England kept their Super Eight hopes alive in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a tense five-wicket victory over Scotland at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Chasing 153, England reached 155 for 5 in 18.2 overs, thanks to a composed unbeaten 63 from Tom Banton that steadied a shaky start….
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Khelo India Winter Games 2026 Gulmarg Dates Announced
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has announced that the Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 will take place from February 23 to 26 in Jammu and Kashmir. The snow sports phase in Gulmarg will mark the second and concluding leg…
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India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match Likely After Talks
The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is likely to go ahead as scheduled after constructive talks between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The development has eased fears of a boycott that threatened to derail cricket’s…
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Mohammed Siraj’s Surprise World Cup Spell Rescues India
Mohammed Siraj’s World Cup heroics were as unexpected as they were decisive. Just a day before India’s crucial match, the fast bowler was preparing for a long-awaited European holiday. Less than 24 hours later, he was standing tall as the architect of India’s hard-fought victory, delivering a spell that turned…
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India, West Indies, Pakistan Open T20 World Cup 2026 With Wins
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 got off to a thrilling start on Friday as defending champions India, along with West Indies and Pakistan, registered victories on an action-packed opening day of the tournament. Strong individual performances and decisive moments defined the early narrative, setting the tone for what…
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U19 World Cup Final: England Fight Back as India Defend 412
The Under-19 Men’s World Cup final between India and England in Harare witnessed a gripping contest on Thursday as England mounted a spirited response while chasing a daunting target of 412 runs. Despite early setbacks, the English batters showed intent and resilience, ensuring India could not afford even a moment…
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Mandhana Leads RCB to Historic WPL Title Win Over Delhi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced one of the greatest run chases in Women’s Premier League history to defeat Delhi Capitals by six wickets in a pulsating final at Vadodara, clinching their second WPL title. Led by a sensational captain’s knock from Smriti Mandhana, RCB chased down a daunting target of 204…
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Pakistan’s India Boycott Puts PCB at Risk of ICC Sanctions
With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 set to begin in less than three days, uncertainty continues to surround Pakistan’s participation in its high-voltage group match against India. Despite confirming its presence in the tournament, Pakistan has categorically refused to take the field against India in Colombo, triggering a…
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Smriti Mandhana’s Toughest Moment in 2025 World Cup
Indian batting star Smriti Mandhana has revealed that the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup was one of the most emotionally challenging phases of her career, particularly following India’s narrow loss to England during the league stage of the tournament. Despite scoring a fluent 88 in that crucial match, Mandhana’s dismissal…
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GG vs MI: Gujarat Giants Bat First in Crucial WPL Eliminator Clash
Gujarat Giants (GG) made a bold tactical call by opting to bat first against Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-pressure Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 encounter, with a coveted spot in the Eliminator hanging in the balance. The winner of this match will secure qualification for the playoffs, while the…