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Lucknow: The Ranji Trophy 2025-26 first semifinal between Uttarakhand and Karnataka at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium unfolded as a commanding exhibition of batting depth, tactical clarity, and bowling discipline. Played from February 15 to 18, 2026, the contest was effectively sealed by Day Four, with Karnataka amassing a staggering 802-run lead to underline their dominance. Day 1: Rahul and Padikkal Take Charge Uttarakhand captain Kunal Chandela won the toss and opted to field, hoping early conditions might assist his bowlers. But the Ekana surface…

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Exclusive by Navneet Bansal for Lucknow Tribune Yes, this news is true — not a rumor. Today (19 February 2026), an umpire died after a bee attac hok during a cricket match in the Kanpur–Unnao region of Uttar Pradesh. 65-year-old umpire Manik Gupta was officiating in a local cricket match. The match was being played at Sapro Ground in Shuklaganj (Unnao), reportedly part of a tournament linked to the Kanpur Cricket Association. Suddenly, a large swarm of bees attacked the ground and surrounded players and officials. Around 15–20 players and…

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Kolkata – Mohammed Shami produced one of the finest spells of his domestic career, claiming eight wickets to put Bengal in a commanding position against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 semi-final at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground. The performance drew admiration from former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who praised Shami’s dedication to domestic cricket. Career-Best Figures Set the Tone Shami’s figures of 8/90 marked his best return in first-class cricket, highlighting his ability to dominate in high-pressure situations. The right-arm pacer consistently extracted movement with the new ball,…

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By Dr Atul Malikram, Political Strategist New Delhi: The debate over conferring India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, on hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand has resurfaced with renewed intensity. Political strategist Dr Atul Malikram has questioned why the man who led India to global glory during colonial rule is yet to receive the nation’s supreme civilian recognition. It is often recalled that after India’s spectacular victory at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, German dictator Adolf Hitler was so impressed by Dhyan Chand’s brilliance that he reportedly offered him a high-ranking…

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New Delhi: Reigning champions India, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, will look to complete a winning ‘four’ in the group stage when they face the Netherlands national cricket team in Ahmedabad, aiming to enter the ICC T20 World Cup Super Eight as Group A toppers. India head into the contest brimming with confidence after a commanding 61-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan national cricket team in Colombo. A blistering 77-run knock from wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan set the tone in that encounter, helping India seal qualification for the next round. Having won…

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Mumbai: Hardik Pandya’s journey towards stardom began at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2016, where he defended 11 runs in the final over against Bangladesh, and a decade later, he now features in the squad as a senior player in India’s title defence. Speaking on JioStar’s ‘ICC T20 World Cup: Star Journeys’, Pandya reflected on navigating the highs and lows of his career and rediscovering himself as a cricketer. Speaking on JioStar’s ‘ICC T20 World Cup: Star Journeys’, India all-rounder Hardik Pandya looked back at the Bangladesh clash in…

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By Retired Cricket Veteran Ashok Bambi Colombo: India registered a commanding and one-sided victory, powered almost single-handedly by a sensational knock from Ishan Kishan. The only moment of hope for Pakistan came in the very first over when they dismissed Abhishek Sharma. Unfortunately, it was his second consecutive low score, as he fell to a loose shot off a rather ordinary delivery. However, given his immense talent, there is little doubt that he will soon return to form. Any early optimism for Pakistan was crushed in the very next over…

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New Delhi: Under the blue skies of Colombo, Team India delivered another dominant performance against arch-rivals Pakistan, registering a convincing 61-run victory at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, India notched up their third consecutive win in the tournament, with Ishan Kishan emerging as the undisputed star of the night. After being put in to bat by Pakistan skipper Salman Agha, India faced a unique challenge as Pakistan deployed as many as six spin options on a tricky surface. The move initially paid dividends, with opener Abhishek…

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