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Big blow to fans: PCB confirms PSL will have no spectators, venues reduced

Big blow to fans: PCB confirms PSL will have no spectators, venues reduced

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday announced that the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held without spectators as part of the government’s austerity measures.

IBNSMar 22, 2026
BCCI confirms Ireland tour: India set for T20 clash in June

BCCI confirms Ireland tour: India set for T20 clash in June

The champion Indian T20 squad will be in action in June, taking on Ireland national cricket team in a two-match series in Belfast, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced.

IBNSMar 21, 2026
India wins big! Bhubaneswar to host 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships

India wins big! Bhubaneswar to host 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships

The World Athletics Council has selected Bhubaneswar as the host city for the 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships.

IBNSMar 20, 2026
War crime: Rashid Khan reacts to deadly Pakistani strikes on Kabul hospital

War crime: Rashid Khan reacts to deadly Pakistani strikes on Kabul hospital

Afghanistan cricket star Rashid Khan on Tuesday strongly condemned the alleged Pakistani airstrikes on a hospital in Kabul, calling the attack a “war crime.”

IBNSMar 17, 2026
New innings: BHIM Payments App names cricket icon MS Dhoni as Brand Ambassador

New innings: BHIM Payments App names cricket icon MS Dhoni as Brand Ambassador

NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL) on Tuesday announced the appointment of World Cup–winning former Captain of the Indian Cricket Team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the Brand Ambassador for the BHIM Payments App, Bharat Ka Apna Payments App.

IBNSMar 17, 2026
F1 calendar chaos! Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix cancelled amid regional tensions

F1 calendar chaos! Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix cancelled amid regional tensions

Formula One has confirmed that the showpiece races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not be held in April due to the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.

IBNSMar 15, 2026
Ex-Pakistani skipper who broke India’s heart in 2017 retires: Champions Trophy hero Sarfraz Ahmed bows out

Ex-Pakistani skipper who broke India’s heart in 2017 retires: Champions Trophy hero Sarfraz Ahmed bows out

Former Sarfraz Ahmed, who captained Pakistan national cricket team to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 by defeating India national cricket team in the final, announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday.

IBNSMar 15, 2026
‘Not in our domain’: BCCI on Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred

‘Not in our domain’: BCCI on Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred

Mumbai/IBNS: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Friday said the Indian cricket board cannot take any step regarding the Sunrisers franchise roping in Pakistani cricketer Abrar Ahmed for the upcoming edition of The Hundred.

IBNSMar 13, 2026
Move over men’s cricket: Indian women are dominating the global sports arena

Move over men’s cricket: Indian women are dominating the global sports arena

At a time when India is basking in the glory of the men's T20 World Cup triumph, the country's women athletes are steadily making their mark across multiple sporting disciplines, raising hopes of bringing home more laurels in the years ahead.

IBNSMar 13, 2026
IPL 2026 schedule out! RCB vs SRH to kick off season on March 28

IPL 2026 schedule out! RCB vs SRH to kick off season on March 28

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the first phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

IBNSMar 12, 2026
This ex-Indian cricketer believes Sanju Samson can be next T20 skipper

This ex-Indian cricketer believes Sanju Samson can be next T20 skipper

Former Indian batsman Mohammad Kaif feels that opener Sanju Samson can serve as the next Indian captain in the shortest format after his electrifying performance in the T20 World Cup.

IBNSMar 11, 2026
India dominates T20I rankings! Abhishek Sharma leads as Ishan Kishan closes in on No.1

India dominates T20I rankings! Abhishek Sharma leads as Ishan Kishan closes in on No.1

Left-handers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan occupy the first two positions in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings in what is the first instance of an Indian batting pair making it a one-two in the format, with Kishan also eying the chance to become the fourth Indian to top the T20I batting rankings.

IBNSMar 11, 2026
T20 World Cup final drama: Arshdeep Singh fined for hitting Daryl Mitchell with a ball

T20 World Cup final drama: Arshdeep Singh fined for hitting Daryl Mitchell with a ball

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

IBNSMar 10, 2026
After T20 glory, Gambhir sets big deadline for India’s 2027 ODI World Cup masterplan

After T20 glory, Gambhir sets big deadline for India’s 2027 ODI World Cup masterplan

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has said the blueprint for ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 will be ready by the end of Indian Premier League 2026.

IBNSMar 10, 2026
This wasn’t just God’s plan: Gambhir gets emotional after T20 WC win

This wasn’t just God’s plan: Gambhir gets emotional after T20 WC win

Indian coach Gautam Gambhir posted a heart-touching message on X, dedicating the T20 World Cup victory to  1.4 billion Indians.

