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Abhishek Sharma reveals he used Shivam Dube’s bat in T20 final; also name-drops Shubman Gill

For most of the T20 World Cup, Abhishek Sharma looked like a man searching for answers. Three ducks in a row, a couple of quiet scores after that, and questions growing louder with every match. He looked woefully out of form, with fans cheering even single boundaries of his. By the time the final against New Zealand arrived in Ahmedabad, very few expected him to play a major role. Then came Sunday night at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Kudos to India for sticking with the youngster. In front of almost a lakh fans, Abhishek flipped the script. The left-hander smashed a breathtaking 52 off just 21 balls , reaching his half-century in only 18 deliveries. Six fours and three sixes flew off his bat as he helped India race to a blazing start alongside Sanju Samson. Their 96-run opening burst in the powerplay equalled the highest powerplay total in T20 World Cup history. Interestingly, the bat he used did not even belong to him. Dube’s bat, Gill’s absence and a comeback knock After the matc...

DRS, March 9: IPL 2026 schedule mystery, Tendulkar’s chats with Samson & LSG to get new mentor?

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India has finally won a final in Ahmedabad. Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah proved to be the architects of India’s victory over New Zealand. Tension flared between an Indian fast bowler and a Kiwi batter, but the matter was resolved in no time. In IPL news, we might have a schedule and coach update. Cricket 4 mins Suryakumar Yadav & Gautam Gambhir’s ruthless India lift 3rd T20 World Cup trophy, end Ahmedabad jinx Sanju Samson’s trifecta Sanju Samson earned himself the ‘player of the tournament’ award after an 89-run knock in the final . The keeper went past Virat Kohli’s 319-run record and became just the third player to register 3 fifty+ scores in the T20 World Cup. After the match, he credited conversations with Sachin Tendulkar for his rise in the last couple of years. Abhishek Sharma comes good finally Abhishek Sharma repaid the faith shown by the management in the final, smashing the fastest fifty of the T20 World Cup 2026. His...

‘National treasure’ Jasprit Bumah gets huge shoutout from India captain after T20 World Cup heroics

India cricket team bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been labelled as a ‘once in a generation’ player and a ‘national treasure by captain Suryakumar Yadav after the T20 World Cup 2026 final. The premium pacer finished with figures of 4/15 against New Zealand on Sunday, the best for any fast bowler in a T20 WC final. SKY couldn’t help but lavish praise on Bumrah following the mammoth win, with the pacer playing a crucial part in helping the Men in Blue secure their second consecutive title. ‘Jasprit Bumrah a national treasure’ Speaking at the post-match presentation, SKY dubbed Bumrah as a national treasure who knew how he had to get the job done in crucial matches. He said that the pacer was the best in the business and that he was a once in a generation bowler. “I think it was very, very special. That’s what I said, like how Sanju said in the last game he wanted to give his Man of the Match to Jasprit Bumrah. He is a once in a generation bowler, I can call him as a national treasure right ...

Team India record at T20 World Cup finals before 2026 edition

Team India have the chance to become the most successful team in T20 World Cup history when they will enter the Narendra Modi Stadium to face New Zealand in this year’s final. India are set to play their fourth T20 World Cup final. Few teams have shown the kind of consistency India have managed in the T20 World Cup. From the magical run in 2007 to the unbeaten campaign in 2024, India have regularly found themselves deep in the tournament. Before the 2026 final, they had already lifted the trophy twice and finished runners-up once. India’s journey through previous T20 World Cup finals India’s first appearance in a T20 World Cup final came in the inaugural edition in 2007. A young side led by MS Dhoni stunned the cricketing world by defeating Pakistan in a dramatic final in Johannesburg. Gautam Gambhir anchored the innings with a superb 75 while Irfan Pathan’s three-wicket haul helped India defend 157. The match famously ended with Misbah-ul-Haq’s scoop shot landing in Sreesanth’s han...

DRS, March 8: Gambhir praised for Samson backing, craze for IND vs NZ final & ICC biased towards England?

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Ahmedabad is getting ready for the India vs New Zealand final. Shoaib Akhtar and Mitchell Santner believe India is under pressure. Gautam Gambhir is lauded for critical decision-making. New Zealand plays down Jasprit Bumrah’s greatness. Is ICC showing bias? And will India continue with Varun Chakaravarthy? Cricket 1 hour Is Suryakumar Kumar’s future dependent on the outcome of IND vs NZ final? Not worried about Varun India isn’t worried about Varun Chakaravarthy’s form or performance. Ahead of the T20 World Cup final, captain Suryakumar Yadav stated that the goal has been winning matches, which India has managed to do. He added that the management will be back and believes Varun can win the final for them . Prices soar high in Ahmedabad Business is booming because of the India vs New Zealand final. Air India and Akasa Air have announced special flights for Ahmedabad. Knowing the demand is high, the prices for these flights have gone up. The prices for hot...

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...