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Iran pulls out FIFA World Cup 2026 in US, ‘under no circumstances we can participate’, says Sports Minister

New Delhi: Iran has officially pulled out of the upcoming FIFA World Cup that will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico amid war with US and Israel. The country's sports minister Ahmad Donyamali confirmed the development while speaking to the state television today. "Considering that this corrupt ⁠regime [the US] has ⁠assassinated our leader, under no circumstances ⁠can we ⁠participate in ⁠the World Cup," he said. Iran has been grouped with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand in Group G of the FIFA World Cup and all of their group stage fixtures are set to be played in…

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BAN vs PAK: Bangladesh tumble records with stunning win over Pakistan in first ODI in Mirpur

Mirpur: Bangladesh seemed to have missed the T20 World Cup very badly as they treated a 50-over clash as a T20 game in the first ODI of the three-match series against Pakistan. They skittled the visitors in Mirpur for just 114 runs and then chased down the target in just 15.1 overs to take an early lead in the series. With this win, they also ended the eight-year drought, registering their first ODI win over Pakistan since 2018. The home side also tumbled a few other records in the process, as this turned out to be their biggest ever win…

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IPL 2026 schedule announced, RCB to face SRH in opening game at Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28

New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) schedule for the two weeks of the 2026 edition has been announced as the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), will face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening game of the season at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28. However, all the RCB matches will be played at this venue subject to clearance by the expert committee on March 13. The runners-up of the previous edition, the Punjab Kings, will play their first game of the season on March 31 against Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur. Meanwhile, five-time champions Mumbai Indians…

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How much prize money did India win after T20 World Cup 2026 triumph? ICC reveals

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the final distribution of the prize money among 20 teams after the successful conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2026. India defeated New Zealand in the final of the tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad by 96 runs to lift the trophy. They became the first host nation to win the tournament and took home a massive amount of around Rs 24 crore. ICC announced the record-breaking increase in the overall prize money compared to the 2024 edition and have distributed a total amount of $ 11.25 million among…

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‘Inko World Cup jeetna hai’: Fans troll Pakistan after Bangladesh bowl them out for 114 in 1st ODI

Mirpur: After the poor performance in the T20 World Cup, Pakistan made a plethora of changes to their ODI squad for the series against Bangladesh. They dropped players like Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, among others who were faring decently in the 50-over format. But their fortunes haven't changed as Bangladesh have bundled out Pakistan for a paltry total of 114 runs in the opening game of the three-match series. Pakistan handed debuts to four players - Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Sahibzada Farhan and Shamyl Hussain. Farhan was their hero in the T20 World Cup, ending the tournament…

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IPL 2026 Schedule LIVE: BCCI set to announce fixtures for 20 days today, Who will play first match?

New Delhi: IPL 2026 Schedule Live: The schedule for the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to be announced today. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are likely to play and host the opening game of the season, having won the previous edition for the very first time in history. Who will be their opponents? CSK or MI or PBKS? The schedule will be out soon. Follow for Live Updates:  

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Abhishek Sharma retains top spot, Ishan Kishan moves into second after latest ICC T20I rankings update

New Delhi: With India having won the T20 World Cup 2026, the ICC updated the latest T20I rankings, and star batter Abhishek Sharma has retained the number one spot after the tournament. In a major climb, star batter Ishan Kishan has moved up two places and now sits in second It is worth noting that before the World Cup, Abhishek Sharma had a huge lead over his peers in the rankings. However, after the tournament and Abhishek’s shaky campaign, the star batter has managed to retain his spot but is within touching distance of the number two spot.  Ishan Kishan…

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BAN vs PAK 1st ODI LIVE Cricket Score: Pakistan aim for good showing with the bat in the first innings

Mirpur: Pakistan and Bangladesh kick off their series by facing off in the 1st ODI of the series. The two sides meet at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The game began on a positive note for hosts Bangladesh as the side won the toss in Mirpur and have opted to bowl first. The side will hope to put in a good showing against Pakistan and limit them to a subpar score in the first innings of the game. Both sides are coming on the back of heavy controversy, with Pakistan facing early elimination from the T20 World Cup and…

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Shivam Dube travels incognito, takes train ride back home to Mumbai after T20 World Cup triumph

Ahmedabad : The Indian team etched their name in history as they lifted their second straight T20 World Cup title and third title overall. The side became the first team in history to defend the T20 World Cup title and win the T20 World Cup at home as well.  While the entire side was celebrating the historic triumph, ace all-rounder Shivam Dube caught all the headlines for a completely different reason. Just hours after the Narendra Modi Stadium erupted with Dube chants, the star all-rounder had boarded a train back home to Mumbai.  In the early hours of March 9,…

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Legends League Cricket 2026: When and Where to watch marquee event live on TV and online in India?

New Delhi: The stage is set for yet another season of the Legends League Cricket. The 2026 edition of the tournament is set to kick off on March 11. The final of the tournament is slated to be held on March 27. It is worth noting that the opening game of the season will be held between Mumbai Spartans and India Captains.  The two sides at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium in Haldwani. The fixtures will be held across India, with the six teams giving it their all in hopes of getting their hands on the prestigious title.  It is…

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