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Will Jacks produced a match-winning all-round performance as England defeated Italy by 24 runs in their T20 World Cup Group C match at Eden Gardens. His unbeaten 53 and key breakthrough helped England seal a Super Eights berth after a tense contest

Arsenal stormed into the FA Cup last 16 with a 4-0 win over Wigan as Premier League clubs largely progressed. Mansfield Town delivered a major upset, while Leeds and West Ham needed penalties and extra time respectively.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Event Technical Committee has approved Jack Jarvis as a replacement for injured seamer Safyaan Sharif in the Scotland squad. Sharif suffered a right groin injury during a training session on February 12.

Cricket experts Abhishek Nayar, Sunil Gavaskar and Waqar Younis lauded India’s superior preparation and partnerships against Pakistan, while blaming tactical errors and delayed bowling changes for Pakistan’s defeat in the high-voltage clash.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Event Technical Committee has approved Steve Smith as a replacement for injured fast bowler Josh Hazlewood in Australia’s squad after the pacer was ruled out due to a calf injury.

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan chose to field after winning the toss against the UAE in a crucial Group D match of the Men’s T20 World Cup. Winless so far, Afghanistan need victory to keep their slim Super Eight hopes alive.

India clinched the HPRC International Arena Polo Championship title with a 21-14 victory over France in the final. After trailing early, the hosts dominated the latter chukkers, with Yusuf Azmi starring and earning Player of the Match honours.

Kishan, Bumrah-led bowlers give thumping 61-run win over Pakistan, India inches closer to Super Eight berth

Gurunath defeated Ccandrika Nihdityawan 6-0, 6-2 in the semi-final and then recorded 6-3,6-1 win against Daniel Rolinson of Great Britain in the final

Leading the charge was 16-year-old Vishva Vasani (WC3), who clinched two Silver Medals in the Individual Time Trial and Road Race, marking a breakthrough moment for Indian para-cycling on the continental stage

The initiative aims to promote grassroots football development and encourage sports participation among school children

Challa Shaahanth and Gajji Rushikesh got second and third places with five points each out of six rounds of the tournament

India began their Australia tour with a strong 21-run victory in the rain-hit first Women’s T20I. Arundhati Reddy starred with the ball, while Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma contributed with the bat

Shai Hope’s unbeaten 61 and Jason Holder’s four-wicket haul helped West Indies defeat Nepal by nine wickets in the T20 World Cup. The convincing win made them the first team to qualify for the Super Eights stage

Sanjay Krishnamurthi’s unbeaten 68 and a strong bowling effort helped USA beat Namibia by 31 runs in a must-win T20 World Cup match. The victory kept the team’s Super Eights hopes alive

Salam Bayash, coach of Indian cricketer Tilak Varma, will witness his protégé play against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in Colombo. Bayash, Tilak’s mentor since school days, called it a dream come true after 25 years of coaching

The USA opted to bat after winning the toss against Namibia in their final T20 World Cup group match at Chepauk, with both teams making changes as they look to end their campaigns on a positive note.

Under the FIFA and AIFF-backed Football for Schools Programme, the Telangana Football Association distributed 19,502 footballs to 3,171 schools across the State to promote grassroots football and encourage sports participation among schoolchildren.

Dipendra Singh Airee’s resolute half-century rescued Nepal from a top-order collapse as they posted 133 for 8 against West Indies in their Group C match at the Wankhede Stadium, with Jason Holder starring with a four-wicket haul.

In tennis, Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty of Telangana and Ankita Raina won ITF Womens doubles title

Anand defeated Neelkant Dambre, a very popular tennis player from Goa, 6-2, 6-3 in the final

Aiden Markram’s explosive 86 guided South Africa to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in Ahmedabad, virtually sealing their Super 8s spot in the T20 World Cup. The Proteas chased 176 in 17.1 overs, topping Group D with six points

Adil Rashid’s three wickets and Tom Banton’s unbeaten 63 helped England beat Scotland by five wickets in Kolkata, keeping their Super Eights hopes alive in the T20 World Cup. Scotland collapsed from 113/3 to 152, undone by England’s spinners

India face Pakistan in the T20 World Cup’s marquee clash at Colombo’s Premadasa Stadium. With Abhishek Sharma’s fitness uncertain and Pakistan’s spin attack ready, India’s middle-order stability will be key. Rain could also impact the high-voltage encounter