ball side still has the potential to achieve ‘special stuff’ if their talent is managed properly.England’s campaign ended in the semi-finals after a narrow 7-run defeat to India in a high-scoring encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. The loss came after England had progressed through the Super 8 stage wit…
Ahmedabad, March 7 (IANS) New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner believes India’s Varun Chakaravarthy can still be a threat for his side in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, saying that it will only take one match for the mystery spinner to get back in form.Speaking ahead of the title clash, Santner, who is New Zealand’s spin spearhead, defended Varun after he conceded 64 runs against England in the semi-final. The New Zealand skipper said bowling on a…
Ahmedabad, March 7 (IANS) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said the BlackCaps would not mind playing the role of the villains if it means silencing the home crowd and lifting the trophy in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against India to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.New Zealand have been one of the most consistent teams in ICC white-ball tournaments in recent years. This is their fifth appearance in an ICC white-ball final in the last 11 years. However, none of th…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) When the stakes are at their highest, every selection decision becomes a talking point. As India prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup finale, a heated debate has taken over the cricketing world; should the team continue backing Abhishek Sharma despite his lean run or make a bold change by bringing in Rinku Singh? With the trophy on the line, the question has split fans and experts alike.Abhishek’s numbers in the tournament make for uncomfortable reading. In seven matches, …