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The 2026 T20 World Cup is reaching its final phase as teams battle for a place in the semifinals, including big names like India, Pakistan, and others. However, the eyes of the cricket fraternity will be on the India vs Pakistan clash, which is a treat for fans from both nations as well as neutrals. However, the fixture is unlikely to take place in the semis, meaning the only possibility that both India and Pakistan could play is in the final.<h2>Here's why India vs Pakistan clash is unlikely in semifinal</h2>As per the ICC guidelines, semifinalists of the T20 World Cup will be determined by the table toppers of the two Super 8 groups. According to the format, group winners will face group runners-up in the semifinal, meaning India have to finish as group winners and Pakistan as group runners-up or vice-versa. However, that scenario is now unlikely, with both India and Pakistan unlikely to finish in the opposite rankings, while a bigger picture could also see both teams missing out on the semifinal altogether.<h2>What is the current scenario?</h2>At the time of writing on the morning of Thursday (Feb 26), before the South Africa vs West Indies Super 8 clash in Group 1, both India and Pakistan sit in non-qualifying positions. Wednesday’s results in Group 2 meant Pakistan will no longer finish in the top spot and the best they can finish is runners-up. This means, for an India vs Pakistan match to happen in the semifinal, the Men in Blue will have to finish as Group 1 winners.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Can India finish as Group 1 winners?</h2>Technically, India can still finish as Group 1 winners, but it will require a solid case with a specific set of results to be achieved. After Sunday’s defeat to South Africa, Suryakumar Yadav and Co can finish on a maximum of four points, meaning the Proteas and the West Indies should lose at least one match in the Super 8 stage. One part of the equation will be achieved on Thursday as South Africa and the West Indies square off in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;The winner of the South Africa vs West Indies match should lose on Sunday, while India should win both their matches. Assuming West Indies beat South Africa and then India beat the West Indies, the final Group 1 table will see three teams locked up on four points each (also assuming South Africa beat Zimbabwe on Sunday).&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;This will mean India, South Africa and the West Indies will finish with four points and net run rate will decide the group winners. So only victories with a big margin will see India finish as group winners and retain a chance of an India vs Pakistan clash in the semis.However, with NRR not in India’s favour and both the West Indies and Zimbabwe playing a good brand of cricket, India may achieve the points tally but may miss out on NRR. This will therefore mean that India vs Pakistan is unlikely in the semis.

Semifinalists of the T20 World Cup 2026 will be determined by the table toppers of the two Super 8 groups. According to the format, group winners will face group runners-up in the semifinal, meaning India have to finish as group winners and Pakistan as group runners-up or vice-versa.

The 2026 T20 World Cup is reaching its final phase as teams battle for a place in the semifinals, including big names like India, Pakistan, and others. However, the eyes of the cricket fraternity will be on the India vs Pakistan clash, which is a treat for fans from both nations as well as neutrals. However, the fixture is unlikely to take place in the semis, meaning the only possibility that both India and Pakistan could play is in the final. Here's why India vs Pakistan clash is unlikely in semifinal As per the ICC guidelines, semifinalists of the T20 World Cup will be determined by the table toppers of the two Super 8 groups. According to the format, group winners will face group runners-up in the semifinal, meaning India have to finish as group winners and Pakistan as group runners-up or vice-versa. However, that scenario is now unlikely, with both India and Pakistan unlikely to finish in the opposite rankings, while a bigger picture could also see both teams missing out on the semifinal altogether. What is the current scenario? At the time of writing on the morning of Thursday (Feb 26), before the South Africa vs West Indies Super 8 clash in Group 1, both India and Pakistan sit in non-qualifying positions. Wednesday’s results in Group 2 meant Pakistan will no longer finish in the top spot and the best they can finish is runners-up. This means, for an India vs Pakistan match to happen in the semifinal, the Men in Blue will have to finish as Group 1 winners. Can India finish as Group 1 winners? Technically, India can still finish as Group 1 winners, but it will require a solid case with a specific set of results to be achieved. After Sunday’s defeat to South Africa, Suryakumar Yadav and Co can finish on a maximum of four points, meaning the Proteas and the West Indies should lose at least one match in the Super 8 stage. One part of the equation will be achieved on Thursday as South Africa and the West Indies square off in Ahmedabad. The winner of the South Africa vs West Indies match should lose on Sunday, while India should win both their matches. Assuming West Indies beat South Africa and then India beat the West Indies, the final Group 1 table will see three teams locked up on four points each (also assuming South Africa beat Zimbabwe on Sunday). ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli This will mean India, South Africa and the West Indies will finish with four points and net run rate will decide the group winners. So only victories with a big margin will see India finish as group winners and retain a chance of an India vs Pakistan clash in the semis. However, with NRR not in India’s favour and both the West Indies and Zimbabwe playing a good brand of cricket, India may achieve the points tally but may miss out on NRR. This will therefore mean that India vs Pakistan is unlikely in the semis.

Semifinalists of the T20 World Cup 2026 will be determined by the table toppers of the two Super 8 groups. According to the format, group winners will face group runners-up in the semifinal, meaning India have to finish as group winners and Pakistan as group runners-up or vice-versa.

T20 World Cup 2026: Here's why India vs Pakistan clash is unlikely in semifinal

Co-hosts Sri Lanka faced elimination from the T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday (Feb 25) as they lost to New Zealand at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Excellent all-round display from Rachin Ravindra was the feature of the evening as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 61 runs and now stand a step closer to the semis. Ravindra was excellent with the bat, scoring 32 runs while bagging four wickets with the ball.<h2>New Zealand on top</h2>Sri Lanka needed an emphatic win to stay alive but instead exited with a whimper, limping to 107-8 chasing New Zealand's 168-7. A win for New Zealand against England on Friday at the same R. Premadasa stadium would see them top the Super Eights group and qualify for the semi-finals along with Harry Brook's side. A defeat would open the door for Pakistan, who would probably need a big win against Sri Lanka in Kandy on Saturday to sneak through on net run rate.&nbsp;Sri Lanka were never in the chase as Matt Henry dismissed their leading batsman Pathum Nissanka with the first ball of the innings. Henry also removed Chairth Asalanka with the first ball of his second over to leave Sri Lanka in trouble at 6-2. Sri Lanka crawled to 20-2 at the end of the six-over power play, the lowest in the competition and Sri Lanka's second lowest ever in T20 internationals.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Part-time spinner Rachin Ravindra found turn to put the game beyond Sri Lanka with a career-best 4-27. Ravindra had a charging Kusal Mendis stumped and then removed Pavan Rathnayake in similar fashion in the same over as the sellout crowd was stunned into silence.&nbsp;"It is very embarrassing to disappoint the home crowd," said Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka.&nbsp;"We started really well, but to be honest, the Santner-McConchie and that partnership, it was a good one, which took the game away from us."&nbsp;"I think it was obviously a nice score there with the amount of spin on the ball. They squeezed us a lot," said New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>What happened in New Zealand's innings?</h2>New Zealand earlier recovered from a mini-collapse to reach 168-7. Sri Lanka were right in the game as New Zealand slumped from 84-3 to 84-6 in the space of six deliveries. But an 84-run stand off just 47 deliveries for the seventh wicket between Cole McConchie and Santner enabled them to set a tricky target on a turning pitch.&nbsp;Skipper Santner top scored with 47 off 26 balls with two fours and four sixes. McConchie, recalled to the side, posted an unbeaten 31 off 23 balls New Zealand were struggling to read Maheesh Theekshana as the spinner claimed 3-9 in his first three overs. New Zealand blasted 70 off the last four overs, including 21 off the final one from Theekshana. Pace bowler Dushmantha Chameera finished with 3-38.

Excellent all-round display from Rachin Ravindra was the feature of the evening as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 61 runs and now stand a step closer to the semis. 

Co-hosts Sri Lanka faced elimination from the T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday (Feb 25) as they lost to New Zealand at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Excellent all-round display from Rachin Ravindra was the feature of the evening as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 61 runs and now stand a step closer to the semis. Ravindra was excellent with the bat, scoring 32 runs while bagging four wickets with the ball. New Zealand on top Sri Lanka needed an emphatic win to stay alive but instead exited with a whimper, limping to 107-8 chasing New Zealand's 168-7. A win for New Zealand against England on Friday at the same R. Premadasa stadium would see them top the Super Eights group and qualify for the semi-finals along with Harry Brook's side. A defeat would open the door for Pakistan, who would probably need a big win against Sri Lanka in Kandy on Saturday to sneak through on net run rate. Sri Lanka were never in the chase as Matt Henry dismissed their leading batsman Pathum Nissanka with the first ball of the innings. Henry also removed Chairth Asalanka with the first ball of his second over to leave Sri Lanka in trouble at 6-2. Sri Lanka crawled to 20-2 at the end of the six-over power play, the lowest in the competition and Sri Lanka's second lowest ever in T20 internationals. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Part-time spinner Rachin Ravindra found turn to put the game beyond Sri Lanka with a career-best 4-27. Ravindra had a charging Kusal Mendis stumped and then removed Pavan Rathnayake in similar fashion in the same over as the sellout crowd was stunned into silence. "It is very embarrassing to disappoint the home crowd," said Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka. "We started really well, but to be honest, the Santner-McConchie and that partnership, it was a good one, which took the game away from us." "I think it was obviously a nice score there with the amount of spin on the ball. They squeezed us a lot," said New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds What happened in New Zealand's innings? New Zealand earlier recovered from a mini-collapse to reach 168-7. Sri Lanka were right in the game as New Zealand slumped from 84-3 to 84-6 in the space of six deliveries. But an 84-run stand off just 47 deliveries for the seventh wicket between Cole McConchie and Santner enabled them to set a tricky target on a turning pitch. Skipper Santner top scored with 47 off 26 balls with two fours and four sixes. McConchie, recalled to the side, posted an unbeaten 31 off 23 balls New Zealand were struggling to read Maheesh Theekshana as the spinner claimed 3-9 in his first three overs. New Zealand blasted 70 off the last four overs, including 21 off the final one from Theekshana. Pace bowler Dushmantha Chameera finished with 3-38.

Excellent all-round display from Rachin Ravindra was the feature of the evening as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 61 runs and now stand a step closer to the semis.&nbsp;

T20 World Cup 2026: Rachin Ravindra spins New Zealand step closer to semis, Sri Lanka eliminated

India will be going head-to-head against Zimbabwe in a key T20 World Cup 2026 clash as the two meet in Chennai on Thursday (Feb 26). Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the stakes will be high for India as the defending champions chase a spot in the semifinal. However, a defeat for the Men in Blue will put the cat right amongst the pigeons with a defeat to South Africa on the previous Sunday and a decisive clash against the West Indies on the approaching Sunday. So, will India face T20 World Cup 2026 elimination if they lose to Zimbabwe on Thursday?<h2>Will India face elimination if they lose to Zimbabwe?</h2>As things stand, India will enter Thursday’s contest with a defeat in their previous contest against South Africa. With the Proteas and the West Indies going head-to-head early on Thursday, one of the two teams will attain four points and influence the standings. The loser of South Africa-West Indies will remain on two points.&nbsp;In case India lose to Zimbabwe, India won’t face elimination only if South Africa beat West Indies. Assuming India lose to Zimbabwe, there will be two scenarios on Sunday (Mar 1) when the four teams are again in action.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>Scenario 1: South Africa beat West Indies, India lose to Zimbabwe</h2>In the above scenario, South Africa will enter the final match day on Sunday with four points, followed by West Indies and Zimbabwe (both on two points). India, with two defeats in Super 8, will enter the final day with no points. In this case, India must beat the West Indies in the head-to-head clash by a significant margin and improve their net run rate (NRR) while hoping for South Africa to beat Zimbabwe.&nbsp;In this case, India, West Indies and Zimbabwe will finish the Super 8 stage with two points each, with NRR deciding second spot, while South Africa will reach the semis as group winners. This means India will enter the final day of the Super 8 stage with a chance to make the semis despite a defeat to Zimbabwe.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>Scenario 2: West Indies beat South, India lose to Zimbabwe</h2>In scenario two, the West Indies will enter the final day with four points, while South Africa and Zimbabwe will have two points each. India, as assumed, will enter the final match day with no points to their name. Since South Africa and Zimbabwe will be playing in the head-to-head clash, the winner of the clash will finish with four points, while the loser will enter with two points. This means, if the West Indies beat South Africa and India lose to Zimbabwe, it will be curtains for the defending champions.

As things stand, India will enter Thursday’s contest with a defeat in their previous contest against South Africa. With the Proteas and the West Indies going head-to-head early on Thursday, one of the two teams will attain four points and influence the standings. 

India will be going head-to-head against Zimbabwe in a key T20 World Cup 2026 clash as the two meet in Chennai on Thursday (Feb 26). Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the stakes will be high for India as the defending champions chase a spot in the semifinal. However, a defeat for the Men in Blue will put the cat right amongst the pigeons with a defeat to South Africa on the previous Sunday and a decisive clash against the West Indies on the approaching Sunday. So, will India face T20 World Cup 2026 elimination if they lose to Zimbabwe on Thursday? Will India face elimination if they lose to Zimbabwe? As things stand, India will enter Thursday’s contest with a defeat in their previous contest against South Africa. With the Proteas and the West Indies going head-to-head early on Thursday, one of the two teams will attain four points and influence the standings. The loser of South Africa-West Indies will remain on two points. In case India lose to Zimbabwe, India won’t face elimination only if South Africa beat West Indies. Assuming India lose to Zimbabwe, there will be two scenarios on Sunday (Mar 1) when the four teams are again in action. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Scenario 1: South Africa beat West Indies, India lose to Zimbabwe In the above scenario, South Africa will enter the final match day on Sunday with four points, followed by West Indies and Zimbabwe (both on two points). India, with two defeats in Super 8, will enter the final day with no points. In this case, India must beat the West Indies in the head-to-head clash by a significant margin and improve their net run rate (NRR) while hoping for South Africa to beat Zimbabwe. In this case, India, West Indies and Zimbabwe will finish the Super 8 stage with two points each, with NRR deciding second spot, while South Africa will reach the semis as group winners. This means India will enter the final day of the Super 8 stage with a chance to make the semis despite a defeat to Zimbabwe. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Scenario 2: West Indies beat South, India lose to Zimbabwe In scenario two, the West Indies will enter the final day with four points, while South Africa and Zimbabwe will have two points each. India, as assumed, will enter the final match day with no points to their name. Since South Africa and Zimbabwe will be playing in the head-to-head clash, the winner of the clash will finish with four points, while the loser will enter with two points. This means, if the West Indies beat South Africa and India lose to Zimbabwe, it will be curtains for the defending champions.

