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Feb

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IND vs ZIM: First time in 24 years! India to face Zimbabwe at home in do or die clash in Chennai

Chennai: India will face Zimbabwe today in their next Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This is a must-win clash for both teams, having lost their previous games at the hands of South Africa and the West Indies by 76 and 101 runs respectively. Moreover, this is the first time India are locking horns against Zimbabwe at home across any formats since 2002.  The last time Zimbabwe faced India in India in an ODI in Guwahati in March 2002, they lost by 101 runs. Curiously, they played seven ODIs and four…

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26

Feb

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Donald Trump treats Winter Olympics heroes with double-stacked cheeseburgers, celebration video goes viral

New Delhi: A celebratory visit to the White House took an unmistakably casual turn when members of Team USA were treated to double-stacked cheeseburgers following their gold medal triumph at the Winter Olympics 2026 in Italy. Video of the gathering surfaced on X through conservative commentator Nick Sortor, who presented the occasion as a signature moment under President Donald Trump. In the footage, athletes wearing Team USA shirts are seated around a long wooden table inside the White House as servers distribute plates stacked with burgers. Patriotic music filled the room, with Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue by…

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26

Feb

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WI vs SA T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: West Indies vs South Africa Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams

Ahmedabad : West Indies will host South Africa in their second Super Eights clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Shai Hope-led side arrived at the tournament as a dark horse, but proved to be a force to reckon with, having won all their matches so far. Shimron Hetmyer has been one of their star performers, scoring 219 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 185.59, while Matthew Forde and Gudakesh Motie have been consistent with the ball. Now, successful teams don’t believe in one-man shows. Both West…

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26

Feb

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India’s probable XI vs Zimbabwe: Sanju Samson IN, Rinku Singh OUT; What about Tilak Varma?

Chennai: India are very likely to make multiple changes to the playing XI after a 76-run drubbing against South Africa. Sanju Samson, who was touted to open alongside Abhishek Sharma in the T20 World Cup, was sidelined from the playing XI due to form-related concerns. However, the keeper-batter is now the frontrunner to be back in the mix as the Indian team management wants to bring in a right-handed batter at the top order. In such a case, Ishan Kishan will be moved to number three. That raises questions about Tilak Varma. However, the team management is not planning to…

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26

Feb

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Umran Malik concedes 36 in over, 59 in two; worrying signs for KKR ahead of IPL 2026

Navi Mumbai: Kolkata Knight Riders have suffered tremendously since the IPL 2026 auction. Pacer Mustafizur Rahman had to be released in accordance with BCCI guidelines, while Sri Lanka speedster Matheesha Pathirana suffered a calf injury during the T20 World Cup 2026. Harshit Rana’s fitness is a concern as well, with the India international reported to miss a significant chunk of the next season, if not the entire.  Adding to their troubles is the inconsistent form of certain squad players. In the IPL 2025 mega-auction, the three-time champions signed Jammu and Kashmir pacer Umran Malik for INR 75 lakhs, but he…

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26

Feb

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Chennai metro announce free rides for fans attending India vs Zimbabwe clash on February 26

Chennai: India set to host Zimbabwe on February 26 in their crucial T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Ahead of the marquee clash, Chennai city transport authorities have rolled out special measures to handle the surge in match-day traffic  Chennai Metro Rail Limited will allow spectators to travel free of cost on presentation of their match tickets. The physical tickets, embedded with unique QR codes, can be scanned at Automatic Fare Collection gates and will function as valid metro passes for the day. Each ticket permits one round trip between any metro…

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26

Feb

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WI vs SA pitch report: How will surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad play in T20 World Cup?

Ahmedabad : The Super Eights match between West Indies and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will surely be tuned in by the Indian fans. The fans will cheer for the Proteas as a win for the Aiden Markram-led side will keep the hosts alive for a spot in the semi-final, while if West Indies win, the permutations and combinations might not favour India. However, they will still be in contention. Notably, West Indies have been one of the most dominating teams in the ongoing season. Shimron Hetmyer has been a force to reckon with, smacking 219…

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26

Feb

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Dasun Shanaka calls out negativity in Sri Lanka cricket, asks government to step in to protect mental health

Colombo: New Zealand crushed Sri Lanka by 61 runs in their second Super Eights clash at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. With that, the Dasun Shanaka-led side is eliminated from the race to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026. They produced stunning performances in the group stage, including a win over Australia, but failed to live up to the potential in the next round, losing back-to-back matches to England and the Kiwis. After the exit, captain Dasun Shanka called out the negativity in Sri Lanka cricket. He noted that the players are aware of the reasons for…

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25

Feb

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Will Sanju Samson play in India’s next World Cup game against Zimbabwe? Sitanshu Kotak shares update

Chennai: The Indian team is all set to continue its T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. The side will be taking on Zimbabwe in their next clash. The two sides will lock horns in the Super 8 stage of the tournament, in the 48th game. The clash will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 26.  Ahead of the game, there has been much discussion over what India’s lineup could look like in the clash. With uncertainty over Rinku Singh’s inclusion in the XI, there have been talks of including star batter Sanju Samson in the lineup. …

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25

Feb

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Arjun Tendulkar, Saaniya Chandhok celebrate pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar | Watch

New Delhi: Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chadhok have captured all the limelight, as the couple were captured celebrating their pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar. Arjun is expected to tie the knot with Saaniya in the early days of March 2026. The members of both families have also started to arrive in Jamnagar for the wedding.  Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, Mukesh Ambani, and his wife, Nita Ambani, founder-chairman of Reliance Foundation, were also present at the venue as the couple celebrated their pre-wedding festivities.  It is interesting to note that the wedding will take place at the Ambani…

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