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‘Been a pretty whirlwind couple of weeks,’ says McConchie on sudden T20 WC call-up

IANS | March 5, 2026 10:05 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Cole McConchie, New Zealand’s late addition to the squad, had a night to remember in Kolkata during the semi-final clash as the Kiwis knocked out South Africa to become the first finalists of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The fast-bowler said the weeks since his call-up to the side have been a 'whirlwind', saying he was ‘super stoked’ to receive the opportunity.

ISL 2025-26: East Bengal and FC Goa play out a goalless draw

IANS | March 5, 2026 9:51 PM

Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) East Bengal FC and FC Goa played out a goalless draw in Match 22 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday. This was the first-ever goalless draw between the two giants of Indian football from opposite corners of the country.

Vaishnavi Adkar, Ankita Raina surge into ITF W35 QFs

IANS | March 5, 2026 9:50 PM

Kalaburagi, March 5 (IANS) Indian players Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina delivered strong performances, advancing to the women’s singles quarterfinals at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi held at Chandrashekhar Patil Stadium on Thursday.

T20 WC: Bumrah reaches 500-wicket milestone in international cricket

IANS | March 5, 2026 9:46 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) India’s pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, achieved a monumental career milestone during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday as he became only the eighth Indian bowler to reach 500 international wickets with the first wicket he took off the opening delivery of his spell in the fifth over of England's chase.

T20 WC: Star-studded stands at Wankhede Stadium as Jay Shah, Dhoni, Rohit attend India-England semifinal

IANS | March 5, 2026 9:15 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, his wife Sakshi Dhoni, Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 ambassador Rohit Sharma were among the several prominent personalities present at the Wankhede Stadium for the tournament’s semi-final contest between defending champions India and England.

T20 WC: Samson's 89 helps India post 253/7 against England in Semifinal 2

IANS | March 5, 2026 9:07 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Sanju Samson hammered a second successive half-century and raised vital partnerships with Ishan Kishan and Shivam Dube as India posted a massive 253/7 in 20 overs against England in Semifinal 2 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

ISL 2025-26: Jamshedpur looking to ride momentum against Inter Kashi in home clash

IANS | March 5, 2026 8:25 PM

Jamshedpur, March 5 (IANS) Riding high after a thrilling comeback win away in Kolkata against East Bengal FC, Jamshedpur FC return home to face Inter Kashi at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Friday, looking to continue their strong start to the season after registering three wins from their opening matches.

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