US strikes hit key bridge and airport in southern Iran, IRGC-linked media reports

US caps foreign students' stay at 4 years under new visa rule; Over 3.31L Indian students could be affected

Ukrainian drone travels 2,500 km in 12 hours to attack oil refinery in Siberia, as CIA confirms 30-minute soldier lifespan

Trump in address to nation, repeats stolen election claims, alleges China compromised 220 million voter data files

'Maintenance, training and missiles': Inside the true cost of operating an S-400 battery

Amid spate of resignations at ISRO, Govt places curbs on quitters

BREAKING: Massive earthquake jolts tourist hotspot in New Zealand, tsunami warning issued

Why Sheikh Hasina wants to return to Bangladesh despite death sentence —and what it means for India | WION Decodes

That is a misconception: Aamir Khan says 3 Idiots was not inspired by Sonam Wangchuk, Chatur is wrong

Iran's daring plan to seize US base, kidnap American soldiers could spark total war

WATCH | Terrified deer flee in panic on Iran’s Kharg Island amid US strikes

Matchbox miracle: Telangana weaver gifts 5.5-metre silk saree that fits inside a matchbox to Goddess Bharamaraba at Srisailam temple | VIDEO

Before you buy your Odyssey ticket: The difference between IMAX 70mm and digital explained

Why Russian fighter jets leave exhaust pipes raw compared to US jets

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, 2 other Indian-origin experts join US Fed Reserve's task forces

How much does a single S-400 missile cost?

Trump, Netanyahu drown in 'sea of revenge': Iran reveals new mural

Can the government force-feed Sonam Wangchuk like it did Irom Sharmila? Here's what the law says about hunger strikes | WION Decodes

'We share the anguish...': Congress appeals to Sonam Wangchuk to end fast, even as Rahul Gandhi remains missing from Jantar Mantar

How many missiles does one S-400 have?

New Friday OTT releases (July 17, 2026): Maa Inti Bangaaram, The East Palace, Desire- 5 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, JioHotstar and more

‘Response to the crimes of arrogant enemy’: Iran launches ‘revenge’ attacks across Gulf

Americans need to prove they are American citizens to visit a national park in US

Why Russian strike fighters seat pilots side-by-side compared to US jets

5 times in 40 years: Rare Atlantic Niña could soon grip Earth as Super El Niño tightens its jaws. What to expect?

Iraqi armed group announces $10 million reward for killing Trump

Why does the B-52 bomber still use eight engines?

Blasts heard in Doha, Qatar confirms intercepted missile attack

The Odyssey movie review: Christopher Nolan crafts a visual masterpiece that strips the glory from war

FIFA 2026: BTS to Justin Bieber! A look at the complete lineup for the World Cup final halftime show

'Monster fish' 20 times their original size are swarming Scottish lochs

India are currently the undisputed white-ball champions, having won the T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 before winning the T20 World Cup 2026. SKY said that that team will now focus on LA 28 Olympics gold medal where cricket is making a comeback after decades.

INDIA WIN T20 WC 2026 | Skipper SKY sets new target for team and it is not another T20 World Cup title

Gambhir, who had won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 under MS Dhoni, has now led India to two back-to-back ICC white-ball trophies. Before the T20 World Cup 2026 title win, India had also won the Champions Trophy 2025 as well.

INDIA WIN T20 WC 2026 | 'Never mattered to me,' coach Gambhir lauds players' mentality after record title win

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was also fighting an emotional battle of his own. During the post-match press conference, Kishan revealed that he had lost his cousin sister, to whom he was very close, in a car accident a day before the final. 

T20 World Cup 2026 | Ishan Kishan dedicates title win to cousin who 'died a day before final'

A gripping final-day duel at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando ended with Bhatia pocketing the third PGA Tour title of his career – all via playoffs -- on the first sudden death hole.

