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<p>Hours after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-announces-bumper-inr-131-crore-prize-money-for-t20-world-cup-2026-winning-team-1773124175684">BCCI announced a bumper cash prize of INR 131 crore</a> for the members of the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team, Harbhajan Singh shared his disappointment over the amount, saying he expected more from cricket's apex body in India, adding that for the risk of that magnitude, the reward should be even greater. India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad, and became the first team to defend its title, win it at home and clinch it for a record three times, the most by any team.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Posting a record-breaking 255 for seven after being sent out to bat first, India won the game after the first innings itself, later wrapping up New Zealand on 159 in 19 overs to clinch the title. While India lost just one game (to South Africa) in the Super 8s, they walked over the three toughest challengers in the West Indies (in the virtual knockout), England in the semifinal and the Kiwis in the grand final. India’s record feat places them at the top of white-ball cricket, having won 31 of the 33 matches played across four ICC events since the start of the 2023 ODI WC.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-dhurandhars-flaunt-dominance-as-india-rewrite-t20-dynasty-with-triumphant-campaign-in-ahmedabad-new-zealand-world-cup-final-96-runs-1773072033030"><strong>Cricket's ‘Dhurandhars’ flaunt dominance as India rewrite T20 dynasty with triumphant campaign</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Acknowledging Team India’s unparalleled success, the BCCI announced an INR 6 crore hike in cash prize from the last time (2024), when they showered INR 125 crore.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future," the BCCI said in a statement."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking to ANI, Harbhajan said, “I was expecting more, because when such a big task is undertaken, the reward should be even greater. But congratulations to the team for their dominance in the World Cup, and for showing everyone how powerful India is.”</p><h3>Harbhajan slams Kirti Azad’s remarks&nbsp;</h3><p>Indian cricketer-turned-politician Kirti Azad slammed the team’s visit to the Ahmedabad temple just after they won their record T20 World Cup title, saying the trophy belongs to a secular nation, representing 1.4 billion Indians of every faith and not just one, further asking why they didn’t go to a mosque or a Gurudwara to take blessings instead.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SHAME ON TEAM INDIA! 😡<br><br>When we won the World Cup under Kapil Dev in 1983, we had Hindu Muslim Sikh and Christian in the team.<br><br>We brought the trophy to our religious birth place our motherland India Bharat Hindustan<br><br>Why The Hell Is The Indian Cricket Trophy is being Dragged.…</p>&mdash; Kirti Azad (@KirtiAzaad) <a href="https://twitter.com/KirtiAzaad/status/2030979146701271128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Replying to Kirti’s comments, Harbhajan said, "It's absurd that someone is politicising the players taking the trophy to a temple... Kirti himself is a former cricketer, so I didn't expect him to say such a thing...Perhaps he's prioritising politics more and has forgotten he's a sportsman..."</p>

Harbhajan Singh has voiced his disappointment over the BCCI's INR 131 crore cash reward for the T20 World Cup 2026 champions. Despite the record amount, the legend told ANI he "expected more" for the team’s historic title defence in Ahmedabad. Get the full story and reward breakdown here.

Hours after the BCCI announced a bumper cash prize of INR 131 crore for the members of the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team, Harbhajan Singh shared his disappointment over the amount, saying he expected more from cricket's apex body in India, adding that for the risk of that magnitude, the reward should be even greater. India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad, and became the first team to defend its title, win it at home and clinch it for a record three times, the most by any team. Posting a record-breaking 255 for seven after being sent out to bat first, India won the game after the first innings itself, later wrapping up New Zealand on 159 in 19 overs to clinch the title. While India lost just one game (to South Africa) in the Super 8s, they walked over the three toughest challengers in the West Indies (in the virtual knockout), England in the semifinal and the Kiwis in the grand final. India’s record feat places them at the top of white-ball cricket, having won 31 of the 33 matches played across four ICC events since the start of the 2023 ODI WC. Also read | Cricket's ‘Dhurandhars’ flaunt dominance as India rewrite T20 dynasty with triumphant campaign Acknowledging Team India’s unparalleled success, the BCCI announced an INR 6 crore hike in cash prize from the last time (2024), when they showered INR 125 crore. "The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future," the BCCI said in a statement." Speaking to ANI, Harbhajan said, “I was expecting more, because when such a big task is undertaken, the reward should be even greater. But congratulations to the team for their dominance in the World Cup, and for showing everyone how powerful India is.” Harbhajan slams Kirti Azad’s remarks Indian cricketer-turned-politician Kirti Azad slammed the team’s visit to the Ahmedabad temple just after they won their record T20 World Cup title, saying the trophy belongs to a secular nation, representing 1.4 billion Indians of every faith and not just one, further asking why they didn’t go to a mosque or a Gurudwara to take blessings instead.

<p>Harbhajan Singh has voiced his disappointment over the BCCI's INR 131 crore cash reward for the T20 World Cup 2026 champions. Despite the record amount, the legend told ANI he "expected more" for the team’s historic title defence in Ahmedabad. Get the full story and reward breakdown here.</p>

‘Reward should be greater’: Harbhajan Singh unhappy with BCCI's INR 131 crore cash prize for T20 WC winners

<p>Former IPL champions Gujarat Titans (GT) have strengthened their coaching staff by appointing Matthew Hayden as their new batting coach for IPL 2026. Just 18 days before the start of IPL’s 19th edition, Hayden’s appointment bolsters GT’s morale, which now has a former IPL winner (with the CSK) and a two-time ICC ODI World Cup (with Australia) assisting its batters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Good batting applies pressure. Great batting owns the game," Hayden said in a statement after his appointment. "That's the standard we want to set at Gujarat Titans."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Powerhouse. Legend. Now our Batting Coach 💪<br><br>Saying &#39;𝗛𝗮𝘆-𝗗𝗼𝘀t&#39; to <a href="https://twitter.com/HaydosTweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HaydosTweets</a> 👋 <a href="https://t.co/J3eE59AzM1">pic.twitter.com/J3eE59AzM1</a></p>&mdash; Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) <a href="https://twitter.com/gujarat_titans/status/2031244974713614660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sri-lanka-name-gary-kirsten-as-new-head-coach-postpone-afghanistan-series-in-uae-amid-west-asia-conflict-iran-israel-war-usa-1773078364528"><strong>Sri Lanka name Gary Kirsten as new head coach; scrap AFG series amid West Asia conflict</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>One of the most dominating batters of his time, Hayden will join Ashish Nehra, Vikram Solanki and Parthiv Patel in Gujarat’s backroom staff, having previously worked as a batting consultant with the Pakistan cricket team.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>GT’s director of cricket, Solanki, reflected on Hayden’s appointment, saying, "His experience at the highest level, coupled with his ability to mentor emerging talent, will be instrumental in shaping our batting identity for the seasons ahead."<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Hayden comes with a bag full of credentials. Having won several accolades while representing Australia across formats, including two ODI World Cups and a Champions Trophy title to his name, Hayden also tasted enormous success plying his trade in the cash-rich league.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Representing CSK in his three-year stint in the IPL, Hayden made his debut in the inaugural edition, playing just four games. He, however, broke records for leading the run-scoring chart in the 2009 edition, played in South Africa, scoring 572 runs in 12 innings, with his best of 89. Although his heroics failed to lead his team to an IPL title that year, his 346-run tally in 2010, which also happened to be his last, led Chennai to its maiden IPL trophy, the first of many over the years.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Overall in the IPL, Hayden amassed 1107 runs in 32 outings, averaging 36.90 and striking at 137.52.</p>

Gujarat Titans appoint IPL legend Matthew Hayden as batting coach for IPL 2026. Joining Ashish Nehra and Vikram Solanki, the former CSK star brings his championship-winning experience to the GT dugout just weeks before the season opener. Read his first statement here.

Former IPL champions Gujarat Titans (GT) have strengthened their coaching staff by appointing Matthew Hayden as their new batting coach for IPL 2026. Just 18 days before the start of IPL’s 19th edition, Hayden’s appointment bolsters GT’s morale, which now has a former IPL winner (with the CSK) and a two-time ICC ODI World Cup (with Australia) assisting its batters. "Good batting applies pressure. Great batting owns the game," Hayden said in a statement after his appointment. "That's the standard we want to set at Gujarat Titans."

<p>Gujarat Titans appoint IPL legend Matthew Hayden as batting coach for IPL 2026. Joining Ashish Nehra and Vikram Solanki, the former CSK star brings his championship-winning experience to the GT dugout just weeks before the season opener. Read his first statement here.</p>

Gujarat Titans bolster coaching staff with Matthew Hayden’s appointment for IPL 2026

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has penalised the Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh 15 per cent of his match fees for inappropriately throwing at New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell during the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2026 final in Ahmedabad. With India on top of the Kiwis, having reduced them to 102 for five inside the 11th over, Arshdeep’s uncalled-for throw at Mitchell not only pissed him off, but also forced the on-field umpires to intervene. While Richard Illingworth schooled the ace quick for his actions, the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav was on record diluting the situation while talking to the Kiwi batter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Arshdeep was found guilty of breaching Article 2.9 of the Code of Conduct, which relates to "throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment) at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an International Match,” for which the ICC also slapped him with one demerit point, his first offence in the 24 months.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-announces-bumper-inr-131-crore-prize-money-for-t20-world-cup-2026-winning-team-1773124175684">BCCI announces bumper prize money for T20 World Cup 2026 winning Indian team</a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>The charges against Arshdeep were levelled by the two umpires, Illingworth and Alex Wharf, third umpire Allahuddien Paleker and fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock. With him accepting the sanctions imposed by the match referee, Andy Pycroft, there was no need for a formal hearing.</p><h3>Arshdeep apologises to Mitchell</h3><p>Shortly after the incident, Arshdeep, at the end of his over, was seen apologising to Mitchell for his throw, and the two shook hands immediately.</p>

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<p>Even after the match, Arshdeep was on record apologising to the Kiwi batter, with the video circulating online.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WATCH VIDEO –</strong></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Arshdeep Singh apologised to Daryl Mitchell. ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/f9EDEL1Uro">pic.twitter.com/f9EDEL1Uro</a></p>&mdash; ＴＨΞＲΞΛLPIVOT (@fptarun) <a href="https://twitter.com/fptarun/status/2030728433576411414?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Meanwhile, Arshdeep went wicketless in the grand final in Ahmedabad, conceding 32 runs in his four overs.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>However, besides him, everyone picked a wicket each, with Jasprit Bumrah returning with four and Axar Patel with three.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the summit clash to win its record third T20 World Cup title, the most by any team.</p>

ICC fines Arshdeep Singh 15% of match fees for an 'inappropriate' throw at Daryl Mitchell during India's historic T20 World Cup 2026 final win. Read about the Article 2.9 breach, the on-field spat, and Arshdeep’s post-match apology in Ahmedabad.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has penalised the Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh 15 per cent of his match fees for inappropriately throwing at New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell during the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2026 final in Ahmedabad. With India on top of the Kiwis, having reduced them to 102 for five inside the 11th over, Arshdeep’s uncalled-for throw at Mitchell not only pissed him off, but also forced the on-field umpires to intervene. While Richard Illingworth schooled the ace quick for his actions, the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav was on record diluting the situation while talking to the Kiwi batter. Arshdeep was found guilty of breaching Article 2.9 of the Code of Conduct, which relates to "throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment) at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an International Match,” for which the ICC also slapped him with one demerit point, his first offence in the 24 months. Also read | BCCI announces bumper prize money for T20 World Cup 2026 winning Indian team The charges against Arshdeep were levelled by the two umpires, Illingworth and Alex Wharf, third umpire Allahuddien Paleker and fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock. With him accepting the sanctions imposed by the match referee, Andy Pycroft, there was no need for a formal hearing. Arshdeep apologises to Mitchell Shortly after the incident, Arshdeep, at the end of his over, was seen apologising to Mitchell for his throw, and the two shook hands immediately.

<p>ICC fines Arshdeep Singh 15% of match fees for an 'inappropriate' throw at Daryl Mitchell during India's historic T20 World Cup 2026 final win. Read about the Article 2.9 breach, the on-field spat, and Arshdeep’s post-match apology in Ahmedabad.</p>

ICC fines Arshdeep Singh for 'inappropriate' throw at Daryl Mitchell during T20 World Cup Final

India won the record third T20 World Cup by beating New Zealand on Sunday (Mar 8). India played near-perfect final but were patchy in their performance in the matches prior to that including losing to SA in Super 8.

<p>India won the record third T20 World Cup by beating New Zealand on Sunday (Mar 8). India played near-perfect final but were patchy in their performance in the matches prior to that including losing to SA in Super 8.</p>

From SKY's rescue act vs USA to Axar's twin catches: India's Top Moments in Historic T20 World Cup 2026 Win

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced at whopping INR 131 crore ($15 million approx) award for the T20 World Cup 2026 winning Indian team. The prize was announced on Tuesday (Mar 10), two days after India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final on Sunday (Mar 8) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With the win, India became the first team ever to win three T20 World Cup titles, defend the World Cup title as well as win a T20 World Cup title at home. India, which had won the inaugural T20 World Cup 2007, had entered the 2026 edition as defending champion after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 by beating South Africa in the final.</p><h2>BCCI congratulates Team India on historic World Cup trimuph</h2><p>In a statement issued on Tuesday (Mar 10), BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated Suryakumar Yadav-led team and said: “The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future.”</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-dhurandhars-flaunt-dominance-as-india-rewrite-t20-dynasty-with-triumphant-campaign-in-ahmedabad-new-zealand-world-cup-final-96-runs-1773072033030">Cricket's ‘Dhurandhars’ flaunt dominance as IND rewrite T20 dynasty in Ahmedabad</a></p><p>“The board has announced a cash reward of INR 131 crore for Team India following their triumphant campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026,” it further read.</p><h2>How India won the T20 World Cup 2026?</h2><p>The Indian cricket team was patchy in its performance throughout the tournament before the final. They had won all their group stage matches and but lost to South Africa in Super 8 in Ahmedabad which put their qualification for semis in doubt. A reinvigorated Sanju Samson then played a blinder of 97 not out vs West Indies in the virtual quarter-final to help India enter the semis.</p><p>In the penultimate match against England, India's batting showed the mighty power - scoring 250+ but had a scare from Jacob Bethell who scored a brilliant 105. It was India's cheat code bowler Jasprit Bumrah who bowled two economical overs in the death against England as India advanced to the home final.</p><p>Come the biggest moment, India played like the number 1 team they are and put on a clinical show, first with the bat by scoring 255/5 in 20 overs, and then with the ball - bowling out NZ for 159 for a mammoth 96-run win to the lift the trophy.</p><p><i><strong>More to follow…</strong></i></p>

BCCI awards INR 131 crore or $15 million approx to T20 World Cup 2026 Indian team.