IBNSMar 09, 2026
Miracle opener:  Sanju Samson crowned T20 World Cup player of the Tournament

Miracle opener: Sanju Samson crowned T20 World Cup player of the Tournament

India opener Sanju Samson, who put up a strong performance in crucial matches, including the final against New Zealand, was named the Player of the Tournament at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

IBNSMar 09, 2026
Natalie Wilkie secures Canada's first gold at Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics

Natalie Wilkie secures Canada's first gold at Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics

Natalie Wilkie from Salmon Arm, B.C., captured Canada's inaugural gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, dominating the women's 12.5-kilometer standing biathlon on March 8​.

IBNSMar 08, 2026
Totally deserving: Tendulkar, Kohli praise Team India after historic T20 World Cup win

Totally deserving: Tendulkar, Kohli praise Team India after historic T20 World Cup win

Indian cricketing icons, including Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, greeted the Indian cricket team after Suyakumar Yadav and his spirited teammates beat New Zealand by 96 runs to clinch the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

IBNSMar 08, 2026
Champions: Narendra Modi congratulates Team India after historic T20 World Cup triumph

Champions: Narendra Modi congratulates Team India after historic T20 World Cup triumph

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian men’s cricket team on Sunday for winning the T20 World Cup, saying the victory filled every Indian heart with pride and joy.

IBNSMar 08, 2026
History made! India crush New Zealand by 96 runs to defend T20 World Cup

History made! India crush New Zealand by 96 runs to defend T20 World Cup

India put up an all-round show to beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final to win the T20 World Cup on Sunday, writing a new chapter in the history books by becoming the first nation to defend the showpiece tournament.

IBNSMar 08, 2026
India win T20 World Cup by beating New Zealand by 96 runs

India win T20 World Cup by beating New Zealand by 96 runs

India changed the record books by becoming the first host nation to win the T20 World Cup by beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the iconic tournament in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

IBNSMar 08, 2026
Michael Vaughan’s ‘desi’ makeover! Former English skipper gets roadside shave in India before T20 Final

Michael Vaughan’s ‘desi’ makeover! Former English skipper gets roadside shave in India before T20 Final

Former England captain Michael Vaughan enjoyed roadside shaving in India and shared a glimpse of his experience on X.

IBNSMar 08, 2026
Big update before IPL! Ashok Leyland partners with Chennai Super Kings as official sponsor

Big update before IPL! Ashok Leyland partners with Chennai Super Kings as official sponsor

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, on Friday announced a strategic partnership with five-time IPL champions, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), as their Official Sponsor.

IBNSMar 06, 2026
India edge England by 7 runs in thriller to reach T20 World Cup 2026 final

India edge England by 7 runs in thriller to reach T20 World Cup 2026 final

Mumbai/IBNS: India defeated England by seven runs in a high-scoring thriller to reach the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

IBNSMar 05, 2026
Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun weds Saaniya Chandhok in an elegant Mumbai celebration

Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun weds Saaniya Chandhok in an elegant Mumbai celebration

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, married Saaniya Chandhok in an intimate ceremony in Mumbai on Thursday, with the celebrations attended by family members, close friends, and several prominent personalities from sports, business and entertainment.

IBNSMar 05, 2026
Finn Allen’s 33-ball century dismantles Proteas, fires New Zealand into T20 World Cup final

Finn Allen’s 33-ball century dismantles Proteas, fires New Zealand into T20 World Cup final

Kolkata/IBNS: A breathtaking onslaught from Finn Allen powered New Zealand into the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, as the Black Caps thrashed South Africa by nine wickets in the first semifinal at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

IBNSMar 04, 2026
‘England stronger opposition than West Indies’: Sourav Ganguly warns India ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final

‘England stronger opposition than West Indies’: Sourav Ganguly warns India ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final

Kolkata/IBNS: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has termed England a bigger threat than the West Indies ahead of India’s semi-final clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

IBNSMar 03, 2026
‘Back home and safe’: PV Sindhu returns after being stranded in Dubai

‘Back home and safe’: PV Sindhu returns after being stranded in Dubai

Bengaluru/IBNS: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has returned safely to India after being stranded in Dubai amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.

IBNSMar 03, 2026
Samson stars as India knock out West Indies to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals

Samson stars as India knock out West Indies to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals

Kolkata/IBNS: Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 powered India to a thrilling five-wicket victory over West Indies in a virtual quarter-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens on Sunday, sealing their place in the semi-finals.

IBNSMar 01, 2026
Heartbreak for Rinku Singh! Father passes away amid T20 World Cup; condolences pour in

Heartbreak for Rinku Singh! Father passes away amid T20 World Cup; condolences pour in

Noida/IBNS: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is mourning the loss of his father, Khanchand Singh, who passed away on Friday after a battle with advanced-stage liver cancer, media reports said.

IBNSFeb 27, 2026
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