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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad

India head coach Gautam Gambhir said winning the T20 World Cup as a coach was an unexpected privilege and credited the team’s fearless approach, adaptability in batting positions and key performances, including Sanju Samson’s crucial innings, for the tournament triumph.

Olympian Manu Bhaker staged a remarkable comeback to win the 10m Pistol Women's final at the National Selection Trials T3 in Delhi. Despite qualifying last, she dominated from the second series onwards, finishing with 246.1 points.

Gujarat Titans have appointed former Australia opener Matthew Hayden as their batting coach ahead of the IPL 2026 season. The World Cup-winning batter is expected to strengthen the franchise’s support staff and help shape the team’s batting approach.

The BCCI has announced a Rs. 131 crore cash reward for Team India after their historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. India defeated New Zealand in the final to become the first team to retain the title and win it three times.

Secunderabad Club defeated Press Club by four runs in a closely fought Inter-club T20 cricket match in Hyderabad.

Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, Gautam Gambhir’s coaching, and the selectors’ balanced squad were praised by the BCCI. With multiple ICC titles across men’s, women’s, and youth cricket, officials hailed this as a golden era for Indian cricket.

The Sports Journalists Federation of India will hold its Golden Jubilee National Convention in Delhi from March 13 to 16 with Hero MotoCorp as title sponsor. The four-day event will feature a sports conclave, networking opportunities and participation from major sports organisations

Delhi defeated Hyderabad by nine wickets in the BCCI women’s under-23 one-day cricket championship match in Dehradun. Mamata scored 63 not out for Hyderabad, while Nilanchal Nerwal and Tanisha Singh guided Delhi to an easy chase

A Sowmith Reddy Anumandla won the Unrated Chess Tournament held at A2H Chess Academy in Hyderabad with a perfect score of five points. Azlan Khan and M Akshay Kumar finished second and third with 4.5 points each

Stellar performances by Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah powered the Men in Blue to redemption after the painful 2023 ODI World Cup final loss

Sanju Samson's match-winning performances in the T20 World Cup have turned him into a sporting icon in Kerala. From family memories in Vizhinjam to crucial knocks in the knockout stages, the wicketkeeper-batter's journey has sparked celebrations across the state

The cricketing world congratulated India after their historic third T20 World Cup title. Sachin Tendulkar, Michael Vaughan and several global stars praised the team's dominance as India defeated New Zealand convincingly to become the first side to defend the title

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former India World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten as head coach on a two-year contract starting April 15. Kirsten will oversee the team's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia

After India's dominant T20 World Cup triumph, captain Suryakumar Yadav and teammates have already set their sights on future glory, including the 2028 Olympics and another T20 World Cup, as the team looks to extend its remarkable run in global cricket

Concerns have been raised over the conduct of elections for the posts of secretary and treasurer in the Hyderabad Cricket Association, with stakeholders questioning voter list preparation, adherence to court directions and transparency amid ongoing litigation and administrative scrutiny

Gautam Gambhir, India’s head coach, dedicated the T20 World Cup victory against New Zealand to Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Ajit Agarkar and Jay Shah. He highlighted India’s shift in approach at ICC tournaments, focusing on aggressive batting and aiming for 250 runs rather than conservative totals.

The story highlights Hyderabad’s enduring contribution to Indian cricket across decades, from PR Man Singh’s managerial role in 1983 to Venkatapathi Raju’s selection panel presence in 2007, and now the new generation of stars – Tilak Varma, Mohammed Siraj, and fielding coach T Dilip – playing pivotal roles in India’s recent T20 World Cup victories.

India clinched the T20 World Cup title in Ahmedabad, defeating New Zealand in the final. Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed gratitude to the BCCI, Jay Shah, and Rohit Sharma for trusting him with leadership after the 2024 World Cup. Abhishek Sharma shared his emotional journey of self-doubt and eventual triumph, highlighting the team’s support.

India successfully defended their T20 World Cup title with a resounding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final. A stellar all-round performance, including Jasprit Bumrah's 4-wicket haul and explosive batting from Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, led the team to victory

Lakshya Sen narrowly missed ending India's long wait for an All England title after losing to Lin Chun-Yi in the men's singles final in Birmingham. The Indian shuttler fought hard but went down 15-21, 20-22 in a thrilling contest

The Indian women’s hockey team began its FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Uruguay in Hyderabad. Sunelita Toppo, Ishika, Lalremsiami and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scored as India dominated the contest

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 28, with the BCCI expected to release the schedule in two phases. Election dates in several states and venue uncertainties have delayed the full announcement of the 84-match season

Australia defeated India by 10 wickets in the one-off women’s day-night Test in Perth after bowling India out for 149 in the second innings. Annabel Sutherland starred as Alyssa Healy signed off her Test career with a convincing win