India beat NZ in the final on Sunday (Mar 8) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

India now have three T20 World Cup title (2007, 2024 and 2026) - the most by any team.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced at whopping INR 131 crore ($15 million approx) award for the T20 World Cup 2026 winning Indian team. The prize was announced on Tuesday (Mar 10), two days after India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final on Sunday (Mar 8) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With the win, India became the first team ever to win three T20 World Cup titles, defend the World Cup title as well as win a T20 World Cup title at home. India, which had won the inaugural T20 World Cup 2007, had entered the 2026 edition as defending champion after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 by beating South Africa in the final. BCCI congratulates Team India on historic World Cup trimuph In a statement issued on Tuesday (Mar 10), BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated Suryakumar Yadav-led team and said: “The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future.” Also Read - Cricket's ‘Dhurandhars’ flaunt dominance as IND rewrite T20 dynasty in Ahmedabad “The board has announced a cash reward of INR 131 crore for Team India following their triumphant campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026,” it further read. How India won the T20 World Cup 2026? The Indian cricket team was patchy in its performance throughout the tournament before the final. They had won all their group stage matches and but lost to South Africa in Super 8 in Ahmedabad which put their qualification for semis in doubt. A reinvigorated Sanju Samson then played a blinder of 97 not out vs West Indies in the virtual quarter-final to help India enter the semis. In the penultimate match against England, India's batting showed the mighty power - scoring 250+ but had a scare from Jacob Bethell who scored a brilliant 105. It was India's cheat code bowler Jasprit Bumrah who bowled two economical overs in the death against England as India advanced to the home final. Come the biggest moment, India played like the number 1 team they are and put on a clinical show, first with the bat by scoring 255/5 in 20 overs, and then with the ball - bowling out NZ for 159 for a mammoth 96-run win to the lift the trophy. More to follow…

<p>BCCI awards INR 131 crore or $15 million approx to T20 World Cup 2026 Indian team.</p><p>India beat NZ in the final on Sunday (Mar 8) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.</p><p>India now have three T20 World Cup title (2007, 2024 and 2026) - the most by any team.</p>

BCCI announces bumper prize money for T20 World Cup 2026 winning Indian team

<p>Lewis Hamilton, the 7-time F1 champion, has conceded that his former team Mercedes is faster than his current team Ferrari. The statement comes after Hamilton finished fourth in the Formula 1 2026 season's first race - Australian Grand Prix - at Melbourne on Sunday (Mar 8). The British driver, however, acknowledged that Ferrari is 'in a fight' with Mercedes and it is not impossible to catch up with them. Mercedes ended the race with 1-2 finish after George Russell took the first place on the podium while his teammate Kimi Antonelli from Italy took the second place. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished the race on the third place, ahead of Hamilton.</p><h2>How Fearrai can catch up with Mercedes?</h2><p>In the first 12 laps at Melbourne on Sunday, Leclerc was first while his Ferrari teammate Hamilton was third with Mercedes' Russell in between. The Mercedes driver then took advantage of a virtual safety car for a net pitstop while Ferrari chose not to do so and it costed them the first place on the podium. Hamilton, after the race, acknowledged the tactical error and vowed to take care of it.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-take-africa-back-7-time-f1-champ-lewis-hamilton-wants-to-race-in-africa-gp-before-retiring-1772783741096">7-time F1 champ Lewis Hamilton wants to race in Africa GP before retiring</a></p><p>"We’re not as fast as Mercedes but we’re right in the fight. We’ve got a lot of work to do to catch them but it’s not impossible. We got a third and fourth and ultimately Mercedes were quicker than us. We need to see if stopping would have been better. I definitely thought we should have come in or, at least one of us, to cover the Mercedes. We will look to see what we can do better,” said the 7-time F1 winner as reported by Guardian.</p><h2>Mercedes boss Toto Wolff accepts fight from Ferrari</h2><p>After the race, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff acknowledged the threat from Ferrari and said: "It was a three-way fight at a certain stage between the two Ferraris and George, and eventually Kimi caught up. The race pace at the end was very encouraging from our side, but at the beginning, there was nothing between Ferrari and Mercedes. For me, the prevailing feeling is now we have a fight on our hands with Ferrari."<br>&nbsp;</p>

In the first 12 laps at Melbourne on Sunday, Leclerc was first while his Ferrari teammate Hamilton was third with Mercedes' Russell in between. The Mercedes driver then took advantage of a virtual safety car for a net pitstop while Ferrari chose not to do so and it costed them the first place

Lewis Hamilton, the 7-time F1 champion, has conceded that his former team Mercedes is faster than his current team Ferrari. The statement comes after Hamilton finished fourth in the Formula 1 2026 season's first race - Australian Grand Prix - at Melbourne on Sunday (Mar 8). The British driver, however, acknowledged that Ferrari is 'in a fight' with Mercedes and it is not impossible to catch up with them. Mercedes ended the race with 1-2 finish after George Russell took the first place on the podium while his teammate Kimi Antonelli from Italy took the second place. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished the race on the third place, ahead of Hamilton. How Fearrai can catch up with Mercedes? In the first 12 laps at Melbourne on Sunday, Leclerc was first while his Ferrari teammate Hamilton was third with Mercedes' Russell in between. The Mercedes driver then took advantage of a virtual safety car for a net pitstop while Ferrari chose not to do so and it costed them the first place on the podium. Hamilton, after the race, acknowledged the tactical error and vowed to take care of it. Also Read - 7-time F1 champ Lewis Hamilton wants to race in Africa GP before retiring "We’re not as fast as Mercedes but we’re right in the fight. We’ve got a lot of work to do to catch them but it’s not impossible. We got a third and fourth and ultimately Mercedes were quicker than us. We need to see if stopping would have been better. I definitely thought we should have come in or, at least one of us, to cover the Mercedes. We will look to see what we can do better,” said the 7-time F1 winner as reported by Guardian. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff accepts fight from Ferrari After the race, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff acknowledged the threat from Ferrari and said: "It was a three-way fight at a certain stage between the two Ferraris and George, and eventually Kimi caught up. The race pace at the end was very encouraging from our side, but at the beginning, there was nothing between Ferrari and Mercedes. For me, the prevailing feeling is now we have a fight on our hands with Ferrari."

<p>Mercedes finished 1-2 and Ferrari 3-4 in Australian GP.</p><p>Ferrari were 1-3 before Mercedes took cheap pitstop with virtual safety car warning on.</p><p>Hamilton vows to do better in ‘stopping’ in upcoming races.</p>

F1 2026 | Hamilton acknowledges Ferrari 'not as fast as Mercedes' after 3-4 finish in Australian GP

<p>The US-Israel-Iran war has already put the Middle Eastern country's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in doubt and now Iran could face disciplinary action from the sport's governing body as well. The FIFA World Cup is scheduled to played from Jun 11 to Jul 19 and is being co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The war, which started Saturday (Feb 28), has jeopardized the participation of Iran which was also <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-isreal-iran-war-iran-s-participation-in-fifa-world-cup-2026-unlikely-amid-ongoing-attacks-1772420510367">confirmed by the country's football fedration head Mehdi Taj</a> last week. Iran, shall they decide to pull out of the tournament, however, would not be able to breath easy and as they can get banned from paticipating in the future tournaments along with a hefty fine.</p><h2>What happens if Iran pulls out of FIFA World Cup 2026?</h2><p>As per the FIFA rules and regulations, no member country is allowed to withdraw from the tournament after the draw and doing so can attract not only monetary penalty but other repurcussions as well. A withdrawl by a member country prompt a fine between $319,000 and $644,000 along with a slew of other form of punishment as well.</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nba-s-atlanta-hawks-wanted-to-celebrate-a-strip-club-here-s-what-league-said-about-it-1773111456250">NBA's Atlanta Hawks wanted to celebrate a STRIP CLUB. Here's what league said about it</a></p><p>"Participating associations that withdraw at any stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 shall be required to reimburse all funds received from FIFA for the preparation of their national team, as well as any competition-related contributions received from FIFA,” the regulations state.</p><p>"The FIFA disciplinary committee may impose additional disciplinary measures, taking into account in particular the timing of the withdrawal or exclusion, the seriousness of the infringement that led to the inadmission or exclusion, possible mitigating factors and any other relevant circumstances.</p><p>"These disciplinary sanctions may include the exclusion of the association concerned from a future FIFA competition or the replacement of that association by another."</p><h2>Has any country every withdrawn from FIFA World Cup?</h2><p>The last instance of a country withdrawing from FIFA World Cup after the draw happened in 1950 when France and India decided not to take part in the tournament, citing travel costs.</p><p>Iran, which has played six FIFA World Cups including past three, are place with New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in Group G for the upcoming edition. They may end up facing United States in the knockout stage if both the teams manage to advance from their respective groups.</p><p>Iranian nationals, as of now, are barred from entering the US under a ban imposed by president Donald Trump in June last year. The athletets who are expected to take part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and LA28 Olympics are, however, expempted from the ban.</p>

As per the FIFA rules and regulations, no member country is allowed to withdraw from the tournament after the draw and doing so can attract not only monetary penalty but other repurcussions too. A withdrawl by a member country prompt a fine between $319,000 and $644,000 along with other punishments.

The US-Israel-Iran war has already put the Middle Eastern country's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in doubt and now Iran could face disciplinary action from the sport's governing body as well. The FIFA World Cup is scheduled to played from Jun 11 to Jul 19 and is being co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The war, which started Saturday (Feb 28), has jeopardized the participation of Iran which was also confirmed by the country's football fedration head Mehdi Taj last week. Iran, shall they decide to pull out of the tournament, however, would not be able to breath easy and as they can get banned from paticipating in the future tournaments along with a hefty fine. What happens if Iran pulls out of FIFA World Cup 2026? As per the FIFA rules and regulations, no member country is allowed to withdraw from the tournament after the draw and doing so can attract not only monetary penalty but other repurcussions as well. A withdrawl by a member country prompt a fine between $319,000 and $644,000 along with a slew of other form of punishment as well. Also Read - NBA's Atlanta Hawks wanted to celebrate a STRIP CLUB. Here's what league said about it "Participating associations that withdraw at any stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 shall be required to reimburse all funds received from FIFA for the preparation of their national team, as well as any competition-related contributions received from FIFA,” the regulations state. "The FIFA disciplinary committee may impose additional disciplinary measures, taking into account in particular the timing of the withdrawal or exclusion, the seriousness of the infringement that led to the inadmission or exclusion, possible mitigating factors and any other relevant circumstances. "These disciplinary sanctions may include the exclusion of the association concerned from a future FIFA competition or the replacement of that association by another." Has any country every withdrawn from FIFA World Cup? The last instance of a country withdrawing from FIFA World Cup after the draw happened in 1950 when France and India decided not to take part in the tournament, citing travel costs. Iran, which has played six FIFA World Cups including past three, are place with New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in Group G for the upcoming edition. They may end up facing United States in the knockout stage if both the teams manage to advance from their respective groups. Iranian nationals, as of now, are barred from entering the US under a ban imposed by president Donald Trump in June last year. The athletets who are expected to take part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and LA28 Olympics are, however, expempted from the ban.

<p>Iran's participatin in doubt amid ongoing US-Israel-Iran war.</p><p>FIFA WC 2026, from Jun 11 to Jul 19, co-hosted by USA along with Canada and Mexico.</p><p>Iran faces fine between $319,000 and $644,000 and a ban from future tournament if they pull out.</p>

'Fund payback and disciplinary measures': What happens if Iran pulls out of FIFA World Cup 2026

<p>The National Basketball Association (NBA) has stepped in and cancelled Atlanta Hawks' tribute plans for the city's famed Magic City Strip Club. The decision was announced by the league commissioner Adam Silver in a statement citing concerns by various stakeholders. The Hawks had announced last month that they would celebrate the Magic City Stip Club - “iconic cultural institution” of the city - with a tribute including food, especially with the club’s famous lemon pepper wings, live music performance by Atlanta's native artist T1 and exclusie merchandise as well. The franchise, in a statement of their own, expressed disappointment about NBA decision to call off the celebration.</p><h2>Why NBA canceled Atlanta Hawks' collaboration with Magic City Strip Club</h2><p>As soon as the Hawks announced the plan to celebrated the famous club, concerns were raised by many including San Antonio Spurs' Luke Kornet who said the collaboration "would reflect poorly on us as an NBA community, specifically in being complicit in the potential objectification and mistreatment of women in our society."</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-training-with-chatgpt-how-artificial-intelligence-helped-ukraine-athlete-maksym-murashkovskyi-win-silver-at-winter-paralympics-1773105709019">'Training with ChatGPT': How Artificial Intelligence helped Ukraine athlete win silver at Winter Paralympics</a></p><p>Al Horford, who has played nine seasons with the Hawks in the past, also opined on the matter by captioning his letter with "Well said Luke," to Kornet's post.</p><p>In a statement issued by the NBA, commissioner Sliver, after discussing the matter with the franchise, said: "While we appreciate the team’s perspective and their desire to move forward, we have heard significant concerns from a broad array of league stakeholders, including fans, partners and employees. I believe canceling this promotion is the right decision for the broader NBA community."</p><h2>Why did Hawks choose to pay tribute to a strip club?</h2><p>The Hawks, while annoucing the plan intially, called the Magic Strip Club an 'iconic cultural institution' of the city. In the past, rappers Drake, Quavo and 2 Chainz have praised the club for its impact on music and celebrity culture. The strip club also has a five-part docuseries that explored exploring its history and impact in Black hip-hop culture. The douseries had Hawks' &nbsp;principal owner Jami Gertz as one of the producers as well.</p><p>"The iconic Atlanta institution has made such an incredible impact on our city and its unique culture," Gertz had said during the initial announcement. Iconic players like Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal have also visited the club in the past while Major League Soccer's Atlanta United celebrated its 2018 title at the same place.</p><h2>What Hawks said after NBA calling off the celebration?</h2><p>The Hawks expressed their displeaure about the cancellation of the event, scheduled next Monday during the game against Orlanod Magic, in a letter which read: "While we are very disappointed in the NBA’s decision to cancel our Magic City Night promotion, we fully respect its decision. As a franchise, we remain committed to celebrating the best of Atlanta – with authenticity – in ways that continue to unite and bring us together."</p>

The Hawks called the Magic Strip Club an 'iconic cultural institution' of the city.