As things stand, India will enter Thursday’s contest with a defeat in their previous contest against South Africa. With the Proteas and the West Indies going head-to-head early on Thursday, one of the two teams will attain four points and influence the standings.&nbsp;

T20 World Cup 2026 scenarios: Will India face elimination if they lose to Zimbabwe? Here's what we know

Out of his race suit and in relaxed casuals, Karun Chandhok looked more like a paddock insider than a former Formula 1 driver. But as soon as the conversation shifted to engines, hybrids, and the 2026 reset, the tone changed. The analysis was sharp, technical, and unfiltered. What followed was not hype about liveries or driver line-ups. It was a deep dive into electronics, integration, and why Formula 1’s next era could be defined less by outright combustion power and more by who controls the energy flow best.<h2>The integration advantage: Why 2026 is different?</h2>Formula 1’s 2026 regulations will push the sport into an unprecedented balance, close to a 50-50 split between internal combustion and electrical power. On paper, that sounds evolutionary. In practice, Chandhok believes it could be revolutionary. “What you have to remember,” he explained, “is that this puts huge emphasis on the electronics. When does the battery deploy? When does it switch off? How does it blend with the combustion engine so you don’t get a sudden surge? All of that is super important.”&nbsp;In the current era, hybrid deployment already plays a critical role. But in 2026, energy harvesting, storage, and deployment will define not just straight-line speed, but drivability. Drivers will no longer simply manage tyre wear and fuel loads; they will manage energy windows corner by corner. And that’s where the real advantage lies. “If you can have the engine, the chassis, and the electronics all under the same roof, you have an advantage,” Chandhok, who is in India ahead of the Red Bull Moto Jam, said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-sanju-samson-back-for-zimbabwe-clash-here-s-what-batting-coach-sitanshu-kotak-said-1772030131060">T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson back for Zimbabwe clash? Here's what batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said</a>&nbsp;In the upcoming cycle, that narrows the early favourites considerably. Scuderia Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, Red Bull Racing, and Audi F1 Team are the primary outfits operating as works projects with full integration. Ferrari and Mercedes have decades of engine-building heritage. Red Bull is entering new territory with their in-house power unit programme. Audi arrives as a full works manufacturer, building both chassis and engine together from day one. On paper, that synergy matters. Because in this formula, it’s not just about building a powerful engine. It’s about building a system.&nbsp;Battery cooling, power delivery mapping, energy regeneration efficiency, weight distribution, and software logic; each element must speak the same language. If one part of the ecosystem lags, the entire car suffers. Chandhok believes early confidence from certain camps is not accidental. “I think Mercedes is very confident with what they’ve got from testing,” he said. “And in my opinion, George Russell starts the season as the favourite. Last year, he was arguably the second-best driver on the grid behind Max.” It’s a bold claim in a field still shaped by Max Verstappen’s dominance. But in a reset year, history shows that power units can reshuffle hierarchies overnight.<h2>Smart drivers, bigger gaps, and the engine war within</h2>Every time Formula 1 resets its regulations, performance gaps initially widen. Chandhok expects 2026 to follow that pattern. “When you start a new rule cycle, the car makes a bigger difference. Some teams will get it more right than others.” Last season, the spread between the best and worst car was just over one per cent, a historically tight grid. Under a fresh engine formula, that gap could grow again before development gradually compresses the field.But the competitive shift won’t just be between teams. It will also be within cockpits.&nbsp;Energy deployment will no longer be a background process. Drivers will actively decide when to harvest, when to defend, and when to unleash maximum deployment. Using too much battery exiting one corner, and you could be exposed three corners later on a long straight. “If I use too much energy here, four corners later, I could be in trouble. The smart drivers will be the successful drivers.” That emphasis on intelligence and adaptability plays into the hands of drivers known for racecraft and calculation. Verstappen’s ability to read races in real time. Alonso’s instinctive energy management and tyre preservation. Drivers who think while attacking.&nbsp;In qualifying, the equation becomes even more complex. Certain tracks, especially those with long straights, may expose limitations in sustained electrical deployment. Managing a single flying lap could require strategic compromise.Yet Chandhok remains unfazed by the narrative that hybrid-heavy regulations dilute the sport. “F1 has always been a technologically led sport. The fastest teams were always at the front. It’s just a different set of rules now.”&nbsp;Formula 1 has evolved from V10 screamers to turbo hybrids, from refuelling sprints to tyre management marathons. Each era has had its critics. Each era has also produced excellence. The 2026 reset, in his view, is simply the next evolution. And for all the technical complexity, the hierarchy principle remains unchanged. “Take any racing car in the world to the same circuit, the Formula 1 car will still be the fastest. That’s why it’s the pinnacle.”&nbsp;Sitting in casual clothes, far removed from helmet visors and grid walks, Chandhok spoke less like a former driver and more like a systems analyst breaking down a high-performance ecosystem. Because that’s what Formula 1 is becoming, a battle of integration as much as innovation. The next championship may not be won purely on horsepower. It may be won in software labs, cooling simulations, and energy models.&nbsp;An engine war, yes. But more than that, an intelligence war. And in 2026, the teams that think best might just win fastest. We just have to wait and watch as the countdown for the season begins.

The 2026 title fight is between Mercedes and Ferrari: Karun Chandhok

Out of his race suit and in relaxed casuals, Karun Chandhok looked more like a paddock insider than a former Formula 1 driver. But as soon as the conversation shifted to engines, hybrids, and the 2026 reset, the tone changed. The analysis was sharp, technical, and unfiltered. What followed was not hype about liveries or driver line-ups. It was a deep dive into electronics, integration, and why Formula 1’s next era could be defined less by outright combustion power and more by who controls the energy flow best. The integration advantage: Why 2026 is different? Formula 1’s 2026 regulations will push the sport into an unprecedented balance, close to a 50-50 split between internal combustion and electrical power. On paper, that sounds evolutionary. In practice, Chandhok believes it could be revolutionary. “What you have to remember,” he explained, “is that this puts huge emphasis on the electronics. When does the battery deploy? When does it switch off? How does it blend with the combustion engine so you don’t get a sudden surge? All of that is super important.” In the current era, hybrid deployment already plays a critical role. But in 2026, energy harvesting, storage, and deployment will define not just straight-line speed, but drivability. Drivers will no longer simply manage tyre wear and fuel loads; they will manage energy windows corner by corner. And that’s where the real advantage lies. “If you can have the engine, the chassis, and the electronics all under the same roof, you have an advantage,” Chandhok, who is in India ahead of the Red Bull Moto Jam, said. Also Read: T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson back for Zimbabwe clash? Here's what batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said In the upcoming cycle, that narrows the early favourites considerably. Scuderia Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, Red Bull Racing, and Audi F1 Team are the primary outfits operating as works projects with full integration. Ferrari and Mercedes have decades of engine-building heritage. Red Bull is entering new territory with their in-house power unit programme. Audi arrives as a full works manufacturer, building both chassis and engine together from day one. On paper, that synergy matters. Because in this formula, it’s not just about building a powerful engine. It’s about building a system. Battery cooling, power delivery mapping, energy regeneration efficiency, weight distribution, and software logic; each element must speak the same language. If one part of the ecosystem lags, the entire car suffers. Chandhok believes early confidence from certain camps is not accidental. “I think Mercedes is very confident with what they’ve got from testing,” he said. “And in my opinion, George Russell starts the season as the favourite. Last year, he was arguably the second-best driver on the grid behind Max.” It’s a bold claim in a field still shaped by Max Verstappen’s dominance. But in a reset year, history shows that power units can reshuffle hierarchies overnight. Smart drivers, bigger gaps, and the engine war within Every time Formula 1 resets its regulations, performance gaps initially widen. Chandhok expects 2026 to follow that pattern. “When you start a new rule cycle, the car makes a bigger difference. Some teams will get it more right than others.” Last season, the spread between the best and worst car was just over one per cent, a historically tight grid. Under a fresh engine formula, that gap could grow again before development gradually compresses the field. But the competitive shift won’t just be between teams. It will also be within cockpits. Energy deployment will no longer be a background process. Drivers will actively decide when to harvest, when to defend, and when to unleash maximum deployment. Using too much battery exiting one corner, and you could be exposed three corners later on a long straight. “If I use too much energy here, four corners later, I could be in trouble. The smart drivers will be the successful drivers.” That emphasis on intelligence and adaptability plays into the hands of drivers known for racecraft and calculation. Verstappen’s ability to read races in real time. Alonso’s instinctive energy management and tyre preservation. Drivers who think while attacking. In qualifying, the equation becomes even more complex. Certain tracks, especially those with long straights, may expose limitations in sustained electrical deployment. Managing a single flying lap could require strategic compromise. Yet Chandhok remains unfazed by the narrative that hybrid-heavy regulations dilute the sport. “F1 has always been a technologically led sport. The fastest teams were always at the front. It’s just a different set of rules now.” Formula 1 has evolved from V10 screamers to turbo hybrids, from refuelling sprints to tyre management marathons. Each era has had its critics. Each era has also produced excellence. The 2026 reset, in his view, is simply the next evolution. And for all the technical complexity, the hierarchy principle remains unchanged. “Take any racing car in the world to the same circuit, the Formula 1 car will still be the fastest. That’s why it’s the pinnacle.” Sitting in casual clothes, far removed from helmet visors and grid walks, Chandhok spoke less like a former driver and more like a systems analyst breaking down a high-performance ecosystem. Because that’s what Formula 1 is becoming, a battle of integration as much as innovation. The next championship may not be won purely on horsepower. It may be won in software labs, cooling simulations, and energy models. An engine war, yes. But more than that, an intelligence war. And in 2026, the teams that think best might just win fastest. We just have to wait and watch as the countdown for the season begins.

Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok reflects on F1’s hybrid era, India’s F1 dream, and why the sport remains the pinnacle despite evolving technology

Team India will look to put their disappointing outing against South Africa behind them as they take on surprise package Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup on Thursday (Feb 26). Having finally seen their 12-match winning streak come to an end, India will take on Zimbabwe in Chennai as fans cast their eyes on a comeback trail. However, out-of-favour batter, Sanju Samson, will also be looking to eye a return to the Playing XI after he was seen breaking the sweat in the nets.<h2>Samson in Playing XI for Zimbabwe clash?</h2>While nothing is confirmed, it is thought that Samson could be handed a chance to impress the management. Speaking on the eve of the clash, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak opened up on Samson’s inclusion. The wicketkeeper-batter was spotted in the nets and looked busy along with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, who are currently India’s first-choice openers.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;“So, one thing that normally in every net, Abhishek does not bat to start with. He always bats in a second or third pair. So that's one thing. Sanju would normally always bat if we have that space because Abhishek doesn't bat and Sanju is a third opener and a wicket keeper so he bats anywhere. Sometimes he wants to do some drills and he goes behind and do things, that time he doesn't. So that's not an indication. Yes, definitely there will be thought about playing him, there is no doubt. But nets doesn't give any indication, I don't think. So, I don't think that is. But yes, there will be,” India batting coach Kotak said in the pre-match press conference.&nbsp;Kotak also spoke on Rinku, who was back in North India to attend to his father, who is currently under a life support system. However, at the time of writing, Rinku was on his way back to Chennai and will join the squad ahead of the Zimbabwe clash.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;“And Rinku, his father wasn't well so he went back and I think he is coming back today evening. So, hopefully he will be back today evening,” Kotak added.&nbsp;India take on Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday (Feb 26) as the match will start at 7:00 p.m. with the toss taking place at 6:30 p.m.

Sanju Samson could be handed a chance to impress the management ahead of Zimbabwe clash. Speaking on the eve of the clash, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak opened up on Samson’s inclusion. 

Team India will look to put their disappointing outing against South Africa behind them as they take on surprise package Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup on Thursday (Feb 26). Having finally seen their 12-match winning streak come to an end, India will take on Zimbabwe in Chennai as fans cast their eyes on a comeback trail. However, out-of-favour batter, Sanju Samson, will also be looking to eye a return to the Playing XI after he was seen breaking the sweat in the nets. Samson in Playing XI for Zimbabwe clash? While nothing is confirmed, it is thought that Samson could be handed a chance to impress the management. Speaking on the eve of the clash, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak opened up on Samson’s inclusion. The wicketkeeper-batter was spotted in the nets and looked busy along with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, who are currently India’s first-choice openers. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli “So, one thing that normally in every net, Abhishek does not bat to start with. He always bats in a second or third pair. So that's one thing. Sanju would normally always bat if we have that space because Abhishek doesn't bat and Sanju is a third opener and a wicket keeper so he bats anywhere. Sometimes he wants to do some drills and he goes behind and do things, that time he doesn't. So that's not an indication. Yes, definitely there will be thought about playing him, there is no doubt. But nets doesn't give any indication, I don't think. So, I don't think that is. But yes, there will be,” India batting coach Kotak said in the pre-match press conference. Kotak also spoke on Rinku, who was back in North India to attend to his father, who is currently under a life support system. However, at the time of writing, Rinku was on his way back to Chennai and will join the squad ahead of the Zimbabwe clash. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds “And Rinku, his father wasn't well so he went back and I think he is coming back today evening. So, hopefully he will be back today evening,” Kotak added. India take on Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday (Feb 26) as the match will start at 7:00 p.m. with the toss taking place at 6:30 p.m.

Sanju Samson could be handed a chance to impress the management ahead of Zimbabwe clash. Speaking on the eve of the clash, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak opened up on Samson’s inclusion.&nbsp;

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson back for Zimbabwe clash? Here's what batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said

History could be scripted in Indian cricket as Jammu &amp; Kashmir are currently in the middle of a monumental Ranji Trophy final. Playing at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli, J&amp;K could write a chapter never written before if they win the Ranji Trophy final. However, that achievement could come down to a certain set of results as both J&amp;K and Karnataka go head-to-head in the summit clash. The part of the equation also includes a draw, which could decide where the title could head as the anxious wait continues.<h2>J&amp;K on the cusp of history</h2>On Day 2 of their maiden Ranji Trophy final, J&amp;K closed at 527/6 with Shubham Pundir top scoring with 121. There were healthy contributions from Yawer Hassan (88), Dogra (70), Abdul Samad (61), Kanhaiya Wadhawan (70) and Sahil Lotra (unbeaten 57). Interestingly, only opener Qamran Iqbal (6) missed out on scoring a fifty in the J&amp;K innings.&nbsp;As things stand, J&amp;K can seal their maiden Ranji Trophy title in case they get a first innings lead and the match ends in a draw. A draw looks more favourable considering there are three outright innings still to be played while J&amp;K are still batting in their first innings.<h2>What happens if J&amp;K vs Karnataka Ranji Trophy final ends in draw?</h2>With three days remaining, it is unlikely that the Ranji Trophy final will have an outright winner. It is also likely that J&amp;K could bat on the majority of Day 3, meaning they will give themselves a realistic chance of a first-innings lead. A lead in the first innings could see J&amp;K in pole position as current rules state – in case of a draw, the team with the first innings lead will be handed over the title.&nbsp;This means, in case of a draw an assuming J&amp;K take the first innings lead, they can seal their maiden Ranji Trophy title.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>Can Karnataka still rescue?</h2>Yes, Karnataka will have their fate in their own hands; however, they will have to lay a solid foundation for any comeback. Assuming J&amp;K put a total in excess of 600 in the first innings, the eight-time champions will need to give a real go in their first innings and, against all odds, gain a lead. However, any failure to do so will see J&amp;K in pole position, as a draw will also favour the North Indian side.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Karnataka will still have the opportunity to win the Ranji Trophy even if they concede the lead at the end of the first innings. However, that will be an uphill task as they will have to win the match outright, meaning they will have to bowl out J&amp;K in quick succession and then chase down the total before the end of play on Day 5.&nbsp;The chances of the second scenario remain slim, giving J&amp;K a mental advantage heading into the final phase of the clash.

J&K can seal their maiden Ranji Trophy title in case they get a first innings lead and the match ends in a draw. A draw looks more favourable considering there are three outright innings still to be played while J&K are still batting in their first innings.

History could be scripted in Indian cricket as Jammu & Kashmir are currently in the middle of a monumental Ranji Trophy final. Playing at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli, J&K could write a chapter never written before if they win the Ranji Trophy final. However, that achievement could come down to a certain set of results as both J&K and Karnataka go head-to-head in the summit clash. The part of the equation also includes a draw, which could decide where the title could head as the anxious wait continues. J&K on the cusp of history On Day 2 of their maiden Ranji Trophy final, J&K closed at 527/6 with Shubham Pundir top scoring with 121. There were healthy contributions from Yawer Hassan (88), Dogra (70), Abdul Samad (61), Kanhaiya Wadhawan (70) and Sahil Lotra (unbeaten 57). Interestingly, only opener Qamran Iqbal (6) missed out on scoring a fifty in the J&K innings. As things stand, J&K can seal their maiden Ranji Trophy title in case they get a first innings lead and the match ends in a draw. A draw looks more favourable considering there are three outright innings still to be played while J&K are still batting in their first innings. What happens if J&K vs Karnataka Ranji Trophy final ends in draw? With three days remaining, it is unlikely that the Ranji Trophy final will have an outright winner. It is also likely that J&K could bat on the majority of Day 3, meaning they will give themselves a realistic chance of a first-innings lead. A lead in the first innings could see J&K in pole position as current rules state – in case of a draw, the team with the first innings lead will be handed over the title. This means, in case of a draw an assuming J&K take the first innings lead, they can seal their maiden Ranji Trophy title. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Can Karnataka still rescue? Yes, Karnataka will have their fate in their own hands; however, they will have to lay a solid foundation for any comeback. Assuming J&K put a total in excess of 600 in the first innings, the eight-time champions will need to give a real go in their first innings and, against all odds, gain a lead. However, any failure to do so will see J&K in pole position, as a draw will also favour the North Indian side. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Karnataka will still have the opportunity to win the Ranji Trophy even if they concede the lead at the end of the first innings. However, that will be an uphill task as they will have to win the match outright, meaning they will have to bowl out J&K in quick succession and then chase down the total before the end of play on Day 5. The chances of the second scenario remain slim, giving J&K a mental advantage heading into the final phase of the clash.

