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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...

Stranded in Dubai, Jonny Bairstow reveals worrying development and seeks help from UK Prime Minister

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There’s a war like situation out there in the Middle East. Most of the countries are getting affected and with that, life of sports and sportspersons aren’t going smooth as well. T20 World Cup participants are stranded in India, which is a safer space. But for Jonny Bairstow, it is much more difficult as he is in that part of the world, currently dubbed as “war zone”. The England wicketkeeper-batter has revealed a worrying development from Dubai, where he remains stranded with his young family amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. With commercial departures from the UAE halted following reported missile and drone strikes by Iran, thousands have been left grounded and Bairstow is among them. Cricket 42 mins Jonny Bairstow & England Lions team stranded in Dubai, call out for help For those writing that I’m with the England Lions team… I am not. I am with my young family in Dubai…sure the England Lions security staff will be doing all they can to get...

Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes Today March 3 Indian Server Bring Free Rewards

If you’re a Free Fire MAX player, you already know that Garena is constantly dropping new cosmetics, skins, and weapons to keep the game fresh. While many of these items usually cost diamonds, redeem codes are the best way to snag premium loot for free. Check out the latest  Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes March 3  below. Here is the updated list of active redeem codes for  March 3, 2026 , along with a quick guide on how to claim them before they expire. Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes March 3 These codes are alphanumeric and typically 12 to 16 characters long. Since they have a limited redemption cap, it’s a “first-come, first-served” situation—so move fast. S9QK2L6VP3MR FFR4G3HM5YJN 6KWMFJVMQQYG FZ5X1C7V9B2N FT4E9Y5U1I3O FP9O1I5U3Y2T FM6N1B8V3C4X FA3S7D5F1G9H FK3J9H5G1F7D FU1I5O3P7A9S F7F9A3B2K6G8 FE2R8T6Y4U1I FQ9W2E1R7T5Y K9QP6K2MNL8V V3QJ1M9KRP7V D8MJ4Q6LVK2R B3G7A22TWDR7 WD4XJ7WQZ42A FFMCB7XLVNC XZJZE25WFEJJ FFCMCP5J9SS3 RD3TZ...

DRS, Feb 3: Kohli’s next India match, PCB fines Pakistan cricketers & Gambhir vs superstar culture

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India’s schedule after IPL 2026 is out. Gautam Gambhir once again attacked superstar culture. The Middle East conflict continues to affect cricket. South Africa has taken offence to the ‘cupcake’ ad. Pakistan players have been fined. The final auction list for The Hundred 2026 is out. Cricket 41 mins Reasons why India can fail to win the T20 World Cup 2026 IND vs AFG in June BCCI has announced India’s next series after the T20 World Cup 2026. Afghanistan will travel for a one-off Test and a 3-match ODI series in June. This means Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli will be playing for India after 6 months as preparations for the ODI World Cup 2027 begin. PCB fine cricketers In a shocking turn of events , the PCB will reportedly place a fine of PKR 5 million (INR 16.20 lakh) on every player of the T20 World Cup squad for the Pakistan team’s performance. This amount is more than what a Grade B centrally contracted player earns in a season. Dube ...