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Arshdeep Singh fined 15% match fee for Code of Conduct breach

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been handed a fine of 15 per cent of his match fee after breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the final of the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand on Sunday in Ahmedabad. The sanction was imposed after an incident in the 11th over of New Zealand’s innings. While completing his follow-through, Arshdeep fielded the ball and threw it back toward the pitch, but the throw struck New Zealand batter Daryl…

Mar 10, 2026

BCCI announces ₹131 crore reward for India’s T20 World Cup-winning squad

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a staggering cash reward of ₹131 crore for the Indian team and the support staff following the team's historic victory at the Men's T20 World Cup 2026. On 8th March, India scripted history by becoming the first team to win the Men's T20 World Cup three times. They secured a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the tournament’s final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to…

Mar 10, 2026

Mike Hesson explains reason behind Pakistan’s bold call to drop Babar from ODIs against Bangladesh

Following the exclusion of high-profile players from the ODI squad for the upcoming Bangladesh tour, Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hesson has clarified that the decision should not be interpreted as a reaction to the team’s disappointing performance at the T20 World Cup 2026. PCB recently made a surprising decision by dropping Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, and Naseem Shah from the ODI series against Bangladesh, bringing in new faces in the form…

Mar 10, 2026

Jacob Bethell named Birmingham Phoenix captain ahead of The Hundred 2026

Ahead of the 2026 season of The Hundred, Jacob Bethell has been named the men’s captain of Birmingham Phoenix . The appointment comes as the franchise begins preparations for the upcoming campaign and the player auction. In 2025, he became the youngest captain in the history of the England cricket team when he led the side in a T20I series against Ireland in the absence of injured Harry Brook. His captaincy debut was successful as England secured…

Mar 10, 2026

Australia name squad for West Indies white-ball tour, Sophie Molineux set to lead

Australia have announced a 15-player squad for their upcoming white-ball tour of the Caribbean , where they will face the West Indies in a six-match series beginning on March 19. The tour, which includes both ODIs and T20Is , will serve as a crucial preparation phase ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup in June. One of the most notable inclusions in the squad is New South Wales wicketkeeper-batter Tahlia…

Mar 10, 2026

"The next goal is the Olympic gold": Suryakumar Yadav eyes Olympic glory

Team India is currently riding a wave of success after clinching their third T20 title following a splendid victory against New Zealand in the final on Sunday in Ahmedabad. Now, the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has set his sights on winning an Olympic gold medal at the 2028 Summer Olympics. It is worth noting that for the first time in more than a century, cricket will return to the Olympic stage. The International…

Mar 9, 2026

IPL 2026 set to begin on March 28

The next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin on March 28, 2026 . The announcement was confirmed by the tournament’s official broadcaster on Sunday. The start date was revealed shortly before the final of the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 between India and New Zealand. The high-profile final took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where India clinched a 96-run win to win their third T20 World Cup title. While the…

Mar 9, 2026

Gautam Gambhir dedicates T20 World Cup win to Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman

India’s extraordinary victory in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup will be remembered not only for the dominance displayed on the field but also for the vision and leadership that shaped the team behind the scenes. Head coach Gautam Gambhir dedicated the historic win to his predecessor Rahul Dravid and the head of cricket at the Centre of Excellence, VVS Laxman, lauding the foundations laid before his tenure began. Gambhir also expressed gratitude toward chief…

Mar 9, 2026

Champions! Mighty India rout New Zealand to retain T20 World Cup title

Defending champions India have upset New Zealand , delivering a spectacular performance to overpower the Black Caps by a massive 96 runs in the final of the Men’s T20 World Cup on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With this commanding victory, India have etched their name in history, becoming the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title on home soil and the first side to win back-to-back titles in the tournament’s history.

Mar 8, 2026

New Zealand decide to field in historic T20I World Cup final against India

New Zealand won the toss and elected to field against India in the final of the Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India enter the final with a chance to script history, hoping to become the first team to win the tournament on home soil. India have shown impressive form throughout the tournament. Their semifinal victory against England further demonstrated both their depth and…

Mar 8, 2026

Rohit Sharma opens up about his inspiring chat with Samson

In the ongoing T20 World Cup , Indian wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson has grabbed the opportunity with both hands, making headlines with his instrumental knocks. Behind his impressive performances lies a moment of quiet encouragement from Rohit Sharma . The moment came shortly after Samson blasted a breathtaking knock of 97 runs from 50 deliveries against West Indies in the semi-final in Kolkata. A short video clip soon circulated online…

Mar 8, 2026

Eathan Bosch ruled out of New Zealand T20Is, Wiaan Mulder called in

South Africa have suffered a setback ahead of their upcoming T20I tour of New Zealand, with all-rounder Eathan Bosch ruled out of the five-match series due to a hamstring injury. The injury has forced the young all-rounder to withdraw from the 15-man squad just days before the series begins. Bosch was in line to make his T20I debut for South Africa during the tour, having played only one international match so far, an ODI appearance last year. In Bosch’s…

Mar 8, 2026