NBA says significant concerns raised from a broad array of league stakeholders.

Iconic players like Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal have also visited the club in the past.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has stepped in and cancelled Atlanta Hawks' tribute plans for the city's famed Magic City Strip Club. The decision was announced by the league commissioner Adam Silver in a statement citing concerns by various stakeholders. The Hawks had announced last month that they would celebrate the Magic City Stip Club - “iconic cultural institution” of the city - with a tribute including food, especially with the club’s famous lemon pepper wings, live music performance by Atlanta's native artist T1 and exclusie merchandise as well. The franchise, in a statement of their own, expressed disappointment about NBA decision to call off the celebration. Why NBA canceled Atlanta Hawks' collaboration with Magic City Strip Club As soon as the Hawks announced the plan to celebrated the famous club, concerns were raised by many including San Antonio Spurs' Luke Kornet who said the collaboration "would reflect poorly on us as an NBA community, specifically in being complicit in the potential objectification and mistreatment of women in our society." Also Read - 'Training with ChatGPT': How Artificial Intelligence helped Ukraine athlete win silver at Winter Paralympics Al Horford, who has played nine seasons with the Hawks in the past, also opined on the matter by captioning his letter with "Well said Luke," to Kornet's post. In a statement issued by the NBA, commissioner Sliver, after discussing the matter with the franchise, said: "While we appreciate the team’s perspective and their desire to move forward, we have heard significant concerns from a broad array of league stakeholders, including fans, partners and employees. I believe canceling this promotion is the right decision for the broader NBA community." Why did Hawks choose to pay tribute to a strip club? The Hawks, while annoucing the plan intially, called the Magic Strip Club an 'iconic cultural institution' of the city. In the past, rappers Drake, Quavo and 2 Chainz have praised the club for its impact on music and celebrity culture. The strip club also has a five-part docuseries that explored exploring its history and impact in Black hip-hop culture. The douseries had Hawks' principal owner Jami Gertz as one of the producers as well. "The iconic Atlanta institution has made such an incredible impact on our city and its unique culture," Gertz had said during the initial announcement. Iconic players like Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal have also visited the club in the past while Major League Soccer's Atlanta United celebrated its 2018 title at the same place. What Hawks said after NBA calling off the celebration? The Hawks expressed their displeaure about the cancellation of the event, scheduled next Monday during the game against Orlanod Magic, in a letter which read: "While we are very disappointed in the NBA’s decision to cancel our Magic City Night promotion, we fully respect its decision. As a franchise, we remain committed to celebrating the best of Atlanta – with authenticity – in ways that continue to unite and bring us together."

<p>The Hawks called the Magic Strip Club an 'iconic cultural institution' of the city.</p><p>NBA says significant concerns raised from a broad array of league stakeholders.</p><p>Iconic players like Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal have also visited the club in the past.</p>

NBA's Atlanta Hawks wanted to celebrate a STRIP CLUB. Here's what league said about it

<p>Ukraine's Maksym Murashkovskyi, who is currently competing in the ongoing Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina in Italy, has thanked artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT after winning the silver medal. Murashkovskyi won his medal in men's individual vision impaired biathlon event on Sunday (Mar 8). The integration of artificiall intelligence in regular life has been increasing each day and the sports coaching seems the new field it would have an impact on. Should the coaches be worried about their job as is the case often with AI starting to have an impact in a field, Murashkovskyi said there's still time to go for that.</p><h2>How ChatGPT helped Ukraine athlete win silver medal in Winter Paralympics?</h2><p>ChatGPT has definitely help users with multiple things and Murashkovskyi discovered that it could help with his training plan as well. Speaking after winning the silver in the vision impaired biathlon event on Sunday (Mar 8), the Ukrainian athlete said: "For the past six months, I have been training with ChatGPT. It was not only tactics. It was half of my training plan, motivation, etcetera. So it was a huge volume of all of my training. I used it as a psychologist, coach and, sometimes, as a doctor."</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-check-complete-match-schedules-timings-and-venues-1773049474920">FIFA World Cup 2026: Check complete match schedules, timings and venues</a></p><p>Asked for the reason behind using AI in for this training, the 25-year-old said he wanted to do more that “classical training, as I've always done, with humans.”</p><h2>What is a biathlon event?</h2><p>The event comprises two sports - skiing through a cross-country trail and target shooting. It is played under three categories: vision impairment, standing and sitting for both men's and women's categories.</p><h2>Will AI be taking over coaching jobs?</h2><p>While AI platforms like ChatGPT can certainly help with training programs, drills, etc, it cannot impart wisdom a coach has gained through years of experience by playing a game in different situations acorss different parts of a country or the world. A coach will remain important for athletes, at least for the time being, thinks Murashkovskyi.</p><p>"Not completely for five to 10 years. But part of it, definitely. I can give great credit to ChatGPT," he added. "I believe in it, it is a revolutionary technology," he said.</p>

The integration of artificiall intelligence in regular life has been increasing each day and the sports coaching seems the new field it would have an impact on. A coach will remain important for athletes, at least for the time being, thinks Murashkovskyi.

Ukraine's Maksym Murashkovskyi, who is currently competing in the ongoing Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina in Italy, has thanked artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT after winning the silver medal. Murashkovskyi won his medal in men's individual vision impaired biathlon event on Sunday (Mar 8). The integration of artificiall intelligence in regular life has been increasing each day and the sports coaching seems the new field it would have an impact on. Should the coaches be worried about their job as is the case often with AI starting to have an impact in a field, Murashkovskyi said there's still time to go for that. How ChatGPT helped Ukraine athlete win silver medal in Winter Paralympics? ChatGPT has definitely help users with multiple things and Murashkovskyi discovered that it could help with his training plan as well. Speaking after winning the silver in the vision impaired biathlon event on Sunday (Mar 8), the Ukrainian athlete said: "For the past six months, I have been training with ChatGPT. It was not only tactics. It was half of my training plan, motivation, etcetera. So it was a huge volume of all of my training. I used it as a psychologist, coach and, sometimes, as a doctor." Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Check complete match schedules, timings and venues Asked for the reason behind using AI in for this training, the 25-year-old said he wanted to do more that “classical training, as I've always done, with humans.” What is a biathlon event? The event comprises two sports - skiing through a cross-country trail and target shooting. It is played under three categories: vision impairment, standing and sitting for both men's and women's categories. Will AI be taking over coaching jobs? While AI platforms like ChatGPT can certainly help with training programs, drills, etc, it cannot impart wisdom a coach has gained through years of experience by playing a game in different situations acorss different parts of a country or the world. A coach will remain important for athletes, at least for the time being, thinks Murashkovskyi. "Not completely for five to 10 years. But part of it, definitely. I can give great credit to ChatGPT," he added. "I believe in it, it is a revolutionary technology," he said.

<p>The integration of artificiall intelligence in regular life has been increasing each day and the sports coaching seems the new field it would have an impact on. A coach will remain important for athletes, at least for the time being, thinks Murashkovskyi.</p>

'Training with ChatGPT': How Artificial Intelligence helped Ukraine athlete win silver at Winter Paralympics

<p>Five players in Iran's visiting women's football team have taken asylum in Australia over fears of persecution at home for not singing the national anthem before a match, the government said Tuesday. The Iranian players' silence during the anthem ahead of an Asian Cup tournament match in Australia last week was widely seen as an act of defiance against the Islamic republic. Five players escaped the team hotel on Australia's Gold Coast overnight, holing up in a "safe location" while lodging their claims for asylum, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said.</p><p>"They were moved to a safe location by Australian police. I signed off last night on their applications for humanitarian visas," he told reporters.</p><p>"They are welcome to stay in Australia, and they are safe here, and should feel at home here."</p><p>The government said it was also ready to help other team members if they need it.</p><p>US President Donald Trump earlier said he had spoken with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to confirm the women were safe.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-check-complete-match-schedules-timings-and-venues-1773049474920">FIFA World Cup 2026: Check complete match schedules, timings and venues</a></p><h2>'He's on it!'</h2><p>"I just spoke to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, of Australia, concerning the Iranian National Women's Soccer Team. He's on it! Five have already been taken care of," Trump said Monday on his Truth Social network, less than two hours after an initial post urging Australia to take them in.</p><p>Trump added that "some, however, feel they must go back because they are worried about the safety of their families, including threats to those family members if they don't return."</p><p>Albanese said the government had prepared to help the players "for some time" and it was open to helping others in the team.</p><p>"Once it was made clear that these women wanted assistance, the Australian Federal Police moved them to a safe location where they remain," he said.</p><p>Australia's intelligence service chief was also consulted, the prime minister said.</p><p>"Australians have been moved by the plight of these brave women. They're safe here, and they should feel at home here," he told a news conference.</p><h2>‘Help is here’</h2><p>"We are willing to provide assistance to other women in the team, noting that this is a very delicate situation, and it is up to them," Albanese said.</p><p>"But we say to them, if you want our help, help is here, and we will provide that."</p><p>The prime minister thanked the media for their "restraint" in reporting the story, saying the government wanted to let the players know that help was available in a way that did not endanger them or their families and friends at home.</p><p>The son of Iran's late shah, US-based Reza Pahlavi, said on social media that he had been informed of the five players' asylum.</p><p>Pahlavi, who has not returned to Iran since before the 1979 Islamic revolution that ousted the monarchy, has billed himself as the man to lead a democratic transition to a secular Iran as the theocratic regime fights to survive.</p><p>Politicians, human rights activists and even "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling had called for the team to be offered official protection.</p><p>A presenter on Iranian state TV had branded the players "wartime traitors" after they stood motionless during the anthem before their match against South Korea.</p><p>In subsequent games, the players saluted and sang.</p><p>Crowds gathered outside the Gold Coast stadium where the side played their last match over the weekend, banging drums and shouting "regime change for Iran".</p><p>They then surrounded the Iranian team bus, chanting "let them go" and "save our girls".</p><p>On Monday, an AFP journalist saw members of the team speaking on phones from their hotel room balconies.</p>

The Iranian players' silence during the anthem ahead of an Asian Cup tournament match in Australia last week was widely seen as an act of defiance against the Islamic republic. Five players escaped the team hotel on Australia's Gold Coast overnight, holing up in a "safe location" while lodging their claims for asylum.

Five players in Iran's visiting women's football team have taken asylum in Australia over fears of persecution at home for not singing the national anthem before a match, the government said Tuesday. The Iranian players' silence during the anthem ahead of an Asian Cup tournament match in Australia last week was widely seen as an act of defiance against the Islamic republic. Five players escaped the team hotel on Australia's Gold Coast overnight, holing up in a "safe location" while lodging their claims for asylum, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said. "They were moved to a safe location by Australian police. I signed off last night on their applications for humanitarian visas," he told reporters. "They are welcome to stay in Australia, and they are safe here, and should feel at home here." The government said it was also ready to help other team members if they need it. US President Donald Trump earlier said he had spoken with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to confirm the women were safe. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Check complete match schedules, timings and venues 'He's on it!' "I just spoke to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, of Australia, concerning the Iranian National Women's Soccer Team. He's on it! Five have already been taken care of," Trump said Monday on his Truth Social network, less than two hours after an initial post urging Australia to take them in. Trump added that "some, however, feel they must go back because they are worried about the safety of their families, including threats to those family members if they don't return." Albanese said the government had prepared to help the players "for some time" and it was open to helping others in the team. "Once it was made clear that these women wanted assistance, the Australian Federal Police moved them to a safe location where they remain," he said. Australia's intelligence service chief was also consulted, the prime minister said. "Australians have been moved by the plight of these brave women. They're safe here, and they should feel at home here," he told a news conference. ‘Help is here’ "We are willing to provide assistance to other women in the team, noting that this is a very delicate situation, and it is up to them," Albanese said. "But we say to them, if you want our help, help is here, and we will provide that." The prime minister thanked the media for their "restraint" in reporting the story, saying the government wanted to let the players know that help was available in a way that did not endanger them or their families and friends at home. The son of Iran's late shah, US-based Reza Pahlavi, said on social media that he had been informed of the five players' asylum. Pahlavi, who has not returned to Iran since before the 1979 Islamic revolution that ousted the monarchy, has billed himself as the man to lead a democratic transition to a secular Iran as the theocratic regime fights to survive. Politicians, human rights activists and even "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling had called for the team to be offered official protection. A presenter on Iranian state TV had branded the players "wartime traitors" after they stood motionless during the anthem before their match against South Korea. In subsequent games, the players saluted and sang. Crowds gathered outside the Gold Coast stadium where the side played their last match over the weekend, banging drums and shouting "regime change for Iran". They then surrounded the Iranian team bus, chanting "let them go" and "save our girls". On Monday, an AFP journalist saw members of the team speaking on phones from their hotel room balconies.