J&amp;K can seal their maiden Ranji Trophy title in case they get a first innings lead and the match ends in a draw. A draw looks more favourable considering there are three outright innings still to be played while J&amp;K are still batting in their first innings.

What happens if J&K vs Karnataka Ranji Trophy final ends in a draw? Details here

It’s not only India that faces a do-or-die situation on Thursday in the T20 World Cup, but perhaps its attacking opener Abhishek Sharma too, who hasn’t yet clicked in his maiden ICC event. While he remains confident to deploy his natural game despite getting out on a zero thrice thus far in this competition, South African legend Faf du Plessis warned him against playing into the opposition’s hands. Having tasted tremendous success at the top himself, Faf urged the ranked number one T20I batter to stop attacking impulsively and instead be smarter with his shot selection.&nbsp;Thrice in four innings, Abhishek got out playing an attacking shot; even though he either missed or miscued most deliveries he got out to, he timed one to perfection against the USA, only for the deep cover fielder to grab it successfully. That dismissal, however, indicated how the oppositions have begun to realise Abhishek’s shot range and his dismissal areas.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Tactically, the game has got so smart with analysts and the way that they are trying to get you out," du Plessis said on ESPNcricinfo Timeout. "What I've picked up of late with Abhishek is people are now putting a deep point out and a deep extra cover out because he's so good at hitting the ball through the offside.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-zim-super-8-chennai-rinku-singh-set-to-rejoin-india-squad-confirms-batting-coach-sitanshu-kotak-1772019439656">Welcome back Rinku Singh! Ace batter to rejoin India squad ahead of Zimbabwe Super 8 game</a> &nbsp;Du Plessis has urged Abhishek to make up his mind about either backing his strengths or avoiding making an older mistake, or taking a smarter call to avoid going for a boundary and going for singles or doubles.&nbsp; &nbsp;"So the key is to make sure that when you get to the crease, you're aware of what the opposition is trying to do. How are they trying to get me out? And then your decision as a batter - am I still sticking to my strengths? Am I trying to whack the ball for six over point, over cover? Or am I trying to bring the risk a little bit down and hit the ball on the ground for one or two, or try to score in a different area? Knowing Abhishek, you're probably trying to whack it for six over cover because he hits the ball so clean. But that's the decisions you have to make as a batter,” he continued.<h3>Slower balls – Abhishek’s weakness</h3>Abhishek likes to have the ball come onto his bat nicely, and should that not happen, a reckless reaction could cost him his wicket – something that happened against South Africa in Ahmedabad. &nbsp;"The other thing I've picked up is that teams are bowling a lot of slower balls at him, and it's because he's got such a beautiful swing. What you're trying to do with guys that have such a long swing is you're trying to take pace off the ball. So once again, his decision is, how do I counter guys when they're bowling it slow?” he added.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Abhishek is likely to retain his place for the Zimbabwe fixture at the top despite a horror slump, with Sanju Samson in the fray to return to the playing XI.&nbsp;

Is reckless intent costing Abhishek Sharma? Faf du Plessis identifies the "tactical error" behind the opener's T20 World Cup slump and urges a smarter approach ahead of the Zimbabwe clash.

It’s not only India that faces a do-or-die situation on Thursday in the T20 World Cup, but perhaps its attacking opener Abhishek Sharma too, who hasn’t yet clicked in his maiden ICC event. While he remains confident to deploy his natural game despite getting out on a zero thrice thus far in this competition, South African legend Faf du Plessis warned him against playing into the opposition’s hands. Having tasted tremendous success at the top himself, Faf urged the ranked number one T20I batter to stop attacking impulsively and instead be smarter with his shot selection. Thrice in four innings, Abhishek got out playing an attacking shot; even though he either missed or miscued most deliveries he got out to, he timed one to perfection against the USA, only for the deep cover fielder to grab it successfully. That dismissal, however, indicated how the oppositions have begun to realise Abhishek’s shot range and his dismissal areas. "Tactically, the game has got so smart with analysts and the way that they are trying to get you out," du Plessis said on ESPNcricinfo Timeout. "What I've picked up of late with Abhishek is people are now putting a deep point out and a deep extra cover out because he's so good at hitting the ball through the offside. Also read | Welcome back Rinku Singh! Ace batter to rejoin India squad ahead of Zimbabwe Super 8 game Du Plessis has urged Abhishek to make up his mind about either backing his strengths or avoiding making an older mistake, or taking a smarter call to avoid going for a boundary and going for singles or doubles. "So the key is to make sure that when you get to the crease, you're aware of what the opposition is trying to do. How are they trying to get me out? And then your decision as a batter - am I still sticking to my strengths? Am I trying to whack the ball for six over point, over cover? Or am I trying to bring the risk a little bit down and hit the ball on the ground for one or two, or try to score in a different area? Knowing Abhishek, you're probably trying to whack it for six over cover because he hits the ball so clean. But that's the decisions you have to make as a batter,” he continued. Slower balls – Abhishek’s weakness Abhishek likes to have the ball come onto his bat nicely, and should that not happen, a reckless reaction could cost him his wicket – something that happened against South Africa in Ahmedabad. "The other thing I've picked up is that teams are bowling a lot of slower balls at him, and it's because he's got such a beautiful swing. What you're trying to do with guys that have such a long swing is you're trying to take pace off the ball. So once again, his decision is, how do I counter guys when they're bowling it slow?” he added. Meanwhile, Abhishek is likely to retain his place for the Zimbabwe fixture at the top despite a horror slump, with Sanju Samson in the fray to return to the playing XI.

Is reckless intent costing Abhishek Sharma? Faf du Plessis identifies the "tactical error" behind the opener's T20 World Cup slump and urges a smarter approach ahead of the Zimbabwe clash.

‘Stop Attacking Blindly’: Faf du Plessis identifies one tactical error costing Abhishek Sharma at T20 WC

A video showing footballer Cristiano Ronaldo wearing a rare traditional Saudi bisht during Al Nassr’s celebrations coinciding with the Kingdom’s Founding Day has gone viral on social media. The celebration comes after the team Al Nassr reclaimed the top spot in the Roshn Saudi League with 55 points.&nbsp;After the match ended, Portuguese footballer Ronaldo was handed the unique garment by a club official to wear it. Soon after wearing the traditional Saudi bisht, the AlNassr club posted the visual of the celebration on its social media platform X. The following ceremonial cloak quickly spread across different social media platforms, which sparked widespread interest in the cultural symbolism behind the attire.&nbsp;WATCH: https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-men-s-hockey-team-honoured-at-state-of-union-hellebuyck-to-get-presidential-medal-of-freedom-1772015383108/embed<h3>Netzines react</h3>Soon after the video surfaced on the social media platform X, netzines expressed their mixed opinions. One of the users said sarcastically, "AlNassr patiently waiting for Ronaldo to gift them a trophy."&nbsp;The next said, “More than a player....a global ambassador. Seeing the traditional Bisht on the GOAT is a moment that will be remembered for generations.”&nbsp;"Grandeur, prestige, and magnificence in their most splendid forms," another said.&nbsp;The next also said, “As far as they have the money, Cristiano Ronaldo would do anything.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A symbol of honor… worn by the greatest 🐐 <a href="https://t.co/HHefG1J3Xr">pic.twitter.com/HHefG1J3Xr</a>&mdash; AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlNassrFC_EN/status/2025335366836781438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Why is the rare traditional Saudi bisht unique?</h3>The beautiful attire, known as the “Al Muallimah” bisht, is marked as one of the most prestigious forms of traditional wearing produced in Al Ahsa, in eastern Saudi Arabia. The garment is completely handmade, reflecting a centuries-old craft passed down by the kingdom's artisans through generations.&nbsp;The local media reports claims that the bisht was created through the combined efforts of nine artisans and required nearly a month of uninterrupted work to finish. The garment is valued at more than 80,000 Saudi riyals (around $21,000), reflecting its elaborate craftsmanship, premium natural materials and the use of gold zari embroidery.&nbsp;Traditionally, the Al Muallimah style has been worn by royalty, dignitaries and prominent figures, adding cultural significance to Cristiano Ronaldo’s appearance that extends well beyond the realm of sports.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-pakistani-players-must-not-be-excluded-ecb-clears-stand-ensures-no-place-for-discrimination-in-the-hundred-1772014689839">'Players must not be excluded': ECB clears stand, ensures no place for discrimination in The Hundred</a> &nbsp;

The AlNassr club posted the visual of the celebration on its social media platform X. The following ceremonial cloak quickly spread across different social media platforms, which sparked widespread interest in the cultural symbolism behind the attire.

A video showing footballer Cristiano Ronaldo wearing a rare traditional Saudi bisht during Al Nassr’s celebrations coinciding with the Kingdom’s Founding Day has gone viral on social media. The celebration comes after the team Al Nassr reclaimed the top spot in the Roshn Saudi League with 55 points. After the match ended, Portuguese footballer Ronaldo was handed the unique garment by a club official to wear it. Soon after wearing the traditional Saudi bisht, the AlNassr club posted the visual of the celebration on its social media platform X. The following ceremonial cloak quickly spread across different social media platforms, which sparked widespread interest in the cultural symbolism behind the attire. WATCH: https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-men-s-hockey-team-honoured-at-state-of-union-hellebuyck-to-get-presidential-medal-of-freedom-1772015383108/embed Netzines react Soon after the video surfaced on the social media platform X, netzines expressed their mixed opinions. One of the users said sarcastically, "AlNassr patiently waiting for Ronaldo to gift them a trophy." The next said, “More than a player....a global ambassador. Seeing the traditional Bisht on the GOAT is a moment that will be remembered for generations.” "Grandeur, prestige, and magnificence in their most splendid forms," another said. The next also said, “As far as they have the money, Cristiano Ronaldo would do anything.”

The AlNassr club posted the visual of the celebration on its social media platform X. The following ceremonial cloak quickly spread across different social media platforms, which sparked widespread interest in the cultural symbolism behind the attire.

Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo goes viral wearing iconic Saudi Royal Bisht: Here's how netizens reacted

Jammu &amp; Kashmir could be scripting history in the coming days as they are in the middle of a historic Ranji Trophy final (India’s premier red-ball cricket tournament). While the historic moment remains at arm’s length on Wednesday, it was a controversial moment on Day 2 of the final that made headlines. In an apparent headbutt to Karnataka's substitute fielder KV Aneesh, J&amp;K captain Paras Dogra has been handed a 50 per cent match fee fine by match referee Vengalil Narayanan Kutty.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Scenes in Ranji Trophy final! Paras Dogra, J&amp;K captain, headbutts KV Aneesh, substitute Karnataka fielder. Obviously physical contact not on in cricket. Got me wondering - in general &amp; not for this - how much verbal provocation should be allowed too...<a href="https://t.co/EcPFC49wUi">pic.twitter.com/EcPFC49wUi</a>&mdash; Saurabh Somani (@saurabh_42) <a href="https://twitter.com/saurabh_42/status/2026588103516016939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Dogra fined 50 per cent</h2>In a video going viral on Wednesday (Feb 25), Dogra was apparently seen headbutting Aneesh while J&amp;K were batting. While the video did not showcase the scale of the headbutt, Karnataka players were seen complaining to on-field umpires Rohan Pandit and Ulhas Gandhe. It was interesting to see that Dogra was furious with Aneesh despite his effort going for a four through the slip region. Soon after the four was given, Dogra approached Aneesh and tried confronting him, during which the apparent headbutt occurred.&nbsp;The incident was later reported to the match referee, who in turn fined Dogra 50 per cent match fees according to the prominent cricket website Cricbuzz. The fine was the only punishment issued to the J&amp;K captain, meaning he avoided further sanctions, including a suspension.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>J&amp;K on cusp of history</h2>On Day 2 of their maiden Ranji Trophy final, J&amp;K closed at 527/6 with Shubham Pundir top scoring with 121. There were healthy contributions from Yawer Hassan (88), Dogra (70), Abdul Samad (61), Kanhaiya Wadhawan (70) and Sahil Lotra (unbeaten 57). Interestingly, only opener Qamran Iqbal (6) missed out on scoring a fifty in the J&amp;K innings.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;As things stand, J&amp;K can seal their maiden Ranji Trophy title in case they get a first innings lead and the match ends in a draw. A draw looks more favourable considering there are three outright innings still to be played while J&amp;K are still batting in their first innings.&nbsp;If J&amp;K win the title, it will be the first title for the North Indian Union Territory, which has long been in the shadows of other cricketing powerhouse States and Union Territories in India.

In a video going viral on Wednesday (Feb 25), Dogra was apparently seen headbutting Aneesh while J&K were batting. While the video did not showcase the scale of the headbutt, Karnataka players were seen complaining to on-field umpires Rohan Pandit and Ulhas Gandhe.

Jammu & Kashmir could be scripting history in the coming days as they are in the middle of a historic Ranji Trophy final (India’s premier red-ball cricket tournament). While the historic moment remains at arm’s length on Wednesday, it was a controversial moment on Day 2 of the final that made headlines. In an apparent headbutt to Karnataka's substitute fielder KV Aneesh, J&K captain Paras Dogra has been handed a 50 per cent match fee fine by match referee Vengalil Narayanan Kutty.

In a video going viral on Wednesday (Feb 25), Dogra was apparently seen headbutting Aneesh while J&amp;K were batting. While the video did not showcase the scale of the headbutt, Karnataka players were seen complaining to on-field umpires Rohan Pandit and Ulhas Gandhe.

Ranji Trophy final: Paras Dogra fined 50% match fee for headbutting Karnataka fielder - WATCH

India has received a massive boost ahead of its crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter against Zimbabwe, with the team’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirming Rinku Singh’s availability for India’s second game. Rinku flew home to see his ailing father, admitted to a Delhi NCR hospital and missed Tuesday’s training session in Chennai. In Rinku’s absence, backup gloveman Sanju Samson prepped hard for a potential comeback to the XI; however, with Rinku rejoining the squad, the management will have to work on playing the best for the must-win game.&nbsp;Speaking to the media on the eve of the game in Chennai, Kotak said, "Rinku Singh is joining the team this evening; he went back home because his father is not well." &nbsp;Meanwhile, Rinku wasn’t having the best time with the bat in this tournament, having failed to impress during his brief outings. Even though he whacked sixes in the last over against Pakistan and the Netherlands, the left-hander has lacked clarity in his role at number seven, hitting just 24 runs in five outings at an average of mere eight. His strike rate of 82 hasn’t helped the cause either. &nbsp;However, with Team India’s back against the wall, the decision-makers must make some bold calls for the Zimbabwe game to ensure Team India is playing its best XI in this fixture and winning it convincingly, which is one of the two parameters required to confirm a place in the semifinal.<h2>How can India qualify for the T20 WC semis?</h2>Team India sits in third place with one loss and two games pending, and above that, has -3.800 as NRR. For them to improve that, India must beat Zimbabwe (in Chennai) and the West Indies (in Kolkata) by significant margins and do their bit, while also hoping for a few scenarios to work in their favour.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-semifinal-qualification-chances-at-t20-world-cup-beat-sri-lanka-and-pray-for-other-results-england-new-zealand-sri-lanka-1772016324863">Pakistan’s semifinal chances at T20 World Cup: Beat Sri Lanka and pray for other results</a> &nbsp;Should India win their remaining two matches, but West Indies beat South Africa, and the Proteas beat Zimbabwe later, India could find itself on the brink of shock elimination. On the other hand, England has qualified for the semifinal, becoming the first and only team thus far to do so.

