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Geopolitics

Iran war scare: Pragg-Vaishali-Divya set for Candidates 2026 after Humpy doubt

Times of India – World · India

Despite concerns over Koneru Humpy potentially withdrawing from the Cyprus Candidates tournament due to regional tensions, India's rising chess stars Divya Des…

Geopolitics

‘Khoon garam tha’: Surya on how India’s 2026 T20 WC team differed from 2024

Times of India – World · India

Captain Suryakumar Yadav distinguished India's T20 World Cup victories, noting the 2024 team's "experienced enthusiasm" and the 2026 squad's "fiery passion of …

Geopolitics

Mexico City breaks Guinness Record with giant football training session

BBC News – World · Europe

Mexico City set a Guinness record for the largest football training session as 9,500 participants filled the capital’s Zocalo square ahead of World Cup.

Geopolitics

'I must have made mistakes': Gambhir opens up on Rohit, Kohli equation

Times of India – World · India

Head coach Gautam Gambhir acknowledged potential missteps in his interactions with senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. While not directly addressing r…

Geopolitics

How Sanju Samson created a 'spiritual place' in dressing room after WI win

Times of India – World · India

Following India's T20 World Cup triumph, Sanju Samson reflects on the spiritual victory and overcoming self-doubt, highlighting a crucial innings against the W…

Geopolitics

‘My time there was over’: Samson opens up on RR exit, eyes fresh start with CSK

Times of India – World · India

Sanju Samson, fresh from T20 World Cup heroics, revealed his Rajasthan Royals departure was a mutual feeling of a journey's end. He's now eager to learn from …

Geopolitics

‘Mallu in the team’: Varun Chakaravarthy invokes viral Sanju Samson meme

Times of India – World · India

A viral comment by Varun Chakravarthy about a 'Mallu' in the World Cup team, referencing Sanju Samson, gained traction after India's dominant T20 World Cup 202…

Geopolitics

'Cannot be expressed': Sanju Samson makes massive Gambhir admission

Times of India – World · India

Sanju Samson reflected on India’s victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, where he was Player of the Tournament with 321 runs. He spoke about his long bon…

Geopolitics

IPL 2026: Injured Harshit Rana on crutches at BCCI Naman Awards - Watch

Times of India – World · India

Harshit Rana was seen on crutches at the BCCI Naman Awards, indicating his recovery is not progressing as expected. The Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler is se…

Geopolitics

'Hard to argue': Ponting reveals ‘overlooked’ factor in India’s T20 WC success

Times of India – World · India

Ricky Ponting hailed the India national cricket team as one of the strongest T20 sides after their triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, where they beat…

Geopolitics

England all-rounder blasts Brendon McCullum, reveals 'an eye-opening experience'

Times of India – World · India

Liam Livingstone criticised England management, including coach Brendon McCullum and director Rob Key, for poor communication after he was dropped in 2025. The…

Geopolitics

'I’ve spoken to Mahi bhai': Samson breaks silence on 1st time with Dhoni

Times of India – World · India

Sanju Samson said he is excited to play alongside MS Dhoni for the first time in the Indian Premier League, calling it a big learning opportunity. The wicketke…

Geopolitics

Dhoni next India coach? Gambhir's role reversal wish after Instagram exchange

Times of India – World · India

Speaking about the exchange a week after the final, Gambhir said he appreciated Dhoni's message and hoped to return the gesture one day.

Geopolitics

‘It was very harsh’: Surya on bold call to pick Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma

Times of India – World · India

Suryakumar Yadav revealed the T20 World Cup selection of Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma was a gut call, believing Kishan was the "X-factor." Kishan justified …

Geopolitics

'In the name of surgery': Afridi blasts Pak selectors for dropping Babar & Co.

Times of India – World · India

Shahid Afridi criticised Pakistan’s selectors after the Pakistan national cricket team lost the ODI series 2–1 to the Bangladesh national cricket team followin…

Geopolitics

How Azhar Mahmood played IPL despite Pakistan player ban since 2009

Times of India – World · India

Mahmood played for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) in the 2012 and 2013 seasons and later represented KKR in the 2015 season.

Geopolitics

‘Pakistan becoming an associate team’: Ex-cricketer slams Afridi, team management

Times of India – World · India

Ahmed Shehzad, a former Pakistan cricketer, has strongly criticized the team's leadership following their ODI series defeat to Bangladesh. He expressed concern…

Geopolitics

‘I want to break that’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi targets Chris Gayle’s iconic IPL record

Times of India – World · India

Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi aims to shatter Chris Gayle's iconic 175-run T20 record in the upcoming IPL season. After a stellar 2025, including a U-19 …

Geopolitics

Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th international century: The milestone that stunned the cricket world

Times of India – World · India

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar achieved his historic 100th international century on March 16, 2012, against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup. This monumental feat, af…

Geopolitics

‘You can make two-three XIs’: Surya says India’s T20 talent pool now ‘unlimited’

Times of India – World · India

India's T20 talent pool is so deep, Suryakumar Yadav believes multiple international-quality teams could be formed, thanks to robust domestic cricket and the I…

Geopolitics

‘Our forever begins now’: Kuldeep shares first post after wedding with Vanshika

Times of India – World · India

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav tied the knot with childhood friend Vanshika Chaddha in a star-studded Mussoorie wedding. The private ceremony saw cricketers like…

Geopolitics

Sabalenka wins first Indian Wells title with victory against Rybakina

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

World number one's triumph against Elena Rybakina avenges her loss to the Kazakh in the 2026 Australian Open final.

