Articles tagged under: Cricket

IPL 2026 First Phase Schedule Out: Ahmedabad to Host Match on April 4

March 11, 2026
IPL 2026 First Phase Schedule Out: Ahmedabad to Host Match on April 4

Ahmedabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, covering matches from March 28 to April 12. The 19th edition of the tournament kicks off on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Bengaluru. While the partial fixtures span multiple venues across India including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, and others. Ahmedabad's Naren...Read More

Railways Earn Big from Ahmedabad T20 Final Rush, Plan Special Trains for Future ICC Finals

March 10, 2026
Railways Earn Big from Ahmedabad T20 Final Rush, Plan Special Trains for Future ICC Finals

Ahmedabad: Western Railway plans to run special trains for final matches of major ICC tournaments whenever the matches are held in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, or Delhi, following the strong response received during the past two events. This time, five World Cup special trains were operated for the T20 World Cup final, bringing thousands of cricket fans to Ahmedabad. To facilitate spectators travelling for the final match, special trains were run from Mumbai and Pune. According to railway officials, a to...Read More

FIFA President congratulates Jay Shah on ‘wonderfully organised’ ICC T20 World Cup

March 09, 2026
FIFA President congratulates Jay Shah on ‘wonderfully organised’ ICC T20 World Cup

Ahmedabad: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated ICC President Jay Shah following the successful organisation of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which concluded with host nation India winning the title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. India clinched a historic third T20 World Cup title, their second consecutive triumph, by defeating New Zealand in front of a packed crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, received ...Read More

Indian Captain Suryakumar Yadav Visits Adalaj Stepwell After T20 World Cup Victory

March 09, 2026
Indian Captain Suryakumar Yadav Visits Adalaj Stepwell After T20 World Cup Victory

Gandhinagar: After leading India to victory in the ICC T20 World Cup, captain Suryakumar Yadav visited the historic Adalaj Vav in Gandhinagar on Monday for an official photoshoot with the World Cup trophy, continuing the International Cricket Council’s tradition of linking major victories with iconic cultural landmarks. India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final played on Sunday, becoming T20 World Champions once again. Following the triumph, the Indian captain posed with the trophy a...Read More

Pakistani Cricketer Shoaib Akhtar Praises India’s Cricket Meritocracy After T20 World Cup 2026 Victory

March 09, 2026
Pakistani Cricketer Shoaib Akhtar Praises India’s Cricket Meritocracy After T20 World Cup 2026 Victory

New Delhi: In a rare moment of cross-border admiration, former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has heaped praise on India's cricket system following their dominant win in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand. Akhtar, widely known as the “Rawalpindi Express,” highlighted India's focus on merit-based selection, bold management decisions and respect for cricketing legends in a post-match analysis that has since gone viral on social media. The comments came during a l...Read More

Top 10 Cricketers Who Shined in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

March 09, 2026
Top 10 Cricketers Who Shined in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Ahmedabad: The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, concluded on March 8, 2026, with India defeating New Zealand in the final. “Shining” players are typically those who excelled in key statistics such as runs scored or wickets taken, contributing significantly to their teams' performances. Since no official overall player ranking for the tournament exists, the following list highlights top performers based on batting and bowling statistics across all teams. T...Read More

Ranks of 8 Venues of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 by Prestige, Capacity, Significance

March 09, 2026
Ranks of 8 Venues of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 by Prestige, Capacity, Significance

Ahmedabad: The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featured matches across eight iconic venues, with five in India and three in Sri Lanka. The tournament, which concluded with India's 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final, showcased these grounds in high-stakes games, including group stages, Super Eights, semifinals and the showpiece final. Rankings below are subjective yet based on key factors such as stadium capacity, historical prestige, number of matches ...Read More

India’s Top 10 Standout Performers in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Ranked by Impact and Stats

March 09, 2026
India’s Top 10 Standout Performers in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Ranked by Impact and Stats

Ahmedabad: India's historic back-to-back T20 World Cup triumph culminated in a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, powered by explosive batting and lethal bowling. The Men in Blue's campaign featured several stellar individual contributions, blending consistency, match-winning knocks and economical spells. Below is a ranked list of India's top 10 performers based on overall tournament statistics, key moments (including knockouts) and all...Read More

Gujarat Erupts in Joy: Streets Light Up with Fireworks, Flags and Chants After India’s T20 World Cup Triumph

March 09, 2026

Ahmedabad:Gujarat turned into a sea of blue and tricolour last night as ecstatic fans poured onto the streets across the state following India's commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium. The win, marking India's third T20 title and the first successful defence on home soil, sparked widespread celebrations from Ahmedabad to Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and beyond. In Ahmedabad, the epicentre of the triumph, thousands flooded ke...Read More

India’s T20 Champions Offer Prayers at Hanuman Temple in Narendra Modi Stadium

March 09, 2026

Ahmedabad: Suryakumar, Gambhir and Jay Shah Visit with Trophy After Historic WinAhmedabad, March 9, 2026 — India Team went to Temple with trophy 🏆 thn went to hotel Tomorrow They are going to Meet The PM 🔥ABHISHEK SHARMA, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan , Bumrah, HARDIK PANDYA #T20WorldCup2026final #IndiaVsNewZealand #TeamIndia #IndianCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/MGne1J5zqD— ROLEX 🇺🇸 (@TPD81498900) March 8, 2026 Ahmedabad: Hours after India's comm...Read More