Huge boost for Team India! Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirms Rinku Singh will rejoin the squad tonight ahead of the must-win Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe.

India has received a massive boost ahead of its crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter against Zimbabwe, with the team’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirming Rinku Singh’s availability for India’s second game. Rinku flew home to see his ailing father, admitted to a Delhi NCR hospital and missed Tuesday’s training session in Chennai. In Rinku’s absence, backup gloveman Sanju Samson prepped hard for a potential comeback to the XI; however, with Rinku rejoining the squad, the management will have to work on playing the best for the must-win game. Speaking to the media on the eve of the game in Chennai, Kotak said, "Rinku Singh is joining the team this evening; he went back home because his father is not well." Meanwhile, Rinku wasn’t having the best time with the bat in this tournament, having failed to impress during his brief outings. Even though he whacked sixes in the last over against Pakistan and the Netherlands, the left-hander has lacked clarity in his role at number seven, hitting just 24 runs in five outings at an average of mere eight. His strike rate of 82 hasn’t helped the cause either. However, with Team India’s back against the wall, the decision-makers must make some bold calls for the Zimbabwe game to ensure Team India is playing its best XI in this fixture and winning it convincingly, which is one of the two parameters required to confirm a place in the semifinal. How can India qualify for the T20 WC semis? Team India sits in third place with one loss and two games pending, and above that, has -3.800 as NRR. For them to improve that, India must beat Zimbabwe (in Chennai) and the West Indies (in Kolkata) by significant margins and do their bit, while also hoping for a few scenarios to work in their favour. Also read | Pakistan’s semifinal chances at T20 World Cup: Beat Sri Lanka and pray for other results Should India win their remaining two matches, but West Indies beat South Africa, and the Proteas beat Zimbabwe later, India could find itself on the brink of shock elimination. On the other hand, England has qualified for the semifinal, becoming the first and only team thus far to do so.

Huge boost for Team India! Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirms Rinku Singh will rejoin the squad tonight ahead of the must-win Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe.

Welcome back Rinku Singh! Ace batter to rejoin India squad ahead of Zimbabwe Super 8 game

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has ensured there will be no discrimination in The Hundred for players of different nationalities as it released a statement on Wednesday (Feb 25). The Hundred, England and Wales’ premier white-ball competition, has been in focus with India-based owners potentially threatening a boycott of Pakistan players in the tournament. However, any possibility of the same has been erased after the ECB released a statement.<h2>ECB releases a statement</h2>"The Hundred was established to reach new audiences, grow the game of cricket and ensure that everyone - regardless of their ethnicity, gender, faith, nationality or other - can feel they belong in our sport. This has been a guiding principle from the outset and remains at the heart of everything we do," an ECB statement read.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;"As the governing body responsible for running the tournament, the ECB is committed to ensuring there is no place for discrimination, and has regulations in place to take robust action to tackle any such conduct. Players must not be excluded on the grounds of their nationality.&nbsp;"All eight teams commit to selection being based solely on cricketing performance, availability, and the needs of each team.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;ECB’s commitment towards players of different nationalities assures the inclusion of Pakistani players in The Hundred. Teams like Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds are owned by Indian businessmen, raising a concern among Pakistani players. The auctions for The Hundred are set to be held in March, with Indian owners likely to be present and bid for players across the globe.&nbsp;A total of 67 Pakistan players - 63 men and four women - have submitted themselves for the auction across March 11-12 in London, including Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.

A total of 67 Pakistan players - 63 men and four women - have submitted themselves for the auction across March 11-12 in London, including Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has ensured there will be no discrimination in The Hundred for players of different nationalities as it released a statement on Wednesday (Feb 25). The Hundred, England and Wales’ premier white-ball competition, has been in focus with India-based owners potentially threatening a boycott of Pakistan players in the tournament. However, any possibility of the same has been erased after the ECB released a statement. ECB releases a statement "The Hundred was established to reach new audiences, grow the game of cricket and ensure that everyone - regardless of their ethnicity, gender, faith, nationality or other - can feel they belong in our sport. This has been a guiding principle from the outset and remains at the heart of everything we do," an ECB statement read. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds "As the governing body responsible for running the tournament, the ECB is committed to ensuring there is no place for discrimination, and has regulations in place to take robust action to tackle any such conduct. Players must not be excluded on the grounds of their nationality. "All eight teams commit to selection being based solely on cricketing performance, availability, and the needs of each team. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli ECB’s commitment towards players of different nationalities assures the inclusion of Pakistani players in The Hundred. Teams like Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds are owned by Indian businessmen, raising a concern among Pakistani players. The auctions for The Hundred are set to be held in March, with Indian owners likely to be present and bid for players across the globe. A total of 67 Pakistan players - 63 men and four women - have submitted themselves for the auction across March 11-12 in London, including Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.

A total of 67 Pakistan players - 63 men and four women - have submitted themselves for the auction across March 11-12 in London, including Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.

'Players must not be excluded': ECB clears stand, ensures no place for discrimination in The Hundred

Pakistan suffered their first loss in the Super 8s against England in Kandy on Tuesday (Feb 24) by two wickets; however, what adds pressure to their quest for a semifinal berth is the number of games left and their standings on the points table. With just one point in two games, considering their washed-out fixture against New Zealand, Pakistan sit in third place with -0.461 NRR, making it highly challenging for them to confirm a semifinal spot from here. So how can Pakistan qualify for the T20 World Cup semifinal after narrowly losing to England? Let’s check out all scenarios.<h3>The easy and simple route</h3>For Pakistan to qualify for the semifinal, they must at least collect three points. With England already punching their ticket to the final four for the fifth straight time, Pakistan has a chance to become the second team from this group to do so.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/timely-shakeup-ravi-shastri-welcomes-india-loss-as-ricky-ponting-urges-best-xi-for-zimbabwe-match-t20-world-cup-1772008353498">'Timely Shakeup': Shastri welcomes India’s loss as Ponting urges ‘best XI’ for Zimbabwe match</a> &nbsp;The easiest route is for New Zealand to lose their remaining two matches against Sri Lanka and England, respectively, and Pakistan to beat the tournament’s co-host in their final Super 8 tie to advance. This way, England will top Group B with six points from three matches and Pakistan will have three from as many games.<h3>The Points Tie</h3>In another scenario, if New Zealand beat Sri Lanka and lose to England or vice-versa, while also considering Pakistan will beat Sri Lanka, then New Zealand and Pakistan will share three points each. Everything will then fall to the NRR, with the team having a better one to advance through. &nbsp;That way, Pakistan must then beat Sri Lanka by a massive margin to improve their NRR and stay ahead of New Zealand to qualify for the semis. For that to happen, England must also beat the Kiwis by a significant margin and puncture their NRR, helping Pakistan to finish second in the standings. &nbsp;However, should New Zealand beat both Sri Lanka and England, they will become the second team from this Group to qualify for the semis. As things stand, England is the only team to qualify for the T20 World Cup semis, with three spots remaining. In the other group, Team South Africa leads the charts, with the tournament’s co-host India finding themselves in a spot for a place in the final four.&nbsp;

Can Pakistan still reach the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals? Following the loss to England, Pakistan must defeat Sri Lanka and hope New Zealand slips up. See all qualification scenarios here.

Pakistan suffered their first loss in the Super 8s against England in Kandy on Tuesday (Feb 24) by two wickets; however, what adds pressure to their quest for a semifinal berth is the number of games left and their standings on the points table. With just one point in two games, considering their washed-out fixture against New Zealand, Pakistan sit in third place with -0.461 NRR, making it highly challenging for them to confirm a semifinal spot from here. So how can Pakistan qualify for the T20 World Cup semifinal after narrowly losing to England? Let’s check out all scenarios. The easy and simple route For Pakistan to qualify for the semifinal, they must at least collect three points. With England already punching their ticket to the final four for the fifth straight time, Pakistan has a chance to become the second team from this group to do so. Also read | 'Timely Shakeup': Shastri welcomes India’s loss as Ponting urges ‘best XI’ for Zimbabwe match The easiest route is for New Zealand to lose their remaining two matches against Sri Lanka and England, respectively, and Pakistan to beat the tournament’s co-host in their final Super 8 tie to advance. This way, England will top Group B with six points from three matches and Pakistan will have three from as many games. The Points Tie In another scenario, if New Zealand beat Sri Lanka and lose to England or vice-versa, while also considering Pakistan will beat Sri Lanka, then New Zealand and Pakistan will share three points each. Everything will then fall to the NRR, with the team having a better one to advance through. That way, Pakistan must then beat Sri Lanka by a massive margin to improve their NRR and stay ahead of New Zealand to qualify for the semis. For that to happen, England must also beat the Kiwis by a significant margin and puncture their NRR, helping Pakistan to finish second in the standings. However, should New Zealand beat both Sri Lanka and England, they will become the second team from this Group to qualify for the semis. As things stand, England is the only team to qualify for the T20 World Cup semis, with three spots remaining. In the other group, Team South Africa leads the charts, with the tournament’s co-host India finding themselves in a spot for a place in the final four.

Can Pakistan still reach the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals? Following the loss to England, Pakistan must defeat Sri Lanka and hope New Zealand slips up. See all qualification scenarios here.

Pakistan’s semifinal chances at T20 World Cup: Beat Sri Lanka and pray for other results

The 2026 IIS Dangal Championship closed out on a high with U23 World Championships medalists Nishu and Yash bagging top honours in their respective weight categories, according to a release.&nbsp;&nbsp;Organised by the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), the championship witnessed a record turnout, with over 300 entries and around 240 participants competing across nine categories at the Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra Multipurpose Hall, Giri Centre, CCS HAU, Hisar.&nbsp;&nbsp;53 kg wrestler Nishu, who recently won a U23 World Championship bronze in Novi Sad, Serbia, was in top form and proved too strong for her opponents as she eased her way to the gold medal. Yash (74 kg freestyle), representing the Delhi state team, also delivered a dominant performance to finish on top of the podium in his category. Apart from the honour of winning their respective titles, both wrestlers walked away with handsome prize money cheques, with Nishu receiving Rs 31,000 and Yash Rs 51,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It was an excellent opportunity for me to fight against some top-quality opponents. It always feels great to win a title. I hope more such events are organised, and wrestlers like me get to participate and improve," said Yash after his victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;Encouraged by the strong response to the inaugural edition in 2025, the second edition of the event opened its doors to participants from across the country. Nearly 20 per cent of the entries came from outside Haryana, reflecting the growing reach of the championship. Around 250 entries were registered in the men's categories, while over 50 entries were recorded in the women's categories.&nbsp;&nbsp;Several notable names from the IIS stable also featured in the competition, including Kajal (+62 kg), Nishu (53 kg), Suraj (60 kg Greco-Roman, U17 World gold medallist), Sumit (60 kg Greco-Roman, U20 World bronze medallist), and Sumit Malik (57 kg freestyle, U20 World bronze medallist).&nbsp;&nbsp;The championship was conducted in a single day, with three mats in action simultaneously to ensure maximum engagement for both athletes and spectators. The venue saw a packed house and a lively atmosphere, with continuous action throughout the day.&nbsp;IIS Women's Coach Kosei Akaishi and High-Performance Director Gary Hall were present at the venue to scout emerging talent. The IIS Dangal Championship, along with other such initiatives, will serve as a key platform to identify, assess, and nurture promising wrestlers by giving them exposure to senior-level competition and a high-performance competitive environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Weight Categories and Titles -&nbsp;Senior Freestyle (FS)&nbsp;• 57 kg: IIS Weight Title&nbsp;• 74 kg: IIS Veer Title&nbsp;• +74 kg: IIS Yodha&nbsp;&nbsp;Title Senior Greco-Roman (GR)&nbsp;• 60 kg: IIS Weight Title&nbsp;• 77 kg: IIS Veer Title&nbsp;• +77 kg: IIS Yodha Title&nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Women's Wrestling (WW)&nbsp;• 53 kg: IIS Weight Title&nbsp;• 62 kg: IIS Veer Title&nbsp;• +62 kg: IIS Yodha Title&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking on the championship, Satya Prakash, Head of Operations, SAI-IIS Hisar Centre, said, as per the release, "The IIS Dangal Championship was an excellent opportunity for the next crop of stars. It was a bit of a challenge for us to organise this event as our elite athletes are currently undergoing a national camp. But we saw this as an opportunity to give the next generation of athletes a chance to compete at the senior level and get a feel of high-quality competition. It was a great platform for future stars to express themselves on the mat and learn."&nbsp;&nbsp;Gary Hall, High Performance Director, IIS, added, as per the release, "It's great to be here in Hisar. This Dangal is a great opportunity for young wrestlers to get involved, test themselves, and do their very best. For us, it's really encouraging to see the level of participation. We would encourage any wrestler to get involved in this in the future. It's a great competition run by the team here in Hisar."&nbsp;&nbsp;Full results: IIS Dangal Championship 2026 -&nbsp;Seniors - Freestyle&nbsp;57 KG Gold: Satender (HAR)&nbsp;Silver: Rohit (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Sahil Vijender (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Sahil Devendar (HAR)&nbsp;&nbsp;74 KG&nbsp;Gold: Yash (DEL) - IIS&nbsp;Silver: Ankit Jasmer (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Sahil Suresh (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Mangal (HAR)&nbsp;&nbsp;125 KG&nbsp;Gold: Rohit (HAR)&nbsp;Silver: Deepak (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Arjun (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Sachin (HAR)&nbsp;&nbsp;Seniors - Greco-Roman 60 KG&nbsp;Gold: Suraj (HAR)&nbsp;Silver: Kuldeep (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Rupin (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Himanshu (HAR)&nbsp;&nbsp;77 KG&nbsp;Gold: Vikas (HAR)&nbsp;Silver: Sachin Kumar (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Surajmal (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Dheeraj (HAR)&nbsp;&nbsp;130 KG&nbsp;Gold: Vipin (DEL)&nbsp;Silver: Nishanth (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Joginder (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Pardeep (HAR)&nbsp;Seniors - Women's Wrestling 53 KG&nbsp;Gold: Nishu (HAR) - IIS&nbsp;Silver: Swati (UP)&nbsp;Bronze: Saarika (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Nancy (DEL)&nbsp;&nbsp;62 KG&nbsp;Gold: Anjali (HAR)&nbsp;Silver: Kajal (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Tannu (UKD)&nbsp;Bronze: Sakshi (HAR)&nbsp;&nbsp;76 KG&nbsp;Gold: Chanchal (HAR)&nbsp;Silver: Priyanka (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Manju (HAR)&nbsp;Bronze: Mansi (HAR)

Organised by the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), the championship witnessed a record turnout, with over 300 entries and around 240 participants competing across nine categories at the Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra Multipurpose Hall, Giri Centre, CCS HAU, Hisar. 