<p>The Iranian players' silence during the anthem ahead of an Asian Cup tournament match in Australia last week was widely seen as an act of defiance against the Islamic republic. Five players escaped the team hotel on Australia's Gold Coast overnight, holing up in a "safe location" while lodging their claims for asylum.</p>

Amid chaos, five Iranian women's football players given asylum in Australia

<p>Sri Lanka has made some significant announcements following the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2026. While they named former World Cup-winning coach (with India) Gary Kirsten as their new head coach, replacing Sanath Jayasuriya, who quit following Sri Lanka’s sorry home campaign, the SLC scrapped the forthcoming Afghanistan series in the UAE over the raging West Asia conflict. Sri Lanka announced Kirsten’s appointment on Monday (Mar 9), signing him on a two-year contract, even though Jayasuriya’s contract was not set to expire until June end.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The former South African opener, Kirsten, previously served as India coach from 2008 to 2011, and as South Africa coach from 2011 to 2013. His appointment was part of Sri Lanka's ‘efforts to revamp the structure of the National High-Performance Centre’ responsible for training elite players, the board said in a statement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-dhurandhars-flaunt-dominance-as-india-rewrite-t20-dynasty-with-triumphant-campaign-in-ahmedabad-new-zealand-world-cup-final-96-runs-1773072033030"><strong>Cricket's ‘Dhurandhars’ flaunt dominance as India rewrite T20 dynasty with triumphant campaign</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I will be overall in charge of training and will continue to work with the team," Jayasuriya said in a chat with AFP.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jayasuriya was appointed coach in July 2024. He is one of Sri Lanka's greatest cricketers, playing 586 internationals, scoring 42 centuries and taking 440 wickets between 1989 and 2011.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Sri Lanka co-hosted the T20 World Cup with eventual winners India but crashed out at the Super Eights stage, their fate sealed by a 61-run defeat to New Zealand.</p><h2>SL postpone AFG series in UAE</h2><p>Sri Lanka have indefinitely postponed a six-match white-ball series against Afghanistan that was due to start in the United Arab Emirates this week, an official said on Monday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We had to cancel because of the flight situation... and the ongoing fighting in the region," a Sri Lanka Cricket official told AFP.</p><p>The teams were scheduled to play three T20 internationals in Sharjah on March 13, 15 and 17, and three one-day internationals in Dubai on March 20, 22 and 25.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It would have been the first time that Afghanistan had hosted Sri Lanka for a bilateral series.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fighting has spread across the Middle East since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, with Tehran launching retaliatory strikes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The conflict has disrupted flights across the region, including in Dubai, where the airport was briefly closed on Saturday as Iran fired drones and missiles at targets across the Gulf. War-ravaged Afghanistan has never hosted an international cricket match, instead having to play its home fixtures in India or the UAE.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>(With inputs from AFP)</i></p>

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) appoints World Cup-winner Gary Kirsten as head coach, replacing Sanath Jayasuriya. Plus, the SLC cancels the Afghanistan series in the UAE due to the escalating West Asia conflict. Get the full details on the coaching revamp and tour postponement.

Sri Lanka has made some significant announcements following the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2026. While they named former World Cup-winning coach (with India) Gary Kirsten as their new head coach, replacing Sanath Jayasuriya, who quit following Sri Lanka’s sorry home campaign, the SLC scrapped the forthcoming Afghanistan series in the UAE over the raging West Asia conflict. Sri Lanka announced Kirsten’s appointment on Monday (Mar 9), signing him on a two-year contract, even though Jayasuriya’s contract was not set to expire until June end. The former South African opener, Kirsten, previously served as India coach from 2008 to 2011, and as South Africa coach from 2011 to 2013. His appointment was part of Sri Lanka's ‘efforts to revamp the structure of the National High-Performance Centre’ responsible for training elite players, the board said in a statement. Also read | Cricket's ‘Dhurandhars’ flaunt dominance as India rewrite T20 dynasty with triumphant campaign "I will be overall in charge of training and will continue to work with the team," Jayasuriya said in a chat with AFP. Jayasuriya was appointed coach in July 2024. He is one of Sri Lanka's greatest cricketers, playing 586 internationals, scoring 42 centuries and taking 440 wickets between 1989 and 2011. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka co-hosted the T20 World Cup with eventual winners India but crashed out at the Super Eights stage, their fate sealed by a 61-run defeat to New Zealand. SL postpone AFG series in UAE Sri Lanka have indefinitely postponed a six-match white-ball series against Afghanistan that was due to start in the United Arab Emirates this week, an official said on Monday. "We had to cancel because of the flight situation... and the ongoing fighting in the region," a Sri Lanka Cricket official told AFP. The teams were scheduled to play three T20 internationals in Sharjah on March 13, 15 and 17, and three one-day internationals in Dubai on March 20, 22 and 25. It would have been the first time that Afghanistan had hosted Sri Lanka for a bilateral series. Fighting has spread across the Middle East since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, with Tehran launching retaliatory strikes. The conflict has disrupted flights across the region, including in Dubai, where the airport was briefly closed on Saturday as Iran fired drones and missiles at targets across the Gulf. War-ravaged Afghanistan has never hosted an international cricket match, instead having to play its home fixtures in India or the UAE. (With inputs from AFP)

<p>Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) appoints World Cup-winner Gary Kirsten as head coach, replacing Sanath Jayasuriya. Plus, the SLC cancels the Afghanistan series in the UAE due to the escalating West Asia conflict. Get the full details on the coaching revamp and tour postponement.</p>

Sri Lanka name Gary Kirsten as new head coach; scrap AFG series amid West Asia conflict

<p>From Ahmedabad to history books, it was all about the Men in Blue and their blunt, brutal dominance in world cricket. India recently clinched its record third T20 World Cup title, the most by any team, and rewrote its T20 dynasty following a triumphant campaign. What was more beautiful than watching a bunch of hungry, motivated and skilled champions sip their winning champagne was them doing it at the venue, which broke a billion hearts in November 2023. Seeking redemption since then, this T20I unit delivered the winning punch by 96 runs to enter the history books.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>India rewrote the record books in a single night. They became the first team in 19 years to defend the title, the first to win it on home soil, and the first to reach a 'Triple Crown' of three T20 World Cups. The ‘Dhurandhars’ of Ahmedabad left no stone unturned to maximise the team’s potential and win the trophy they were always bound to, which, even the best of the teams knew from the beginning.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Over the last four ICC tournaments since the start of the 2023 ODI World Cup, Team India has dominated white-ball cricket for fun, winning 31 of the 33 contested matches, including three trophies. While the heartbreaking loss to Australia in the final of the home edition still haunts Indian cricket and its countless fans, winning two T20 World Cups under different captain-coach pair and in separate conditions, not to forget the Champions Trophy title last year, cements India’s place at the top in world cricket.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Although its naysayers have their reasons to pull it down, the Indian white-ball teams, like ‘Dhurandhars’, know a way to stand up and punch in the face of defeat.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the past two years or so, India won the T20 World Cup in the Americas without losing a game, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the UAE, a multilateral tournament – Asia Cup later that year, and six months later, its third T20 WC crown in the Asian conditions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Those who have enjoyed watching the West Indies and Australian dominance years ago, when the two teams used to stand like a rock between their opponents and their will to win, are also witnessing India setting a similar narrative in this new-age cricket.</p><h2>Aura farming in cricket</h2><p>India has always produced 'God-level' batters, but it has rarely possessed a battery of match-winning all-rounders. Enter Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel—the trio that stole crunch moments and tore through opposition game plans. The three best game-changers enjoyed their time tearing into oppositions and stealing winning moments for India. While the record books might never scream their names loudly, the fans are aware of their contributions and the impact they made in crunch games.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In Ahmedabad on Sunday, India mauled the Kiwis. After being sent out to bat first, India broke most records to register the third-highest team total (255/7) in the competition’s history, and the highest in the T20 World Cup final, with Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma powering India to 92 inside the Powerplay alone. Handy contributions propelled them to a match-winning total, before Axar’s twin strike within the first six overs broke New Zealand’s back. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Although the Kiwis had this little phase, where they enjoyed finding gaps and scored runs, facing Jasprit Bumrah at the death sealed theirs and the finale’s fate, as the ‘greatest modern-day bowler’ tore into its tail to finish with four wickets for 15 runs in four overs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Abhishek, who just found form in time, hammered the final nail in the coffin to help India win the T20 World Cup 2026 by 96 runs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With a talent pool this deep and a mindset this clinical, India’s white-ball dominance isn't just a phase—it’s the new world order. For now, the rest of the cricketing world is just playing in India's backyard.</p>

From the heartbreak of 2023 to the glory of 2026: India’s ‘Dhurandhars’ dismantle New Zealand in Ahmedabad to clinch a record 3rd T20 World Cup title. Explore how the Men in Blue cemented a T20 dynasty with a brutal 96-run victory on home soil.

From Ahmedabad to history books, it was all about the Men in Blue and their blunt, brutal dominance in world cricket. India recently clinched its record third T20 World Cup title, the most by any team, and rewrote its T20 dynasty following a triumphant campaign. What was more beautiful than watching a bunch of hungry, motivated and skilled champions sip their winning champagne was them doing it at the venue, which broke a billion hearts in November 2023. Seeking redemption since then, this T20I unit delivered the winning punch by 96 runs to enter the history books. India rewrote the record books in a single night. They became the first team in 19 years to defend the title, the first to win it on home soil, and the first to reach a 'Triple Crown' of three T20 World Cups. The ‘Dhurandhars’ of Ahmedabad left no stone unturned to maximise the team’s potential and win the trophy they were always bound to, which, even the best of the teams knew from the beginning. Over the last four ICC tournaments since the start of the 2023 ODI World Cup, Team India has dominated white-ball cricket for fun, winning 31 of the 33 contested matches, including three trophies. While the heartbreaking loss to Australia in the final of the home edition still haunts Indian cricket and its countless fans, winning two T20 World Cups under different captain-coach pair and in separate conditions, not to forget the Champions Trophy title last year, cements India’s place at the top in world cricket. Although its naysayers have their reasons to pull it down, the Indian white-ball teams, like ‘Dhurandhars’, know a way to stand up and punch in the face of defeat. In the past two years or so, India won the T20 World Cup in the Americas without losing a game, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the UAE, a multilateral tournament – Asia Cup later that year, and six months later, its third T20 WC crown in the Asian conditions. Those who have enjoyed watching the West Indies and Australian dominance years ago, when the two teams used to stand like a rock between their opponents and their will to win, are also witnessing India setting a similar narrative in this new-age cricket. Aura farming in cricket India has always produced 'God-level' batters, but it has rarely possessed a battery of match-winning all-rounders. Enter Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel—the trio that stole crunch moments and tore through opposition game plans. The three best game-changers enjoyed their time tearing into oppositions and stealing winning moments for India. While the record books might never scream their names loudly, the fans are aware of their contributions and the impact they made in crunch games. In Ahmedabad on Sunday, India mauled the Kiwis. After being sent out to bat first, India broke most records to register the third-highest team total (255/7) in the competition’s history, and the highest in the T20 World Cup final, with Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma powering India to 92 inside the Powerplay alone. Handy contributions propelled them to a match-winning total, before Axar’s twin strike within the first six overs broke New Zealand’s back. Although the Kiwis had this little phase, where they enjoyed finding gaps and scored runs, facing Jasprit Bumrah at the death sealed theirs and the finale’s fate, as the ‘greatest modern-day bowler’ tore into its tail to finish with four wickets for 15 runs in four overs. Abhishek, who just found form in time, hammered the final nail in the coffin to help India win the T20 World Cup 2026 by 96 runs. With a talent pool this deep and a mindset this clinical, India’s white-ball dominance isn't just a phase—it’s the new world order. For now, the rest of the cricketing world is just playing in India's backyard.

<p>From the heartbreak of 2023 to the glory of 2026: India’s ‘Dhurandhars’ dismantle New Zealand in Ahmedabad to clinch a record 3rd T20 World Cup title. Explore how the Men in Blue cemented a T20 dynasty with a brutal 96-run victory on home soil.</p>

Cricket's ‘Dhurandhars’ flaunt dominance as India rewrite T20 dynasty with triumphant campaign

<p>American President Donald Trump has warned Australia against sending the Iranian football players back home amid growing fears over their safety during the ongoing Women’s Asian Cup in Gold Coast, Queensland. As many as five members of Iran’s women’s team have fled the team hotel in Australia, currently placed in a safe house under the protection of the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Stranded in Australia after their failed campaign, the Iranian women footballers are at the centre of growing calls for their exit from the country to be blocked for the fear of execution or prison in Iran, with their country at war against the US and Israel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, before their tournament opener against South Korea, the Iranian players stood silent during the country’s national anthem, and even though they never explained the reasons behind it, the Iranian government has officially labelled them ‘wartime traitors’.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-timeline-to-end-iran-war-trump-signals-decision-will-be-only-after-mutual-decision-with-netanyahu-1773048531481"><strong>No timeline to end Iran war? Trump signals decision will be only after ‘mutual’ decision with Netanyahu</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>A CNN report claims that the players were forced to sing their national anthem ahead of their second group game on Thursday, before repeating it ahead of their final match against the Philippines on Sunday, which they lost by 0-2. The Iranian players not only sang the anthem but also gave a military salute.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Following their final league game, the supporters surrounded the team bus, while shouting at the police, 'Save our Girls', before being pulled away.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Moreover, the Iranian football players' plight has reached the son of Iran’s ousted shah, Reza Pahlavi, who, on his social media handle X, urged the Australian government to ensure the safety of the five soccer players, including their captain Zahra Ghanbari, warning the Australian authorities that these women will face dire consequences if and when they return to Iran.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“As a result of their brave act of civil disobedience in refusing to sing the current regime’s national anthem, they face dire consequences should they return to Iran,” Pahlavi posted on X. “I call on the Australian government to ensure their safety and give them any and all needed support.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fa" dir="rtl">اعضای تیم ملی فوتبال زنان ایران پس از اقدام شجاعانه‌شان در خودداری از خواندن سرود رژیم، با فشارهای شدید و تهدیدهای مداوم از سوی جمهوری اسلامی روبه‌رو هستند و در صورت بازگشت به ایران ممکن است با پیامدهای بسیار جدی مواجه شوند.<br><br>من از دولت استرالیا می‌خواهم امنیت آنان را تضمین کند و… <a href="https://t.co/YZzVOX6CIO">https://t.co/YZzVOX6CIO</a></p>&mdash; Reza Pahlavi (@PahlaviReza) <a href="https://twitter.com/PahlaviReza/status/2030722540155404772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Trump urges Australian government to grant Iranian players asylum</h3><p>In the latest update on this matter, American President Donald Trump has joined calls to urge the Australian Prime Minister and the related authorities against sending the Iranian team back to their country, where they will face dire consequences upon reaching. Taking to his Truth Social account, Trump wrote,&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"Australia is making a terrible humanitarian mistake by allowing the Iran National Woman’s Soccer team to be forced back to Iran, where they will most likely be killed. Don’t do it, Mr. Prime Minister, give ASYLUM. The U.S. will take them if you won’t..." Trump wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Australia is making a terrible humanitarian mistake by allowing the Iran National Woman’s Soccer team to be forced back to Iran, where they will most likely be killed. Don’t do it, Mr. Prime Minister, give ASYLUM. The U.S. will take them if you won’t. Thank you for your attention…</p>&mdash; Commentary: Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrumpTruthOnX/status/2031013005413245176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Donald Trump warns Australia against deporting 5 Iranian footballers currently in police protection. From anthem protests to "wartime traitor" labels, see why Zahra Ghanbari and her teammates are seeking urgent asylum amid the Iran-US war.

