Not just India, Pakistan fans too hail Sanju’s heroics

IANS | March 1, 2026 11:59 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Sanju Samson’s brilliant 97 under pressure not only carried India into the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals but also earned praise from across the border, with several Pakistani fans taking to X to applaud the batter’s match-winning effort.

T20 WC: All stats from India's thrashing of West Indies

IANS | March 1, 2026 11:36 PM

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.

Sanju: 97 of pure nerve — incredible!

Chetan Sharma | March 1, 2026 11:13 PM

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.

T20 WC: Samson's unbeaten 97 guides India to semis

IANS | March 1, 2026 10:55 PM

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.

Federico Cina wins MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75 Men’s Tennis C’ship

IANS | March 1, 2026 9:27 PM

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.