The 2026 IIS Dangal Championship closed out on a high with U23 World Championships medalists Nishu and Yash bagging top honours in their respective weight categories, according to a release. Organised by the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), the championship witnessed a record turnout, with over 300 entries and around 240 participants competing across nine categories at the Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra Multipurpose Hall, Giri Centre, CCS HAU, Hisar. 53 kg wrestler Nishu, who recently won a U23 World Championship bronze in Novi Sad, Serbia, was in top form and proved too strong for her opponents as she eased her way to the gold medal. Yash (74 kg freestyle), representing the Delhi state team, also delivered a dominant performance to finish on top of the podium in his category. Apart from the honour of winning their respective titles, both wrestlers walked away with handsome prize money cheques, with Nishu receiving Rs 31,000 and Yash Rs 51,000. "It was an excellent opportunity for me to fight against some top-quality opponents. It always feels great to win a title. I hope more such events are organised, and wrestlers like me get to participate and improve," said Yash after his victory. Encouraged by the strong response to the inaugural edition in 2025, the second edition of the event opened its doors to participants from across the country. Nearly 20 per cent of the entries came from outside Haryana, reflecting the growing reach of the championship. Around 250 entries were registered in the men's categories, while over 50 entries were recorded in the women's categories. Several notable names from the IIS stable also featured in the competition, including Kajal (+62 kg), Nishu (53 kg), Suraj (60 kg Greco-Roman, U17 World gold medallist), Sumit (60 kg Greco-Roman, U20 World bronze medallist), and Sumit Malik (57 kg freestyle, U20 World bronze medallist). The championship was conducted in a single day, with three mats in action simultaneously to ensure maximum engagement for both athletes and spectators. The venue saw a packed house and a lively atmosphere, with continuous action throughout the day. IIS Women's Coach Kosei Akaishi and High-Performance Director Gary Hall were present at the venue to scout emerging talent. The IIS Dangal Championship, along with other such initiatives, will serve as a key platform to identify, assess, and nurture promising wrestlers by giving them exposure to senior-level competition and a high-performance competitive environment. Weight Categories and Titles - Senior Freestyle (FS) • 57 kg: IIS Weight Title • 74 kg: IIS Veer Title • +74 kg: IIS Yodha Title Senior Greco-Roman (GR) • 60 kg: IIS Weight Title • 77 kg: IIS Veer Title • +77 kg: IIS Yodha Title Senior Women's Wrestling (WW) • 53 kg: IIS Weight Title • 62 kg: IIS Veer Title • +62 kg: IIS Yodha Title Speaking on the championship, Satya Prakash, Head of Operations, SAI-IIS Hisar Centre, said, as per the release, "The IIS Dangal Championship was an excellent opportunity for the next crop of stars. It was a bit of a challenge for us to organise this event as our elite athletes are currently undergoing a national camp. But we saw this as an opportunity to give the next generation of athletes a chance to compete at the senior level and get a feel of high-quality competition. It was a great platform for future stars to express themselves on the mat and learn." Gary Hall, High Performance Director, IIS, added, as per the release, "It's great to be here in Hisar. This Dangal is a great opportunity for young wrestlers to get involved, test themselves, and do their very best. For us, it's really encouraging to see the level of participation. We would encourage any wrestler to get involved in this in the future. It's a great competition run by the team here in Hisar." Full results: IIS Dangal Championship 2026 - Seniors - Freestyle 57 KG Gold: Satender (HAR) Silver: Rohit (HAR) Bronze: Sahil Vijender (HAR) Bronze: Sahil Devendar (HAR) 74 KG Gold: Yash (DEL) - IIS Silver: Ankit Jasmer (HAR) Bronze: Sahil Suresh (HAR) Bronze: Mangal (HAR) 125 KG Gold: Rohit (HAR) Silver: Deepak (HAR) Bronze: Arjun (HAR) Bronze: Sachin (HAR) Seniors - Greco-Roman 60 KG Gold: Suraj (HAR) Silver: Kuldeep (HAR) Bronze: Rupin (HAR) Bronze: Himanshu (HAR) 77 KG Gold: Vikas (HAR) Silver: Sachin Kumar (HAR) Bronze: Surajmal (HAR) Bronze: Dheeraj (HAR) 130 KG Gold: Vipin (DEL) Silver: Nishanth (HAR) Bronze: Joginder (HAR) Bronze: Pardeep (HAR) Seniors - Women's Wrestling 53 KG Gold: Nishu (HAR) - IIS Silver: Swati (UP) Bronze: Saarika (HAR) Bronze: Nancy (DEL) 62 KG Gold: Anjali (HAR) Silver: Kajal (HAR) Bronze: Tannu (UKD) Bronze: Sakshi (HAR) 76 KG Gold: Chanchal (HAR) Silver: Priyanka (HAR) Bronze: Manju (HAR) Bronze: Mansi (HAR)

Organised by the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), the championship witnessed a record turnout, with over 300 entries and around 240 participants competing across nine categories at the Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra Multipurpose Hall, Giri Centre, CCS HAU, Hisar.&nbsp;

Wrestling: Nishu and Yash shine at IIS Dangal Championship 2026

Former cricket greats Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting shared their views on Team India’s shock loss to South Africa in their first Super 8 game while also addressing their chances against high-flying Zimbabwe in their next, a do-or-die fixture. While Shastri welcomed a timely setback for India, which has put their semifinal spot in jeopardy, Ponting urged India to return to basics and pick their best XI for the Chennai wicket. The two, however, agreed on bringing back Axar Patel in the XI for this crucial match.&nbsp;India conceded its first T20 World Cup match after 12 successive wins across two editions; it was also their first in ICC white-ball events since the 2023 ODI World Cup final, sending shockwaves among a billion fans. Shastri said after you win 12 matches back-to-back, you are bound to lose one, and it’s better that India suffered this wrath in the Super 8s, where they still have two shots at redemption; otherwise, their title defence would have been over (had it happened in the knockouts).&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-zim-india-super-8-survival-drill-in-chennai-sanju-samson-in-focus-as-abhishek-sharma-turns-leggie-rinku-singh-family-emergency-1772004070801">IND vs ZIM: India’s Super 8 survival drill in Chennai; Samson in focus as Abhishek turns leggie</a>&nbsp;“You win 12 matches on the trot, there's bound to be an off day. And I'm glad it has come early. It might just be the shakeup India needed,” Shastri said on the latest episode of The ICC Review. “It might also make them rethink their strategy as to the composition of the side going ahead.&nbsp;"They would have learned from that last experience that they're not going to take things for granted because in this Super Eight if you lose one more (match), then you're really putting yourself under serious pressure,” he continued.<h3>‘Return to basics and pick Axar Patel’</h3>Discussing Axar Patel’s omission from the XI for the South Africa game, Ponting noted how his inclusion in the next could elevate India’s chances of punching the semis ticket in this tournament co-hosted by them and Sri Lanka. Should India beat Zimbabwe, they must also defeat the unbeaten West Indies in Kolkata to do their part and wait for other results to fall in their favour.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Listening to the commentary, the reason Axar didn’t play (against South Africa) is because of the left-handers on the opposition side. But there's still some right-handers there. It just comes down to the art of the captain of being able to use Axar at the right time,” Ponting said of Axar’s absence from the playing XI. “I would be going back to the basics. I'd be just looking at their lineup. Who's our best XI for the conditions in Chennai?&nbsp;“If that has Axar Patel in it, great. If it has Kuldeep Yadav in it, that's the other one that I'd be thinking about bringing back because it doesn't matter with him if it's left-hand or right-hand. He can bowl wrong ones and spin the ball away from the left-hand outside edge of both those batters,” he noted.

Shastri calls India’s loss a "timely shakeup" while Ponting urges a return to basics. Get the latest on Samson, Abhishek's new role, and India's must-win XI.

Former cricket greats Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting shared their views on Team India’s shock loss to South Africa in their first Super 8 game while also addressing their chances against high-flying Zimbabwe in their next, a do-or-die fixture. While Shastri welcomed a timely setback for India, which has put their semifinal spot in jeopardy, Ponting urged India to return to basics and pick their best XI for the Chennai wicket. The two, however, agreed on bringing back Axar Patel in the XI for this crucial match. India conceded its first T20 World Cup match after 12 successive wins across two editions; it was also their first in ICC white-ball events since the 2023 ODI World Cup final, sending shockwaves among a billion fans. Shastri said after you win 12 matches back-to-back, you are bound to lose one, and it’s better that India suffered this wrath in the Super 8s, where they still have two shots at redemption; otherwise, their title defence would have been over (had it happened in the knockouts). Also read | IND vs ZIM: India’s Super 8 survival drill in Chennai; Samson in focus as Abhishek turns leggie “You win 12 matches on the trot, there's bound to be an off day. And I'm glad it has come early. It might just be the shakeup India needed,” Shastri said on the latest episode of The ICC Review. “It might also make them rethink their strategy as to the composition of the side going ahead. "They would have learned from that last experience that they're not going to take things for granted because in this Super Eight if you lose one more (match), then you're really putting yourself under serious pressure,” he continued. ‘Return to basics and pick Axar Patel’ Discussing Axar Patel’s omission from the XI for the South Africa game, Ponting noted how his inclusion in the next could elevate India’s chances of punching the semis ticket in this tournament co-hosted by them and Sri Lanka. Should India beat Zimbabwe, they must also defeat the unbeaten West Indies in Kolkata to do their part and wait for other results to fall in their favour. “Listening to the commentary, the reason Axar didn’t play (against South Africa) is because of the left-handers on the opposition side. But there's still some right-handers there. It just comes down to the art of the captain of being able to use Axar at the right time,” Ponting said of Axar’s absence from the playing XI. “I would be going back to the basics. I'd be just looking at their lineup. Who's our best XI for the conditions in Chennai? “If that has Axar Patel in it, great. If it has Kuldeep Yadav in it, that's the other one that I'd be thinking about bringing back because it doesn't matter with him if it's left-hand or right-hand. He can bowl wrong ones and spin the ball away from the left-hand outside edge of both those batters,” he noted.

Shastri calls India’s loss a "timely shakeup" while Ponting urges a return to basics. Get the latest on Samson, Abhishek's new role, and India's must-win XI.

'Timely Shakeup': Shastri welcomes India’s loss as Ponting urges ‘best XI’ for Zimbabwe match

Former Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner has said that Max Verstappen or his father Jos were not responsible for his exit from the Formula 1 team last year. Horner's exit followed after a tumultuous 18 months or so where he was accused of sexual harrasement by a female employee of the team. The 52-year-old was cleared of the accusations twice - once in internal investigation and the other time by another lawyer. Horner took a $70m payout for the exit after leading the team to multiple drivers as well as contructor championships since joining the team in 2005.<h2>Christian Horner reveals Max Verstappen's role in Red Bull exit</h2>Talking on Formula 1: Drive to Survive latest season which aired on Netflix on Friday (Feb 20), Horner said: "[Max Verstappen's] father has never been my biggest fan. He's been outspoken about me, but I don't believe that the Verstappens were responsible in any way."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-everything-good-says-fifa-chief-infantino-on-violence-hit-mexico-hosting-matches-1771988043101">World Cup 2026 | 'Everything good,' says FIFA chief on Mexico hosting matches</a>Joe Verstappen, Max's father, had said that Horner was driving people apart in the team before he was let go. The media reports, meanwhile, claimed that Horner's exit came as an attempt to sign Max a deal with the deal F1 racing team.Max, however, has only committed to race until 2026 season despite having a deal signed till 2028. The development came after Horner's exit.<h2>Horner shares exit details</h2>The team principal had won eight drivers' and six constructors' championships during his nearly two-decade-long stay at the Red Bull Racing but said that his exit was "all rather sudden.""I didn't really get the chance to say a proper goodbye. I think this was a decision that was made by Oliver Mintzlaff Red Bull managing director with Marko Helmut (Red Bull advisor) advising from the side-line."I think ultimately things changed within the business, within the group. The founder died, and after Dietrich [Mateschitz]'s death, I think probably I was deemed to have maybe too much control."

Joe Verstappen, Max's father, had said that Horner was driving people apart in the team before he was let go. The media reports, meanwhile, claimed that Horner's exit came as an attempt to sign Max a deal with the deal F1 racing team.

Former Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner has said that Max Verstappen or his father Jos were not responsible for his exit from the Formula 1 team last year. Horner's exit followed after a tumultuous 18 months or so where he was accused of sexual harrasement by a female employee of the team. The 52-year-old was cleared of the accusations twice - once in internal investigation and the other time by another lawyer. Horner took a $70m payout for the exit after leading the team to multiple drivers as well as contructor championships since joining the team in 2005. Christian Horner reveals Max Verstappen's role in Red Bull exit Talking on Formula 1: Drive to Survive latest season which aired on Netflix on Friday (Feb 20), Horner said: "[Max Verstappen's] father has never been my biggest fan. He's been outspoken about me, but I don't believe that the Verstappens were responsible in any way." Also Read - World Cup 2026 | 'Everything good,' says FIFA chief on Mexico hosting matches Joe Verstappen, Max's father, had said that Horner was driving people apart in the team before he was let go. The media reports, meanwhile, claimed that Horner's exit came as an attempt to sign Max a deal with the deal F1 racing team. Max, however, has only committed to race until 2026 season despite having a deal signed till 2028. The development came after Horner's exit. Horner shares exit details The team principal had won eight drivers' and six constructors' championships during his nearly two-decade-long stay at the Red Bull Racing but said that his exit was "all rather sudden." "I didn't really get the chance to say a proper goodbye. I think this was a decision that was made by Oliver Mintzlaff Red Bull managing director with Marko Helmut (Red Bull advisor) advising from the side-line. "I think ultimately things changed within the business, within the group. The founder died, and after Dietrich [Mateschitz]'s death, I think probably I was deemed to have maybe too much control."

Joe Verstappen, Max's father, had said that Horner was driving people apart in the team before he was let go. The media reports, meanwhile, claimed that Horner's exit came as an attempt to sign Max a deal with the deal F1 racing team.

Formula 1: Drive to Survive - Christian Horner reveals Max Verstappen's role in Red Bull exit in Netflix series

Team India has begun its survival drill in Chennai ahead of a crucial do-or-die game against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8 tie. Sitting on the brink of a shock elimination since losing to South Africa in Ahmedabad by 76 runs, Team India must iron out their issues, including Abhishek Sharma’s form and sort their playing XI. While opener Abhishek turned into a leg-spinner in Chennai nets on Tuesday evening, Samson hogged the limelight as Rinku Singh’s potential replacement for the next game.&nbsp;The latest reports suggest that Rinku left the Indian camp to be with his ailing father, and is unlikely to return in time for the Zimbabwe fixture on Thursday (Feb 26). Considering he remains absent, India has a backup option in Samson, who batted alongside Ishan Kishan in Tuesday's training, honing his skills against the turning ball. While he is likely to walk into the playing XI, opening with Abhishek, with Ishan coming in at number three, India could make another change by bringing in Axar Patel for Washington Sundar.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">High intensity and focus 🔛 💪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> putting in the work ahead of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvZIM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvZIM</a> 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MenInBlue?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MenInBlue</a> <a href="https://t.co/zjOtB9m7jS">pic.twitter.com/zjOtB9m7jS</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/2026509305353318615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-harry-brook-maiden-hundred-seals-semis-spot-for-england-as-pakistan-on-brink-of-elimination-super-8-pallekele-1771952713777">T20 World Cup: Harry Brook’s maiden hundred seals semis spot for England as Pakistan on brink of elimination</a> &nbsp;T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav also worked on his range-hitting, aiming to improve his strike-rate, which pushed India back against the Proteas in Ahmedabad. Although his knock against the USA in India’s tournament opener helped them survive a shocker, the seasoned T20 batter hasn’t looked convincing in his remaining outings. A Times of India (TOI) report also stated that despite being bowled out by India’s frontline spinners several times, he never stopped hitting them big at the Chepauk stands. &nbsp;With India asking Chennai curators to prepare a surface to their liking, more batting-friendly, with a hint of assistance for spinners, SKY’s changed higher approach could reap rewards.<h3>Abhishek turns leggie before finding form</h3>Since peaking in the T20I bilateral series before the competition, Abhishek’s shock slump has made headlines. He got out to zero in three games and scored 15 against the Proteas, looking clueless on all occasions.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ahead of the Zimbabwe fixture, which could dictate his chances, should he again fail, Abhishek bowled leg-spin in the nets before observing batters facing practice spinners in the training. As the nets were folding up, Abhishek batted for nearly half an hour and even connected, showing glimpses of returning to form at the right time. &nbsp;As a few of his shots landed beyond the boundary rope, the onlookers seemed convinced that Abhishek was closing in on finding his breakthrough moment in this tournament.