American President Donald Trump has warned Australia against sending the Iranian football players back home amid growing fears over their safety during the ongoing Women’s Asian Cup in Gold Coast, Queensland. As many as five members of Iran’s women’s team have fled the team hotel in Australia, currently placed in a safe house under the protection of the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Stranded in Australia after their failed campaign, the Iranian women footballers are at the centre of growing calls for their exit from the country to be blocked for the fear of execution or prison in Iran, with their country at war against the US and Israel. Meanwhile, before their tournament opener against South Korea, the Iranian players stood silent during the country’s national anthem, and even though they never explained the reasons behind it, the Iranian government has officially labelled them ‘wartime traitors’. Also read | No timeline to end Iran war? Trump signals decision will be only after ‘mutual’ decision with Netanyahu A CNN report claims that the players were forced to sing their national anthem ahead of their second group game on Thursday, before repeating it ahead of their final match against the Philippines on Sunday, which they lost by 0-2. The Iranian players not only sang the anthem but also gave a military salute. Following their final league game, the supporters surrounded the team bus, while shouting at the police, 'Save our Girls', before being pulled away. Moreover, the Iranian football players' plight has reached the son of Iran’s ousted shah, Reza Pahlavi, who, on his social media handle X, urged the Australian government to ensure the safety of the five soccer players, including their captain Zahra Ghanbari, warning the Australian authorities that these women will face dire consequences if and when they return to Iran. “As a result of their brave act of civil disobedience in refusing to sing the current regime’s national anthem, they face dire consequences should they return to Iran,” Pahlavi posted on X. “I call on the Australian government to ensure their safety and give them any and all needed support.”

<p>Donald Trump warns Australia against deporting 5 Iranian footballers currently in police protection. From anthem protests to "wartime traitor" labels, see why Zahra Ghanbari and her teammates are seeking urgent asylum amid the Iran-US war.</p>

Trump warns Australia against sending Iranian women footballers back home amid safety concerns

<p>India’s big victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup final led to strong reactions around the world, especially in Pakistan. Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar made a controversial comment, saying India’s dominance has “ruined cricket.” In the final, India comfortably defeated New Zealand by 96 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium and the win gave India their third T20 World Cup title. Many cricket experts praised India for their excellent performance, but Akhtar shared a different view during the Tapmad show Game On Hai.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He compared India to a wealthy child controlling a neighborhood cricket match. According to him, it is like a rich kid inviting poorer children to play and deciding the rules. He suggested that India chooses a small group of teams, competes among them and then claims victory, which he believes has harmed the spirit of the game.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>'It’s like when there’s one rich kid in a neighbourhood who calls all the poor kids and says, ‘Come, let’s play cricket.’</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That’s exactly what India is doing with us. Out of eight teams, they keep four, and out of those four they call three again and move forward, and then they say, ‘See, I’ve won.’ They have ruined cricket entirely,” Akhtar said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/was-samson-s-career-on-the-line-gambhir-praises-sanju-for-showing-character-courage-in-india-s-t20-triumph-1773061737299"><strong>Was Samson’s career on the line? Gambhir praises Sanju for showing character, courage in India’s T20 triumph</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Interestingly, Akhtar had a different opinion before the final. He said India were the favourites to win but hoped New Zealand would take the title “for the sake of cricket.” He also mentioned that India might feel the pressure of expectations from their large population. Even so, he believed India still had the best chance to win.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I feel New Zealand might be bogged down in front of India, but India also have the pressure of 1.5 billion people. They have already lost a match in the World Cup final to Australia in Ahmedabad. I see India as the winner out of all this, but for cricket's sake, it's high time New Zealand won this World Cup,” he had said earlier.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite his criticism, Akhtar acknowledged one key reason behind India’s success and praised head coach Gautam Gambhir for standing by his players during difficult times. Akhtar said that such trust and support from a coach can help a team perform better in big tournaments.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>By beating New Zealand in Ahmedabad, India’s victory created history, as they became the first team to successfully defend the Men’s T20 World Cup title, the first to win the tournament three times and the first to lift the trophy on home soil.</p>

Despite his criticism, Akhtar acknowledged one key reason behind India’s success and praised head coach Gautam Gambhir for standing by his players during difficult times. 

India’s big victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup final led to strong reactions around the world, especially in Pakistan. Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar made a controversial comment, saying India’s dominance has “ruined cricket.” In the final, India comfortably defeated New Zealand by 96 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium and the win gave India their third T20 World Cup title. Many cricket experts praised India for their excellent performance, but Akhtar shared a different view during the Tapmad show Game On Hai. He compared India to a wealthy child controlling a neighborhood cricket match. According to him, it is like a rich kid inviting poorer children to play and deciding the rules. He suggested that India chooses a small group of teams, competes among them and then claims victory, which he believes has harmed the spirit of the game. 'It’s like when there’s one rich kid in a neighbourhood who calls all the poor kids and says, ‘Come, let’s play cricket.’ That’s exactly what India is doing with us. Out of eight teams, they keep four, and out of those four they call three again and move forward, and then they say, ‘See, I’ve won.’ They have ruined cricket entirely,” Akhtar said. Also Read - Was Samson’s career on the line? Gambhir praises Sanju for showing character, courage in India’s T20 triumph Interestingly, Akhtar had a different opinion before the final. He said India were the favourites to win but hoped New Zealand would take the title “for the sake of cricket.” He also mentioned that India might feel the pressure of expectations from their large population. Even so, he believed India still had the best chance to win. “I feel New Zealand might be bogged down in front of India, but India also have the pressure of 1.5 billion people. They have already lost a match in the World Cup final to Australia in Ahmedabad. I see India as the winner out of all this, but for cricket's sake, it's high time New Zealand won this World Cup,” he had said earlier. Despite his criticism, Akhtar acknowledged one key reason behind India’s success and praised head coach Gautam Gambhir for standing by his players during difficult times. Akhtar said that such trust and support from a coach can help a team perform better in big tournaments. By beating New Zealand in Ahmedabad, India’s victory created history, as they became the first team to successfully defend the Men’s T20 World Cup title, the first to win the tournament three times and the first to lift the trophy on home soil.

<p>Despite his criticism, Akhtar acknowledged one key reason behind India’s success and praised head coach Gautam Gambhir for standing by his players during difficult times.&nbsp;</p>

‘India have ruined cricket’: Shoaib Akhtar reacts to India’s historic T20 World Cup triumph

<p>Sanju Samson admitted feeling broke and clueless about his India career after a miserable New Zealand T20I series just before the World Cup; however, <a href="When ‘God of Cricket’ came to Samson’s rescue: ‘Long conversations with Tendulkar helped me’">conversations with seniors, including legendary Sachin Tendulkar</a>, helped him stay focused, which eventually reaped rewards. Samson finished as the third-highest run-scorer with 321 runs in five outings, including three match-winning scores: 97* (vs WI) and 89 twice against England and New Zealand in the semifinal and the final, respectively. Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir acknowledged Samson’s shot at redemption while revealing the opener’s uncertain future amid shallow form.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During the five-match T20Is against New Zealand at home, Samson scored just 46 runs, putting up a horrendous show with the bat. Those numbers jeopardised his place in the playing XI as the management opted for Ishan Kishan to replace him at the top for the showpiece event. However, as destiny had it, Abhishek’s poor run with the bat and Rinku Singh’s sudden absence during that time saw Samson returning to the scheme of things.&nbsp;<br>The coach and captain recalled him to the playing XI for India’s second Super 8 fixture, a change that escalated the team’s chances of defending its T20 crown.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Samson’s breakthrough moment came during the West Indies game in the virtual knockout, where his unbeaten 97 helped India complete their highest successful run chase and qualify for the semifinal. Against England in the marquee semis tie in Mumbai, Samson smashed a brilliant 89, powering India to 253 for seven in the first innings. After narrowly beating England by just seven runs in perhaps the match of the tournament, Samson eyed a blockbuster show in the summit clash to finish the T20 WC on a high.</p><h3>‘Sanju is special’</h3><p>Much to everyone’s excitement, he did so, whacking another masterful 89 against the Kiwis, his third successive fifty in this T20 World Cup. Gambhir, who sat on the sidelines and witnessed such carnage unfold on three different occasions, showered praises on the Player of the Tournament. While addressing a comparison in the post-match presser on whether Samson’s knocks reminded him of Yuvraj Singh’s 2011 World Cup showing, Gambhir said,<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“Look, it's not fair to compare two people. I think Sanju, what he's done… see, again, Sanju did that three in a row, three in a row doing it and especially after coming back from the kind of form that he was in. You know, it takes so much of character and courage where you know that maybe your career is on the line,” the Indian coach said.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“Even if the captain and I can show as much faith, trust, everything in him, deep inside you know that obviously you didn't have a great series against New Zealand before the start of the World Cup, and then you didn't start on the playing level during the World Cup. Then making a comeback like that and playing those kinds of innings with that kind of, what, strike rate or with that kind of flamboyance… You need to have a special player, you need to be a special talent,” he continued.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>While concluding his assessment on Samson, Gambhir said, “It was never about doubting his talent. He just had to go out there and be as free as he wanted to be. That is what he has shown to everyone. When you start believing in yourself, I think nothing matters to you apart from that.”</p>

With 321 runs and a Player of the Tournament trophy, Sanju Samson has silenced his critics. Explore the story behind his three consecutive fifties in the 2026 T20 World Cup and why Gautam Gambhir believes his career was on the line.

Sanju Samson admitted feeling broke and clueless about his India career after a miserable New Zealand T20I series just before the World Cup; however, conversations with seniors, including legendary Sachin Tendulkar, helped him stay focused, which eventually reaped rewards. Samson finished as the third-highest run-scorer with 321 runs in five outings, including three match-winning scores: 97* (vs WI) and 89 twice against England and New Zealand in the semifinal and the final, respectively. Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir acknowledged Samson’s shot at redemption while revealing the opener’s uncertain future amid shallow form. During the five-match T20Is against New Zealand at home, Samson scored just 46 runs, putting up a horrendous show with the bat. Those numbers jeopardised his place in the playing XI as the management opted for Ishan Kishan to replace him at the top for the showpiece event. However, as destiny had it, Abhishek’s poor run with the bat and Rinku Singh’s sudden absence during that time saw Samson returning to the scheme of things. The coach and captain recalled him to the playing XI for India’s second Super 8 fixture, a change that escalated the team’s chances of defending its T20 crown. Samson’s breakthrough moment came during the West Indies game in the virtual knockout, where his unbeaten 97 helped India complete their highest successful run chase and qualify for the semifinal. Against England in the marquee semis tie in Mumbai, Samson smashed a brilliant 89, powering India to 253 for seven in the first innings. After narrowly beating England by just seven runs in perhaps the match of the tournament, Samson eyed a blockbuster show in the summit clash to finish the T20 WC on a high. ‘Sanju is special’ Much to everyone’s excitement, he did so, whacking another masterful 89 against the Kiwis, his third successive fifty in this T20 World Cup. Gambhir, who sat on the sidelines and witnessed such carnage unfold on three different occasions, showered praises on the Player of the Tournament. While addressing a comparison in the post-match presser on whether Samson’s knocks reminded him of Yuvraj Singh’s 2011 World Cup showing, Gambhir said, “Look, it's not fair to compare two people. I think Sanju, what he's done… see, again, Sanju did that three in a row, three in a row doing it and especially after coming back from the kind of form that he was in. You know, it takes so much of character and courage where you know that maybe your career is on the line,” the Indian coach said. “Even if the captain and I can show as much faith, trust, everything in him, deep inside you know that obviously you didn't have a great series against New Zealand before the start of the World Cup, and then you didn't start on the playing level during the World Cup. Then making a comeback like that and playing those kinds of innings with that kind of, what, strike rate or with that kind of flamboyance… You need to have a special player, you need to be a special talent,” he continued. While concluding his assessment on Samson, Gambhir said, “It was never about doubting his talent. He just had to go out there and be as free as he wanted to be. That is what he has shown to everyone. When you start believing in yourself, I think nothing matters to you apart from that.”

<p>With 321 runs and a Player of the Tournament trophy, Sanju Samson has silenced his critics. Explore the story behind his three consecutive fifties in the 2026 T20 World Cup and why Gautam Gambhir believes his career was on the line.</p>

Was Samson’s career on the line? Gambhir praises Sanju for showing character, courage in India’s T20 triumph

From Sanju Samson to Ishan Kishan, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026. This list also includes Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya

<p>From Sanju Samson to Ishan Kishan, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026. This list also includes Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya</p>

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026

<p>Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir responded to his former captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-intensity-with-smile-is-ms-dhoni-s-post-for-coach-gautam-gambhir-after-t20-world-cup-2026-win-breaks-internet-1773026903890">MS Dhoni’s viral social media post congratulating the Indian Team</a> for winning the T20 World Cup 2026 by beating New Zealand in a lop-sided contest. Gambhir’s guidance helped the tournament’s co-hosts defend their T20 crown, becoming the first team to do so, while winning it at home, and more importantly, three times, the most by any side. With Gambhir receiving his credits, Dhoni also acknowledged it, but in his own way, and his former opener was quick to respond, winning the internet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dhoni and Gambhir were never best of friends, but they gelled together as teammates and helped India win countless matches, including the most significant one – the 2011 ODI World Cup final against Sri Lanka. While Gautam top-scored for India on that day, hitting a match-winning 97, MS Dhoni’s unbeaten 91 sealed the famous win for India. Considering Gautam’s earlier remarks on Dhoni’s match-winning six, which was widely considered as the best moment of that tournament, his latest reply to Dhoni’s ‘organic’ social media post suggests that the tensions have evaporated with time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-win-t20-wc-2026-never-mattered-to-me-says-coach-gambhir-on-players-mentality-after-record-title-win-1773018781158"><strong>INDIA WIN T20 WC 2026 | 'Never mattered to me,' coach Gambhir lauds players' mentality after record title win</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Taking to his Instagram handle to post a congratulatory message for the winning Indian Team, Dhoni spared a thought for the team coach Gambhir, suggesting that he should keep wearing the smile as it looks good on him. Dhoni wrote, “History gets created at Ahmedabad,big congratulations to the team and support staff and to all the fans of Indian Cricket Team worldwide.such a pleasure to see all of u play. Coach Sahab (Sir) smile looks great on u, intensity with smile is a killer combo, very well done.enjoy guys. BUMRAH ke baare mein kuch na likhoon tou hi acha hai (better not to write anything about Bumrah.CHAMPION BOWLER.”</p>

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<h3>Gautam’s subtle reply</h3><p>Replying to his former captain’s remarks, Gautam wrote, “And what a reason to smile, great seeing you!”</p>

Gambhir's reply to MS Dhoni

<p>Dhoni was there at the Narendra Modi Stadium, sharing space with former Indian captains like Kapil Dev and Rohit Sharma, while spending a good time in the VVIP stands with the ICC chairman Jay Shah and others. Having earlier graced the occasion with Rohit, as the two carried out the coveted T20 World Cup trophy before the toss, Dhoni was seen enjoying his time watching India maul New Zealand for fun.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Clips of Dhoni enjoying the game are available on the internet, with Gambhir also acknowledging Dhoni's presence and best wishes to the Indian Team for its unparalleled success.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Following India's historic 2026 T20 World Cup win in Ahmedabad, see the rare and heartwarming exchange between Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni that has gone viral. From their 2011 heroics to defending the T20 crown, explore how these two legends celebrated India’s record 3rd title.

