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India to host Afghanistan for one-off Test, three ODIs in June: BCCI

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Afghanistan will tour India for a one-off Test and three ODIs in June, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday. The series, to be held soon after the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) ends, will mark Afghanistan’s first bilateral series against India after their last face-off happened via a three-game T20I series in January 2024.

T20 WC: 'Switched off phone & social media, listened to myself,' says Samson after hitting unbeaten 97

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:52 AM

Kolkata, March 2 (IANS) India opener Sanju Samson said he switched off his phone and social media to listen to himself and protect his self-belief during a lean patch, which ended with his match-winning 97 in the Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against the West Indies on Sunday.

T20 WC: Samson showed his full potential when the team needed him the most, says Gambhir

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:36 AM

Kolkata, March 2 (IANS) After Sanju Samson struck an unbeaten 97 to guide India into the Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final after a five-wicket victory over the West Indies at Eden Gardens, head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded him for stepping up when the team needed him the most to make big runs.

'We're safe; Govt, WFI assured us we won’t face any difficulty': Chief coach Virender Singh after women wrestlers stranded in Albania

IANS | March 2, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Indian women wrestling team has been stranded in Tirana, Albania, as the escalating Israel-Iran conflict severely disrupted the flight schedules. However, the Indian government and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) promptly arranged accommodation for the team in the Albanian capital.

Australia add uncapped duo Trenaman, Brown to squad for one-off Test against India

IANS | March 2, 2026 9:28 AM

Melbourne, March 2 (IANS) Australia have called up uncapped pair Rachel Trenaman and Maitlan Brown to their squad for one-off Test against India, that commences at the WACA Ground in Perth on March 6.

T20 WC: ‘You never want to end at this stage,’ says Hope after West Indies fall short against India

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:52 AM

Kolkata, Mar 2 (IANS) West Indies captain Shai Hope admitted his side fell short at key moments after their semifinal hopes were dashed by India in a virtual quarterfinal clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Sunday, knocking them out of the race to the semi-final.

T20 WC: Brian Bennett leaves World Cup stage with reputation vastly enhanced

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:45 AM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza and head coach Justin Sammons heaped praise on opener Brian Bennett after the 22-year-old had a breakthrough Men’s T20 World Cup campaign, with both suggesting the best is still very much to come from a player who has quietly emerged as one of the most exciting young batters in world cricket.

T20 WC: Zimbabwe sign off with warm gesture for their faithful Castle Corner

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:38 AM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Zimbabwe’s Castle Corner supporters, known for their singing and dancing at Harare Sports Club, drew attention throughout the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup and made their presence felt hugely during the Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

‘Do we need this in the World Cup?’: Gavaskar, Shastri voice frustration over laser show in drinks break

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:14 AM

Kolkata, Mar 2 (IANS) Indian cricket greats Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri voiced strong reservations about the laser show staged during India’s Super 8 clash against West Indies at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday.

T20 WC: ‘Good things happen to good people who wait,’ says Suryakumar after Sanju’s heroics help India seal SF spot

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:04 AM

Kolkata, Mar 2 (IANS) India captain Suryakumar Yadav hailed the team’s character and composure after their thrilling victory over the West Indies in a must-win Super Eights encounter at Eden Gardens on Sunday, which secured them a semifinal berth in Mumbai.

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India to host Afghanistan for one-off Test, three ODIs in June: BCCI

T20 WC: 'Switched off phone & social media, listened to myself,' says Samson after hitting unbeaten 97

T20 WC: Samson showed his full potential when the team needed him the most, says Gambhir

'We're safe; Govt, WFI assured us we won’t face any difficulty': Chief coach Virender Singh after women wrestlers stranded in Albania

Australia add uncapped duo Trenaman, Brown to squad for one-off Test against India

T20 WC: ‘You never want to end at this stage,’ says Hope after West Indies fall short against India

T20 WC: Brian Bennett leaves World Cup stage with reputation vastly enhanced

T20 WC: Zimbabwe sign off with warm gesture for their faithful Castle Corner

‘Do we need this in the World Cup?’: Gavaskar, Shastri voice frustration over laser show in drinks break

T20 WC: ‘Good things happen to good people who wait,’ says Suryakumar after Sanju’s heroics help India seal SF spot

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