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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: Simmering with excitement, Wankhede is a cauldron fit for gladiators for semifinal 2

IANS | March 5, 2026 9:21 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) With over 35,000 fans cheering, screaming and jumping up and down to celebrate every boundary scored by the Indian batters against England, the Wankhede Stadium looked like an overflowing cauldron on Thursday as it hosted the second semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

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.

Just another game in many ways but carries different weight as its T20 WC knockout: Banton

IANS | March 5, 2026 8:10 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Tom Banton was brought into the England T20 side soon after Harry Brook took over as captain. He was one of the two close friends that the captain had shown faith in -- Liam Dawson being the other.

Sports Minister Mandaviya unveils logo of world’s first franchise-based cycling league

IANS | March 5, 2026 7:56 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Thursday unveiled the logo of India’s pioneering sporting initiative, the world’s first franchise-based road cycling league, named the Cycling League of India.

All England Open: Lakshya Sen beats Ka Long Angus to seal quarterfinals berth

IANS | March 5, 2026 7:51 PM

Birmingham, March 5 (IANS) India’s Lakshya Sen overcame the disappointment of missing out on four match points in the second game to dominate the decider against Hong Kong’s NG Ka Long Angus to reach the quarterfinals of the All England Open here on Thursday.

‘We can feel the interceptions happening; players and staff are safe,’ says Indian basketball captain Gurbaz Sandhu

IANS | March 5, 2026 7:34 PM

Doha, March 5 (IANS) The Indian men's national basketball team captain Gurbaz Sandhu shared the experience from Doha, Qatar, where the team has been stranded due to the West Asia crisis, saying, 'The team heard the missile interceptions over Doha on Thursday, but we remain safe at our hotel', as players and staff are being well looked after by officials and authorities.

Rajesh Kumar prevails in three-way playoff to win PGTI Phillaur Open

IANS | March 5, 2026 7:20 PM

Phillaur (Punjab), March 5 (IANS) Rajesh Kumar Gautam prevailed in a three-way playoff to win the PGTI Phillaur Open 2026 played at the Ranjitgarh Golf Club.

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

T20 WC: Simmering with excitement, Wankhede is a cauldron fit for gladiators for semifinal 2

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

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

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

Just another game in many ways but carries different weight as its T20 WC knockout: Banton

Sports Minister Mandaviya unveils logo of world’s first franchise-based cycling league

All England Open: Lakshya Sen beats Ka Long Angus to seal quarterfinals berth

‘We can feel the interceptions happening; players and staff are safe,’ says Indian basketball captain Gurbaz Sandhu

Rajesh Kumar prevails in three-way playoff to win PGTI Phillaur Open

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