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Hope the streak continues till 2027 WC: Dhumal on T20 WC win

Chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council, Arun Singh Dhumal, expressed joy over Team India's victory in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand on Sunday. Crediting the team's effort throughout the T20 WC campaign, Arun Dhumal expressed hope for India's winning streak to continue till the 2027 ODI World Cup.

2026-03-09T06:01:58.914429+00:00 IST

“All players contributed”: Axar Patel’s father on T20 WC win

Indian all-rounder Axar Patel's father, Rajesh Patel, expressed joy over Team India's victory in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand on Sunday. Rajesh Patel highlighted Axar's three wickets and Jasprit Bumrah's four wickets, saying the team's collective effort made him especially proud, and shared that he congratulated Axar after the match.

2026-03-09T05:30:48.905496+00:00 IST

“Plan of 1.4 Billion Indians”: Gambhir hails India’s T20 WC win

Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir hailed the team's T20 World Cup 2026 win, saying it reflected the "plan of 1.4 billion Indians" after he coached the Men in Blue to a 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final on Sunday at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

2026-03-09T04:54:32.410878+00:00 IST

Indian team players celebrate T20 WC victory on social media

Indian men's cricket team players took to their respective social media handles to celebrate the team's T20 World Cup 2026 victory as the Suryakumar Yadav-led team defeated New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. From captain Suryakumar Yadav to players like Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma, the team shared their joy and pride through social media posts.

2026-03-09T04:25:04.929820+00:00 IST

T20 WC: PM Modi praises Team India’s determination, hard work

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Indian men's cricket team's win in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, where they defeated New Zealand to defend their title and become the first team to win two successive T20 World Cups. PM Modi noted the Men in Blue's hard work, determination and self-confidence in their road to victory.

2026-03-09T03:37:16.019012+00:00 IST

Proud moment for nation: Nita Ambani on India’s T20 WC 2026 win

Philanthropist and Reliance Foundation founder-chairperson Nita Ambani congratulated the Indian men's cricket team on securing the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 edition by defeating New Zealand in the final on Sunday at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

2026-03-09T03:23:39.315682+00:00 IST

“Very happy for Sanju Samson”: Kuldeep Yadav

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav expressed delight at Team India's T20 World Cup 2026 final win over New Zealand and hailed it as an "important victory." He also expressed happiness for Indian opener Sanju Samson's recent success.

2026-03-09T02:58:24.342280+00:00 IST

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ICC unveils final prize money distribution for teams after T20 WC

After the successful conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the final allocation of the tournament's USD 11.25 million players' prize money pool, following the record-breaking increase in ICC prize money introduced in 2024, as per the ICC website.

2026-03-11T10:56:14.458412+00:00 IST

Sanju Samson reflects on dream T20 World Cup campaign

The wicketkeeper-batter was adjudged Player of the Tournament for his consistent performance, where he amassed 321 runs in five innings at an average of 80.25 and a strike rate of 199.37, hitting 27 fours and 24 sixes and ended as the third-highest run-getter in the T20 WC.

2026-03-11T09:06:09.299292+00:00 IST

Abhishek stays at top in ICC T20I rankings after WC final heroics

The latest ICC T20I rankings were updated after Suryakumar Yadav's side cruised to a 96-run triumph over New Zealand in the final in Ahmedabad on March 8. With the win, India clinched back-to-back titles and became the first team to win three Men's T20 World Cup trophies since the tournament's inception.

2026-03-11T08:42:19.693746+00:00 IST

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"Matter of pride": Nagal on India's Davis Cup Qualifier R1 win

Buoyed by Dhakshineswar Suresh's 6-4, 7-6 (4), victory over Guy Den Ouden, India secured an emphatic 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifier Round 1 at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru earlier in February.

2026-02-18T16:42:12.756826+00:00 IST

Bhamidipaty advances to Round of 16 at ITF Women’s Open

First-round action continued in the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 on Wednesday Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty joining Sahaja Yamlapali and Vaishnavi Adkar in the Round of 16 after she edged past Francesca Curmi (MLT) 7-6(6), 6-4 in a gripping women's singles first-round clash at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru.

2026-02-18T14:42:32.530531+00:00 IST

Yamalapalli advances to singles round of 16

India's Sahaja Yamalapalli produced a gritty three-set performance to book her place in the Round of 16 of the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, overcoming a mid-match wobble to seal a 6-2, 1-6, 6-2 victory in an entertaining singles clash on Tuesday.

2026-02-17T13:57:22.688209+00:00 IST

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Mandaviya on Lakshya Sen's silver in All England Open

The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Sunday praised Lakshya Sen's effort in the All England final, saying he's proud of his achievement despite the tough loss.

2026-03-08T16:35:27.361653+00:00 IST

All England Open 2026: Lakshya Sen goes down final

Lakshya Sen will return with a silver medal from the All England Open 2026 after the 24-year-old went down in the men's singles final 21-15, 22-20 against Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi here on Sunday.

2026-03-08T14:10:37.881338+00:00 IST

World Boxing Futures Cup: India start campaign with three wins

In the women's 54kg category, Joyshree Devi Chirom secured a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) victory in the second round against her opponent from Tajikistan, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

2026-03-08T13:41:16.127022+00:00 IST

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India U17s defeat hosts Myanmar in first friendly

The India U17 men's national team defeated Myanmar U17S 2-1 at the Thwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, on Tuesday, in the first friendly.

2026-03-04T09:41:32.667001+00:00 IST

Saudi Pro League: Ronaldo diagnosed with hamstring injury

Al-Nassr have been hit with an injury to their captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, as the star football player suffered a hamstring injury during their recent Saudi Pro League match against Al-Fayha on Sunday, according to Goal.com.

