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Geopolitics

AFC Women's Asian Cup: From COVID-19 heartbreak, India back on merit against the continent's best

Times of India – World · India

After a COVID-induced withdrawal in 2022, India's women's football team has qualified for the AFC Women's Asian Cup on merit. Under new coach Amelia Valverde, …

Geopolitics

'Dukhi mat ho bhai': Rohit Sharma's hug, 4 words that changed Sanju Samson's World Cup

Times of India – World · India

Sanju Samson's match-winning 97 against the West Indies fulfilled a promise made by captain Rohit Sharma, who encouraged him not to be disheartened when initia…

Geopolitics

How 'soul searching' helped Sanju Samson score match-winning 97

Times of India – World · India

Sanju Samson's spectacular 97 not out powered India into the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals. He credits time away from social media and self-reflection for his …

Geopolitics

Every India-England semi-final winner has won the T20 World Cup — trend to continue?

Times of India – World · India

India and England renew their T20 World Cup semi-final rivalry at Wankhede, marking their third consecutive clash in the last four. Both previous encounters sa…

Geopolitics

'Trying to keep my family safe': England star cricketer's desperate plea from war-hit Dubai

Times of India – World · India

Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow is stranded in Dubai with his family due to halted commercial flights amid rising Middle East tensions. He expressed distress over…

Geopolitics

How sport is being disrupted by the US-Israel war with Iran

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The war against Iran launched by the United States and Israel — and Iran's retaliation — have had quite an impact on sports. DW looks at some of the conflict's…

Geopolitics

Suryakumar Yadav takes off cap, bows to Sanju Samson - WATCH

Times of India – World · India

Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 guided India to a five-wicket victory over West Indies, securing a T20 World Cup semifinal spot. Captain Suryakumar Yadav's heartfel…

Geopolitics

'I felt helpless': Rohit Sharma's honest admission on India vs Pakistan thriller

Times of India – World · India

Rohit Sharma cherishes the 2007 T20 World Cup final against Pakistan as his most memorable encounter. He also highlighted the thrilling 2022 MCG clash, where V…

Startups

Playing It Forward: How Mirzapur’s First Cricket Box Turf Came to Life

Your Story · India

Om Khatri created Mirzapur’s first cricket box turf with CM YUVA support, filling the growing need for modern sports infrastructure in smaller cities.

Geopolitics

MS Dhoni turns 'umpire', dances after wide in CSK nets - WATCH

Times of India – World · India

IPL 2026 preparations commenced in Chennai with MS Dhoni joining Ruturaj Gaikwad and the Chennai Super Kings squad for their first practice session. Dhoni's pl…

Geopolitics

'Rulayega kya pagle?': Sanju Samson's on-camera reply to Suryakumar Yadav goes viral - WATCH

Times of India – World · India

Sanju Samson's spectacular unbeaten 97 powered India to a thrilling five-wicket victory over West Indies, securing a T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal spot. His ma…

Geopolitics

‘He showed his true potential’: Gambhir lauds Samson after Eden masterclass

Times of India – World · India

Gautam Gambhir lauded Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 against the West Indies, calling it a glimpse of his true potential. Samson's composed innings guided India to…

Geopolitics

Stable base and a chase in zen mode: How Sanju Samson unlocked his true potential

Times of India – World · India

On Sunday, Sanju Samson delivered a defining 97 not out in a high-pressure T20 World Cup chase at the Eden Gardens. Years of watching greats like Kohli and Roh…

Geopolitics

How Jennifer Lopez stays strong and sculpted at 56 with smart strength training

Times of India – World · India

Jennifer Lopez, at 56, showcases how building muscle post-50 combats age-related muscle loss, keeping her youthful and energetic. Her rigorous training, blendi…

Geopolitics

Sanju Samson scripts history, rewrites record books to surpass Virat Kohli

Times of India – World · India

Sanju Samson delivered a historic unbeaten 97, the highest T20 World Cup chase score by an Indian, to guide the team to a thrilling victory against the West In…

Geopolitics

Shimron Hetmyer creates T20 World Cup history, sets all-time record vs India

Times of India – World · India

Shimron Hetmyer has created a new record for hitting the most sixes in a single T20 World Cup edition. He smashed 19 sixes, surpassing Sahibzada Farhan. Hetmye…

Geopolitics

US-Israel strike Iran: With homeland under attack, Iran women chase FIFA World Cup dream

Times of India – World · India

Football authorities are supporting Iran's women's team at the Women's Asian Cup in Australia following recent military strikes in Iran. The Asian Football Con…

Geopolitics

India beat West Indies by five wickets to enter T20 World Cup semifinals

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Samson hits 97 not out, West Indian bowling falters in Kolkata as India set up World Cup semifinal against England.

Geopolitics

Ice-cool Sanju Samson fires India into T20 World Cup semis

Times of India – World · India

Pace or spin, Sanju Samson took the West Indies down with aplomb and never lost shape in the process. He hit the ball where it was meant to be hit but his ice-…

Geopolitics

Amid US-Israel strikes, Iran captain sets bold target: 'We want to qualify for the World Cup'

Times of India – World · India

The Asian Football Confederation offers full support to Iran's women's football team in Australia. The team arrived before major attacks on their homeland. The…

Geopolitics

Pakistan's T20 World Cup disaster — here's what went wrong

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan's T20 World Cup journey concluded without reaching the semi-finals, highlighting significant team weaknesses. Critics pointed to slow batting, underpe…

Geopolitics

T20 World Cup 2026 upcoming matches: Full schedule, semifinal dates, venues

Times of India – World · India

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is nearing its conclusion, with England, South Africa, and New Zealand securing semifinal spots. The final berth will be decid…

