Champions Samson, Bumrah among four Indians in ICC T20 WC team of the tournament

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:14 PM

Dubai, March 9 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, the Player of the Tournament, leads the victorious team, having scored 321 runs in just five innings. Initially not part of the Indian XI, Samson distinguished himself with Player of the Match awards against West Indies and England. He then set the record for the highest individual score in a Men’s T20 World Cup final with 89 runs against New Zealand on Sunday.

India's World Cup triumphs and the curious case of Kerala connection

IANS | March 9, 2026 12:19 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 9 (IANS) Cricket is a game rich in statistics, folklore and superstition. Over the years, fans have delighted in spotting patterns that seem too curious to ignore. One such enduring cricketing quirk has quietly taken root in Indian cricket: whenever India wins a men’s World Cup, there is always a Malayalee presence in the squad.