Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Team India on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday chaired a high level ministerial meeting with New Zealand sports delegation to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in sports and strengthening collaboration between the sporting ecosystems of the two countries.
Johannesburg, March 9 (IANS) Shubhankar Sharma carded a 2-over 72 in the final round of the Joburg Open to finish tied for 57th place in the tournament.
Magenta Shores (Australia), March 9 (IANS) Diksha Dagar displayed grit and composure in extremely challenging conditions to secure her first Top-5 finish of the 2026 season at the Australian Women’s Classic, while compatriot Pranavi Urs finished 14th after slipping in the final round.
Hyderabad, March 9 (IANS) Uruguay secure their first three points of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana campaign by defeating Wales 3-2 in their second Pool B match at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Monday.
Dubai, March 9 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, the Player of the Tournament, leads the victorious team, having scored 321 runs in just five innings. Initially not part of the Indian XI, Samson distinguished himself with Player of the Match awards against West Indies and England. He then set the record for the highest individual score in a Men’s T20 World Cup final with 89 runs against New Zealand on Sunday.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 9 (IANS) India’s wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson received a rousing welcome at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Monday as fans gathered to celebrate his heroics in India’s triumphant campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) India captain Suryakumar Yadav visited the historic Adalaj Ni Vav on Monday, where he posed with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 trophy following India’s title-winning campaign.
Colombo, March 9 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday announced the appointment of former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men's team, effective from April 15.
Orlando, March 9 (IANS) Pushed to five shots behind the leader with nine holes to go, Indian American Akshay Bhatia staged one of the finest comebacks in recent memory to force a play-off at 15-under at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
