2nd T20I: Samson, Tilak power India to 249/5 against West Indies in Ranchi

IANS | October 9, 2026 9:17 PM

Ranchi, Oct 9 (IANS) An explosive 82 off 41 balls by Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 44 off 18 deliveries, complemented by Shreyas Iyer’s quickfire 40 off 18 balls, powered India to a formidable 249/5 in 20 overs against the West Indies in the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Friday.

ISL 2026-27: Punjab FC announce squad, include 10 academy graduates

IANS | October 9, 2026 7:14 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 9 (IANS) Punjab FC announced a strong 27-member squad for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season, which includes an established core and ten academy graduates. The team will start its ISL campaign with a home fixture on Wednesday against Odisha FC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.