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.
IBNS•Mar 09, 2026
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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.
IBNS•Mar 09, 2026
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.
IBNS•Mar 08, 2026
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.
IBNS•Mar 08, 2026
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.
IBNS•Mar 08, 2026
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.
IBNS•Mar 08, 2026
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.
IBNS•Mar 08, 2026
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.
IBNS•Mar 08, 2026
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.
IBNS•Mar 06, 2026
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.
IBNS•Mar 05, 2026
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.
IBNS•Mar 05, 2026
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.
IBNS•Mar 04, 2026
‘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.
IBNS•Mar 03, 2026
‘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.
IBNS•Mar 03, 2026
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.
IBNS•Mar 01, 2026
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.
IBNS•Feb 27, 2026
India crush Zimbabwe by 72 runs to stay alive in T20 World Cup semifinal race
Chennai/IBNS: India bounced back in emphatic fashion from their crushing defeat to South Africa, hammering Zimbabwe by 72 runs in a must-win Super 8 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday.
IBNS•Feb 26, 2026
T20 World Cup 2026: India’s semi-final dream on the line — scenarios that could keep them alive
Ahmedabad/IBNS: India’s campaign in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 has hit a major setback following a heavy defeat against South Africa and West Indies’ massive win over Zimbabwe.
IBNS•Feb 24, 2026
In Images: Highlights from East Bengal vs Sporting Delhi ISL clash
East Bengal defeated Sporting Delhi 4-1 in a match of Indian Super League (ISL) at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on February 21. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
IBNS•Feb 23, 2026
US Stuns Canada to claim Men's Hockey Gold at 2026 Olympics
The United States captured its first Olympic men's hockey gold since 1980 by defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime during the gold-medal final at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
IBNS•Feb 22, 2026
South Africa crush India by 76 runs, defending champs stunned in Super 8
South Africa delivered a dominant performance to defeat India by 76 runs in a Super 8 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Sunday.
IBNS•Feb 22, 2026
Jersey of another nation, heart of India: PM Modi’s big message on Indian-origin cricketers playing T20 World Cup
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appreciated the Indian-origin players who performed during the ongoing T20 World Cup tournament, representing various countries like the US and Oman in the grand event.
IBNS•Feb 22, 2026
From behind to champion: Om Prakash Chouhan’s stunning late surge seals golf title
Kolkata/IBNS: Seasoned campaigner Om Prakash Chouhan came from behind and produced a late flourish to win the DP World Players Golf Championship, pipping his rivals and overnight leaders to win the title on the final day of the rupees 1.5 crore golf meet at the Tollygunge Club course here Thursday.
IBNS•Feb 21, 2026
'Momentum in right direction': Unbeaten West Indies focus on Super 8 after routing Italy in T20 World Cup
Kolkata/IBNS: West Indies advanced to the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 unbeaten after thrashing tournament debutants Italy by 42 runs in their final Group C match at Eden Gardens on Thursday.
IBNS•Feb 19, 2026
India U20 women to play four friendly matches against Swedish clubs
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian U20 women’s team will play four friendly matches against Swedish clubs during their ongoing preparatory camp in Sweden.
IBNS•Feb 19, 2026
Shai Hope to the rescue! West Indies survive Italy scare with crucial 75 at Eden Gardens
Kolkata/IBNS: Shai Hope struck a composed 75 to guide West Indies to 165/5 in 20 overs against a spirited Italy in their final Group C match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.
IBNS•Feb 19, 2026
Yuvraj Samra scripts history! First associate nation batter to smash T20 World Cup century
Chennai/IBNS: Canada’s Yuvraj Samra on Tuesday became the first player from an associate nation to score a century in the history of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
IBNS•Feb 17, 2026
England edge past Italy despite Ben Manenti’s stunning counter-attack in T20 World Cup
Kolkata/IBNS: The England cricket team survived a spirited challenge from the Italy national cricket team to secure a 24-run victory in their first-ever meeting on the cricket field in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens on Monday.
IBNS•Feb 16, 2026
From 105/5 to dominance: Will Jacks’ blazing knock rescues England at Eden Gardens
Kolkata/IBNS: A blazing half-century by Will Jacks powered England to post a challenging target of 203 against Italy in their Group C clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.
IBNS•Feb 16, 2026
Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Yousuf blast PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi after Pakistan’s humiliating T20 World Cup loss to India
Former Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Yousuf launched a scathing attack on Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), following Pakistan’s crushing defeat to India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2025.
IBNS•Feb 16, 2026
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