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India coach hints at possible changes in playing XI for Zimbabwe game, says ‘performances are going to talk’

India coach hints at possible changes in playing XI for Zimbabwe game, says ‘performances are going to talk’

Ahmedabad : After a humiliating 76-run defeat to South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Indiaโ€™s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate shared that they could tweak the playing XI in the must-win clash against Zimbabwe in Chennai. He addressed that Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma havenโ€™t quite found their rhythm and it could force the team management to bring in Sanju Samson in the mix.ย  The former Netherlands cricketer also mentioned that the performance in the practice sessions wonโ€™t be considered again for team selection. He added that the time has come to pull up the socks and…
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Mohammad Amir clarifies his ‘slogger’ remark for Abhishek Sharma, gives message to struggling opener

Mohammad Amir clarifies his ‘slogger’ remark for Abhishek Sharma, gives message to struggling opener

New Delhi: Pakistan speedster Mohammad Amir has given his clarification on the 'slogger' remark that he recently made for Abhishek Sharma, claiming that the opener cannot defend. Amir stated that people might have got hurt by his remark; however, he stated that he called him a slogger from a bowler's point of view. "I was talking about him from the point of view of a bowler. I was talking about his technique. People felt bad because I used the word slogger," Amir told a Pakistani TV channel.ย  His remarks came after Abhishek was dismissed for a scratchy 12-ball 15 in…
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Zimbabwe’s undisputed opener who is the only top-order batter yet to be dismissed in T20 World Cup 2026

Zimbabwe’s undisputed opener who is the only top-order batter yet to be dismissed in T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi: Zimbabwe have made the world think about them as they have entered the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage unbeaten, riding high on wins over the likes of Sri Lanka and Australia. The fact that they had not even qualified for the 2024 World Cup puts a greater emphasis on their performance this time around. To the centre of their stellar outings have been some crucial contributions by the likes of Brian Bennett, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans and Sikandar Raza. Muzarabani and Evans have put in strong outings with the ball and have dismantled the opponents' batting…
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‘Kept me in dark’: Bangladesh President Shahabuddin alleges marginalisation by former chief advisory Yunus

‘Kept me in dark’: Bangladesh President Shahabuddin alleges marginalisation by former chief advisory Yunus

New Delhi: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused former chief adviser Muhammad Yunus of deliberately reducing the role of the presidency during the interim government. In an interview to a Bengali daily, the President said he was not kept informed about major state matters and was pushed aside from key decisions. โ€˜No information, no consultationโ€™ According to Shahabuddin, Yunus did not follow the constitutional process that requires regular updates to the President.ย He claimed he was never briefed about several foreign visits or important agreements signed during that period. โ€œI was not told anything neither verbally nor in writing,โ€ he said,…
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India feel the heat in T20 World Cup as home conditions seem to be alien

India feel the heat in T20 World Cup as home conditions seem to be alien

New Delhi: There were signs of this happening before. There were signs that India's jaw-dropping run might hit a roadblock once, if not more, in this T20 World Cup. And it has happened against a team that is as much complete as this Indian team is.ย  On Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India were not only defeated by South Africa by 76 runs but were also handed a reality check. A check that their batting juggernaut might have not been prepared for pitches like these. Might not have encountered conditions like these in the past bilateral series.ย …
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Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman orders major Army rejig; defence adviser in India recalled

Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman orders major Army rejig; defence adviser in India recalled

Dhaka: Bangladeshโ€™s new Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, has approved sweeping changes in the countryโ€™s military leadership just days after his government assumed office on February 17. The reshuffle affects several senior positions within the Bangladesh Army, including key operational commands and the countryโ€™s top military intelligence agency. According to a report by Dhaka Tribune, the changes were issued by Army Headquarters shortly after the new administration took charge. The move is widely viewed as an attempt by the new leadership to strengthen its control over the armed forces by replacing senior officers appointed under the previous administration led by Muhammad…
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Sunil Gavaskar speaks up on Abhishek Sharma’s T20 World Cup failures: ‘The fluency isn’t there’

Sunil Gavaskar speaks up on Abhishek Sharma’s T20 World Cup failures: ‘The fluency isn’t there’

New Delhi: Former India captain and legend Sunil Gavaskar analysed star opener Abhishek Sharma's ongoing struggle in the T20 World Cup 2026. The World No.1 T20I batter Abhishek has bagged three ducks and scored a scratchy 15 against South Africa as his form begins to worry India after their 76-run defeat to the Proteas in Ahmedabad.ย  Abhishek was far from his best as he struggled for fluency, often failing to connect his strokes in India's 188-run chase and fell a 12-ball 15 with a solitary six and two fours. He was given a tough time by the likes of Marco…
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Who was El Mencho; how a former cop became world’s most wanted criminal with  million bounty

Who was El Mencho; how a former cop became world’s most wanted criminal with $15 million bounty

Mexico City: Mexicoโ€™s most wanted drug lord, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as โ€œEl Mencho,โ€ has been killed during a major security operation in the western state of Jalisco, officials have confirmed. Cervantes was the leader of the violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The 59-year-old was seriously injured in a confrontation with Mexican security forces in the town of Tapalpa. He later died while being airlifted to Mexico City for medical attention. El Mencho's death has ignited widespread unrest across multiple Mexican states, as cartel members retaliate with violence. In Jalisco alone, several vehicles were set ablaze amid the chaos.…
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Why was Washington Sundar played over Axar Patel for South Africa T20 World Cup clash? Coach reveals

Why was Washington Sundar played over Axar Patel for South Africa T20 World Cup clash? Coach reveals

New Delhi: India's move to play Washington Sundar over Axar Patel in the crucial T20 World Cup 2026 clash against South Africa backfired bigtime with several experts and fans criticising the decision following the team's loss to the Proteas in Ahmedabad. India were humbled in their opening Super Eight match at the Narendra Modi Stadium by 76 runs on what was a two-paced surface. While their batters had no answers for the Proteas bowlers, the likes of David Miller and Dewald Brevis had turned the tide towards their team with the bat before Tristan Stubbs took over.ย  The middle overs…
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18 dead in Nepal after bus plunges into river in Dhading

18 dead in Nepal after bus plunges into river in Dhading

New Delhi: At least 18 people lost their lives after a passenger bus fell into the Trishuli River in Dhading district early in the morning, police said. The bus was traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu when the accident happened. The incident took place around 1 am along the Prithvi Highway near Bhaisepati in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-5.ย  According to officials, the bus suddenly went off the road and fell nearly 300 metres down a steep slope before landing near the riverbank. The vehicle was badly damaged. Injured taken to hospitalย  Police confirmed that 27 passengers were rescued with injuries. Among…
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