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New Delhi: Riding high on explosive batting performances ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup, India will look to clinch the five-match T20I series against New Zealand when the two teams meet in the third match at the Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, on Sunday. After convincing victories in Raipur, India currently lead the series 2-0 and are aiming for an unassailable 3-0 advantage. India’s resurgence has been powered by the return to form of Ishan Kishan, who made a comeback to the T20 side after 18 months, and skipper Suryakumar Yadav,…

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New Delhi: Indian badminton has witnessed the quiet conclusion of a defining era as former world number one Saina Nehwal officially confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton. After remaining away from the professional circuit for nearly two years due to a chronic knee condition, the Olympic medallist has finally put a formal end to a career that reshaped the sport’s landscape in India. Saina last appeared in international competition at the Singapore Open in 2023. While she did not announce her retirement at the time, her prolonged absence had already…

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Indore: New Zealand clinched the third and final match at Indore to seal the series against India, underlining their growing dominance over the hosts in white-ball cricket. The defeat marked another setback for India against the Kiwis, who had earlier swept the Test series 3–0 last year. With a five-match T20 series next on the calendar, the result has raised serious concerns over India’s preparedness to defend their World Cup title beginning February 7. India had started the series on a promising note with a victory in Baroda, raising expectations…

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Navneet Bansal from Patiala In a major shake-up for the 2026 T20 World Cup, Bangladesh has officially boycotted the tournament after the ICC rejected their request to move matches out of India. ​The Headlines ​The Decision: On January 22, 2026, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Bangladesh government confirmed the national team will not travel to India for their group-stage matches. ​The Reason: The BCB cited “security concerns” and requested a venue shift to Sri Lanka. Tensions also escalated following a dispute over Mustafizur Rahman’s release from his IPL…

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Delhi: SBI Life Insurance, one of India’s leading private life insurance providers, has roped in cricket superstars Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja as brand ambassadors for its latest campaign, introducing the characters ‘Jolly’ and ‘Polly’. The campaign aims to inspire individuals to pursue their dreams while ensuring the financial security of their families. With awareness around life insurance growing steadily in India, SBI Life’s campaign emphasizes connecting insurance to everyday life in meaningful ways. Anchored in the brand philosophy, “For yourself, for your loved ones,” the initiative highlights a simple…

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Delhi: India posted a commanding total of 238 for 7 in the first T20 International against New Zealand at Nagpur, thanks to explosive knocks from Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh. Sent in to bat first, India’s top order laid a strong foundation, while the finishing trio ensured the scoreboard kept ticking in the final overs. Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a whirlwind 84 off just 35 balls, including eight sixes and five fours, anchoring a 99-run third-wicket partnership with captain Suryakumar Yadav (32 off 22 balls, 1 six, 4 fours). The…

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Delhi: Mandeep Singh, star striker for Ranchi Royals in the ongoing Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2026, says his wife Udita’s recent triumph in the Women’s HIL has given him fresh motivation to aim for the championship himself. Udita, a fullback for SG Pipers, recently led her team to their first-ever Women’s HIL 2025-26 title, lifting the trophy and making history in Indian women’s hockey. For Mandeep, this is more than just a family celebration—it has become a personal source of inspiration. Speaking to the media, he said, “Many times…

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New Delhi: Defending champions India will treat the upcoming five-match T20 International series against New Zealand as their final dress rehearsal ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin next month on home soil. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, India will look to start the series on a winning note when they face New Zealand in the opening match at Nagpur. After losing the recent three-match ODI series 1–2 to New Zealand, pressure has mounted on head coach Gautam Gambhir to deliver results in the shortest format. Despite…

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New Delhi | Despite a magnificent century by Virat Kohli, the Shubman Gill-led Indian team suffered a 41-run defeat in the third and final ODI at Indore, losing the three-match series 1–2 to New Zealand. This marked India’s first home ODI series loss to New Zealand in 37 years, inevitably drawing criticism of the team management and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Virat Kohli’s classy 124-run knock, his 54th ODI century, went in vain as India failed to chase down the target. A lack of support from the top order proved…

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