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‘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.

T20 WC: 'India cannot take any player lightly, Brook can be dangerous', says Nayan Mongia

IANS | March 5, 2026 7:11 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper Nayan Mongia believes England captain Harry Brook could pose a big threat to Indian bowlers in the second semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

T20 WC: Overton comes in as England win toss, ask India to bat first in Semifinal 2

IANS | March 5, 2026 6:55 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) England won the toss and elected to field first against India in Semifinal 2 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Both sides are playing for a place in the final against New Zealand.

Indian Basketball team stranded in Qatar, BFI looks at alternate route via Riyadh

IANS | March 5, 2026 6:45 PM

Doha, March 5 (IANS) The Indian men's national basketball team, stranded in Doha due to West Asia turmoil, could return home through an alternate route via Riyadh if airspace restrictions in the Middle East continue, said team manager Sajid Rahman to IANS on Thursday.

DY Patil T20 Cup: Suryavanshi, Arya lead their respective sides into the semi-finals

IANS | March 5, 2026 6:26 PM

Navi Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi blazed 58 off just 19 balls to power DY Patil Blue into the semi-finals of the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup with a four-wicket win over Income Tax in the quarter-finals held at the DY Patil University ground.

T20 WC: After delay due to Middle East travel disruption, WI team set to fly home on chartered flight

IANS | March 5, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) A charter flight has been arranged to fly the West Indies team back home after the players and support staff were stranded in Kolkata for more than four days post their exit from the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup.

T20 WC: 'Battle between Archer and Samson will be fascinating to watch,' says Wassan ahead of SF clash

IANS | March 5, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Former India cricketer Atul Wassan believes India’s earlier defeat to South Africa could turn out to be a “blessing in disguise” as the team gears up for a high-stake semifinal clash against England at the Wankhede Stadium, saying the setback may have helped the side prepare better for the pressure of big matches.

Kaif attends 'Arjun & Saaniya’s big day', congratulates Tendulkar family

IANS | March 5, 2026 5:50 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif congratulated Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok after the couple tied the knot on Thursday, and extended his greetings to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali.

Perry nears potential return for WACA Test, Healy says ‘her ability to get back up is remarkable’

IANS | March 5, 2026 5:38 PM

Perth, March 5 (IANS) Australia captain Alyssa Healy says veteran allrounder Ellyse Perry is edging closer to fitness ahead of the upcoming day-night Test at the WACA, though the final call on her availability will be made closer to the match.

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‘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

T20 WC: 'India cannot take any player lightly, Brook can be dangerous', says Nayan Mongia

T20 WC: Overton comes in as England win toss, ask India to bat first in Semifinal 2

Indian Basketball team stranded in Qatar, BFI looks at alternate route via Riyadh

DY Patil T20 Cup: Suryavanshi, Arya lead their respective sides into the semi-finals

T20 WC: After delay due to Middle East travel disruption, WI team set to fly home on chartered flight

T20 WC: 'Battle between Archer and Samson will be fascinating to watch,' says Wassan ahead of SF clash

Kaif attends 'Arjun & Saaniya’s big day', congratulates Tendulkar family

Perry nears potential return for WACA Test, Healy says ‘her ability to get back up is remarkable’

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