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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.

Plimmer ruled out of Zimbabwe WODIs, NZ name Bella James as replacement

IANS | March 3, 2026 10:05 AM

Wellington, March 3 (IANS) New Zealand batter Georgia Plimmer has been ruled out of the WODI series against Zimbabwe with a shoulder injury.

Alcaraz gets tricky draw in Indian Wells with Djokovic in his half

IANS | March 3, 2026 9:47 AM

Indian Wells, March 3 (IANS) Top seed Carlos Alcaraz will open the Indian Wells Open, season's first ATP Masters 1000 event, against former World No. 3 Grigor Dimitrov or Terence Atmane, with five-time champion Novak Djokovic also looming in his half of the draw.

Mbappe doubtful for UCL clash against Man City due to knee injury

IANS | March 3, 2026 9:25 AM

Madrid, March 3 (IANS) Real Madrid published a medical report on striker Kylian Mbappe, confirming the French international has suffered a left knee sprain.

Some contingents may get delayed for Paralympic Winter Games, IPC monitoring crisis in Middle East

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:56 PM

Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) With four days to go for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy, the conflict in the Middle East is threatening to disrupt the quadrennial event because of its impact on air travel through the region, as many contingents are yet to reach Europe.

T20 WC: Travel disruptions delay Zimbabwe’s return from India

IANS | March 2, 2026 9:50 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Zimbabwe cricket team's return home from India after a successful ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has been delayed because of the air travel disruptions caused by the crisis in the Middle East, the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) informed in a release on Monday.

La Liga: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 26

IANS | March 2, 2026 9:19 PM

Madrid, March 2 (IANS) Defending champions FC Barcelona opened up a four-point lead over Real Madrid in the La Liga over the weekend, with their main title rivals having a match to play, while Sevilla earned a vital point away to local rivals, Betis.

Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup set for high-stakes action as Jindal Polo Spring Season enters Week Two

IANS | March 2, 2026 8:27 PM

Noida, March 2 (IANS) Following an exciting opening week, the Jindal Polo Spring Season moves into its second tournament with the Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup, scheduled to be held from March 3 to 8, 2026, at the Jindal Polo Estate, Noida.

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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

Plimmer ruled out of Zimbabwe WODIs, NZ name Bella James as replacement

Alcaraz gets tricky draw in Indian Wells with Djokovic in his half

Mbappe doubtful for UCL clash against Man City due to knee injury

Some contingents may get delayed for Paralympic Winter Games, IPC monitoring crisis in Middle East

T20 WC: Travel disruptions delay Zimbabwe’s return from India

La Liga: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 26

Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup set for high-stakes action as Jindal Polo Spring Season enters Week Two

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