India faces a must-win Super 8 clash vs Zimbabwe at Chepauk. With Rinku Singh out, Sanju Samson is set to return while Abhishek Sharma trials a new role.

Team India has begun its survival drill in Chennai ahead of a crucial do-or-die game against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8 tie. Sitting on the brink of a shock elimination since losing to South Africa in Ahmedabad by 76 runs, Team India must iron out their issues, including Abhishek Sharma’s form and sort their playing XI. While opener Abhishek turned into a leg-spinner in Chennai nets on Tuesday evening, Samson hogged the limelight as Rinku Singh’s potential replacement for the next game. The latest reports suggest that Rinku left the Indian camp to be with his ailing father, and is unlikely to return in time for the Zimbabwe fixture on Thursday (Feb 26). Considering he remains absent, India has a backup option in Samson, who batted alongside Ishan Kishan in Tuesday's training, honing his skills against the turning ball. While he is likely to walk into the playing XI, opening with Abhishek, with Ishan coming in at number three, India could make another change by bringing in Axar Patel for Washington Sundar.

India faces a must-win Super 8 clash vs Zimbabwe at Chepauk. With Rinku Singh out, Sanju Samson is set to return while Abhishek Sharma trials a new role.

IND vs ZIM: India’s Super 8 survival drill in Chennai; Samson in focus as Abhishek turns leggie

Hellebuycky, USA men's hockey team golie, joined many famous names after being named for Presidential Medal of Freedom including legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, baseball great Babe Ruth, tennis stalwart Billie Jean King, etc.

Hellebuycky, USA men's hockey team golie, joined many famous names after being named for Presidential Medal of Freedom including legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, baseball great Babe Ruth, tennis stalwart Billie Jean King, etc.

Presidential Medal of Freedom for USA men's hockey golie Conner Hellebuyck - Meet other famous athletes to be conferred with honour

Pakistan bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi blamed lack of partnership by batters for the loss against England in T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match on Tuesday (Feb 24) in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. The loss has daunted Pakistan's chances of making into the semis as they are now dependent on other results including net run rate. Batting first, Pak scored a modest 164/7 in 20 overs and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-harry-brook-maiden-hundred-seals-semis-spot-for-england-as-pakistan-on-brink-of-elimination-super-8-pallekele-1771952713777">England, led by skipper Harry Brook's brilliant 51-ball 100, chased the target</a> with two wickets and seven balls to spare. With the win, England also became the first semi-finalist of the ongoing edition. Overall, this is the fifth consecutive time England have made it to semis - the most by any team in the T20 World Cup history.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-everything-good-says-fifa-chief-infantino-on-violence-hit-mexico-hosting-matches-1771988043101">World Cup 2026 | 'Everything good,' says FIFA chief Infantino on violence-hit Mexico hosting matches</a><h2>Shaheen laments batters for loss vs England</h2>Speaking after match, Shaheen, who took 4/30 in four overs, said: "Unfortunately we lost wickets back to back, which is why we did not go for that 180-190 score. When England batted, Harry Brook stayed at the crease and he was rotating the strike and he was just building partnerships. I think we missed this opportunity to build partnerships. A partnership means you have to have somebody in the crease who can go for single and twos. Throughout a T20 innings you need those eight or nine runs an over, if you want to build a partnership as well. I think that middle phase Adil Rashid bowled really well, so I think the credit goes to him as well."<h2>Are Pakistan out of T20 World Cup semis race?</h2>The loss against England leaves Pakistan with just one point from the washed out match against New Zealand and only one left to play - against Sri Lanla on Saturday (Feb 28). Even if Pakistan win against SL, they'll have a maximum of three points - equal to one either New Zealand or Sri Lanka - both of which have two matches left to play including one against each other. The net run rate would be the deciding factor in deciding the second semi-finalist from Group 2 along with England, shall Pakistan beat Sri Lanka.

The loss against England leaves Pakistan with just one point from the washed out match against New Zealand and only one left to play. The net run rate would be the deciding factor in deciding the second semi-finalist from Group 2 along with England, shall Pakistan beat Sri Lanka.

Pakistan bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi blamed lack of partnership by batters for the loss against England in T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match on Tuesday (Feb 24) in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. The loss has daunted Pakistan's chances of making into the semis as they are now dependent on other results including net run rate. Batting first, Pak scored a modest 164/7 in 20 overs and England, led by skipper Harry Brook's brilliant 51-ball 100, chased the target with two wickets and seven balls to spare. With the win, England also became the first semi-finalist of the ongoing edition. Overall, this is the fifth consecutive time England have made it to semis - the most by any team in the T20 World Cup history. Also Read - World Cup 2026 | 'Everything good,' says FIFA chief Infantino on violence-hit Mexico hosting matches Shaheen laments batters for loss vs England Speaking after match, Shaheen, who took 4/30 in four overs, said: "Unfortunately we lost wickets back to back, which is why we did not go for that 180-190 score. When England batted, Harry Brook stayed at the crease and he was rotating the strike and he was just building partnerships. I think we missed this opportunity to build partnerships. A partnership means you have to have somebody in the crease who can go for single and twos. Throughout a T20 innings you need those eight or nine runs an over, if you want to build a partnership as well. I think that middle phase Adil Rashid bowled really well, so I think the credit goes to him as well." Are Pakistan out of T20 World Cup semis race? The loss against England leaves Pakistan with just one point from the washed out match against New Zealand and only one left to play - against Sri Lanla on Saturday (Feb 28). Even if Pakistan win against SL, they'll have a maximum of three points - equal to one either New Zealand or Sri Lanka - both of which have two matches left to play including one against each other. The net run rate would be the deciding factor in deciding the second semi-finalist from Group 2 along with England, shall Pakistan beat Sri Lanka.

The loss against England leaves Pakistan with just one point from the washed out match against New Zealand and only one left to play. The net run rate would be the deciding factor in deciding the second semi-finalist from Group 2 along with England, shall Pakistan beat Sri Lanka.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Infighting in Pak team?:' Shaheen Afridi blames batters for loss vs England

US president Donald Trump, during his State of Union address on Tuesday (Feb 24) at the Capitol, announced the Presidential Medal of Freedom for USA men's hockey team goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck. The honour comes as USA won its first Winter Olympics gold medal in hokcey since 1980 by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/winter-olympics-2026-watch-usa-s-hughes-loses-teeth-then-scores-golden-goal-vs-canada-in-ice-hockey-final-1771814752951">beating Canada in Milan-Cortina 2026 games on Sunday</a> (Feb 22). President Trump, typically, also tried to take the credit for the win of both men's and women's gold medal in hockey. Both, men's and women's hockey teams were invited to the White House following their gold medal win. However, only men's team came to meet Trump while women's team <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/winter-olympics-2026-gold-medallist-usa-women-s-hockey-team-declines-president-trump-s-invitation-to-white-house-1771902004647">declined the invitation</a> citing prior committments.<h2>What did Trump say about men's hockey in State of Union address?</h2>Addressing the men's hockey team's gold medal win, Trump, during the State of Union address, said: "Our country is winning again. In fact, we're winning so much that we really don't know what to do about it. People are asking me, Please, please, please, Mr. President, we're winning too much. We can't take it anymore. We're not used to winning in our country until you came along with just always losing, but now we're winning too much. I say, No, no, no, you're going to win again. You're going to win big. You're going to win bigger than ever. To To prove that point, here with us tonight is a group of winners who just made the entire nation proud, the Men's Gold medal Olympic Hockey Team."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">OUR COUNTRY IS WINNING AGAIN! CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR INCREDIBLE TEAM USA GOLD MEDAL HOCKEY TEAMS! 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/Il7Ggz0O9q">pic.twitter.com/Il7Ggz0O9q</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/2026485995856679399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-everything-good-says-fifa-chief-infantino-on-violence-hit-mexico-hosting-matches-1771988043101">World Cup 2026 | 'Everything good,' says FIFA chief Infantino on violence-hit Mexico hosting matches</a>The USA team came in afterwards to the chants of 'USA, USA, USA..' and Trump continued: "They beat a fantastic Canadian team in overtime, as everybody saw, as did the American women who will soon be coming to the White House."<h2>Medal of Freedom for golie Hellebuyck</h2>Later on Trump also mentioned exquisite display of skills by USA goalie Hellebuyck, who saved nearly 40 shots in the gold medal match, and said: "I've never seen a goaltender play as well as goalie Connor Hellebuyck," while announcing Presidential Medal of Freedom - country's highest civilian order, for him and added: "What a special job you did. What special champions you are. Thank you very much."

Both, men's and women's hockey teams were invited to the White House following their gold medal win. However, only men's team came to meet Trump while women's team declined the invitation citing prior committments. Trump also announced Presidential Medal of Freedom for USA men's hockey team goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck.

US president Donald Trump, during his State of Union address on Tuesday (Feb 24) at the Capitol, announced the Presidential Medal of Freedom for USA men's hockey team goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck. The honour comes as USA won its first Winter Olympics gold medal in hokcey since 1980 by beating Canada in Milan-Cortina 2026 games on Sunday (Feb 22). President Trump, typically, also tried to take the credit for the win of both men's and women's gold medal in hockey. Both, men's and women's hockey teams were invited to the White House following their gold medal win. However, only men's team came to meet Trump while women's team declined the invitation citing prior committments. What did Trump say about men's hockey in State of Union address? Addressing the men's hockey team's gold medal win, Trump, during the State of Union address, said: "Our country is winning again. In fact, we're winning so much that we really don't know what to do about it. People are asking me, Please, please, please, Mr. President, we're winning too much. We can't take it anymore. We're not used to winning in our country until you came along with just always losing, but now we're winning too much. I say, No, no, no, you're going to win again. You're going to win big. You're going to win bigger than ever. To To prove that point, here with us tonight is a group of winners who just made the entire nation proud, the Men's Gold medal Olympic Hockey Team."

Both, men's and women's hockey teams were invited to the White House following their gold medal win. However, only men's team came to meet Trump while women's team declined the invitation citing prior committments. Trump also announced Presidential Medal of Freedom for USA men's hockey team goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck.

US State of Union address | 'We're winning too much': Did Trump try to take credit for USA men's and women's hockey team gold

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has brushed aside any security concern about Mexico hosting the upcoming World Cup 2026 matches. The statement, made by Infantino in Colombia on Tuesday (Feb 224), came on the back of recent violence in the World Cup co-host following the death of drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes aka El Mencho on Feb 22. Guadalajara, one of the FIFA World Cup host cities in the country, was in focus as it was the one of the most affected areas and was the capital city of El Mencho's drug operation's base state Jalisco. The World Cup is scheduled from June 11 to July 19 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.<h2>FIFA boss speaks on Mexico's future as World Cup co-host</h2>"Very reassured, everything's good. It's going to be spectacular," Infantino said in Columbia's Barranquilla as reported by news agency AFP. The statement came two days after the Mexican Army killed El Mencho in an operation near Guadalajara in which 70-plus cartel members were left dead.After the news of El Mencho's killing, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (JNGC) members went on a rampage in the country, torching vehicles and blocking roads. 20 of Mexico's 32 states were affected by the violence.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-barcelona-asks-to-move-r16-second-leg-home-match-because-of-presidential-election-on-march-15-1771985355112">Champions League: Barcelona asks to move R16 second-leg home fixture - Here's why</a>Apart from Guadajalara, Mexico City and Monterrey will also host the World Cup matches and were not affected by the violence. Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum, meanwhile, had assured that fans are at 'no risk' and the situation is 'gradually returning to normal.'<h2>FIFA World Cup match schedule in Mexico</h2>Guadalajara will host the matches on June 12 (Korea vs qualifier), June 19 (Mexico vs Korea), June 24 (Colombia vs qualifier), and June 27 (Uruguay vs Spain). &nbsp;Apart from the four matches, the venue will also co-host the playoff tournament along with Monterrey to detemine the final two teams of the quadrennial event.As for Mexico City, it will host Mexico vs South Africa (June 12), Uzbekistan vs Colombia (June 18), Qualifier 1 vs Mexico (June 25), Round of 32 match (Jul 1), and one Round of 16 match (Jul 6).The third venue Monterrey will host Qualifier team vs Tunisia (June 15), Japan vs Tunisia (June 21), South Africs vs Korea (June 25), and a Round of 32 match (June 30).

Guadalajara, one of the FIFA World Cup host cities in the country, was in focus as it was the one of the most affected areas and was the capital city of El Mencho's drug operation's base state Jalisco. The World Cup is scheduled from June 11 to July 19 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has brushed aside any security concern about Mexico hosting the upcoming World Cup 2026 matches. The statement, made by Infantino in Colombia on Tuesday (Feb 224), came on the back of recent violence in the World Cup co-host following the death of drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes aka El Mencho on Feb 22. Guadalajara, one of the FIFA World Cup host cities in the country, was in focus as it was the one of the most affected areas and was the capital city of El Mencho's drug operation's base state Jalisco. The World Cup is scheduled from June 11 to July 19 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA boss speaks on Mexico's future as World Cup co-host "Very reassured, everything's good. It's going to be spectacular," Infantino said in Columbia's Barranquilla as reported by news agency AFP. The statement came two days after the Mexican Army killed El Mencho in an operation near Guadalajara in which 70-plus cartel members were left dead. After the news of El Mencho's killing, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (JNGC) members went on a rampage in the country, torching vehicles and blocking roads. 20 of Mexico's 32 states were affected by the violence. Also Read - Champions League: Barcelona asks to move R16 second-leg home fixture - Here's why Apart from Guadajalara, Mexico City and Monterrey will also host the World Cup matches and were not affected by the violence. Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum, meanwhile, had assured that fans are at 'no risk' and the situation is 'gradually returning to normal.' FIFA World Cup match schedule in Mexico Guadalajara will host the matches on June 12 (Korea vs qualifier), June 19 (Mexico vs Korea), June 24 (Colombia vs qualifier), and June 27 (Uruguay vs Spain). Apart from the four matches, the venue will also co-host the playoff tournament along with Monterrey to detemine the final two teams of the quadrennial event. As for Mexico City, it will host Mexico vs South Africa (June 12), Uzbekistan vs Colombia (June 18), Qualifier 1 vs Mexico (June 25), Round of 32 match (Jul 1), and one Round of 16 match (Jul 6). The third venue Monterrey will host Qualifier team vs Tunisia (June 15), Japan vs Tunisia (June 21), South Africs vs Korea (June 25), and a Round of 32 match (June 30).

