Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2026 after Game 52.
When the script of the match was leading towards a sad ending for his team, Sanju Samson played that unhurried knock, exactly what was needed at that moment.
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday there was "no risk" to fans coming to the country for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after violence erupted following the capture and death of Mexico's most-wanted cartel leader, notably in Jalisco state.
India is set to compete in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I ties, aiming for promotion to the 2026 play-offs. Despite a setback with Shrivalli Bhamidipaty's withdrawal, the team hopes to capitalise on home advantage.
Tilak Varma says India will continue their aggressive batting approach in the T20 World Cup, aiming to put pressure on opposition bowlers even if they lose early wickets. He also praised Sanju Samson's contribution and highlighted Gautam Gambhir's motivational role.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Anish Giri in the first round of the Candidates chess tournament. Other notable results included Javokhir Sindarov's win and draws in the women's section featuring Divya Deshmukh and R Vaishali.
'Kya bana diya hai mujhe? Allah maaf kare.'
As India are gearing up to face Zimbabwe in a do-or-die Super Eights clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, former cricketer Aakash Chopra urged the team management to promote skipper Suryakumar Yadav up the order to break the left-handers' pattern in the batting order and effectively counter the off-spin threat posed by his opposite number Sikandar Raza.
Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city
World No. 3 Iga Swiatek has ended her coaching partnership with Wim Fissette, she said on Monday, following a disappointing start to the season that culminated in a shock early exit at the Miami Open.
Pankaj Advani, a multiple-time world champion in billiards and snooker, has added another title to his illustrious career by winning the National 9-ball pool title, defeating Nitin Sharma in the final.
A review of the key contributions from each player in India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign, highlighting individual brilliance and teamwork.
Sanju Samson said he wants play another match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday, aiming to secure a record third title for India.
Each time a deadline almost runs out, President Trump hands out a new one.
Abhishek Kumar shot a final round 64 to win the DP World PGTI NexGen event in Faridabad. It was his first professional win.
Far from it; the country's resistance to the US, its nuclear ambitions, and its pursuit of influence and proxies across the Middle East are driven by a constant search for independence and security. Thus, Iran will never capitulate. Trump will learn this home truth ultimately, and it is going to be a humbling personal experience that may even destroy his presidency, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
R Praggnanandhaa drew with Andrey Esipenko, while Javokhir Sindarov defeated Hikaru Nakamura to maintain his lead in the Candidates Tournament. In the women's event, Divya Deshmukh drew, and R Vaishali faced a difficult position.
Brian Bennett's valiant 97 not out went in vain as Zimbabwe lost to India in their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash. Despite Bennett's heroics, Zimbabwe fell short in their chase of India's massive total.
New Zealand T20I captain Mitchell Santner has joined the Mumbai Indians squad in New Delhi, strengthening the team ahead of their IPL match against Delhi Capitals.
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.
The United States Special Forces have rescued the second F-15 crew member alive, who went missing after Iran downed the jet amid the West Asia conflict, President Donald Trump has confirmed.
Indian cricketer Jitesh Sharma discusses the emotional impact of his father's death and how it has changed his perspective on cricket and family responsibilities.
Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel attributes their IPL loss to Punjab Kings to challenging pitch conditions and effective bowling by the opposition.
Hardik Pandya has returned to training for the Mumbai Indians ahead of their IPL match against the Rajasthan Royals after missing the previous game due to illness.
India No. 1 Sumit Nagal exited the Chennai Open ATP Challenger after a three-set defeat to Russia's Petr Bar Biryukov in the second round.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew against Wei Yi in the second round of the FIDE Candidates tournament, maintaining his joint lead. In the women's section, Divya Deshmukh missed a chance to take the lead, drawing with R Vaishali.
Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan leads the Candidates chess tournament after defeating Fabiano Caruana, while R Praggnanandhaa drew his game against Matthias Bluebaum. In the women's event, Anna Muzychuk joined Bibisara Assaubayeva in the lead.
Sikandar Raza's superb all-round show, a blazing 73 and three key wickets, kept Zimbabwe in the contest before South Africa steadied nerves to seal a five-wicket win and book a T20 World Cup semi-final clash with New Zealand.
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir critiques Abhishek Sharma's recent performances in the T20 World Cup, highlighting technical flaws and vulnerability to strategic bowling.
US Second Lady Usha Vance discusses her role as a trusted advisor to her husband, US Vice President J D Vance, particularly on issues of personal importance, and highlights the value of open-minded conversations in their marriage.
Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia has withdrawn from the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers due to personal reasons, with Salima Tete named as the captain of the 20-member Indian squad.
Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump at the Indian Athletics Series, marking a successful return after knee surgery. Other winners included Ancy Sojan in the women's long jump, Reagan Ganesh in pole vault, and Tamil Arasu in the 100m sprint.
Coach reveals how 15-year-old IPL prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi built his fearless six-hitting game ahead of Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2026 opener.
Deniz Undav scored a late goal to secure a 2-1 victory for Germany against Ghana in a friendly match, enhancing his chances of being selected for the World Cup squad.
New Zealand reached the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals after Pakistan crashed out despite a victory against Sri Lanka in a Group Two Super Eights match in Pallekele on Saturday.
New Zealand's Finn Allen, known for his aggressive batting style, is set to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, exciting fans with his potential impact.
The opening match had everything that makes the IPL special -- noise, nerves, and nostalgia.
Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan and Arundhati Reddy of India have been named the ICC Players of the Month for February, recognising their outstanding performances in T20 cricket.
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer who have often been overlooked in the T20 format, will captain Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively with both eager to make a statement.
An analysis of Varun Chakravarthy's recent performances, highlighting a decline in his effectiveness as a mystery spinner. The article examines his struggles in both international and IPL matches, suggesting that batters are beginning to decipher his bowling action and variations.
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