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir responded to his former captain MS Dhoni’s viral social media post congratulating the Indian Team for winning the T20 World Cup 2026 by beating New Zealand in a lop-sided contest. Gambhir’s guidance helped the tournament’s co-hosts defend their T20 crown, becoming the first team to do so, while winning it at home, and more importantly, three times, the most by any side. With Gambhir receiving his credits, Dhoni also acknowledged it, but in his own way, and his former opener was quick to respond, winning the internet. Dhoni and Gambhir were never best of friends, but they gelled together as teammates and helped India win countless matches, including the most significant one – the 2011 ODI World Cup final against Sri Lanka. While Gautam top-scored for India on that day, hitting a match-winning 97, MS Dhoni’s unbeaten 91 sealed the famous win for India. Considering Gautam’s earlier remarks on Dhoni’s match-winning six, which was widely considered as the best moment of that tournament, his latest reply to Dhoni’s ‘organic’ social media post suggests that the tensions have evaporated with time. Also read | INDIA WIN T20 WC 2026 | 'Never mattered to me,' coach Gambhir lauds players' mentality after record title win Taking to his Instagram handle to post a congratulatory message for the winning Indian Team, Dhoni spared a thought for the team coach Gambhir, suggesting that he should keep wearing the smile as it looks good on him. Dhoni wrote, “History gets created at Ahmedabad,big congratulations to the team and support staff and to all the fans of Indian Cricket Team worldwide.such a pleasure to see all of u play. Coach Sahab (Sir) smile looks great on u, intensity with smile is a killer combo, very well done.enjoy guys. BUMRAH ke baare mein kuch na likhoon tou hi acha hai (better not to write anything about Bumrah.CHAMPION BOWLER.”

<p>Following India's historic 2026 T20 World Cup win in Ahmedabad, see the rare and heartwarming exchange between Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni that has gone viral. From their 2011 heroics to defending the T20 crown, explore how these two legends celebrated India’s record 3rd title.</p>

‘Great seeing you’: Gautam Gambhir’s reply to MS Dhoni’s viral congratulatory post

<p>The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup will begin on June 11, 2026, with matches taking place across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament will conclude on July 19, with the final scheduled at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, the highest number in the tournament’s history.</p><h3>When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start?</h3><p>The FIFA World Cup 2026 will start on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico.</p><h3>How long will the 2026 FIFA World Cup last?</h3><p>The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run for 39 days, from June 11 to July 19.</p><h3>How many matches are in the 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule?</h3><p>There will be 104 matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a record 48 teams competing for the title.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/india-wins-t20-world-cup-2026-congratulatory-messages-pour-in-from-celebs-including-shah-rukh-khan-anushka-sharma-1773034786044"><strong> India wins T20 World Cup 2026: Congratulatory messages pour in from celebs</strong></a></p><h3>When do the group stage matches start and end?</h3><p>The group stage matches will begin on June 11 and finish on June 27.</p><h3>When is the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?</h3><p>The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 will take place from June 29 to July 3.</p><h3>When are the quarterfinals and semifinals scheduled?</h3><p>The quarterfinal matches are planned from July 4 to July 6, while the semifinal games will be held on July 9 and July 11.</p><h3>When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup final?</h3><p>The final match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.</p><h3>Which stadium will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final?</h3><p>The final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.</p><h3>Full schedule of FIFA World Cup 2026:</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Match</strong></td><td><strong>Kick-Off Time</strong></td><td><strong>Kick-Off Time in IST</strong></td><td><strong>Venue</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Jun 11, 2026</td><td>Mexico v/s South Africa</td><td>1:00 p.m. UTC-6</td><td>12:30 a.m. (June 12, 2026)</td><td>Estadio Azteca, Mexico City</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 11, 2026</td><td>South Korea v/s UEFA Path D Winner</td><td>8:00 p.m. UTC-6</td><td>7:30 a.m. (June 12, 2026)</td><td>Estadio Akron, Guadalajara</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 12, 2026</td><td>Canada v/s UEFA Path A Winner</td><td>3:00 p.m. UTC-4</td><td>12:30 a.m. (June 13, 2026)</td><td>BMO Field, Toronto</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 12, 2026</td><td>USA v/s Paraguay</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC-7</td><td>6:30 a.m. (JJune 14, 2026)</td><td>SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 13, 2026</td><td>Qatar v/s Switzerland</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC-7</td><td>12:30 a.m. (June 14, 2026)</td><td>Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 13, 2026</td><td>Brazil v/s Morocco</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC-4</td><td>3:30 a.m. (June 14, 2026)</td><td>MetLife Stadium, New Jersey</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 13, 2026</td><td>Haiti v/s Scotland</td><td>9:00 p.m. UTC-4</td><td>6:30 a.m. (June 14, 2026)</td><td>Gillette Stadium, Boston</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 13, 2026</td><td>Australia v/s UEFA Path C Winner</td><td>9:00 p.m. UTC-7</td><td>9:30 a.m. (June 14, 2026)</td><td>BC Place, Vancouver</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 14, 2026</td><td>Germany v/s Curacao</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC-5</td><td>10:30 p.m. (June 14, 2026)</td><td>NRG Stadium, Houston</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 14, 2026</td><td>Netherlands v/s Japan</td><td>3:00 p.m. UTC-5</td><td>1:30 a.m. (June 15, 2026)</td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium, Dallas</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 14, 2026</td><td>Ivory Coast v/s Ecuador</td><td>7:00 p.m. UTC-4</td><td>4:30 a.m. (June 15, 2026)</td><td>Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 14, 2026</td><td>UEFA Path B Winner v/s Tunisia</td><td>8:00 p.m. UTC-6</td><td>7:30 a.m. (June 15, 2026)</td><td>Estadio BBVA, Monterrey</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 15, 2026</td><td>Spain v/s Cape Verde</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC-4</td><td>9:30 p.m. (June 15, 2026)</td><td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 15, 2026</td><td>Belgium v/s Egypt</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC-7</td><td>12:30 a.m. (June 16, 2026)</td><td>Lumen Field, Seattle</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 15, 2026</td><td>Saudi Arabia v/s Uruguay</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC-4</td><td>3:30 a.m. (June 16, 2026)</td><td>Hard Rock Stadium, Miami</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 15, 2026</td><td>Iran v/s New Zealand</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC-7</td><td>6:30 a.m. (June 16, 2026)</td><td>SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 16, 2026</td><td>France v/s Senegal</td><td>3:00 p.m. UTC-4</td><td>12:30 a.m. (June 17, 2026)</td><td>MetLife Stadium, New Jersey</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 16, 2026</td><td>IC Path 2 Winner v/s Norway</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC-4</td><td>3:30 a.m. (1June 17, 2026)</td><td>Gillette Stadium, Boston</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 16, 2026</td><td>Argentina v/s Algeria</td><td>8:00 p.m. UTC-5</td><td>6:30 a.m. (June 17, 2026)</td><td>Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 16, 2026</td><td>Austria v/s Jordan</td><td>9:00 p.m. UTC-7</td><td>9:30 a.m. (June 17, 2026)</td><td>Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 17, 2026</td><td>Portugal v/s IC Path 1 Winner</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC-5</td><td>10:30 p.m. (June 17, 2026)</td><td>NRG Stadium, Houston</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 17, 2026</td><td>England v/s Croatia</td><td>3:00 p.m. UTC-5</td><td>1:30 a.m. (June 18, 2026</td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium, Dallas</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 17, 2026</td><td>Ghana v/s Panama</td><td>7:00 p.m. UTC-4</td><td>4:30 a.m. (June 18, 2026)</td><td>BMO Field, Toronto</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 17, 2026</td><td>Uzbekistan v/s Colombia</td><td>8:00 p.m. UTC-6</td><td>7:30 a.m. (June 18, 2026)</td><td>Estadio Azteca, Mexico City</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 18, 2026</td><td>UEFA Path D Winner v/s South Africa</td><td>12:00pm UTC-4</td><td>9:30 p.m. (June 18, 2026)</td><td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 18, 2026</td><td>Switzerland v/s UEFA Path A Winner</td><td>12:00p.m. UTC-7</td><td>12:30 a.m. (June 19, 2026)</td><td>SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 18, 2026</td><td>Canada v/s Qatar</td><td>3:00 p.m. UTC-7</td><td>3:30 a.m. (June 19, 2026)</td><td>BC Place, Vancouver</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 18, 2026</td><td>Mexico v/s South Korea</td><td>7:00 p.m. UTC-6</td><td>6:30 a.m. (June 19, 2026)</td><td>Estadio Akron, Guadalajara</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 19, 2026</td><td>USA v/s Australia</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC-7</td><td>12:30 a.m. (June 20, 2026)</td><td>Lumen Field, Seattle</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 19, 2026</td><td>Scotland v/s Morocco</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC-4</td><td>3:30 a.m. (June 20, 2026)</td><td>Gillette Stadium, Boston</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 19, 2026</td><td>Brazil v/s Haiti</td><td>9:00 p.m UTC-4</td><td>6:30 a.m. (June 20, 2026)</td><td>Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 19, 2026</td><td>UEFA Patch C Winner v/s Paraguay</td><td>9:00 p.m. UTC-7</td><td>9:30 a.m. (June 20, 2026)</td><td>Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 20, 2026</td><td>Netherlands v/s UEFA Path B Winner</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC-5</td><td>10:30 p.m. (June 20, 2026)</td><td>NRG Stadium, Houston</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 20, 2026</td><td>Germany v/s Ivory Coast</td><td>4:00 p.m. UTC-4</td><td>1:30 a.m. (June 21, 2026)</td><td>BMO Field, Toronto</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 20, 2026</td><td>Ecuador v/s Curacao</td><td>7:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>5:30 a.m. (June 21, 2026)</td><td>Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 20, 2026</td><td>Tunisia v/s Japan</td><td>10:00 p.m. UTC−6</td><td>9:30 a.m. (June 21, 2026)</td><td>Estadio BBVA, Monterrey</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 21, 2026</td><td>Spain v/s Saudi Arabia</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>9:30 p.m. (June 21, 2026)</td><td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 21, 2026</td><td>Belgium v/s Iran</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>12:30 a.m. (June 22, 2026)</td><td>SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 21, 2026</td><td>Uruguay v/.s Cape Verde</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>3:30 a.m. (June 22, 2026)</td><td>Hard Rock Stadium, Miami</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 21, 2026</td><td>New Zealand v/s Egypt</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>6:30 a.m. (June 22, 2026)</td><td>BC Place, Vancouver</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 22, 2026</td><td>Argentina v/s Austria</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>10:30 p.m. (June 22, 2026)</td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium, Dallas</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 22, 2026</td><td>France v/s IC Path 2 Winner</td><td>5:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>2:30 a.m. (June 23, 2026)</td><td>Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 22, 2026</td><td>Norway v/s Senegal</td><td>8:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>5:30 a.m. (June 23, 2026)</td><td>MetLife Stadium, New Jersey</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 22, 2026</td><td>Jordan v/s Algeria</td><td>8:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>8:30 a.m. (June 23, 2026)</td><td>Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 23, 2026</td><td>Portugal v/s Uzbekistan</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>10:30 p.m (June 23, 2026)</td><td>NRG Stadium, Houston</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 23, 2026</td><td>England v/s Ghana</td><td>4:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>1:30 a.m. (June 24, 2026)</td><td>Gillette Stadium, Boston</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 23, 2026</td><td>Panama v/s Croatia</td><td>7:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>4:30 a.m. (June 24, 2026)</td><td>BMO Field, Toronto</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 23, 2026</td><td>Colombia v/s IC Path 1 Winner</td><td>8:00 p.m. UTC−6</td><td>7: 30 a.m. (June 24, 2026)</td><td>Estadio Akron, Guadalajara</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 24, 2026</td><td>Switzerland v/s Canada</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>12:30 a.m. (June 25, 2026)</td><td>BC Place, Vancouver</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 24, 2026</td><td>UEFA Path A Winner v/s Qatar</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>12:30 a.m. (June 25, 2026)</td><td>Lumen Field, Seattle</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 24, 2026</td><td>Morocco v/s Haiti</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>3:30 a.m. (June 25, 2026)</td><td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 24, 2026</td><td>Scotland v/s Brazil</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>3:30 a.m. (June 25, 2026)</td><td>Hard Rock Stadium, Miami</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 24, 2026</td><td>South Afrcia v/s South Korea</td><td>7:00 p.m. UTC−6</td><td>6:30 a.m. (June 25, 2026)</td><td>Estadio BBVA, Monterrey</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 24, 2026</td><td>UEFA Path D Winner v/s Mexico</td><td>7:00 p.m. UTC−6</td><td>6:30 a.m. (June 25, 2026)</td><td>Estadio Azteca, Mexico City</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 25, 2026</td><td>Cuaraco v/s Ivory Coast</td><td>4:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>1:30 a.m. (June 26, 2026)</td><td>Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 25, 2026</td><td>Ecuador v/s Germany</td><td>4:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>1:30 a.m. (June 26, 2026)</td><td>MetLife Stadium, New Jersey</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 25, 2026</td><td>Tunisia v/s Netherlands</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>4:30 a.m. (June 26, 2026)</td><td>Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 25, 2026</td><td>Japan v/s UEFA Path B Winner</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>4:30 a.m. (June 26, 2026)</td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium, Dallas</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 25, 2026</td><td>UEFA Path C Winner v/s USA</td><td>7:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>7:30 a.m. (June 26, 2026)</td><td>SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 25, 2026</td><td>Paraguay v/s Australia</td><td>7:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>7:30 a.m. (June 26, 2026)</td><td>Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 26, 2026</td><td>Norway v/s France</td><td>3:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>12:30 a.m. (June 27, 2026)</td><td>Gillette Stadium, Boston</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 26, 2026</td><td>Senegal v/s IC Path 2 Winner</td><td>3:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>12:30 a.m. (June 27, 2026)</td><td>BMO Field, Toronto</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 26, 2026</td><td>Cape Verde v/s Saudi Arabia</td><td>7:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>5:30 a.m. (June 27, 2026)</td><td>NRG Stadium, Houston</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 26, 2026</td><td>Uruguay v/s Spain</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC−6</td><td>5:30 a.m. (June 27, 2026)</td><td>Estadio Akron, Guadalajara</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 26, 2026</td><td>New Zealand v/s Belgium</td><td>8:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>8:30 a.m. (June 27, 2026)</td><td>BC Place, Vancouver</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 26, 2026</td><td>Egypt v/s Iran</td><td>8:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>8:30 a.m. (June 27, 2026)</td><td>Lumen Field, Seattle</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 27, 2026</td><td>Panama v/s England</td><td>5:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>2:30 a.m. (June 28, 2026)</td><td>MetLife Stadium, New Jersey</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 27, 2026</td><td>Croatia v/s Ghana</td><td>5:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>2:30 a.m. (June 28, 2026)</td><td>Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 27, 2026</td><td>Colombia v/s Portugal</td><td>7:30 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>5:00 a.m. (June 28, 2026)</td><td>Hard Rock Stadium, Miami</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 27, 2026</td><td>IC Path 1 Winner v/s Uzbekistan</td><td>7:30 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>5:00 a.m. (June 28, 2026)</td><td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 27, 2026</td><td>Algeria v/s Austria</td><td>9:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>7:30 a.m. (June 28, 2026)</td><td>Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 27, 2026</td><td>Jordan v/s Argentina</td><td>9:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>7:30 a.m. (June 28, 2026)</td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium, Dallas</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 28, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 1</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>12:30 a.m. (June 29, 2026)</td><td>SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 29, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 2</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>10:30 p.m. (June 29, 2026)</td><td>NRG Stadium, Houston</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 29, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 3</td><td>4:30 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>2:00 a.m. (June 30, 2026)</td><td>Gillette Stadium, Boston</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 29, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 4</td><td>7:00 p.m. UTC−6</td><td>6:30 a.m. (June 30, 2026)</td><td>Estadio BBVA, Monterrey</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 30, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 5</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>10:30 p.m. (June 30, 2026)</td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium, Dallas</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 30, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 6</td><td>5:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>2:30 a.m. (July 1, 2026)</td><td>MetLife Stadium, New Jersey</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 30, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 7</td><td>7:00 p.m. UTC−6</td><td>6:30 a.m. (July 1, 2026)</td><td>Estadio Azteca, Mexico City</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 1, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 8</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>9:30 p.m. (July 1, 2026)</td><td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 1, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 9</td><td>1:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>1:30 a.m. (July 2, 2026)</td><td>Lumen Field, Seattle</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 1, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 10</td><td>5:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>5:30 a.m. (July 2, 2026)</td><td>Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 2, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 11</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>12:30 a.m. (July 3, 2026)</td><td>SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 2, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 12</td><td>7:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>4:30 a.m. (July 3, 2026)</td><td>BMO Field, Toronto</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 2, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 13</td><td>8:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>8:30 a.m. (July 3, 2026)</td><td>BC Place, Vancouver</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 3, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 14</td><td>1:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>11:30 p.m. (July 3, 2026)</td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium, Dallas</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 3, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 15</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>3:30 a.m. (July 4, 2026)</td><td>Hard Rock Stadium, Miami</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 3, 2026</td><td>Round of 32 - 16</td><td>8:30 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>7:00 a.m. (July 4, 2026)</td><td>Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 4, 2026</td><td>Round of 16 - 1</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>10:30 a.m. (July 4, 2026)</td><td>NRG Stadium, Houston</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 4, 2026</td><td>Round of 16 - 2</td><td>5:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>2:30 a.m. (July 5, 2026)</td><td>Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 5, 2026</td><td>Round of 16 - 3</td><td>4:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>1:30 a.m. (July 6, 2026)</td><td>MetLife Stadium, New Jersey</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 5, 2026</td><td>Round of 16 - 4</td><td>6:00 p.m. UTC−6</td><td>5:30 a.m. (July 6, 2026)</td><td>Estadio Azteca, Mexico City</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 6, 2026</td><td>Round of 16 - 5</td><td>2:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>12:30 a.m. (July 7, 2026)</td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium, Dallas</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 6, 2026</td><td>Round of 16 - 6</td><td>5:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>5:30 a.m. (July 7, 2026)</td><td>Lumen Field, Seattle</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 7, 2026</td><td>Round of 16 - 7</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>9:30 p.m. (July 7, 2026)</td><td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 7, 2026</td><td>Round of 16 - 8</td><td>1:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>1:30 a.m. (July 8, 2026)</td><td>BC Place, Vancouver</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 9, 2026</td><td>Quarterfinal - 1</td><td>4:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>1:30 a.m. (July 10, 2026)</td><td>Gillette Stadium, Boston</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 10, 2026</td><td>Quarterfinal - 2</td><td>12:00 p.m. UTC−7</td><td>12:30 a.m. (July 11, 2026)</td><td>SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 11, 2026</td><td>Quarterfinal - 3</td><td>5:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>2:30 a.m. (July 12, 2026)</td><td>Hard Rock Stadium, Miami</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 11, 2026</td><td>Quarterfinal - 4</td><td>8:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>6:30 a.m. (July 12, 2026)</td><td>Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 14, 2026</td><td>Semifinal - 1</td><td>2:00 p.m. UTC−5</td><td>12:30 a.m. (July 15, 2026)</td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium, Dallas</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 15, 2026</td><td>Semifinal - 2</td><td>3:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>12:30 a.m. (July 16, 2026)</td><td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 18, 2026</td><td>Third-place play-off</td><td>5:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>2:30 a.m. (July 19, 2026)</td><td>Hard Rock Stadium, Miami</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 19, 2026</td><td>Final</td><td>3:00 p.m. UTC−4</td><td>12:30 a.m. (July 20, 2026)</td><td>MetLife Stadium, New Jersey</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, the highest number in the tournament’s history.

