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T20 World Cup final: Air India & Akasa Airline to arrange extra flights to Ahmedabad

The buzz around the T20 World Cup final has taken over the city of Ahmedabad. With India set to face New Zealand on March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, thousands of fans are scrambling to reach the city. Airlines have taken note and are doing their best to provide a solution. As per PTI, Air India Express and Akasa Air have announced special flights to Ahmedabad to manage the sudden spike in travel demand following India’s semifinal win over England on Thursday. The additional flights will operate from major cities including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad, making it easier for fans to reach the venue for what promises to be a packed final. India booked their place in the final after a run-fest over England. Sanju Samson led the charge with a fiery innings, while contributions from Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma pushed India to a massive 253. England came close in the chase through Jacob Bethell’s mind-blowing century, but India held their nerve to ...

DRS, March 7: No bad luck for IND vs NZ final, Abhishek Sharma criticised & why is Chakaravarthy failing?

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Varun Chakaravarthy and Abhishek Sharma are under scrutiny. India switches things up in Ahmedabad. Jemimah Rodrigues fires in Alyssa Healy’s last match. The West Indies will finally return home. And a Pakistani cricketer sues a media publication. Cricket 15 mins All eyes on Narendra Modi Stadium pitch as India play another World Cup final in Ahmedabad Abhishek Sharma will fire in Final Abhishek Sharma’s a major talking point before the T20 World Cup final. Ravichandran Ashwin labelled his batting display in the semifinal as ‘headless’ but still backed him to play against New Zealand on March 8. Sanju Samson backed his teammate as well, confidently stating, ‘The final is going to be his day .’ India avoid back luck Fearing the repeat of the 2023 ODI World Cup final, Team India has decided to switch hotels in Ahmedabad . The Men in Blue had stayed at ITC Narmada back then, but will make themselves at home at Taj Skyline now. Team India will also switch dres...

DRS, March 6: Bethell outshines Samson, Pakistani cricketer in controversy & BCCI breaks doping rules?

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India is in the 2026 T20 World Cup final. The PCB has denied a shocking report suggesting a Pakistani cricketer ‘misbehaved’ with a female hotel staff member. There won’t be any captaincy or coach changes, but selectors have been added by the PCB. Sanju Samson and Jacob Bethell shone bright. Jasprit Bumrah stood apart, but Varun Chakaravarthy’s form continues to cause worry. Lastly, the BCCI has been accused of institutional doping. Cricket 1 hour Zimbabwe team finally leave India after ICC arranges special plans amid Middle East unrest Bethell vs Samson in Mumbai India scrapped a 7-run victory despite posting 253 on the board. Sanju Samson led the way for the hosts in Mumbai, scoring 89 from 42 . But Samson’s exceptional knock was one-upped by Jacob Bethell. The 22-year-old smashed a 45-ball hundred , the second fastest in the T20 World Cup. If not for him, England would’ve lost by plenty. However, his efforts weren’t enough in the end. Serious allegations...

Jacob Bethell smashes 2nd fastest T20 World Cup hundred, dismantles Varun Chakaravarthy

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In the lead-up to the India vs England semifinal , some felt Jacob Bethell could be rested. After Rehan Ahmed’s exceptional cameo against New Zealand, there was a discussion around the all-rounder’s inclusion. But for whom? You just couldn’t drop Jos Buttler, and Tom Banton is perhaps England’s best batter of spin. Bethell’s poor returns in the Super 8 – scores of 3, 8, and 21 – put his position in trouble. Especially with Harry Brook promoting himself to number three. But England chose to stick with him. And boy did it pay off. Jacob Bethell carryjob in Mumbai After India battered the English bowlers, with Jofra Archer going for 61 and Sam Curran conceding 53, chasing down 254 seemed like a distant dream. But Bethell thought otherwise. The southpaw was the English batter to register a half-century in the semifinal. It all started with his brilliance against Varun Chakaravarthy. He smashed sixes on the first 3 balls he faced from the Indian spinners. This included a ludicrous rever...

DRS, March 5: Rohit-Kohli request to BCCI, Pakistan selector quits & should India drop Abhishek Sharma?

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New Zealand storms into the 2026 T20 World Cup final. The Pakistan coach quits after the Super 8 exit, and the PCB is set to name a new coach. Should India consider dropping Abhishek Sharma? Are England’s spinners better than India’s? And New Zealand Cricket made a request to the BCCI. Cricket 2 hours IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup semifinal: Business End but not end of business for India New Zealand into T20 World Cup final Finn Allen’s unbeaten hundred has carried New Zealand into the T20 World Cup final. The opener smashed the fastest century in the tournament’s history, leaving South Africa shell-shocked. Kiwis chased the 170-run target in just 12.5 overs. But the Proteas had already lost the match long before, after some underwhelming batting in Kolkata. NZC’s request to BCCI NZC has urged the BCCI to renegotiate the schedule for India’s upcoming tour in October and November. Initially, three 50-over matches were to be played. However, NZC wants to add 2...

Pakistan selector resigns, upset with Babar Azam’s inclusion in T20 World Cup squad, Mike Hesson’s powers

Pakistan selector and former umpire Aleem Dar has submitted his resignation following the team’s exit from the T20 World Cup 2026. Salman Ali Agha and co. were knocked out of the tournament in the Super 8 stage after losing one match and a game being washed out, resulting in them being unable to go past New Zealand owing to poor net run-rate. Reports have claimed that Dar was unhappy with head coach Mike Hesson being given complete authority in terms of selections and hence decided to end his association with the Pakistan Cricket Board. Aleem Dar resigns as Pakistan selector As per news agency PTI, a source claimed that the PCB is yet to accept Dar’s resignation. He was on the selection committee which also comprises of Asad Shafique and Aaqib Javed. The source claimed that the former umpire had been very upset when Pakistan squad for T20 World Cup 2026 was selected and that he had resisted the inclusion of Babar Azam and Shadab Khan but it was Hesson who wanted them in the side. “ ...

DRS, March 4: IPL 2026 schedule, Team India practice postponed, RCB to return to Bengaluru & Multan Sultans back in PSL

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As we approach the fag end of the T20 World Cup 2026, the buzz over Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) has already begun, with the BCCI set to unveil the schedule shortly. India cricket team is gearing up for the semi-final clash against England and wanted to commence their training on an auspicious note. In what is good news for fans, cricket is all set to return to the M Chinnaswamy stadium for the first time since the Bengaluru stampede. On that note, let’s take a look at some of the top headlines from Tuesday. Cricket 1 hour Predicted India playing XI vs ENG, T20 World Cup semi-final: Sanju Samson stays, will Kuldeep Yadav play? IPL 2026 schedule The schedule for IPL 2026 will see the light of the day on March 6 or 7 as per reports, amid uncertainty over the schedule. Reports earlier today stated that the dates for the marquee tournament, which is scheduled to take place from late March to May,  will be announced after the ongoing T20 World Cup semi-final...