Category: Sports

Oman: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour with DP World continues to build global excitement for the marquee tournament, successfully completing its vibrant legs across Qatar and Oman after a symbolic launch at Adam’s Bridge, revered in India as Ram Setu. In Qatar, the trophy made a striking arrival at the Doha Corniche aboard a traditional dhow, framed by the city’s modern skyline and reflecting the nation’s maritime heritage. Over the course of its journey, the trophy was showcased at some of the country’s most iconic locations,…

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Makes Special Appearance at DP World ILT20 Final; Afghanistan star Naveen-ul-Haq Presented with Match Ticket Mumbai: With anticipation building ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the prestigious trophy made a special appearance at the DP World International League T20 (DP World ILT20) final between Desert Vipers and MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The iconic silverware drew significant attention from fans in attendance, adding to the excitement of the final. As part of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20…

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Pretoria: The Betway SA20 Season 4 continues to be a tournament of records, and Monday night at Centurion witnessed another historic moment as Sunrisers Eastern Cape registered their first-ever win against Pretoria Capitals in emphatic fashion. Chasing a target of 176/7, Sunrisers completed the task without losing a wicket, marking their highest successful run chase in SA20 history. The dominant victory propelled Tristan Stubbs’ side back to the top of the points table with 17 points. Openers Quinton de Kock and Jonny Bairstow produced a breathtaking batting display, dismantling the…

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New Delhi: After scripting history with their maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup triumph, the Indian women’s team is now eyeing another milestone — a first-ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title. With the global event scheduled in England & Wales in 2026, former India cricketers and JioStar experts Irfan Pathan and Varun Aaron believe India are well placed to build on their recent success, largely due to the growing depth provided by the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL). Speaking on JioStar’s show ‘Follow The Blues’, Varun Aaron reflected on…

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Gqeberha: Jonny Bairstow is relishing his return to the Sunrisers franchise, this time donning the colours of Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) in the SA20, and on Wednesday night he finally produced the innings that underlined his impact. The England batter smashed an unbeaten 85 off just 45 balls as SEC cruised past Pretoria Capitals to register their third bonus-point victory of the season. After struggling to convert starts into big scores earlier in the tournament, Bairstow’s explosive knock lit up the contest. Speaking during a select SA20 media interaction after…

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Mumbai: The 6th season of the Valiant Premier League (VPL) player draft was a resounding success, held amidst much fanfare in Mumbai. This prestigious event marks a significant milestone for Gujarat’s popular cricket league, which aims to support rural Cricketers and nurture young cricketing talent. The VPL 6 features Five exciting teams, including Ahmedabad Fighters, Rajpipla Kings, Surat Warriors, Delhi Titans, and Mumbai Team. The event witnessed the presence of esteemed guests, including TV stars, Bollywood singers, and sports celebrities, who came on board as brand ambassadors to support the…

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Mumbai: The announcement of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand has triggered widespread debate, with the exclusion of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Dhruv Jurel emerging as the most baffling decisions. Equally perplexing is the inclusion of Shreyas Iyer and Nitish Reddy, raising serious questions about the selection committee’s consistency, fairness, and selection logic. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s omission is particularly difficult to justify. The Maharashtra batter had delivered a sublime century against South Africa in the second ODI, showcasing both temperament and class at the international level. He did…

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Mumbai: Mohammed Shami’s exclusion from India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series beginning January 11, 2026, has triggered widespread disbelief and anger—not without reason. Announced on January 3 by the Ajit Agarkar–led selection committee, the decision goes far beyond routine selection debate. It raises uncomfortable questions about fairness, vision and whether Indian cricket still truly rewards performance and perseverance. A Career Defined by Impact, Not Longevity Shami is not a peripheral figure in Indian cricket; he is one of its most decisive fast bowlers of the modern era. Since…

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Cape Town: Paarl Royals made SA20 history at Newlands on Sunday when they beat coastal rivals MI Cape Town for the first time at Newlands. After three previous defeats under the watch of Table Mountain, the Royals completed a Season 4 Western Cape derby double with a comprehensive seven-wicket bonus point victory. The Royals have now leapfrogged Sunrisers Eastern Cape into second place on 13 points – just two points adrift of table-toppers Joburg Super Kings. Zimbabwe international Sikander Raza has proved to be a revelation since his arrival in…

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Mumbai: At 41, Faf du Plessis, the former South African captain is still going strong and is hungry to play and perform. Leading the Joburg Super Kings for the fourth season in a row, du Plessis was excited to have another crack at winning the title in yellow. As he sat down with his former Proteas teammate and one of the members of the SA20 commentary panel, Dale Steyn, du Plessis spoke about the Super Kings franchise, mega auction and needing to have a strong bowling attack: Speaking with SA20,…

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