T20 WC: Sri Lanka President, PCB chief spotted at India-Pakistan clash in Colombo

IANS | February 15, 2026 8:24 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) The high-profile ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group A encounter between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday drew notable dignitaries, with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake present in the stands.

T20 WC: Rohit Sharma in attendance with ICC chair Jay Shah in Colombo

IANS | February 15, 2026 8:22 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma, serving as the ICC ambassador for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, was seen interacting with the ICC chairman Jay Shah during the Group A high-voltage clash against Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

When surrenders signal the end of the ‘red dream’

Bhaavna Arora | February 15, 2026 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) For decades, the Left-Wing Extremism took refuge in India’s dense forests, alienated tribal populations, ideological fervour, and looked like an insurgency that seemed impossible to contain. The so-called “Red Corridor” stretched across central India, and the Maoist narrative projected itself as a revolutionary movement speaking for the dispossessed. But by 2025, that narrative has taken a decisive hit.

T20 WC: All stats from Windies win over Nepal in Mumbai

IANS | February 15, 2026 7:24 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Nepal’s valiant recovery after a shaky start was ultimately not enough as the West Indies cruised to a comfortable 9-wicket win in their Group C clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.