Akshay Bhatia wins Arnold Palmer Invitational via playoff for third PGA Tour title

India has secured the biggest-ever T20 World Cup payday after crushing New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad. From the 20% prize money hike to the shares for semifinalists and Super 8 teams, check the full financial breakdown of India's historic third world title.

T20 World Cup 2026 Prize Money: $3 million for Indian Team; check runners-up, semifinalists’ share

From India to Australia, here's a look at the top five cricket teams with most ICC titles. This list also includes Pakistan, West Indies and Sri Lanka.

5 cricket teams with most ICC titles, check where India stands

After winning Player of the Tournament at the 2026 T20 World Cup, Sanju Samson reveals how long conversations with "God of Cricket" Sachin Tendulkar saved his career. From the brink of being dropped to scoring 321 runs and lifting the trophy in Ahmedabad, read Samson's redemption story.

When ‘God of Cricket’ came to Samson’s rescue: ‘Long conversations with Tendulkar helped me’

After the 2026 T20 World Cup win for India, legendary batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and others congratulated them on the historic triumph. The legends took to their social media handles to show their emotions after India’s win.

India win T20 World Cup 2026: Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag congratulate Men in Blue after historic triumph

Virat Kohli leads the global tributes as India hammered New Zealand by 96 runs to lift a record 3rd T20 World Cup title. From the record-breaking 255-run total in Ahmedabad to Axar Patel’s three-wicket haul, read how the Men in Blue scripted history on home soil.

‘Absolutely no match, Phenomenal’: Virat Kohli leads tributes as India beat NZ to win historic T20 WC crown

With this win, India became the first team to successfully defend their T20 World Cup title and also secured a record third championship.

PM Modi applauds Team India’s T20 World Cup triumph, says they showed ‘outstanding grit’

The heartbreak of 2023 is finally over! India crushed New Zealand in Ahmedabad to lift a record 3rd T20 World Cup title. From a record 92-run Powerplay to Sanju Samson's masterclass and Shivam Dube’s late blitz, read how the Men in Blue scripted a historic win on home soil.

T20 World Cup 2026: India crush New Zealand in Ahmedabad to win record 3rd title, script history

Now, all eyes will be on how New Zealand’s batting lineup responds to the big target. India, on the other hand, have a strong bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.

Records shatter in Ahmedabad as IND post highest team total in T20 WC Final; NZ need 256 to win

England legend James Anderson reacts to Jasprit Bumrah’s "ridiculous" six-yorker over that dismantled England in the T20 World Cup semifinal. From nailing five fast Yorkers to a deceptive slow ball, see why Anderson claims there is "no one better" than the Indian speedster.

‘He’s a Freak!’ James Anderson stunned by Bumrah’s six-yorker masterclass vs ENG in Mumbai

Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium against New Zealand in the final, Abhishek completed his fifty in 18 balls as India set the tone for the final. Abhishek Sharma innings comes after he was underfire for a poor batting show at the start of the tournament.

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: Abhishek-Sanju give India perfect start with 92 runs in powerplay

Lakshya Sen became the second Indian man after his mentor, Prakash Padukone, to reach the All England final twice. However, he also became the first Indian man to lose the summit clash twice.

Lakshya Sen finishes runner-up as Lin Chun-yi wins All England Open 2026

Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, showed faith in both Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy, who have endured poor form in the later stages of the tournament. 

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: Underfire Varun, Abhishek retain spot in Playing XI as India go unchanged

Indian sportswomen are redefining success across cricket, hockey, squash, running, motorsport and judo, winning titles, breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation

International Women's Day 2026: Six sports where Indian women are changing the game

From MS Dhoni to Suryakumar Yadav, here is a look at five captains to lead India in a World Cup final, men’s senior only. The honourable list also features the likes of Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly and Rohit Sharma.

