New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Pakistan men’s head coach Mike Hesson clarified on Monday that senior batter Babar Azam had not been “dropped” from the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh, insisting the changes were aimed at giving opportunities to emerging players.
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) India players Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma reflected on their side’s historic triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with the duo recalling the team’s resilience and unity after lifting the trophy following a commanding win over New Zealand in the final on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) Hailing India’s historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia said the back-to-back triumph underlines the team’s dominance in world cricket and marks a proud moment for the entire nation.
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) India’s historic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final victory has drawn widespread praise, with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla hailing the victory as a moment of immense pride and joy for the country.
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said his comeback midway through the victorious 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup was sparked by words from head coach Gautam Gambhir, who told him to be ready for playing the Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe.
Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Jaipur Polo Team continued their remarkable run this season as Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh led the side to victory in the prestigious SMS Gold Vase, securing their ninth title of the season with a narrow 6–5.5 win over Krishna Polo in a closely contested final.
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) India's triumph in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was not only a landmark achievement for the Suryakumar Yadav-led side but also a moment of redemption for head coach Gautam Gambhir, said former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape.
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has congratulated International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah following the successful staging of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which concluded with India clinching a historic title.
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has dedicated his side’s 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory to his late cousin sister, revealing that she and his brother-in-law died in a car accident a day before the final took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 9 (IANS) Cricket is a game rich in statistics, folklore and superstition. Over the years, fans have delighted in spotting patterns that seem too curious to ignore. One such enduring cricketing quirk has quietly taken root in Indian cricket: whenever India wins a men’s World Cup, there is always a Malayalee presence in the squad.
