New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia praised the thrilling ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semifinal between the India national cricket team and England national cricket team at Wankhede Stadium, saying the contest had “tension, thunderous cheers and unforgettable moments.”Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Saikia said the high-intensity clash on Thursday evening captured the excitement and drama of the tournament, with the electrifying atmo…
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New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi marked the festival of Holi with party leaders and workers at the All India Congress Committee headquarters in the national capital on Wednesday, conveying a message of unity, harmony and festive cheer.The celebrations at the AICC office were attended by senior party leaders, office-bearers and supporters, as the premises came alive with colours and greetings. Rahul Gandhi joined the gathering, inter…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Joy and celebration filled the air at Eden Gardens as International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, along with BCCI president Mithun Manhas, secretary Devajit Saikia, vice-president Rajeev Shukla and others, was seen soaking in the vibrant atmosphere during India’s nervy win over the West Indies in the T20 World Cup Super 8 contest.BCCI secretary Saikia shared glimpses from the stadium of what were described as “joyous moments at Edens”.In the pictures shared b…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal expressed grief over the passing of cricketer Rinku Singh’s father Khanchand Singh and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the cricketers and his family during this difficult time.Rinku’s father, was undergoing treatment at at the Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, passed away on Friday after battling a stage 4 liver cancer.“Unfortunate to hear about the untimely demise of Rinku Singh’s father. My heartfelt condol…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla spearheaded the congratulatory messages as the cricket fraternity hailed Zimbabwe’s Super 8s qualification after their third group stage match in the T20 World Cup 2026 against Ireland was abandoned due to rain in the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday.Both teams got one point each after the washout, which helped Zimbabwe reach five points in the Group B points table, thus eliminating any chances of the 2021 champions, Australia,…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hailed India’s emphatic 61-run victory over Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, calling the team the “pride of the nation”.“India yesterday defeated Pakistan by a huge margin of 61 runs in the T20 World Cup match, securing a brilliant victory. With this win, the Indian team has now won three consecutive matches, reached the top of the Group-A points table, and become the first team to qualify for the Super-8 round. …
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the nation in heaping praises and congratulatory messages after India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the 27th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Sunday.Ishan Kishan was the standout performer, blazing 77 off 40 balls with 10 fours and three sixes, while Saim Ayub’s crafty spell of 3-25 kept Pakistan firmly in the contest. However, the Indian bowlers turned the match on their…
Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) The high-profile ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group A encounter between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday drew notable dignitaries, with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake present in the stands.Visuals came of Dissanayake and Naqvi seated together in a VVIP enclosure. Apart from Naqvi, PCB COO Salman Naseer was also spotted inside the enclosure, so as Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Pr…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) A sharp political confrontation erupted on Friday over alleged remarks concerning farmers and a proposed trade understanding with the US, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress trading strong words over a privilege motion and claims of misinformation.Union Minister Giriraj Singh dismissed the Opposition’s allegations as baseless.”What farmers’ issue? Lies, just like Rafale, are spreading confusion among people,” he said.Referring to statements made by the A…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) BCCI vice‑president Rajeev Shukla has clarified that an audio clip attributed to him about the upcoming India‑Pakistan T20 World Cup match in a Pakistani TV show was manipulated using artificial intelligence and does not reflect his real comments. Shukla urged everyone not to believe or share such misleading content and to report it wherever it appears.”A video of my remarks on the India Pakistan World Cup match has been manipulated using AI to alter the audio. These…