From MS Dhoni to Suryakumar Yadav, 5 captains to lead India in a World Cup final (men’s senior only)

The 30-year-old finished with seven wickets for 25 runs, the best bowling figures of his nine-year First-Class career across 38 matches

New Zealand bowler takes five wickets in five balls, sets new first-class record

Jemimah Rodrigues and the Women's ODI World Cup champions rally behind the Men in Blue for the IND vs NZ T20 World Cup Final in Ahmedabad. Can Suryakumar Yadav's India make history with a record third title? Read the heartfelt messages from the stars.

‘Bring it Home!’ Jemimah Rodrigues’ heartfelt message to Indian Team ahead of T20 World Cup final vs NZ

Varun Chakaravarthy's return of 186/4 in 16 overs has seen him attract critics and could face the heat in the final. His economy rate has become a huge concern for the team management considering India have looted runs against Zimbabwe and England in their recent encounters. 

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: Kuldeep in, Varun out; will India pull the plug for high-stakes contest?

From Ish Sodhi to Mitchell Santner, here's a look at the top five New Zealand bowlers with most T20I wickets vs India. This list also includes Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson

Meet top 5 New Zealand bowlers with most T20I wickets vs India

Suryakumar Yadav and Mitchell Santner have both spoken about how momentous the T20 World Cup final is in their own different ways.

’50 percent pressure, 50 percent excitement’: Suryakumar Yadav ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 final

A formal communication regarding the change was sent to ICC members on Saturday, a day before the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 between the India and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

ICC postpones Doha meeting amid Middle East conflict: Reports

With multiple match-winners on both sides, it is the one-on-one match ups which could decide the winner in IND vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 final on Sunday (Mar 8) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Final | Who will decide the winner? Match-ups which could define outcome

Russell's teammate Andrea Antonelli finished second in the 58-lap race with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and 7-time F1 champ Lewis Hamilton finishing third and fourth, respectively.

F1 2026 | George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix in Mercedes' 1-2 finish in Melbourne

sports

Sports, News on Sports, stories on Sports, articles on Sports, Sports stories at Wion, Sports news, Sports latest news

sports

INDIA WIN T20 WC 2026 | Skipper SKY sets new target for team and it is not another T20 World Cup title

India coach Gambhir reacts on players' mentality after record title win

T20 WC 2026 | Kishan dedicates title win to cousin who 'died a day before final'

Akshay Bhatia wins Arnold Palmer Invitational via playoff for 3rd PGA Tour title

T20 WC 2026 Prize Money: $3 million for Indian Team; check runners-up share

5 cricket teams with most ICC titles, check where India stands

When ‘Cricket's God’ came to Samson’s rescue: ‘Conversations with him helped me’

India win T20 World Cup 2026: Tendulkar, Sehwag congratulate Men in Blue

'Phenomenal’: Kohli leads tributes as India beat NZ to win historic T20 WC crown

PM Modi applauds Team India’s T20 World Cup triumph, says

Ahmedabad Curse Broken! India crush New Zealand to win Men's T20 World Cup 2026

India post highest team total in T20 WC Final; New Zealand need 256 to win

T20 WC: Anderson stunned by Bumrah’s six-yorker masterclass vs England in Mumbai

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: Abhishek-Sanju give India perfect start with 92 runs in powerplay

Lakshya Sen finishes runner-up as Lin Chun-yi wins All England Open 2026

IND vs NZ, T20 WC final: Underfire Varun, Abhishek retain spot in Playing XI

International Women's Day 2026: Six sports where Indian women are changing game

Captains to lead India in a World Cup final ft Sky, Dhoni (men’s senior only)

New Zealand bowler takes five wickets in five balls, sets new first-class record

Rodrigues’ heartfelt message to team India ahead of T20 World Cup final vs NZ

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: Kuldeep in, Varun out; will India pull the plug?

Meet top 5 New Zealand bowlers with most T20I wickets vs India

’50 percent pressure...’: Suryakumar Yadav ahead of T20 WC 26 final

ICC postpones Doha meeting amid Middle East conflict: Reports

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Final | Match-ups which could decide winner

F1 2026 | Russell wins Australian Grand Prix in Mercedes' 1-2 finish