New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Sanju Samson slowly sank to his knees, removed his helmet and looked up in prayer. It was a quiet moment of gratitude, but it carried the weight of everything he had endured in the weeks leading up to it. On a night when India’s T20 World Cup campaign was on the brink, Samson delivered an innings that could define his career.
Kolkata, Mar 1 (IANS) Sanju Samson produced the innings of his life under pressure as India sealed a semi-final berth with a thrilling five-wicket victory over West Indies in their virtual quarter-final Super Eights clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday. The chase now stands at the highest successful chase in T20Is at this venue.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Teenaged South Africa pacer Kwena Maphaka said hitting the stumps and constant change of pace were the key ingredients behind him producing a standout spell of 2-21 in the side’s five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in their final Super Eights clash of Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad said his side would prepare for Wednesday's Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Kolkata in ‘exactly the same way’ as they have approached every match this tournament.
Pune, Mar 1 (IANS) Sixth seed Federico Cina produced a stunning comeback under pressure to defeat Britain’s Felix Gill 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(1) and lift the MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75 Men’s Tennis Championship at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium on Sunday.
Noida, Mar 1 (IANS) It was an assured performance from Team X, who edged past Jindal Panther 9.5–6 in the final of the Jindal Polo Estate Cup on Sunday.
Kolkata, Mar 1 (IANS) West Indies rode on impactful contributions from Roston Chase and a blazing late flourish from Jason Holder and Rovman Powell to post a formidable 195/4 against India at Eden Gardens on Sunday in what is a must-win Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for both sides.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 1 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC secured their first point of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026 season after battling to a spirited 1-1 draw against Odisha FC at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Former India and Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, along with current team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and several other squad members, began their preparations for IPL 2026 with their first practice session in Chennai on Sunday.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Zimbabwe head coach Justin Sammons said the team’s travel plans remain uncertain after their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup campaign came to an end with a five-wicket loss to South Africa in their last Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
