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Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reviews Asian Games 2026 preparations; assures full support for Indian athletes

IANS | March 5, 2026 2:35 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) headquarters to review India’s preparations for the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4.

T20 WC: New Zealand’s strength comes from solid planning, vast playing experience, says Ravindra

IANS | March 5, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) New Zealand’s left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Rachin Ravindra credited his team's meticulous planning and wealth of franchise cricket experience for their commanding nine-wicket semi-final victory over South Africa in the Men’s T20 World Cup.

Dhoni, Dravid, Yuvraj among cricket stars arrive for Arjun–Saaniya wedding

IANS | March 5, 2026 1:36 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Several prominent names from the Indian cricket fraternity gathered in the city on Thursday to attend the pre-wedding ceremony of Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun Tendulkar and entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok.

T20 WC: Pretty special to reach another final after being home for child’s birth, says Henry

IANS | March 5, 2026 12:42 PM

Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) New Zealand pacer Matt Henry said it felt ‘pretty special’ to reach another T20 World Cup final through a comprehensive nine-wicket win over South Africa in the semi-final, especially after going back home for the birth of his son.

ICC chairman Jay Shah meets J&K players after historic Ranji Trophy triumph

IANS | March 5, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) ICC chairman Jay Shah met members of Jammu & Kashmir's team after their historic Ranji Trophy win, in which they beat the eight-time champions Karnataka at the Hubli Cricket Ground on February 28 to win their maiden title.

T20 WC: Flat Wankhede pitch could even out advantage, low dew promises good contest, says Karthik

IANS | March 5, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) A flat red-soil pitch at the Wankhede Stadium could level the playing field between India and England rather than hand either side an edge in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final, said former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik.

T20 WC: 'It wasn’t a choke, it was a bloody walloping,' says SA head coach Conrad after semis defeat

IANS | March 5, 2026 11:51 AM

Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) South Africa's head coach Shukri Conrad made no excuses after his side crashed out of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with a comprehensive nine-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the first semi-final played at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

T20 WC: Chakravarthy will be the most dangerous bowler against Brook, says Pujara

IANS | March 5, 2026 11:30 AM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Wrist spinner Varun Chakravarthy's repertoire of variations, especially the googly, makes him the most potent threat to counter in-form England skipper Harry Brook in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup semi-final, to be played at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday evening, said former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara.

T20 WC: Mumbai's weather and pitch report ahead of IND vs ENG semis clash

IANS | March 5, 2026 11:27 AM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) The defending champions India will face two-time winners England in the second semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

T20 WC: Abhishek will look to score runs against Archer on the off-side, says Pujara

IANS | March 5, 2026 10:58 AM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has said Abhishek Sharma, with his remodelled stance, could look to counter the threat posed by England pacer Jofra Archer by scoring as many runs as possible through the off side when the Men's T20 World Cup semi-final takes place at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday evening.

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Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reviews Asian Games 2026 preparations; assures full support for Indian athletes

T20 WC: New Zealand’s strength comes from solid planning, vast playing experience, says Ravindra

Dhoni, Dravid, Yuvraj among cricket stars arrive for Arjun–Saaniya wedding

T20 WC: Pretty special to reach another final after being home for child’s birth, says Henry

ICC chairman Jay Shah meets J&K players after historic Ranji Trophy triumph

T20 WC: Flat Wankhede pitch could even out advantage, low dew promises good contest, says Karthik

T20 WC: 'It wasn’t a choke, it was a bloody walloping,' says SA head coach Conrad after semis defeat

T20 WC: Chakravarthy will be the most dangerous bowler against Brook, says Pujara

T20 WC: Mumbai's weather and pitch report ahead of IND vs ENG semis clash

T20 WC: Abhishek will look to score runs against Archer on the off-side, says Pujara

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