Guadalajara, one of the FIFA World Cup host cities in the country, was in focus as it was the one of the most affected areas and was the capital city of El Mencho's drug operation's base state Jalisco. The World Cup is scheduled from June 11 to July 19 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

World Cup 2026 | 'Everything good,' says FIFA chief Infantino on violence-hit Mexico hosting matches

La Liga giants Barcelona want their Champions League R16 second-leg fixture shifted from scheduled Mar 17 to Mar 18. The reason behhind their rare request is the FC Barcelona's residential elections on March 15. On the very same day, Barcelona are scheduled to play against Sevilla but the match has an asterisk against it in the official schedule with the option of getting shifted to Saturday (Mar 14). There's been no official confirmation on Barcelona's request as of now. The Spanish giants play their first-leg match in Champions League R16 away from home on March 10 after finishing in top 8 on the points table.<h2>Who will Barcelona play in R16 Champions League</h2>As per the current situation, Newcastle or Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) could face Barcelona in the R16. Newcastle have already won their playoffs against Qarabag, beating them 3-2 in second leg on Tuesday (Feb 24) for an aggregate 9-3 victory. PSG, meanwhile face Monaco on Thursday (Feb 25) after beating them 3-2 in the first leg. The draw for R16 will take place on Friday (Feb 27) at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland after the playoff matches are over on Thursday.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-sounds-not-true-how-norwegian-club-bodo-glimt-created-history-with-win-over-inter-1771982843061">UCL | 'Sounds not true': How Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt created history</a>Barcelona, having finished in top 8 in league stage, will have the luxury of playing second leg at home Camp Nou once their opponent is decided after the R16, quarter-final, and semis draw is done.<h2>How does Champions League R16, QF and SF draw work?</h2>As per the UEFA official website, all the teams "are paired based on their positions at the end of the league phase to form four seeded pairs (clubs in positions 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8).""The clubs in each seeded pair are drawn into one of two positions in the round of 16 against the relevant winners of the knockout phase play-offs, whose position is determined by the knockout phase play-off draw.Four bowls are prepared for the draw, with the balls containing the names of each pair of seeded teams placed in the corresponding marked bowls according to the league rankings.The draw will allocate the side of the bracket for all the seeded teams, starting with the teams ranked 7/8 and finishing with the teams ranked 1/2.One ball is taken from the bowl containing the two relevant ranked teams (i.e. the teams ranked 7 and 8) and opened to display the team. The first team drawn from this bowl is placed in their reserved spot on the silver side of the bracket. The other seeded team of the pairing is then drawn and displayed, then allocated to the corresponding reserved spot on the blue side of the bracket. The same procedure is carried out with the remaining seeded teams."

The Spanish giants play their first-leg match in Champions League R16 away from home on March 10 after finishing in top 8 on the points table. The reason behhind their rare request is the FC Barcelona's residential elections on March 15.

La Liga giants Barcelona want their Champions League R16 second-leg fixture shifted from scheduled Mar 17 to Mar 18. The reason behhind their rare request is the FC Barcelona's residential elections on March 15. On the very same day, Barcelona are scheduled to play against Sevilla but the match has an asterisk against it in the official schedule with the option of getting shifted to Saturday (Mar 14). There's been no official confirmation on Barcelona's request as of now. The Spanish giants play their first-leg match in Champions League R16 away from home on March 10 after finishing in top 8 on the points table. Who will Barcelona play in R16 Champions League As per the current situation, Newcastle or Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) could face Barcelona in the R16. Newcastle have already won their playoffs against Qarabag, beating them 3-2 in second leg on Tuesday (Feb 24) for an aggregate 9-3 victory. PSG, meanwhile face Monaco on Thursday (Feb 25) after beating them 3-2 in the first leg. The draw for R16 will take place on Friday (Feb 27) at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland after the playoff matches are over on Thursday. Also Read: UCL | 'Sounds not true': How Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt created history Barcelona, having finished in top 8 in league stage, will have the luxury of playing second leg at home Camp Nou once their opponent is decided after the R16, quarter-final, and semis draw is done. How does Champions League R16, QF and SF draw work? As per the UEFA official website, all the teams "are paired based on their positions at the end of the league phase to form four seeded pairs (clubs in positions 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8)." "The clubs in each seeded pair are drawn into one of two positions in the round of 16 against the relevant winners of the knockout phase play-offs, whose position is determined by the knockout phase play-off draw. Four bowls are prepared for the draw, with the balls containing the names of each pair of seeded teams placed in the corresponding marked bowls according to the league rankings. The draw will allocate the side of the bracket for all the seeded teams, starting with the teams ranked 7/8 and finishing with the teams ranked 1/2. One ball is taken from the bowl containing the two relevant ranked teams (i.e. the teams ranked 7 and 8) and opened to display the team. The first team drawn from this bowl is placed in their reserved spot on the silver side of the bracket. The other seeded team of the pairing is then drawn and displayed, then allocated to the corresponding reserved spot on the blue side of the bracket. The same procedure is carried out with the remaining seeded teams."

The Spanish giants play their first-leg match in Champions League R16 away from home on March 10 after finishing in top 8 on the points table. The reason behhind their rare request is the FC Barcelona's residential elections on March 15.

Champions League: Barcelona ask to move R16 second-leg home fixture - Here's why

Norway's Bodo/Glimt have written history after sending Italian giant Inter Milan crashing out of the ongoing Champions League. Bodo, playing their first Champions League season, did the unthinkable with 3-1 win at San Siro on Tuesday (Feb 24), ensuring an aggregate 5-2 victory against the last season's runners-up. Bodo are now the first Norwegian team to reach the last 16 of Champions League and first overall in the European Cup since Lillestrom did so in 1987-98. Bodo have been on giant-killing spree this season, beating Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in group stage before bringing out their best in the playoffs. For Bodo, Sondre Brunsted (20th minute), Jens Petter Hauge (61st minute), and Kasper Hogh (64th minute) scored a goal each in the second leg while Pio Esposito was the only one to score for three-time winners Inter in the 30th minute.<h2>Bodo's historic night at San Siro in Champions League playoffs</h2>"It is a historical moment for Bodo and I think also for Norwegian football," said team Kjetil Knutsen. For Bodo, Hauge has been effective throughout the season, scoring six goals so far - the most for a Norwegian player for a Norwegian club in a single edition of the European Cup/Champions League.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-lionel-messi-luis-suarez-antoine-griezmann-becomes-latest-la-liga-icon-to-eye-mls-move-orlando-city-1771935541442">After Messi, Griezmann becomes latest La Liga icon to eye MLS move – Report</a>"It sounds not true, but we are there, among the last teams in the competition," said Hauge on the victory at San Siro - &nbsp;his home while playing for AC Milan for two years. "It will be really exciting to see what the next two games bring."With the win, Bodo also became the first team outside top five European leagues to win four consecutive matches in European Cup/Champions League season against the teams from top five league - Premier League (England), La Liga (Spain), Serie &nbsp;(Italy), Ligue 1 (France), Bundesliga (Germany).<h2>What next for Bodo/Glimt</h2>The players were ecstatic after the win and celebrated by thumping lockers in the locker room at San Siro to celebrate their sensational victory. Have a look at the video below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Kjør da Champions League🤌 <a href="https://t.co/otRfzR0Qu4">pic.twitter.com/otRfzR0Qu4</a>&mdash; FK Bodø/Glimt (@Glimt) <a href="https://twitter.com/Glimt/status/2026421019448140218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bodo will now either face Manchester City or Tottenham Hotspurs in the next round of Champions League - hoping to create more history in their giant killing spree.

For Bodo, Sondre Brunsted (20th minute), Jens Petter Hauge (61st minute), and Kasper Hogh (64th minute) scored a goal each in the second leg on Tuesday (Feb 24) while Pio Esposito was the only one to score for three-time winners Inter in the 30th minute.

Norway's Bodo/Glimt have written history after sending Italian giant Inter Milan crashing out of the ongoing Champions League. Bodo, playing their first Champions League season, did the unthinkable with 3-1 win at San Siro on Tuesday (Feb 24), ensuring an aggregate 5-2 victory against the last season's runners-up. Bodo are now the first Norwegian team to reach the last 16 of Champions League and first overall in the European Cup since Lillestrom did so in 1987-98. Bodo have been on giant-killing spree this season, beating Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in group stage before bringing out their best in the playoffs. For Bodo, Sondre Brunsted (20th minute), Jens Petter Hauge (61st minute), and Kasper Hogh (64th minute) scored a goal each in the second leg while Pio Esposito was the only one to score for three-time winners Inter in the 30th minute. Bodo's historic night at San Siro in Champions League playoffs "It is a historical moment for Bodo and I think also for Norwegian football," said team Kjetil Knutsen. For Bodo, Hauge has been effective throughout the season, scoring six goals so far - the most for a Norwegian player for a Norwegian club in a single edition of the European Cup/Champions League. Also Read - After Messi, Griezmann becomes latest La Liga icon to eye MLS move – Report "It sounds not true, but we are there, among the last teams in the competition," said Hauge on the victory at San Siro - his home while playing for AC Milan for two years. "It will be really exciting to see what the next two games bring." With the win, Bodo also became the first team outside top five European leagues to win four consecutive matches in European Cup/Champions League season against the teams from top five league - Premier League (England), La Liga (Spain), Serie (Italy), Ligue 1 (France), Bundesliga (Germany). What next for Bodo/Glimt The players were ecstatic after the win and celebrated by thumping lockers in the locker room at San Siro to celebrate their sensational victory. Have a look at the video below:

For Bodo, Sondre Brunsted (20th minute), Jens Petter Hauge (61st minute), and Kasper Hogh (64th minute) scored a goal each in the second leg on Tuesday (Feb 24) while Pio Esposito was the only one to score for three-time winners Inter in the 30th minute.

Champions League | 'Sounds not true': How Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt created history with win over Inter

Norway's Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the most remarkable results in modern Champions League history on Tuesday, beating last season's runners-up Inter Milan 2-1 at San Siro to reach the last 16 with a 5-2 aggregate triumph, while Newcastle United, Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen also went through. Bodo/Glimt, the modest outfit from north of the Arctic Circle, were looking to follow up their stunning 3-1 win last week in Norway in the first leg of their knockout phase play-off tie. Inter, the three-time European champions who are currently 10 points clear at the top of Serie A, were expected to pummel their visitors in an attempt to turn the tie around. But Bodo/Glimt survived at the back before finishing off the tie in the second half.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-lionel-messi-luis-suarez-antoine-griezmann-becomes-latest-la-liga-icon-to-eye-mls-move-orlando-city-1771935541442">After Messi, Griezmann becomes latest La Liga icon to eye MLS move – Report</a>Jens Petter Hauge, who played for AC Milan in 2020/21, gave his team the lead just before the hour mark after a mistake by Manuel Akanji had allowed Ole Blomberg in for an initial shot which was saved.Hakon Evjen made it 2-0 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate, leaving Inter with too much to do, even if Alessandro Bastoni pulled one back with a shot that just crossed the line.Bodo/Glimt, who had won four Norwegian Eliteserien titles in five years before finishing as runners-up last season to Viking Stavanger, are the first side from the country to go so far in Europe's elite club competition since Rosenborg reached the quarter-finals in 1997."For us it's been unbelievable. We knew it would be very hard against Inter who are a very strong team and played in the final last season," said Hauge.They will find out their last-16 opponents on Friday but already know it will either be Sporting of Portugal or Manchester City next -- they defeated City 3-1 at home last month during the league phase.What makes their success all the more striking is that Kjetil Knutsen's team are currently in their off-season, with the Norwegian league ending in late November and the new campaign not beginning until mid-March.For Inter, exiting at this stage is a bitter blow after they made the final last season only to suffer a 5-0 hammering at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain.<h2>Sorloth hat-trick</h2>Newcastle followed their 6-1 win away to Qarabag in Azerbaijan in last week's first leg with a 3-2 victory in the return at St James' Park, as Eddie Howe's team ensured there will be six English clubs in the next round.Sandro Tonali and Joelinton both scored inside the opening six minutes, leaving Qarabag facing another heavy defeat.However, Camilo Duran pulled one back early in the second half. Sven Botman headed in Newcastle's third, but Elvin Jafarguliyev made it 3-2 as he followed in to score after Marko Jankovic's penalty was saved.Newcastle can now look forward to a heavyweight tie in the next round against either Chelsea or Barcelona."I think if you look at the score over the two legs it's been fantastic from the players even though today feels like a bit of a hollow win for us," said Howe.Atletico had been held to a 3-3 draw by Club Brugge in Belgium last week but they ran out 4-1 winners in Tuesday's return in the Spanish capital to advance 7-4 on aggregate.Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth was the star of the show with a hat-trick, including the opener midway through the first half which came from a long kick downfield by goalkeeper Jan Oblak.Joel Ordonez headed the away side level before the break, but USA international Johnny Cardoso restored Atletico's lead just after the interval.Sorloth scored his second and Atletico's third on the night on 76 minutes after a brilliant one-two between Ademola Lookman and Antoine Griezmann. Sorloth then completed his hat-trick to round out the scoring with his 15th of the season in all competitions.Diego Simeone's team will play either Tottenham Hotspur or Liverpool in the next round."I'm not thinking about Liverpool or Tottenham, I'm enjoying today's game and being in the last 16 for another season is very important," Simeone told broadcaster Movistar.Meanwhile, Leverkusen followed a 2-0 win away to Olympiacos in Greece last week with a 0-0 draw at home in the return.The 2024 German champions now face a huge test next against either Arsenal or Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich.

Inter, the three-time European champions who are currently 10 points clear at the top of Serie A, were expected to pummel their visitors in an attempt to turn the tie around. But Bodo/Glimt survived at the back before finishing off the tie in the second half.

Norway's Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the most remarkable results in modern Champions League history on Tuesday, beating last season's runners-up Inter Milan 2-1 at San Siro to reach the last 16 with a 5-2 aggregate triumph, while Newcastle United, Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen also went through. Bodo/Glimt, the modest outfit from north of the Arctic Circle, were looking to follow up their stunning 3-1 win last week in Norway in the first leg of their knockout phase play-off tie. Inter, the three-time European champions who are currently 10 points clear at the top of Serie A, were expected to pummel their visitors in an attempt to turn the tie around. But Bodo/Glimt survived at the back before finishing off the tie in the second half. Also Read - After Messi, Griezmann becomes latest La Liga icon to eye MLS move – Report Jens Petter Hauge, who played for AC Milan in 2020/21, gave his team the lead just before the hour mark after a mistake by Manuel Akanji had allowed Ole Blomberg in for an initial shot which was saved. Hakon Evjen made it 2-0 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate, leaving Inter with too much to do, even if Alessandro Bastoni pulled one back with a shot that just crossed the line. Bodo/Glimt, who had won four Norwegian Eliteserien titles in five years before finishing as runners-up last season to Viking Stavanger, are the first side from the country to go so far in Europe's elite club competition since Rosenborg reached the quarter-finals in 1997. "For us it's been unbelievable. We knew it would be very hard against Inter who are a very strong team and played in the final last season," said Hauge. They will find out their last-16 opponents on Friday but already know it will either be Sporting of Portugal or Manchester City next -- they defeated City 3-1 at home last month during the league phase. What makes their success all the more striking is that Kjetil Knutsen's team are currently in their off-season, with the Norwegian league ending in late November and the new campaign not beginning until mid-March. For Inter, exiting at this stage is a bitter blow after they made the final last season only to suffer a 5-0 hammering at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. Sorloth hat-trick Newcastle followed their 6-1 win away to Qarabag in Azerbaijan in last week's first leg with a 3-2 victory in the return at St James' Park, as Eddie Howe's team ensured there will be six English clubs in the next round. Sandro Tonali and Joelinton both scored inside the opening six minutes, leaving Qarabag facing another heavy defeat. However, Camilo Duran pulled one back early in the second half. Sven Botman headed in Newcastle's third, but Elvin Jafarguliyev made it 3-2 as he followed in to score after Marko Jankovic's penalty was saved. Newcastle can now look forward to a heavyweight tie in the next round against either Chelsea or Barcelona. "I think if you look at the score over the two legs it's been fantastic from the players even though today feels like a bit of a hollow win for us," said Howe. Atletico had been held to a 3-3 draw by Club Brugge in Belgium last week but they ran out 4-1 winners in Tuesday's return in the Spanish capital to advance 7-4 on aggregate. Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth was the star of the show with a hat-trick, including the opener midway through the first half which came from a long kick downfield by goalkeeper Jan Oblak. Joel Ordonez headed the away side level before the break, but USA international Johnny Cardoso restored Atletico's lead just after the interval. Sorloth scored his second and Atletico's third on the night on 76 minutes after a brilliant one-two between Ademola Lookman and Antoine Griezmann. Sorloth then completed his hat-trick to round out the scoring with his 15th of the season in all competitions. Diego Simeone's team will play either Tottenham Hotspur or Liverpool in the next round. "I'm not thinking about Liverpool or Tottenham, I'm enjoying today's game and being in the last 16 for another season is very important," Simeone told broadcaster Movistar. Meanwhile, Leverkusen followed a 2-0 win away to Olympiacos in Greece last week with a 0-0 draw at home in the return. The 2024 German champions now face a huge test next against either Arsenal or Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich.