The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup will begin on June 11, 2026, with matches taking place across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament will conclude on July 19, with the final scheduled at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, the highest number in the tournament’s history. When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start? The FIFA World Cup 2026 will start on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico. How long will the 2026 FIFA World Cup last? The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run for 39 days, from June 11 to July 19. How many matches are in the 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule? There will be 104 matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a record 48 teams competing for the title. Also Read - India wins T20 World Cup 2026: Congratulatory messages pour in from celebs When do the group stage matches start and end? The group stage matches will begin on June 11 and finish on June 27. When is the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup? The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 will take place from June 29 to July 3. When are the quarterfinals and semifinals scheduled? The quarterfinal matches are planned from July 4 to July 6, while the semifinal games will be held on July 9 and July 11. When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup final? The final match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. Which stadium will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final? The final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Full schedule of FIFA World Cup 2026:

<p>The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, the highest number in the tournament’s history.</p>

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From Jasprit Bumrah to Varun Chakaravarthy, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in T20 World Cup 2026. This list also includes SC van Schalkwyk, Blessing Muzarabani and Adil Rashid

<p>From Jasprit Bumrah to Varun Chakaravarthy, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in T20 World Cup 2026. This list also includes SC van Schalkwyk, Blessing Muzarabani and Adil Rashid</p>

Meet top 5 bowlers with most wickets in T20 World Cup 2026

From Sahibzada Farhan to Tim Seifert, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026. This list also includes Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Finn Allen

<p>From Sahibzada Farhan to Tim Seifert, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026. This list also includes Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Finn Allen</p>

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026

<p>Even though Arshdeep Singh did not take a wicket in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, he still grabbed attention after the match with his funny social media videos. After India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs, Arshdeep shared several entertaining clips on his Instagram. India had earlier posted 255 while batting first, before bowling New Zealand out for 159 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to seal their third T20 World Cup title.</p><h3>Arshdeep’s reels go viral</h3><p>Arshdeep, known for his humour other than his lethal fast bowling, recorded fun moments with his teammates while the team was celebrating the big win. In one video with Sanju Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament, Arshdeep jokingly said, “Justice mil gaya” (We got justice). The comment was a playful reference to Samson’s fans, who had long demanded that he get more consistent opportunities in the team.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Arshdeep also approached India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and jokingly asked him to smile sometimes. Gambhir laughed and responded with the phrase “Singh is King,” teasing Arshdeep back. The pacer continued making similar fun videos with other Indian players as well.</p>

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<h3>Varun’s dance steals attention</h3><p>Another moment that quickly went viral featured Varun Chakravarthy celebrating in his own style. The spinner performed a joyful dance while holding the trophy, moving his legs excitedly as his teammates celebrated around him. The commentators covering the match were also heard laughing as they watched his celebration.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">varun chakaravarthy smiling, laughing, dancing i have seen everything 😭 <a href="https://t.co/Iq3hN93SOs">pic.twitter.com/Iq3hN93SOs</a></p>&mdash; s (@_Lazy_being) <a href="https://twitter.com/_Lazy_being/status/2030716643207479751?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Meanwhile, India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav shared a humorous post on X. He reposted a 12-year-old tweet of himself with an old picture and wrote, “So happy for this guy today,” joking about how far he had come since then.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So happy for this guy today 💙🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/EBjgkFqwWQ">https://t.co/EBjgkFqwWQ</a> <a href="https://t.co/SPSfoISWMZ">pic.twitter.com/SPSfoISWMZ</a></p>&mdash; Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) <a href="https://twitter.com/surya_14kumar/status/2030755017842684392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Head coach Gambhir also took to social media and said, “ this wasn’t just God’s plan, it was the plan of 1.4 Billion Indians! Each player a WORLD CHAMPION!.”</p>

Another moment that quickly went viral featured Varun Chakravarthy celebrating in his own style. The spinner performed a joyful dance while holding the trophy, moving his legs excitedly as his teammates celebrated around him.

Even though Arshdeep Singh did not take a wicket in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, he still grabbed attention after the match with his funny social media videos. After India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs, Arshdeep shared several entertaining clips on his Instagram. India had earlier posted 255 while batting first, before bowling New Zealand out for 159 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to seal their third T20 World Cup title. Arshdeep’s reels go viral Arshdeep, known for his humour other than his lethal fast bowling, recorded fun moments with his teammates while the team was celebrating the big win. In one video with Sanju Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament, Arshdeep jokingly said, “Justice mil gaya” (We got justice). The comment was a playful reference to Samson’s fans, who had long demanded that he get more consistent opportunities in the team.

<p>Another moment that quickly went viral featured Varun Chakravarthy celebrating in his own style. The spinner performed a joyful dance while holding the trophy, moving his legs excitedly as his teammates celebrated around him.</p>

'Justice for Samson’: Arshdeep’s reels go viral after India’s T20 World Cup win

<p>India secured a historic win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, defeating New Zealand by a huge margin of 96 runs. During the match, a short on-field moment between Arshdeep Singh and Daryl Mitchell drew attention. The Indian fast bowler later apologised to Mitchell both on the field and after the match, ensuring the situation ended respectfully. The Men in Blue beat New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, winning their third T20 World Cup title and becoming the first team to successfully defend the trophy. In front of more than 86,000 fans, the Indian side dominated with both bat and ball.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, during New Zealand’s chase, a brief moment of tension occurred in the 11th over, when Mitchell had already hit Arshdeep for two consecutive sixes, putting the bowler under pressure. On the fifth ball, Mitchell played the shot straight back to the bowler and while finishing his action, Arshdeep picked up the ball and quickly tried to throw it at the stumps at the striker’s end. The throw missed and accidentally struck Mitchell on the thigh.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-beat-new-zealand-in-ahmedabad-to-win-3rd-t20-world-cup-title-script-history-sanju-samson-abhishek-sharma-jasprit-bumrah-shivam-dube-1772987200533"><strong>T20 World Cup 2026: India crush New Zealand in Ahmedabad to win record 3rd title, script history</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mitchell looked unhappy and walked toward the bowler, showing his frustration with animated gestures. For a few moments, both players exchanged words and the atmosphere on the field became tense.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav quickly stepped in to calm things down and spoke to Mitchell while the umpire also talked to Arshdeep. Their intervention helped to settle the situation before it got worse.</p><h3>Watch the video below</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="et" dir="ltr">Final Hungama : Daryl Mitchell 🆚 Arshdeep Singh <br><br>Surya ಬಂದ ಮೇಲೆ ಎಲ್ಲವೂ ಶಾಂತ... SKY Handle ಮಾಡಿದ ರೀತಿ ನಿಜಕ್ಕೂ ಅದ್ಬುತ!👏🏻🤝🏻<br><br>ವೀಕ್ಷಿಸಿ | ICC Men’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a> 👉🏻 FINAL | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvNZ</a> | LIVE NOW | ನಿಮ್ಮ Star Sports ಕನ್ನಡ &amp; JioHotstar ನಲ್ಲಿ.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup2026Final?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup2026Final</a> <a href="https://t.co/K4ECnGh9ra">pic.twitter.com/K4ECnGh9ra</a></p>&mdash; Star Sports Kannada (@StarSportsKan) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsKan/status/2030688420776018354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Speaking after the match, Arshdeep said the throw was not intentional and explained that the ball swung unexpectedly in the air, which is why it struck Mitchell. He added that he apologised immediately after the over and once again after the match when India were celebrating their victory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Just went to apologise to Mitchell. My throw reverse-swung and hit him so just wanted to say sorry to him for that. It was not intentional,” said Arshdeep.</p>

With this victory, India lifted their third T20 World Cup trophy, adding to their earlier titles in 2007 and 2024.