Geopolitics

Mexico City sets world record for largest soccer class

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Mexico City sets new world record after more than 9,000 people took part in a massive open-air soccer class. The record comes as Mexico prepares to help host t…

Geopolitics

Last-over drama! Pakistan file complaint after controversial DRS decision in Bangladesh ODI

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan has lodged a complaint with the match referee over a controversial DRS call in the final over of their ODI loss to Bangladesh. The Pakistan camp alleg…

Geopolitics

'Goal is to win IPL trophy': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi targets Rajasthan Royals glory

Times of India – World · India

U-19 sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, already an IPL centurion at 14, is laser-focused on winning the IPL trophy for Rajasthan Royals. Having led India to U-19…

Geopolitics

Shubman bags Polly Umrigar Award, Smriti Mandhana makes history with fifth BCCI honour

Times of India – World · India

Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were honored as India's top cricketers at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026. Gill secured the Polly Umrigar Award for his stellar 202…

Geopolitics

Nathan Martin wins closest-ever Los Angeles marathon in its 40-year history

The Guardian – World · Europe

The American propelled ahead of frontrunner Michael Kimani Kamau by a fraction of a secondSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in yo…

Geopolitics

'No team is bigger than the organisation': ICC chairman Jay Shah sends clear message

Times of India – World · India

ICC Chairman Jay Shah emphasized that no team is bigger than the organization, reflecting on the recent T20 World Cup's success despite pre-tournament uncertai…

Geopolitics

'Expectations were immense': Dravid hails Surya & Gambhir in India’s T20 WC win

Times of India – World · India

Rahul Dravid highlights India's consistent success in global tournaments. He credits this to the nation's immense cricketing talent finally being realized. Dra…

Geopolitics

2017 Champions Trophy-winning captain Sarfaraz Ahmed retires from all forms of cricket

Times of India – World · India

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. The wicketkeeper-batter, who led Pakistan to major ICC tournam…

Geopolitics

Mother quit job, son scripts history: How Mayank, 16, became Northeast’s 1st GM

Times of India – World · India

Sixteen-year-old Mayank Chakraborty has made history as the first Grandmaster from Assam and Northeast India. His landmark achievement in Sweden follows years …

Geopolitics

'Babar Azam doesn't have a voice': Ex-Pak batter cites Kohli example in T20 WC rant

Times of India – World · India

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali criticized the decision to bat Babar Azam at No.4 during the T20 World Cup, suggesting he should have opposed the move like Vi…

Geopolitics

No Hitman! Virat Kohli picks Chris Gayle over Rohit Sharma as best T20 opener

Times of India – World · India

Virat Kohli, in a recent 'This or That' challenge, named Chris Gayle as his top T20 opener over Rohit Sharma. Kohli's selections progressed through Adam Gilch…

Geopolitics

'We wanted more firepower': Gautam Gambhir explains bold Sanju Samson move in T20 World Cup

Times of India – World · India

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir revealed Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup return was driven by an aggressive batting philosophy, not match-ups. The team aimed fo…

Geopolitics

'Phone pakad, social media hata': Abhishek Sharma reveals tough advice from Surya, Gambhir, Pandya

Times of India – World · India

Abhishek Sharma faced a challenging start to the T20 World Cup 2026, scoring three consecutive ducks. Supported by captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Ga…

Geopolitics

Medvedev stuns Alcaraz to set up Sinner final

BBC News – World · Europe

World number two Jannik Sinner puts on a masterclass to beat Alexander Zverev 6-2 6-4 and reach his first final at Indian Wells, while Daniil Medvedev ends Car…

Geopolitics

France take title with thrilling last-gasp win over England

BBC News – World · Europe

France claim a third Six Nations title in the past five years as Thomas Ramos' last-gasp kick decides a 94-point thriller against England in Paris.

Geopolitics

No captaincy for Virat Kohli, Watson snubbed in Dinesh Karthik's all-time RCB XI

Times of India – World · India

Dinesh Karthik unveiled his all-time Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI, surprisingly naming Rajat Patidar as captain over Virat Kohli. Karthik lauded Patidar's le…

Geopolitics

Some Olympic Leaders Want to See Fixed Winter Games Host Cities

The New York Times – World · US

Fewer cities are bidding for Olympics, and those that are can’t always accommodate every event. The Milan-Cortina Games were the most sprawling Olympics in his…

Geopolitics

Indian players were 'jealous' of Abhishek Sharma: Sanju Samson opens up

Times of India – World · India

India's Sanju Samson lauded opening partner Abhishek Sharma, calling their partnership 'fire and fire' and a natural Kerala-Punjabi blend. Samson highlighted A…

Geopolitics

'India's DNA is to win trophies, Pakistan's is to lose': Rashid Latif's brutal attack

Times of India – World · India

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has sharply criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board following the team's T20 World Cup exit. He contrasted Pakistan's tenden…

Geopolitics

'Not ice and fire, we are fire and fire': Sanju Samson on partnership with Abhishek Sharma

Times of India – World · India

Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma's explosive 98-run opening partnership powered India to a massive 255/5 in the T20 World Cup final. India secured a commanding…

Geopolitics

Pakistan cricket 'not destroyed' by T20 World Cup exit: Aaqib Javed

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 journey ended prematurely, missing the semifinals on net run rate despite a final win. Selector Aaqib Javed admitted the situatio…

Geopolitics

Watch: MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad blast bowlers; video goes viral ahead of IPL 2026

Times of India – World · India

Chennai Super Kings have begun preparations for the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with a viral video showing MS Dhoni and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad hitting …

Geopolitics

Sidney Crosby injury update after Mitch Marner reveals Olympics setback

Times of India – World · India

The Pittsburgh Penguins are still tracking the progress of captain Sidney Crosby, who sustained injuries at the 2026 winter Olympics. Recent news by Vegas Gold…

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