Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting performances propelled India to a record-breaking total against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final
India captain Suryakumar Yadav has expressed confidence in Varun Chakravarthy despite concerns about his recent form, as the team prepares for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. The final team combination remains uncertain, with Kuldeep Yadav also in contention.
Airfares to Ahmedabad have surged as cricket fans travel to the city for the T20 World Cup final. Indian Railways has introduced special trains to manage the increased demand.
West Indies players are leaving India on commercial flights in batches after their departure was delayed due to international airspace closures amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Caribbean side's governing body CWI said on Tuesday.
The US torpedo attack on the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters was a lawful act of war between belligerents, not a diplomatic or strategic embarrassment for India, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).
Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are reportedly part of an Indian consortium set to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League.
Ibrahim Zadran takes over the reins from Rashid Khan after Afghanistan's early ouster from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Harbhajan Singh criticises Kirti Azad for questioning Team India's temple visit with T20 World Cup trophy
'If you are a Sanju Samson fan, like I am, this was a treat. Great timing, calmness and a refreshingly selfless attitude.'
Aditi Ashok begins her campaign at the Fortinet Founders Cup with an even-par 72, placing her tied for 60th. Hyo Joo Kim leads the tournament after a stellar opening round.
Sakshi Singh Dhoni's over-the-top excited reaction became a huge hit with the fans on social media during the T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav lauded Jasprit Bumrah as a 'national treasure' following their victory against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell says he has no immediate retirement plans and hopes to remain "fit and firing" for the 2028 T20 World Cup and Los Angeles Olympics despite recent form concerns.
Following Sri Lanka's disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, the Sports Minister is considering an interim committee to restructure the cricket board.
A preview of the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand, including key facts, team details, and their journey to the final.
Abhishek Sharma was shown no mercy by fans who took to X to criticise the batter for another failure at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
After a big loss, teams often give excuses instead of honestly admitting they played badly.
Ahead of the T20 World Cup final, the Indian cricket team is leaving no stone unturned, from changing hotels due to perceived bad luck to considering a red soil pitch and planning a grand entertainment show featuring Ricky Martin.
Jasprit Bumrah becomes 8th Indian to complete 500 international wickets
Superstition is likely to rule the day with many believing that a small movement could result in the fall of a wicket.
'The moment some news comes where somebody is accused of some crime, we are so quick to judge that person and call them a criminal, if that person is a very unlikable person. If we like that person, we immediately absolve her.'
Flagging concerns for Team India, former England captain Michael Atherton says the hosts are exceptional but not unbeatable ahead of the T20 World Cup semi-final against at Wankhede, on Thursday.
Shubhankar Sharma carded a 1-under 69 in the third round of the Joburg Open 2026, placing him in a tie for 54th. Hennie Du Plessis leads the tournament after a strong performance.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2026 after Game 52.
Ahmedabad police have arrested two individuals for allegedly selling T20 World Cup final tickets at inflated prices. The suspects were caught during surveillance and found to be selling tickets for three times their original value.
Former India A skipper Priyank Panchal shares anecdotes about Jasprit Bumrah's early cricket career, highlighting his talent and dedication from a young age.
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips acknowledges Jasprit Bumrah's world-class talent but hopes the Indian bowler has an off-day in the T20 World Cup final, stressing the importance of capitalising on any opportunities.
South African bowler Marco Jansen reveals he studied and attempted to replicate Jasprit Bumrah's bowling technique after watching replays from a Test match in Kolkata, which led to improved performance in the T20 World Cup.
Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma visit Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings ahead of India's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England at Wankhede Stadium.
India face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad as Suryakumar Yadav's side aim to become the first team to successfully defend the title.
Kapil Dev believes the Indian team management should continue to support Abhishek Sharma for the T20 World Cup final, despite his inconsistent performance in the tournament. He also praised Bumrah and Samson for their key contributions.
Authorities have implemented heightened security measures at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, including increased police presence, anti-drone systems, and holding areas to prevent stampedes.
Hardik Pandya celebrated India's victory over New Zealand with his signature pose, joined by teammates and acknowledged by the ICC.
Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan created history in Pallekele on Thursday, surpassing batting great Virat Kohli for most runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says India will face pressure in front of their home crowd in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad as the Kiwis look to upset the hosts.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 steered India into the T20 World Cup semi-finals, but head coach Gautam Gambhir and Jasprit Bumrah credited Shivam Dube's two late boundaries for easing pressure in the tense chase against West Indies.
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Abhishek Sharma overcame a crisis of confidence to deliver a match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, smashing a rapid half-century and propelling India to victory.
Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has addressed the team's fielding struggles during the ongoing T20 World Cup, highlighting the need for improvement ahead of their semi-final clash against England.
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