Geopolitics

IND vs WI: India won't 'mask pressure' even as Darren Sammy rallies a war cry

Times of India – World · India

India head into a virtual quarter-final against West Indies at Eden Gardens determined to embrace, not mask, pressure. While Darren Sammy has issued a war cry,…

Geopolitics

T20 World Cup: Why the spotlight is on Varun Chakravarthy

Times of India – World · India

The tournament could well be divided into two contrasting halves for the mystery spinner: he enjoyed significant control and success in the group stages but Su…

Geopolitics

T20 World Cup: How an Indian throwdown specialist is boosting West Indies' power-hitters

Times of India – World · India

Mumbai's side-arm throwdown specialist Abhishek Jain received a surprise call to bowl for the West Indies team during their practice session. Impressing coach …

Geopolitics

'There was an explosion': PV Sindhu shares terrifying update from Dubai

Times of India – World · India

Badminton star PV Sindhu is stranded in Dubai after missile-related airspace disruptions suspended flights. Initially en route to the All England Open, she de…

Geopolitics

Batting order not fixed, says India coach ahead of must-win West Indies clash

Times of India – World · India

Tilak had a modest run in the first five matches of the tournament while batting at one down, managing a strike-rate of 120. The team management then pushed hi…

Geopolitics

Lamine Yamal hits hat-trick as Barcelona beat Villarreal 4-1 in La Liga

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Barcelona have 64 points while ⁠second-placed Real are on 60 points ​ahead of hosting Getafe on Monday.

Geopolitics

Family full of pride make room to watch son Auqib make Ranji history

Times of India – World · India

In Sheeri village near the Line of Control, residents gathered anxiously to follow the Ranji Trophy final as local boy Auqib Nabi Dar played. Inside his modest…

Geopolitics

Lindholm powers Bruins surge as trade rumors swirl

Times of India – World · India

As the NHL trade deadline approaches, rumors about trades are getting stronger. Hampus Lindholm is still a key part of the Boston Bruins' push. Boston has to m…

Geopolitics

Why Babar Azam is not playing do-or-die PAK vs SL Super 8 clash?

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan dropped Babar Azam for their must-win Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2026, citing poor form after he scored 91 runs in six match…

Geopolitics

'It is a proud moment': PM Modi celebrates J&K's maiden Ranji triumph

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Jammu & Kashmir on their maiden Ranji Trophy win, calling it a proud moment for the region. Cricket legends incl…

Geopolitics

Farhan surpasses Virat Kohli, becomes highest ever to score this record

Times of India – World · India

Sahibzada Farhan broke Virat Kohli’s record for most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition during Pakistan’s must-win Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka. Kohli h…

Geopolitics

'Nahi hone wala': Sehwag tears apart Pakistan’s qualification scenario

Times of India – World · India

Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes Pakistan will not reach the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. He stated their qualification scenario is too difficul…

Geopolitics

'If Hesson stays, Shadab will be captain': Shahid Afridi's big claim

Times of India – World · India

Former captain Shahid Afridi believes Shadab Khan is the leading candidate to captain Pakistan if coach Mike Hesson remains. Afridi cited Shadab's strong rappo…

Geopolitics

Jammu and Kashmir script history, win maiden Ranji Trophy title

Times of India – World · India

Jammu and Kashmir achieved a historic Ranji Trophy triumph, their first ever, after a draw against Karnataka in the final. Dominating the match, J&K secur…

Geopolitics

When 16-year-old Shahid Afridi saved Pakistan — Can history repeat in Pallekele?

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan's path to the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals hinges on a decisive victory against Sri Lanka. Following England's win over New Zealand, Pakistan must s…

Geopolitics

'I have not seen bowling like that': Ex-India captain's brutal take on Shivam Dube

Times of India – World · India

Despite a comfortable win over Zimbabwe, India's Shivam Dube struggled with his bowling, conceding 46 runs in two overs. Former opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth…

Geopolitics

'There will not be a better opportunity': Ashwin urges Samson to go big at T20 WC

Times of India – World · India

India dominated Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, with openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma providing a strong start. Samson's quickfire 24 off 15 balls impre…

Geopolitics

'Time to wear India colours': Omar Abdullah's big backing for J&K cricketers

Times of India – World · India

Jammu and Kashmir reached their maiden Ranji Trophy final, a historic achievement celebrated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who believes some players deserve…

Geopolitics

Megan Thee Stallion stuns in gold and black look, Klay Thompson reacts

Times of India – World · India

Megan Thee Stallion made a striking statement at Milan Fashion Week during an exclusive Roberto Cavalli fitting. The Grammy winner previewed a molten gold gown…

Geopolitics

'We made same mistakes': India captain pulls no punches after ODI series loss to Australia

Times of India – World · India

India's batting faltered in the first two ODIs against Australia, resulting in consecutive losses. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged batting errors, statin…

Geopolitics

Lauren Kyle reacts after Connor McDavid, Canada’s Olympic loss

Times of India – World · India

Connor McDavid’s Olympic run ended in heartbreak as Canada lost 2 to 1 in overtime to the United States in the 2026 Winter Olympics final. Despite dominating p…

Geopolitics

Rinku Singh to rejoin India squad for virtual knockout after father's demise

Times of India – World · India

Rinku Singh will rejoin the India squad in Kolkata on Saturday. He will be available for the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against the West Indies. This match is…

Geopolitics

Sourav Ganguly's message to India selectors: Take Auqib Nabi to England

Times of India – World · India

Sourav Ganguly has backed Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi for national selection following his stellar Ranji Trophy final performance. Nabi's five-wicket ha…

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