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T20 WC: What will happen if SA vs NZ semi-final is washed out?

IANS | March 3, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) South Africa and New Zealand are meeting for the second time in this T20 World Cup, but the stakes are much higher than in their previous match. Unlike their earlier group game, which had little impact, this is now the first semifinal of the tournament as the match, scheduled for Wednesday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, will determine the first team to reach the final.

Iranian women's soccer team refuse to sing national anthem in AFC Asian Cup opener

IANS | March 3, 2026 1:22 PM

Gold Coast, March 3 (IANS) The Iranian women’s national soccer team made a silent protest during the opening match of the Women’s Asian Cup, as they refused to sing their national anthem, which was played over the speakers at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast.

T20 WC: 'We weren't good enough,' says Head on Australia's poor performance

IANS | March 3, 2026 1:21 PM

Adelaide, March 3 (IANS) Australia's T20I vice-captain Travis Head has admitted that the team weren't good enough at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Head's admission comes after Australia's poor stint in the tournament, where the 2021 champions were eliminated from the group stage for the first time in the history of the multi-format tournament.

Hope this day brings success, happiness, and positivity: Sachin, Kohli lead Holi greetings

IANS | March 3, 2026 12:32 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and several current and former members of the cricket fraternity on Tuesday extended heartfelt greetings to fans on the occasion of Holi, sharing a cheerful message on social media.

'The most heart-warming story of the week': Shastri hails J&K's fairytale Ranji triumph

IANS | March 3, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri congratulated the Jammu & Kashmir team for winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title, describing the historic triumph as a shining example of the domestic tournament providing some fairy tale stories which will be remembered for a very long time.

'It's time to rest & reset': Sindhu safely returns home after being stranded in Dubai for 3 days

IANS | March 3, 2026 11:35 AM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu has returned home safely after being stuck in Dubai for three days after flight operations were suspended owing to escalating tensions in West Asia.

Gavaskar to host celebrity golf event in Mumbai to supports former players facing financial & medical challenges

IANS | March 3, 2026 11:08 AM

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Former India captain and legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar will host a star-studded charity golf event in Mumbai this week to raise awareness for his CHAMPS Foundation, which supports former India players facing financial and medical challenges.

T20 WC: 'Use two overs of Bumrah in powerplay to break England's back', Gavaskar's advise for India ahead of SF

IANS | March 3, 2026 11:00 AM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar has advised India to use Jasprit Bumrah for bowling two overs in the powerplay of the Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, noting that early breakthroughs from the fast-bowling spearhead could derail the opposition before finding their rhythm.

India's Nitin Menon among elite panel of match officials for ICC T20 WC semifinals

IANS | March 3, 2026 10:51 AM

Dubai, March 3 (IANS) India's Nitin Menon has been named in the elite panel of match officials named for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinals scheduled on March 4 and 5.

T20 WC: Samson's return shows pieces are falling into right place for India, says Gavaskar

IANS | March 3, 2026 10:23 AM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India legend Sunil Gavaskar believes Sanju Samson's return to playing eleven for the Super Eights of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup is a proof that the pieces are falling into place for the defending champions at the right time ahead of their semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

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T20 WC: What will happen if SA vs NZ semi-final is washed out?

Iranian women's soccer team refuse to sing national anthem in AFC Asian Cup opener

T20 WC: 'We weren't good enough,' says Head on Australia's poor performance

Hope this day brings success, happiness, and positivity: Sachin, Kohli lead Holi greetings

'The most heart-warming story of the week': Shastri hails J&K's fairytale Ranji triumph

'It's time to rest & reset': Sindhu safely returns home after being stranded in Dubai for 3 days

Gavaskar to host celebrity golf event in Mumbai to supports former players facing financial & medical challenges

T20 WC: 'Use two overs of Bumrah in powerplay to break England's back', Gavaskar's advise for India ahead of SF

India's Nitin Menon among elite panel of match officials for ICC T20 WC semifinals

T20 WC: Samson's return shows pieces are falling into right place for India, says Gavaskar

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