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The ICC has named Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf as on-field umpires for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Allahuddien Paleker, Adrian Holdstock and Andy Pycroft complete the match officials’ team

Sreenidi Deccan FC will face Chanmari FC in their second Indian Football League match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl. After a 1-0 win in their opener, the Deccan Warriors aim for another victory against the motivated debutants

Former Olympian Syed Habibul Hassan, popularly known as Hamid, passed away in Hyderabad at 85. He represented India at the 1960 Rome Olympics and played for several clubs. Telangana Football Association and former players paid tributes to the football legend

Rutaja Dadaso Pisal, a 23-year-old hockey player from Maharashtra, has become a key midfielder in the Indian women’s hockey team. Starting her journey from school-level Kho Kho, she rose through state and national tournaments to win the Junior Asia Cup in 2023.

The ICC announced eight nominees for the T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament ahead of the India–New Zealand final. India’s Sanju Samson features alongside Will Jacks, Sahibzada Farhan, Lungi Ngidi, Aiden Markram, Rachin Ravindra, Shadley van Schalkwyk and Tim Seifert

Axar Patel produced stunning fielding efforts, including a relay catch and two key dismissals, as India edged England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semifinal at Wankhede. Earlier, Sanju Samson’s 89 powered India to 253

Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITF W35 Kalaburagi tournament with convincing wins in the women’s singles. The pair also progressed in doubles as Indian players continued their strong showing at the event

The Board of Directors and Stewards of the Hyderabad Race Club have announced that the Hyderabad Winter Races 2025-26 season will commence from March 9. The racing season will begin on Monday at the club’s race course

Hyderabad Cricket Association officials held the first pre-planning meeting for IPL 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Discussions focused on security, crowd management, traffic regulation and coordination with police and other departments ahead of the tournament starting on March 28

Under-19 World Cup winner Aaron George was felicitated by South Central Railway Divisional Railway Manager Santosh Kumar Varma in Hyderabad. George played a key role in India’s campaign, scoring a match-winning century against Afghanistan in the semifinal

Telangana Cricket Association General Secretary Guruva Reddy demanded a probe into alleged misappropriation of Rs 69 crores linked to Visaka Industries and Hyderabad Cricket Association management, citing financial irregularities

Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Team met ICC Chairman Jay Shah in Hyderabad to thank him for supporting Cricket development, infrastructure, and opportunities in the Union Territory after the Team’s impressive Ranji Trophy run

India’s Lakshya Sen advanced to the quarterfinals of the All England Open 2026 after defeating Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus in three games. The Indian shuttler recovered strongly in the decider after missing four match points in the second game

Off-spinner Drithi Kesari’s impressive four-wicket haul went in vain as Andhra defeated Hyderabad by three wickets in the BCCI Women’s Under-23 one-day championship Elite Group match in Dehradun, with V Setu Sai scoring a match-winning 69

Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed India’s preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya during a meeting at the Sports Authority of India headquarters. Officials discussed logistics, athlete welfare and planning as India targets a record medal tally

India’s youth boxing team will compete in the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok from March 8 to 15. The 10-member squad across men’s and women’s divisions aims to gain international exposure ahead of future Youth Olympic competitions

India’s shooters, fresh from a dominant showing at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026, are set to compete in the National Selection Trials 3 (Group A) in Delhi from 6–10 March.

The Austrian women’s hockey team has arrived in Hyderabad for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to begin on March 8 at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex. Austria, led by Johanna Czech, will face England, Italy and Korea in Pool A.

Allen's century, fastest ever across all editions of T20 World Cup, was an exhibition of brute masculinity that Eden Gardens has ever witnessed

The AIFF Disciplinary Committee has imposed a full stadium closure on Mohun Bagan Super Giant for their upcoming home fixture against Odisha FC on March 6, 2026.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will kick off at Edgbaston on 12 June, with hosts England facing Sri Lanka. To mark the 100-day countdown, the iconic Birmingham venue transformed its scoreboard, sparking similar displays across cricket grounds worldwide.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram and New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner will lead their sides in the first T20 World Cup semifinal in Kolkata. With strong batting line-ups and quality spin attacks, the contest at Eden Gardens promises to be closely fought

Under the ASMITA programme, a nationwide athletics league will be held at 250 locations on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day. The initiative aims to boost women’s participation in sports and identify talent across districts ahead of major global events

Lakshya Sen shocked defending champion Shi Yuqi in the opening round of the All England Open 2026, winning in three games. Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced in mixed doubles, while Malvika Bansod exited after a straight-game defeat