Clarity of roles driving WI's clinical run into Super Eights: Shai Hope
In both 2007 (the inaugural T20 World Cup) and 1983 (Zimbabwe beat Australia by 13 runs on June 9, 1983), India went on to lift the trophy after Zimbabwe defeated Australia in these major tournaments.
Anushka Sharma receives her first call-up to the Indian national team for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa. The series is crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup in the UK.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appointed cricketer Rinku Singh as a Regional Sports Officer, recognising his achievements in cricket, including his IPL success and contributions to the Indian national team.
Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma progresses to the semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament after defeating Japan's Natsuki Nidaira. Other Indian players also participated in the tournament.
India opener Smriti Mandhana has risen to the top of the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings.
Pathum Nissanka's 52-ball hundred was the first century of this year's T20 World Cup and it could not have come at a better time for Sri Lanka.
The Super Eights match between India and South Africa is expected to be played on a black soil pitch that favors seamers, potentially influencing India's team selection strategy.
Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, bringing an end to his successful seven-year spell at the club.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired a meeting focusing on Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, and electronics hardware manufacturing, highlighting India's progress and future roadmap in these sectors.
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T20 World Cups have seen some explosive batting, with a few players etching their names in history by scoring centuries. Here's a look at T20 World Cup centurions over the years.
Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya responds to criticism of his investment in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after the franchise was sold for nearly USD 2 billion.
Ricky Ponting is of the opinion that the Indian team should be focusing on playing their best XI rather than trying to get the matchups right, when they face Zimbabwe in their next Super Eight clash on Thursday in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Sahibzada Farhan's unbeaten century powered Pakistan to a 102-run victory over Namibia, securing their place in the Super Eight of the Twenty20 World Cup.
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh expressed disappointment over the team's early exit from the T20 World Cup, citing missed opportunities and underperformance in key matches. Despite a final win against Oman, Marsh acknowledged the team's failure to deliver when it mattered most.
Jasprit Bumrah, Mumbai Indians' lead pacer, is reportedly at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence, missing the team's pre-IPL training camp, with uncertainty over whether it's due to an injury or a routine check-up.
'Hardik Pandya is a good captain. But they have two T20 World Cup-winning captains playing under him now.'
Abhishek, Hardik help India pulverise Zimbabwe by 72 runs; stay in semis race
A rampant India piled up a record total and handed Zimbabwe a 72run shellacking in a Super Eight contest on Thursday to revive their Twenty20 World Cup title defence.
Abhishek Sharma joins unwanted list after registering third duck in T20 World Cup.
Tumakuru, Karnataka, is set to host its first-ever ITF Women's World Tennis Tour W35 tournament, marking a significant moment for tennis in the region and offering a pathway for players to earn professional ranking points.
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak addresses concerns about Abhishek Sharma's form and hints at possible changes in the batting order for the crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Zimbabwe.
I would like to see Axar Patel, Sanju Samson coming back: Parthiv Patel on India's do-or-die Zimbabwe clash
Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in his team's spinners after their victory over Namibia in the T20 World Cup, highlighting Sahibzada Farhan's century and Usman Tariq's bowling.
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will attend the 15th convocation of IIM Ranchi, where he will award medals to outstanding students and launch a virtual reality case repository.
NZ thrash SL by 61 runs to take one step closer to semis; Ravindra shines with 4/27
Abhishek Sharma's Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Malachite bracelet, valued at around Rs 5.2 lakh, has become a sensation among fans, reportedly selling rapidly after being spotted on the cricketer's wrist during the T20 World Cup final.
Ronnie O'Sullivan made history at the World Open by achieving a 153 break, surpassing the previous record of 148.
Entering most ICC events, especially T20 World Cups, as pre-tournament favourites, India could not break free from that prison of expectations on a number of occasions despite being armed with star power and depth.
Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu is determined to win a medal at the Asian Games, the only major title missing from her collection. She also spoke about the importance of the Khelo India Tribal Games.
Rinku Singh has been a part of KKR for the last seven seasons, having joined the franchise for Rs 80 lakh at the 2018 IPL Players' Auction.
Anil Kumble praised West Indies' dominant 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and said India must win big against Zimbabwe and West Indies to stay alive in the semi-final race.
Pat Cummins says he is back bowling in the nets and hopes to return midway through IPL 2026, with SRH naming Ishan Kishan as stand-in captain.
Karolina Muchova defeated Victoria Mboko to reach her first Miami Open semi-final, where she will face Coco Gauff, who overcame Belinda Bencic in three sets.
A new study reveals that extreme climate hazards, typically associated with higher levels of global warming, could occur even under a moderate warming of 2 degrees Celsius, posing significant threats to food production, forests, and urban areas.
Indian chai is wholly incomplete without a plate of biscuits or biskoot, as we call them.
Gold prices experienced a significant decline in futures trading due to uncertainty surrounding geopolitical tensions in West Asia and conflicting statements regarding the conflict. Investors are also awaiting key macroeconomic data for further direction on interest rate cuts.
England and Sri Lanka prepare for a crucial Super Eight match in the T20 World Cup, with spin bowling expected to play a key role. England aims to replicate their recent series win in Sri Lanka, while the hosts seek to capitalize on home advantage.
Top Indian athletes, including Animesh Kujur and Praveen Chithravel, are set to compete in the inaugural National Indoor Championships, using the event as preparation for the Asian Games later this year.
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