India secured a historic win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, defeating New Zealand by a huge margin of 96 runs. During the match, a short on-field moment between Arshdeep Singh and Daryl Mitchell drew attention. The Indian fast bowler later apologised to Mitchell both on the field and after the match, ensuring the situation ended respectfully. The Men in Blue beat New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, winning their third T20 World Cup title and becoming the first team to successfully defend the trophy. In front of more than 86,000 fans, the Indian side dominated with both bat and ball. However, during New Zealand’s chase, a brief moment of tension occurred in the 11th over, when Mitchell had already hit Arshdeep for two consecutive sixes, putting the bowler under pressure. On the fifth ball, Mitchell played the shot straight back to the bowler and while finishing his action, Arshdeep picked up the ball and quickly tried to throw it at the stumps at the striker’s end. The throw missed and accidentally struck Mitchell on the thigh.

<p>With this victory, India lifted their third T20 World Cup trophy, adding to their earlier titles in 2007 and 2024.</p>

T20 World Cup 2026, Final | WATCH: Arshdeep apologises to Daryl Mitchell after on-field spat

India's Sanju Samson won the Player of the Series, Jasprit Bumrah was POTM in Final, Pak's Sahibzada Farhan scored 383 runs - the most in the tournament and India's Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy took 14 wickets each - the most in the tournament.

<p>India's Sanju Samson won the Player of the Series.</p><p>India's Jasprit Bumrah was POTM in Final.</p><p>Pak's Sahibzada Farhan scored 383 runs - the most in the tournament.</p><p>India's Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy took 14 wickets each - the most in the tournament.</p>

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<p>India erupted in celebration as the Men in Blue lifted the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 trophy after a victory over New Zealand in the final match on March 8 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. As Team India clinched the trophy, congratulatory messages poured in from across the country.&nbsp;</p><p>Several celebrities, too, cheered for the team.</p><h2>Celebrities' messages for Team India post winning T20 World Cup 2026</h2><p>Anushka Sharma took to her Instagram stories and congratulated the Indian cricket team. She wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to this brilliant team for this phenomenal victory. Back-to-back World Cup wins.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/anushka_18.jpg"></figure><p>Kareena Kapoor also celebrated the milestone on her social media handle. Filmmaker Karan Johar took to his Instagram story and shared the popular clip from his film 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', basking in the victory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/badshah-s-haryanvi-track-tateeree-controversy-women-s-commission-chairperson-issues-fresh-warning-will-not-allow-him-to-work-1772984588007"><strong>Badshah’s Tateeree controversy: Women’s Commission issues fresh warning</strong></a></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://aniportalimages.s3.amazonaws.com/media/details/ANI-20260308180535.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://aniportalimages.s3.amazonaws.com/media/details/ANI-20260308180527.png"></figure><p>Actor Sunny Deol on his Instagram profile wrote, “The GABRUS of Team India!!! You have WON IT!!! #Champions you have made Hindustan Proud!! Congratulations #TeamIndia for back to back World Cup wins, you truly played like GABRUS- No Fear, All heart!."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ricky-martin-steals-the-spotlight-at-t20-world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-watch-1772980609547"><strong>Ricky Martin steals the spotlight at T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony | Watch</strong></a></p>

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<p>Anil Kapoor too wrote, "Aaj kiwi thodi zyada hi meethi lag rahi hai! Congratulations to our Indian team you never fail to make us proud."</p>

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<p>Actor Anupam Kher shared the winning moments from the match on his Instagram handle and cheerfully wrote, "INDIIIIIIAAAAAAA ARE THE CHAMPIONS! Jai Hind!"</p>

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<p>Jr NTR wrote, "This is how our Men in Blue showed up with calm, composure, and dominance throughout the tournament...and brought the trophy home again and created history. Congratulations Team India. The nation will sleep well tonight."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/bridgerton-star-nicola-coulghan-speaks-about-being-subjected-to-body-shaming-1772976803830"><strong>Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan speaks about being subjected to body-shaming</strong></a></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://aniportalimages.s3.amazonaws.com/media/details/ANI-20260308180616.png"></figure>

<p>Mahesh Babu also hopped on the bandwagon and lauded the team's "beast mode". What was that!!! A magnificent testimony to Team India's dominance unleashing full beast mode to bring it home for 1.4 billion hearts...Exemplary performances from Samson, Abhishek, Ishan, Dube, Bumrah, Axar, and everyone who made this unforgettable...Congratulations, Team India. History keeps turning its pages with glory for the nation. "Jai Hind"."</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://aniportalimages.s3.amazonaws.com/media/details/ANI-20260308180639.png"></figure>

<p>Superstar Shah Rukh Khan took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to write, “What a comprehensive victory!! Well done to our men in blue!!! You guys are champions and watching you on the field has made us all very proud. Take a bow. Jai Hind!”.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What a comprehensive victory!! Well done to our men in blue!!! You guys are champions and watching you on the field has made us all very proud. <br>Take a bow. Jai Hind! <a href="https://t.co/X3Tsym3e01">pic.twitter.com/X3Tsym3e01</a></p>&mdash; Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk/status/2030725900371923183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<p>Other celebrities who were there to cheer for team India at the stadium were Malayalam actor-director Basil Joseph, Aparshakti Khurrana, Karan Kunda, Tejasswi Prakash, among others.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/trisha-krishnan-fires-back-at-actor-director-parthiban-for-kept-at-home-remark-crude-words-without-1773031586729"><strong>Trisha Krishnan fires back at actor-director Parthiban for 'kept at home' remark</strong></a></p><h2>India's big win over New Zealand&nbsp;</h2><p>Team India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, crushed New Zealand by 96 runs in the final, lifting their third T20 World Cup trophy overall. India posted a mammoth 255/5 in their 20 overs after New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner opted to field first. The innings was powered by explosive contributions from the top order. A sea of blue filled the stands, and the victory sparked nationwide euphoria, with fans flooding streets in joy.&nbsp;</p>

India defeated New Zealand in the finals of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8. Several celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma, among others, cheered up for the Indian team. 

India erupted in celebration as the Men in Blue lifted the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 trophy after a victory over New Zealand in the final match on March 8 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. As Team India clinched the trophy, congratulatory messages poured in from across the country. Several celebrities, too, cheered for the team. Celebrities' messages for Team India post winning T20 World Cup 2026 Anushka Sharma took to her Instagram stories and congratulated the Indian cricket team. She wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to this brilliant team for this phenomenal victory. Back-to-back World Cup wins.” Kareena Kapoor also celebrated the milestone on her social media handle. Filmmaker Karan Johar took to his Instagram story and shared the popular clip from his film 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', basking in the victory. Also Read: Badshah’s Tateeree controversy: Women’s Commission issues fresh warning Actor Sunny Deol on his Instagram profile wrote, “The GABRUS of Team India!!! You have WON IT!!! #Champions you have made Hindustan Proud!! Congratulations #TeamIndia for back to back World Cup wins, you truly played like GABRUS- No Fear, All heart!." Also Read: Ricky Martin steals the spotlight at T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony | Watch

<p>India defeated New Zealand in the finals of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8. Several celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma, among others, cheered up for the Indian team.&nbsp;</p>

India wins T20 World Cup 2026: Congratulatory messages pour in from celebs including Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma

<p>The Old Firm derby between Celtic vs Rangers in the Scottish Cup at Ibrox in Glasgow turned ugly and dissgusting on Sunday (Mar 8) after penalities decide the winner. Celtic beat Rangers 4-2 on the penalties after the quarter-final ended at 0-0 post 120 minutes of dogfight. The real melee, however, started as soon as Celtic won the match as their fans spilled on the pitch and then the chaos ensued. The fans threw flares and were armed with 'intend to harm' according to the local police. Later on, arrests were made while the Scottish Football Association announcing an investigation 'immediately.'</p><h2>What led to riot-like situation in Old Firm derby between Celtic vs Rangers in Scottish Cup quarter-final?</h2><p>The Celtic vs Rangers rivalry is well known and established in the Scottish football folklore. The teams, based in Glasgow, and the fans as well, do not look each other in eye. When the match at Rangers' home in Ibrox ended at 0-0 after 120 minutes on Sunday (Mar 8), it proceeded to the penalities to decide the winner.</p>

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<p>The Celtic won the match 4-2 on the penalties and their fans, who were occupying the full Broomloan Road Stand since being reduced to a 1,000 in 2018 from what was traditionally 7,500, ran onto the pitch to celebrate. The Rangers followed and clashed with them with flares going up in the air.</p><p>The whle situation was brought under control by stewards and police who called the incident 'shameful' and said that the "extreme hostility and violence over a sustained period."</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/akshay-bhatia-wins-arnold-palmer-invitational-via-playoff-for-third-pga-tour-title-1773016053132">Akshay Bhatia wins Arnold Palmer Invitational via playoff for 3rd PGA Tour title</a></p><p>The police, later on, confirmed that 'a number of arrests' have been made and that both police and public members have been injured.</p><h2>What happens next?</h2><p>Reacting to the incident, Scottland's victims and community safety minister Siobhan Brown, said: "Of particular concern is the reckless use of pyrotechnics which could have caused serious injury." She also said that the government is 'considering next steps' in extending powers to ban fans from football games.</p><p>As per the current Football Banning Orders (FBOs), the authorities can can stop fans from attending the games anywhere in the UK for 10 years if they are involved in violence or disorder.</p>

The Celtic won the match 4-2 on the penalties and their fans, who were occupying the full Broomloan Road Stand since being reduced to a 1,000 in 2018 from what was traditionally 7,500, ran onto the pitch to celebrate. The Rangers followed and clashed with them with flares going up in the air.

The Old Firm derby between Celtic vs Rangers in the Scottish Cup at Ibrox in Glasgow turned ugly and dissgusting on Sunday (Mar 8) after penalities decide the winner. Celtic beat Rangers 4-2 on the penalties after the quarter-final ended at 0-0 post 120 minutes of dogfight. The real melee, however, started as soon as Celtic won the match as their fans spilled on the pitch and then the chaos ensued. The fans threw flares and were armed with 'intend to harm' according to the local police. Later on, arrests were made while the Scottish Football Association announcing an investigation 'immediately.' What led to riot-like situation in Old Firm derby between Celtic vs Rangers in Scottish Cup quarter-final? The Celtic vs Rangers rivalry is well known and established in the Scottish football folklore. The teams, based in Glasgow, and the fans as well, do not look each other in eye. When the match at Rangers' home in Ibrox ended at 0-0 after 120 minutes on Sunday (Mar 8), it proceeded to the penalities to decide the winner.

<p>Celtic vs Rangers rivalry is well known and established in the Scottish football folklore.</p><p>Celtic won the match 4-2 on the penalties.</p><p>Fans from both teams invaded pitch and threw flares before stewards and police brought situation under control.</p>

'Extreme hostility and violence': WATCH | Fans invade pitch, create riot-like scenes during Old Firm derby in Scottish Cup

<p>Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who led the team to first ever T20 World Cup during inaugural edition back in 2007, has congratulated the current team and coach Gautam Gambhir for Sunday's victory. India beat New Zealand on Sunday (Mar 8) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for a record third T20 World Cup title. With the win, India are now first to win three T20 WC title, first to win a T20 WC title at home, and also the first to defend a T20 WC title. Rohit Sharma had also led India to T20 World Cup title win in 2024.</p><h2>What did Dhoni say about Gambhir?</h2><p>The two players, who played pivotal role in India's 2007 T20 WC as well as 2011 ODI World Cup win, are constantly pitted against each other on social media by the fans. Both of them, however, have never taken each other's name in any form of critical comments.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-ishan-kishan-dedicates-title-win-to-cousin-who-died-a-day-before-final-1773016829832">T20 WC 2026 | Kishan dedicates title win to cousin who 'died a day before final'</a></p><p>Dhoni, who was present at the venue, took to Instagram after India's win and wrote: "History gets created at Ahmedabad,big congratulations to the team and support staff and to all the fans of Indian Cricket Team worldwide.such a pleasure to see all of u play. Coach Sahab (Sir) smile looks great on u, intensity with smile is a killer combo, very well done.enjoy guys. BUMRAH ke baare mein kuch na likhoon tou hi acha hai (better not to write anything about Bumrah.CHAMPION BOWLER."</p>

<h2>What next for India?</h2><p>After winning the third ICC white-ball title in as many years, India, as T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav after the match on Sunday (Mar 8), has set the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-win-t20-wc-2026-skipper-sky-sets-new-target-for-team-and-it-is-not-another-t20-world-cup-title-1773025498049">sight on LA28 Olympic gold medal</a>.</p><p>The LA28 Olympics will be played from July 14 and 29 nearly two years later in Los Angeles, USA. Top six teams in the ICC men's and women's rankings, one each from a continent, will qualify for the Olympics and India men's team is all but sure to qualify from Asia. All the matches will be played at the temporary Fairgrounds Stadium, in the city of Pomona, about 50km from Los Angeles.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Dhoni and Gambhir, who played pivotal role in India's 2007 T20 WC as well as 2011 ODI World Cup win, are constantly pitted against each other on social media by the fans. Both of them, however, have never taken each other's name in any form of critical comments.

Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who led the team to first ever T20 World Cup during inaugural edition back in 2007, has congratulated the current team and coach Gautam Gambhir for Sunday's victory. India beat New Zealand on Sunday (Mar 8) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for a record third T20 World Cup title. With the win, India are now first to win three T20 WC title, first to win a T20 WC title at home, and also the first to defend a T20 WC title. Rohit Sharma had also led India to T20 World Cup title win in 2024. What did Dhoni say about Gambhir? The two players, who played pivotal role in India's 2007 T20 WC as well as 2011 ODI World Cup win, are constantly pitted against each other on social media by the fans. Both of them, however, have never taken each other's name in any form of critical comments. Also Read - T20 WC 2026 | Kishan dedicates title win to cousin who 'died a day before final' Dhoni, who was present at the venue, took to Instagram after India's win and wrote: "History gets created at Ahmedabad,big congratulations to the team and support staff and to all the fans of Indian Cricket Team worldwide.such a pleasure to see all of u play. Coach Sahab (Sir) smile looks great on u, intensity with smile is a killer combo, very well done.enjoy guys. BUMRAH ke baare mein kuch na likhoon tou hi acha hai (better not to write anything about Bumrah.CHAMPION BOWLER."

<p>Dhoni and Gambhir, who played pivotal role in India's 2007 T20 WC as well as 2011 ODI World Cup win, are constantly pitted against each other on social media by the fans. Both of them, however, have never taken each other's name in any form of critical comments.</p>

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