T20 WC: BCCI Secy Devajit Saikia congratulates India on reaching final

IANS | March 6, 2026 12:29 AM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated the Indian team after its thrilling semifinal victory over England, praising the side for their composure and match-winning performances. India secured their place in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after edging England in a high-scoring encounter at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Mohun Bagan SG, Jamshedpur FC continue race for ISL summit

IANS | March 6, 2026 12:28 AM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Mohun Bagan Super Giant will aim to continue their winning streak when they face Odisha FC in Match 23 of the Indian Super League on Friday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, in Kolkata. In the second fixture of the day, Jamshedpur FC will hope to extend their brilliant start to the season against debutants Inter Kashi, who are unbeaten as well, albeit with two draws in three matches. The Men of Steel are currently second with nine points, trailing only on goal difference.

T20 WC: 'England were always in the chase, the way bowlers pulled game away was unbelievable,' says SKY

IANS | March 6, 2026 12:10 AM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Calling it "unbelievable feeling", captain Suryakumar Yadav praised batter Sanju Samson and his bowlers, especially pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, and gave the credit to fielding coach T Dilip as India fought back to halt a rampaging England to reach the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with a seven-run victory over England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Firecrackers, dhols and roars of joy as India enter T20 World Cup final

IANS | March 5, 2026 11:38 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) A wave of celebration swept across India after the national team edged past England in a thrilling semifinal to enter the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. From big cities to small towns, fans poured out onto the streets waving the Tricolour, bursting firecrackers and beating dhols (drums) late into the night.

T20 WC: Samson's 89, Bumrah, Hardik bowling propel India past England into final (ld)

IANS | March 5, 2026 11:31 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Sanju Samson smashed a second successive half-century to help India post a massive total before Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya tripped a rampaging England, propelled by Jacob Bethell's brilliant century, and guided the defending champion into the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.