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Sanju Samson said staying away from his mobile phone and social media helped him focus during a crucial phase of his career. The India opener spoke about self-belief, mindset changes and finishing the chase against West Indies in the T-20 World Cup match at Kolkata

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is setting unprecedented digital engagement records, with ICC.tv surpassing user and watch-time figures from the 2024 edition. Social media views have crossed 10 billion, while multi-language feeds have accounted for nearly half of total playtime.

Indian badminton ace and Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has returned home safely after being stranded in war-hit Dubai while en route to the United Kingdom for the All England Championship.

Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 in Kolkata against the West Indies propelled India into the T20 World Cup semifinal. Sunil Gavaskar, speaking on Star Sports, lauded Samson’s resilience and sincerity, noting that his performance lifted the spirits of fans and teammates alike.

The ICC has announced the match officials for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will officiate the South Africa–New Zealand clash in Kolkata on March 4.

The Korea and Wales women’s hockey teams have landed in Hyderabad for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled from March 8 to 14 at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex.

Lionel Messi scored two goals, leading Inter Miami to a 4-2 comeback victory over Orlando City. Telasco Segovia also played a pivotal role with a goal and two assists, helping Inter secure their first-ever win at Inter Miami Stadium

India and England will face off once again in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede. Both teams have a storied history in T20 World Cups, and this clash promises high drama, with India slightly ahead in head-to-head stats

Afghanistan’s men’s cricket team will play a Test match followed by a three-match ODI series in India. The Test will be held in Chandigarh (June 6-10), while the ODIs will take place in Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai

P Shanmukha of IQ Chess Academy, Hyderabad, won the Open Rapid Prize Money chess tournament at A2H Chess Academy, Kukatpally. He scored 5.5 points from six rounds, defeating Nithik Reddy in the final round to claim the title

The AIFF has invited bids for commercial rights of men’s and women’s club competitions, including the Indian Super League, for a minimum of 15 years starting in 2026-27. The move aims to bring long-term stability to Indian football

The Pakistan Cricket Board is considering financial penalties on players after their early exit from the T20 World Cup. Officials said reports of salary cuts were incorrect, but disciplinary action is under review following losses in the Super Eight stage

D Gukesh suffered another setback at the Prague International Chess Festival after a late blunder handed Nodirbek Abdusattorov victory. Despite dominating much of the game, the Indian faltered in time trouble, slipping further down the standings

The SJFI National Convention 2026 will be held in New Delhi from March 13 to 16, marking the federation’s Golden Jubilee and return to the capital after 23 years. Over 250 sports journalists and key stakeholders are expected to attend.

Indian Railways clinched the 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship in Vadodara, defeating Maharashtra 49–31 in the final. The tournament featured dominant wins, major upsets and standout individual performances, reinforcing the Nationals’ status as the cornerstone of Indian kabaddi

Hockey India has opened ticket sales for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14. Tickets start at Rs 25. India will compete with seven nations for three World Cup spots.

Telangana defeated Andhra Pradesh 5-3 while Kerala finished third

Sree Shaunak Chanda of Hyderabad won the 11th One-day rapid prize money chess tournament at RACE Chess Academy with a perfect six out of six score. C Karthik Sai and Mehta Jwalin finished second and third respectively

The Rugby Association of Telangana held its Annual General Body Meeting in Hyderabad, reviewing past activities and future plans. President Dr Narendra Ram outlined a one-year development roadmap focusing on grassroots programmes, player welfare, and increased participation in State and national competitions

The Bindass Women Run 2026 was held at Jalavihar Water Park in Hyderabad with enthusiastic participation from women across age groups. The walkathon aimed to promote health awareness, women’s welfare and social empowerment with support from community organisations

PV Sindhu said she is safe after being stranded in Dubai while travelling to the United Kingdom for the All England Championships. In a video message, she described the situation as frightening and thanked authorities and supporters for their help

Sikandar Raza produced a fine all-round display with 73 and key wickets, but South Africa held their nerve to beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in New Delhi, carrying their unbeaten run into the T20 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand

Alyssa Healy signed off from ODI cricket in style with a brilliant 158 as Australia crushed India by 185 runs in Hobart to complete a 3-0 series sweep, posting 409 before bowling India out for 224

Sanju Samson silenced critics with a brilliant unbeaten 97 as India chased down West Indies’ 195 to secure a five-wicket win at Eden Gardens, earning a place in the T20 World Cup semifinals against England