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'This is a good mix': Bangar backs India’s left-right strategy with Samson at the top

IANS | March 1, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) As India gears up for their must-win T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s clash against the West Indies, former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has thrown his weight behind Sanju Samson’s inclusion at the top of the order, crediting the wicketkeeper-batter for bringing much-needed balance and intent to India’s batting approach.

'We could hear sounds of interceptions and explosions': Sindhu shares frightening experience from Dubai amid Middle East crisis (Ld)

IANS | March 1, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, who was left stranded at the Dubai Airport on Saturday en route to Birmingham as flight operations were suspended owing to escalating tensions between Iran and the US-Israel, shared her harrowing experience from Dubai and said the last few hours have been "extremely tense" as there were "sounds of interceptions and explosions" very close to where she and her team were holed up at Dubai Airport.

'No one will get IPL contracts if…': Manoj Tiwary's funny warning to Team India ahead of Windies clash

IANS | March 1, 2026 3:10 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) As India prepares for a must-win match against the West Indies, former cricketer Manoj Tiwary has a funny warning for Men in Blue, saying they might struggle to secure IPL contracts if they fail to defeat the Caribbean side in their crucial Super 8s clash of the ICC T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Sunday evening.

T20 WC: Maphaka, Nortje, Linde in for unbeaten SA as Zimbabwe opt to bat first

IANS | March 1, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) An unbeaten South Africa have brought in Kwena Maphaka, Anrich Nortje and George Linde as Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first in the Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

Indian ice hockey team stranded in Mumbai after flight cancellations amid West Asia tensions

IANS | March 1, 2026 2:51 PM

Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Several international flights were disrupted or cancelled at Mumbai airport following escalating tensions in West Asia after US-Israel strikes on Iran, leaving passengers stranded — including an Indian ice hockey team scheduled to participate in a European championship.

'Push the ball a little fuller, attack the stumps: Sanjay Bangar's advice to Varun ahead of WI clash

IANS | March 1, 2026 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar has advised mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy to bowl fuller lengths and target the stumps as India gear up to face West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

Salima Tete to lead India in Women's Hockey WC qualifiers in Hyderabad

IANS | March 1, 2026 1:58 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 1 (IANS) Hockey India on Sunday announced a 20-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14.

A look at India's impressive record at Eden Gardens in T20Is ahead of crucial Super 8 clash with Windies

IANS | March 1, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) As three semi-finalists have been confirmed at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the last position will go down to the final day of Super Eights action between defending champions India and the West Indies on Sunday evening as the race to be crowned champions continues.

3rd ODI: Healy, Mooney fire Australia Women to massive 409/7 against India

IANS | March 1, 2026 1:23 PM

Hobart, Mar 1 (IANS) Skipper Alyssa Healy played a magnificent knock of 158 runs, while Beth Mooney remained unbeaten at 106 as Australia Women posted 409/7 in 50 overs against India in the third ODI of the multi-format series here at the Bellerive Oval on Sunday.

Adani Sportsline’s athlete Nurjahan Jamani crowned UTT Para National Champion

IANS | March 1, 2026 1:00 PM

Indore, Mar 1 (IANS) Adani Sportsline Garv Hai-supported athlete Nurjahan Noorali Jamani has won the Women’s Class 7 title at the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Para Senior Table Tennis National Championship 2025–26. The victory elevates her to India No. 1 in the category.

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'This is a good mix': Bangar backs India’s left-right strategy with Samson at the top

'We could hear sounds of interceptions and explosions': Sindhu shares frightening experience from Dubai amid Middle East crisis (Ld)

'No one will get IPL contracts if…': Manoj Tiwary's funny warning to Team India ahead of Windies clash

T20 WC: Maphaka, Nortje, Linde in for unbeaten SA as Zimbabwe opt to bat first

Indian ice hockey team stranded in Mumbai after flight cancellations amid West Asia tensions

'Push the ball a little fuller, attack the stumps: Sanjay Bangar's advice to Varun ahead of WI clash

Salima Tete to lead India in Women's Hockey WC qualifiers in Hyderabad

A look at India's impressive record at Eden Gardens in T20Is ahead of crucial Super 8 clash with Windies

3rd ODI: Healy, Mooney fire Australia Women to massive 409/7 against India

Adani Sportsline’s athlete Nurjahan Jamani crowned UTT Para National Champion

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