2026-03-04T04:59:25.003532+00:00 IST

Empire State Building lit in FIFA 2026 host nations’ colours

Representatives from the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico marked 100 days to go until the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by illuminating the Empire State Building in the colours of the three host countries on Tuesday, according to Reuters.

2026-03-04T04:20:16.449743+00:00 IST

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Hockey India announces 24-member squad for FIH Men’s Pro League

Captain Hardik Singh, Sanjay, Vivek Sagar Prasad and Raj Kumar Pal will anchor the midfield alongside Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh and Vishnu Kant Singh.

2026-02-17T08:40:31.199740+00:00 IST

India edged 2-4 by Argentina at FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26

India endured a 2-4 defeat against Argentina in the last match of the Rourkela leg of the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26 on Sunday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium.

2026-02-15T16:55:30.484393+00:00 IST

Rosan Kujur makes India debut against Argentina

As the Indian Men's Hockey Team takes the field against Argentina in the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26 Rourkela Leg today, the atmosphere is electric, according to a release.

2026-02-15T15:44:35.747775+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Santner admits NZ were “underdogs” against India in T20 WC final

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted that the team knew they entered the T20 World Cup 2026 final against India as the "underdogs" after their 96-run loss to the Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India. He also acknowledged that India outperformed New Zealand, saying the Men in Blue "showed their class" in the summit clash on Sunday at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

2026-03-09T02:36:30.635981+00:00 IST

Cricket

Yadav credits catch in T20 WC final for changing his fortunes

Following India's historic triumph in the T20 World Cup 2026, skipper Suryakumar Yadav credited the famous catch of South African batsman David Miller in the 2024 T20 World Cup for changing his fortunes.

2026-03-08T22:59:55.394522+00:00 IST

Cricket

Next goal is Olympic gold: Suryakumar after India's T20WC win

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has described the team's run to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 title as a "wonderful journey," highlighting the collective effort that helped the side achieve success in front of the home crowd in Ahmedabad.

2026-03-08T22:12:49.737728+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gambhir dedicates T20WC to ex-coach Dravid, CoE head Laxman

Team India made it back-to-back in the T20 World Cup, beating New Zealand by 96 runs to secure their third T20 World Cup title, a record-breaking one. With this, they have become the first-ever team to defend the title and also win it as a home side.

2026-03-08T22:11:52.012598+00:00 IST

Cricket

Jay Shah, Devajit Saikia hail India’s back-to-back T20 WC triumph

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated Team India after their triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, praising the team for creating history by winning consecutive titles.

2026-03-08T22:10:51.155991+00:00 IST

Cricket

"My accountability not towards...": Gambhir after T20WC win

Gambhir continued to build a hefty resume in white-ball cricket with the T20 World Cup title win by beating New Zealand by 96 runs at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Gambhir, with a Champions Trophy 2025, Asia Cup 2025 and T20 World Cup title, has built quite a solid resume as a Indian head coach, alongside an Indian Premier League (IPL) title with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a mentor. Having won the T20 World Cup, the 50-over World Cup, the Asia Cup and IPL during his playing days, the Delhi-born has carved out quite a heavy list of accomplishments for himself.

2026-03-08T22:09:24.677029+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Arshdeep shares funny banter with Gambhir, Samson

As India scripted history by becoming the only team to defend their T20 World Cup title, India's ace speedster Arshdeep Singh had the script ready for his Instagram reels.

2026-03-08T22:08:17.813086+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Don't believe in eras, we lost two of our three last ODI series": Gambhir on if current era belongs to India limited-overs team after T20WC win

Gambhir continued to seal a legacy as one of India's most successful coaches as after a Champions Trophy 2025 win, an Asia Cup win, he secured the T20 World Cup title win with India too, taking one of the most formidable T20I sides of all time to their record-breaking second T20 World Cup title and making them the first time to successfully defend the trophy and win the trophy at home.

2026-03-08T22:07:09.316082+00:00 IST

Cricket

Abhishek Sharma after his heroic fifty in T20 WC final

India became the first team to win the T20 WC title at home, the first team to win it back-to-back, and the first team to win the three T20 WC crowns.

2026-03-08T20:50:47.326823+00:00 IST

Cricket

Suryakumar, Gambhir, Jay visit Hanuman Temple after T20WC win

A clinical Team India made history by securing a record-breaking third T20 World Cup title and becoming the first-ever team to defend the title and win it as a home nation following a brilliant 96-run win over New Zealand at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

2026-03-08T20:50:16.285703+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ishan dedicates T20WC triumph to cousin who died in accide

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan delivered an emotional message after India's triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, revealing that he had lost his cousin sister in a car accident just a day before the final and dedicated the victory to her.

2026-03-08T20:48:05.329447+00:00 IST

Cricket

Dhoni makes hilarious remark on Gambhir's "smile" after T20WC win

History was made at Ahmedabad as India became the first team to secure three T20 World Cup titles, defend the title successfully and lift the title at their home, beating New Zealand by 96 runs. Dhoni, in his post, also hailed the final's 'Player of the Match' Jasprit Bumrah as a 'Champion bowler'.

2026-03-08T20:46:45.871699+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rohit Sharma congratulates Team India after T20WC triumph

Former India captain Rohit Sharma congratulated the India national cricket team after their triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, praising the collective effort of the squad.

2026-03-08T20:02:43.410521+00:00 IST

Cricket

Cricket fraternity hails India's third T20WC triumph

It was another dominant performance for Team India as top-order exploits from Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan and brilliant spells from Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah helped Team India become the first home nation to win the T20 World Cup title, beating New Zealand by 96 runs at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, at the same venue where India had lost the ICC Cricket World Cup title in 2023 after a 10-match dominant run.

2026-03-08T19:43:52.138926+00:00 IST