Inter, the three-time European champions who are currently 10 points clear at the top of Serie A, were expected to pummel their visitors in an attempt to turn the tie around. But Bodo/Glimt survived at the back before finishing off the tie in the second half.

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Harry Brook etched his name in history books with his maiden T20 World Cup hundred against Pakistan in a crucial Super 8 match in Pallekele on Tuesday (Feb 24), with the social media buzzing with praises on the English captain. Having already tasted tremendous success in the whites, Brook was yet to unleash his natural game in the coloured jersey, and he chose perhaps the perfect occasion to do it. Chasing 165 on a tricky Kandy pitch, Brook walked in at number three and made the evening about himself. His hundred, however, helped England punch their semifinal ticket in this edition.&nbsp;Brook was showing glimpses of acing in the previous games, but wasn’t getting there until he decided to promote himself against Pakistan.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-harry-brook-maiden-hundred-seals-semis-spot-for-england-as-pakistan-on-brink-of-elimination-super-8-pallekele-1771952713777">T20 World Cup: Harry Brook’s maiden hundred seals semis spot for England as Pakistan on brink of elimination</a> &nbsp;Despite losing wickets regularly at the other end, the right-hander maintained his composure and kept finding gaps at will. The USP of his masterful innings, however, was his running between the wickets, including converting several ones into twos, making all the difference. Be it smartly tackling Pakistan’s trump card, Usman Tariq, to attacking weaker links and even Shaheen Afridi, who returned with four wickets and was Pakistan’s best bowler on the day.&nbsp; &nbsp;Moreover, one of Brook’s sixes later in the innings off Shaheen was so good that even the Pakistan head coach, Mike Hesson, applauded it. &nbsp;Brook was fantastic, and so was England’s run chase, with Will Jacks helping the former champions inch closer to sealing the semis spot. Although Brook and Jacks almost pulled off the chase together, a strange passage at the end, including a few quick dismissals, kept the English fans on their feet.&nbsp; &nbsp;Jofra Archer, however, squashed all anxiety with a pull shot that won the game for England. While they have qualified for the semis, becoming the first team to do so, Pakistan, with just one point in two matches, is on the brink of elimination.&nbsp; &nbsp;Check how social media reacted to Brook's maiden T20 WC ton -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Without a shadow of a doubt, this is one of the great hundreds in T20 World Cup history. This will be a milestone in Harry Brook&#39;s career.&mdash; Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/2026338148809428999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">50-ball-100 to take your team into the semi single handedly, this is what dreams are made of! Well played Harry Brook 👏👏 PS: Ind benching Axar vs SA and Pak dropping Abrar for this game. Really surprising and costly tactical mistakes.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20Worldcup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20Worldcup</a>&mdash; Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) <a href="https://twitter.com/WasimJaffer14/status/2026341803897881003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What an amazing night for Harry Brook! Single handedly he’s just destroyed Pakistan - Is this The End for Pakistan?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PakvsEng?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PakvsEng</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ICCT20WorldCup2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ICCT20WorldCup2026</a>&mdash; Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) <a href="https://twitter.com/vikrantgupta73/status/2026338516293267868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">No matter what the format/venue is Harry Brook just loves to perform against his fav opponent Pakistan.&mdash; Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) <a href="https://twitter.com/Adityakrsaha/status/2026336810981638523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The result of this game aside, it genuinely is scary how good Harry Brook can be. As it stands, every other team in the world should be thankful for the gremlins in his brain doing weird shit so often.&mdash; Aaditya Narayan (@AadityaN_28) <a href="https://twitter.com/AadityaN_28/status/2026331156334149765?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Harry Brook with brains switched on is truly up there with the best I have ever seen play this sport.&mdash; Prashanth (@ps_it_is) <a href="https://twitter.com/ps_it_is/status/2026324225435328633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Take a bow, Harry Brook. He has treated the Pakistani attack with the disdain our tourists (rightly) have for consuming Icelandic fermented shark.&mdash; Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/icelandcricket/status/2026337609325117747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Freak innings from a freak batter. This was pure class from Harry Brook. Incredible shot making but also such tactical batting. Ultimate show-stealer <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a>&mdash; Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) <a href="https://twitter.com/beastieboy07/status/2026338988764844399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Harry Brook peaking at the right time <a href="https://t.co/i4FgzxnoOr">pic.twitter.com/i4FgzxnoOr</a>&mdash; Sagar (@sagarcasm) <a href="https://twitter.com/sagarcasm/status/2026338172456808558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">H Brook at 3 now makes me start to think it’s possible .. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ICCT20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ICCT20WorldCup</a> .. That’s the innings that proves we have a genius in the ranks of the England team ..&mdash; Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelVaughan/status/2026337567990591928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Harry Brook - freak&mdash; Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) <a href="https://twitter.com/KP24/status/2026345796761694644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Harry Brook smashes a historic maiden T20 World Cup hundred to lead England into the semi-finals, leaving Pakistan on the brink of elimination in Pallekele.

Harry Brook etched his name in history books with his maiden T20 World Cup hundred against Pakistan in a crucial Super 8 match in Pallekele on Tuesday (Feb 24), with the social media buzzing with praises on the English captain. Having already tasted tremendous success in the whites, Brook was yet to unleash his natural game in the coloured jersey, and he chose perhaps the perfect occasion to do it. Chasing 165 on a tricky Kandy pitch, Brook walked in at number three and made the evening about himself. His hundred, however, helped England punch their semifinal ticket in this edition. Brook was showing glimpses of acing in the previous games, but wasn’t getting there until he decided to promote himself against Pakistan. Also read | T20 World Cup: Harry Brook’s maiden hundred seals semis spot for England as Pakistan on brink of elimination Despite losing wickets regularly at the other end, the right-hander maintained his composure and kept finding gaps at will. The USP of his masterful innings, however, was his running between the wickets, including converting several ones into twos, making all the difference. Be it smartly tackling Pakistan’s trump card, Usman Tariq, to attacking weaker links and even Shaheen Afridi, who returned with four wickets and was Pakistan’s best bowler on the day. Moreover, one of Brook’s sixes later in the innings off Shaheen was so good that even the Pakistan head coach, Mike Hesson, applauded it. Brook was fantastic, and so was England’s run chase, with Will Jacks helping the former champions inch closer to sealing the semis spot. Although Brook and Jacks almost pulled off the chase together, a strange passage at the end, including a few quick dismissals, kept the English fans on their feet. Jofra Archer, however, squashed all anxiety with a pull shot that won the game for England. While they have qualified for the semis, becoming the first team to do so, Pakistan, with just one point in two matches, is on the brink of elimination. Check how social media reacted to Brook's maiden T20 WC ton -

Harry Brook smashes a historic maiden T20 World Cup hundred to lead England into the semi-finals, leaving Pakistan on the brink of elimination in Pallekele.

‘One of the great hundreds’: Social media buzzes with praise on Brook after ‘freak’ hundred’; check reactions

England became the first team to qualify for the semifinal of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 after narrowly beating Pakistan by two wickets in their second Super 8 match in Pallekele. Captain Harry Brook starred for the former two-time winners, smashing his maiden T20 WC hundred, which came at the perfect time for his team. This win, however, has put Pakistan on the brink of elimination as they sit at just one point after two games. Chasing 165, Brook walked in early at number three and played perhaps the best hundred in this competition's history.&nbsp;Brook promoted himself at three for the first time and rocked Pakistan with his record-breaking hundred. While it was his maiden ton in this format, he also became the first captain to hit a T20 World Cup hundred, and the fourth-ever batter to do so in a run chase in this tournament. Considering his bat flow, the timing and shot placement, Brook stunned the cricket world, with even his naysayers applauding him for his one-of-a-kind innings.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rinku-singh-leaves-india-squad-before-zimbabwe-clash-in-chennai-here-s-the-reason-1771942505940">Rinku Singh leaves India squad before Zimbabwe clash in Chennai - Here's the reason</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, Pakistan batted first after winning the toss and lost two quick wickets inside the Powerplay, including that of captain Salman Ali Agha. The man-in-form, Sahibzada Farhan, again slammed a crucial fifty (63), and handy contributions from the middle order, including 25 each from Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, and a late blitz from Shadab Khan, helped Pakistan post a fighting total (164/9). &nbsp;The returnee Shaheen Afridi picked the prize wicket of Phil Salt on a first-ball duck, before accounting for under-fire Jos Buttler and rookie Jacob Bethell inside the first six overs. In between, Brook walked in at number three and changed the game’s equation right away.&nbsp; &nbsp;Oozing with confidence, Brook played perhaps the most beautiful hundred in the tournament’s history, let alone in this edition, despite losing wickets regularly at the other end. At one point, after England was five down for 103, Brook and Will Jacks looked convincing to get the job done; however, a strange passage of quick wickets derailed the outcome, but couldn’t prevent it. &nbsp;England reached their fifth consecutive T20 World Cup semifinal, all since the 2016 edition, and Brook was pleased with the result. &nbsp;“We've come here to do that job, and we got it done, Brook said of England qualifying for the T20 World Cup semis. &nbsp;Crediting head coach Brendon McCullum for this masterstroke (On his move to No. 3), Brook said, “Baz the mastermind behind it. He came up in the morning and spoke with me. We wanted to try and maximise the Powerplay a little more. They know I like to take the game on. Thankfully, it came off, and we got a decent start,” the English captain reflected on his performance.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, England take on New Zealand in their final Super 8 game, while Pakistan face Sri Lanka in theirs. The Men in Green, however, require a few results to fall in their favour, including beating the tournament’s co-hosts, to seal an improbable semis spot.&nbsp;

For the fifth straight time, since the 2016 T20 World Cup edition, England has sealed a semifinal spot, becoming the first team to do so. 

England became the first team to qualify for the semifinal of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 after narrowly beating Pakistan by two wickets in their second Super 8 match in Pallekele. Captain Harry Brook starred for the former two-time winners, smashing his maiden T20 WC hundred, which came at the perfect time for his team. This win, however, has put Pakistan on the brink of elimination as they sit at just one point after two games. Chasing 165, Brook walked in early at number three and played perhaps the best hundred in this competition's history. Brook promoted himself at three for the first time and rocked Pakistan with his record-breaking hundred. While it was his maiden ton in this format, he also became the first captain to hit a T20 World Cup hundred, and the fourth-ever batter to do so in a run chase in this tournament. Considering his bat flow, the timing and shot placement, Brook stunned the cricket world, with even his naysayers applauding him for his one-of-a-kind innings. Also read | Rinku Singh leaves India squad before Zimbabwe clash in Chennai - Here's the reason Meanwhile, Pakistan batted first after winning the toss and lost two quick wickets inside the Powerplay, including that of captain Salman Ali Agha. The man-in-form, Sahibzada Farhan, again slammed a crucial fifty (63), and handy contributions from the middle order, including 25 each from Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, and a late blitz from Shadab Khan, helped Pakistan post a fighting total (164/9). The returnee Shaheen Afridi picked the prize wicket of Phil Salt on a first-ball duck, before accounting for under-fire Jos Buttler and rookie Jacob Bethell inside the first six overs. In between, Brook walked in at number three and changed the game’s equation right away. Oozing with confidence, Brook played perhaps the most beautiful hundred in the tournament’s history, let alone in this edition, despite losing wickets regularly at the other end. At one point, after England was five down for 103, Brook and Will Jacks looked convincing to get the job done; however, a strange passage of quick wickets derailed the outcome, but couldn’t prevent it. England reached their fifth consecutive T20 World Cup semifinal, all since the 2016 edition, and Brook was pleased with the result. “We've come here to do that job, and we got it done, Brook said of England qualifying for the T20 World Cup semis. Crediting head coach Brendon McCullum for this masterstroke (On his move to No. 3), Brook said, “Baz the mastermind behind it. He came up in the morning and spoke with me. We wanted to try and maximise the Powerplay a little more. They know I like to take the game on. Thankfully, it came off, and we got a decent start,” the English captain reflected on his performance. Meanwhile, England take on New Zealand in their final Super 8 game, while Pakistan face Sri Lanka in theirs. The Men in Green, however, require a few results to fall in their favour, including beating the tournament’s co-hosts, to seal an improbable semis spot.

For the fifth straight time, since the 2016 T20 World Cup edition, England has sealed a semifinal spot, becoming the first team to do so.&nbsp;

T20 World Cup: Harry Brook’s maiden hundred seals semis spot for England as Pakistan on brink of elimination

History will be made in Formula 1 as Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz become the first women to have a corner named in their honour at the Australian Grand Prix, with Turn 6 dedicated to them to mark International Women’s Day. Across motorsport, naming corners after influential figures has long been a tradition. Now, Mueller, race engineer to Esteban Ocon at Haas, and Schmitz, head of race strategy at Red Bull, join that legacy through the “In Her Corner” initiative. The program is a collaboration between Engineers Australia and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, designed to encourage more young people, especially girls, to pursue careers in engineering.&nbsp;Mueller stepped into the history books at the start of the 2025 season by becoming Formula 1’s first full-time female race engineer. Working trackside with Ocon, she has already earned praise for her expertise and rapid rise within the sport. Schmitz, meanwhile, has been instrumental in Red Bull’s recent dominance. Her strategic decisions played a decisive role in multiple wins and podium finishes during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, cementing her reputation as one of the sport’s sharpest tactical minds.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wwe-elimination-chamber-2026-live-streaming-in-india-start-time-full-match-card-cody-rhodes-cm-punk-rhea-ripley-liv-morgan-1771946022317">WWE Elimination Chamber 2026: Live streaming in India, start time and full match card</a>&nbsp;Reflecting on the recognition, Mueller said the initiative reinforces the idea that visibility matters, that seeing women succeed in engineering roles helps inspire the next generation. She described the honour as especially meaningful so early in her F1 journey and hopes it motivates young people to explore STEM pathways.&nbsp;Schmitz shared her passion for engineering, recalling how early encouragement at school sparked her curiosity about how things work. She spoke of the pride she feels representing her team on the podium and highlighted memorable moments, including last season’s championship battle in Qatar. Engineers Australia Chief Engineer Katherine Richards emphasized that the initiative celebrates leadership and innovation, not only in Formula 1 but across engineering and technology more broadly.

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History will be made in Formula 1 as Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz become the first women to have a corner named in their honour at the Australian Grand Prix, with Turn 6 dedicated to them to mark International Women’s Day. Across motorsport, naming corners after influential figures has long been a tradition. Now, Mueller, race engineer to Esteban Ocon at Haas, and Schmitz, head of race strategy at Red Bull, join that legacy through the “In Her Corner” initiative. The program is a collaboration between Engineers Australia and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, designed to encourage more young people, especially girls, to pursue careers in engineering. Mueller stepped into the history books at the start of the 2025 season by becoming Formula 1’s first full-time female race engineer. Working trackside with Ocon, she has already earned praise for her expertise and rapid rise within the sport. Schmitz, meanwhile, has been instrumental in Red Bull’s recent dominance. Her strategic decisions played a decisive role in multiple wins and podium finishes during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, cementing her reputation as one of the sport’s sharpest tactical minds. Also Read: WWE Elimination Chamber 2026: Live streaming in India, start time and full match card Reflecting on the recognition, Mueller said the initiative reinforces the idea that visibility matters, that seeing women succeed in engineering roles helps inspire the next generation. She described the honour as especially meaningful so early in her F1 journey and hopes it motivates young people to explore STEM pathways. Schmitz shared her passion for engineering, recalling how early encouragement at school sparked her curiosity about how things work. She spoke of the pride she feels representing her team on the podium and highlighted memorable moments, including last season’s championship battle in Qatar. Engineers Australia Chief Engineer Katherine Richards emphasized that the initiative celebrates leadership and innovation, not only in Formula 1 but across engineering and technology more broadly.

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