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T20 World Cup final: Should India persist with 'weak link' Abhishek Sharma or bring in Rinku Singh vs NZ?

As India gear up for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, a debate rages over opener Abhishek Sharma's place.

8 Mar, 17:27 — 10 Mar, 18:50
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APVery High1d ago

South Africa men, New Zealand women win at the Vancouver Sevens - AP News

South Africa men, New Zealand women win at the Vancouver Sevens  AP News

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BBCHigh1d ago

India erupts in celebration after T20 cricket World Cup victory

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the western city of Ahmedabad, on Sunday, to defend their T20 World Cup title.

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The GuardianMostly Factual2d ago

Samson and Bumrah help India retain T20 World Cup with final thrashing of New Zealand

Final: India, 255-5, beat NZ, 159, by 96 runs Samson’s 89 leads way before Bumrah takes four for 15 It might not have been the thriller neutrals wanted, but it was everything India desired. They became the first men’s team to defend the T20 World Cup and the first to win it at home after drowning New Zealand in a deluge of runs in Ahmedabad in front of 100,000 giddy and almost universally blue-clad supporters. New Zealand looked forlorn while conceding 255 and wretched when attempting to ch...

By Simon Burnton at the Narendra Modi Stadium

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual12h ago

Indian cricket team to pocket $14 million for historic T20 World Cup win

India's cricket board announces a $14.24mn bonus in addition to the $2.34mn awarded to the champions by the ICC.

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DWHigh1d ago

India news: India crush New Zealand in T20 final

India ran out comfortable winners against New Zealand in the T20 final in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, Delhi has already broken a heat record. DW has more.

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abc-australiaHigh2d ago

India crushes New Zealand in T20 World Cup final to claim back-to-back titles

India is sent in to bat in the T20 World Cup final and dominates from start to finish to claim its third title.

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The IndependentMostly Factual10h ago

Austria given Fifa approval to pick ex-England youth star ahead of facing Lionel Messi’s Argentina at World Cup

Austria will be allowed to pick a player for this summer’s World Cup who previously starred for England at youth level

By Ap Correspondent

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

'Want to win more trophies': Suryakumar Yadav's big statement after T20 World Cup glory

Suryakumar Yadav, fresh off captaining India to the T20 World Cup title, expressed his elation and reflected on the team's winning streak. He aims to build on this momentum, targeting Olympic gold in 2028 and further ICC trophies, while acknowledging the honor of being compared to legendary captains like Dhoni and Rohit.

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hinduMostly Factual6h ago

T20 World Cup: Arshdeep docked 15% match fee for hitting Daryl Mitchell with ball during final

One demerit point has been added to Arshdeep Singh's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual7h ago

'Want to win more trophies': Suryakumar Yadav's big statement after T20 World Cup glory

Suryakumar Yadav, fresh off captaining India to the T20 World Cup title, expressed his elation and reflected on the team's winning streak. He aims to build on this momentum, targeting Olympic gold in 2028 and further ICC trophies, while acknowledging the honor of being compared to legendary captains like Dhoni and Rohit.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

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indian-expressMostly Factual9h ago

Arshdeep Singh sanctioned by ICC due to incident involving Daryl Mitchell in T20 World Cup final

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1d ago

'Not one religion's…': 1983 WC winner Kirti Azad on T20 trophy taken to temple by Suryakumar Yadav, Gambhir, Jay Shah

“Siraj never paraded it at a Mosque. Sanju never took it to a Church... latter had a major part to play and was man of the tournament,” wrote the Trinamool MP.

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DawnMostly Factual2h ago

India’s Arshdeep fined for throwing ball at New Zealand’s Mitchell in T20 World Cup final

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh was fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday after an incident during the Twenty20 World Cup final when he hurled the ball at New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell. In the 11th over of New Zealand’s chase on Sunday, Mitchell played the ball to Arshdeep and the bowler threw it straight back at him, hitting the New Zealand batter on the pads. Mitchell was livid and advanced on Arshdeep, who turned around and walked back...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

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japan-timesMostly Factual1d ago

'Virtually unbeatable' India wins praise after third T20 World Cup crown

Opener Sanju Samson continued his prolific run with a third successive 80-plus score, earning him the player-of-the-tournament award.

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cyprus-mail2d ago

India crush New Zealand to defend World Cup title

India became the first team to retain the men’s Twenty20 World Cup title after handing out a 96-run demolition of New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. India also became the first team to lift the title three times, while New Zealand’s wait for a maiden white-ball World Cup continues. […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual9h ago

India's Arshdeep fined for throwing ball at NZ's Mitchell in T20 World Cup final

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national-uaeMixed1d ago

T20 World Cup team of the tournament: Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah and Will Jacks shine - thenationalnews.com

T20 World Cup team of the tournament: Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah and Will Jacks shine  thenationalnews.com

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express-tribuneMostly Factual1d ago

India target Olympic gold

Yadav says gold in 2028 Olympics was India's next big aim

By AFP

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Daily Star BDMixed11h ago

India team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win - The Daily Star

India team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win  The Daily Star

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star-malaysiaMixed1d ago

Cricket-Samson rises from year of struggle to become India's World Cup hero - The Star

Cricket-Samson rises from year of struggle to become India's World Cup hero  The Star

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual2d ago

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title - Dhaka Tribune

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title  Dhaka Tribune

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punch-ngMostly Factual11h ago

India cricket team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win

India’s all-conquering men’s cricket team will pocket $14 million after lifting the T20 World Cup for a record third time, the country’s cricket board said on Tuesday. The co‑hosts and pre‑tournament favourites swept aside New Zealand by 96 runs in Sunday’s final in Ahmedabad to become the first team to retain the trophy and the Read More: https://punchng.com/india-cricket-team-to-pocket-14-million-for-t20-world-cup-win/

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daily-star-lebanonMixed1d ago

India Win Historic Third T20 World Cup After Crushing New Zealand in Final - The Daily Star Lebanon

India Win Historic Third T20 World Cup After Crushing New Zealand in Final  The Daily Star Lebanon

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vanguard-ngMixed5h ago

Chukwuemeka switches eligibility to Austria from England before World Cup

The midfielder came through the youth divisions at Villa before moving to Chelsea in 2022. He joined Dortmund on loan in early 2025 The post Chukwuemeka switches eligibility to Austria from England before World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Oboh

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kuwait-timesMixed1d ago

‘T20 kings’: Nation celebrates Indian romp to WCup glory - Kuwait Times

‘T20 kings’: Nation celebrates Indian romp to WCup glory  Kuwait Times

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daily-mirror-lkMixed2d ago

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Statistical Overview - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Statistical Overview  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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First report: dhaka-tribune · 8 Mar, 17:27Full coverage: All 26 sources within 2d 1hWindow: 2d 1h
dhaka-tribune8 Mar, 17:27First to report

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title - Dhaka Tribune

The Guardian8 Mar, 17:43

Samson and Bumrah help India retain T20 World Cup with final thrashing of New Zealand

daily-mirror-lk8 Mar, 17:55

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Statistical Overview - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

cyprus-mail8 Mar, 18:22

India crush New Zealand to defend World Cup title

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abc-australia8 Mar, 20:44

India crushes New Zealand in T20 World Cup final to claim back-to-back titles

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daily-star-lebanon8 Mar, 22:22

India Win Historic Third T20 World Cup After Crushing New Zealand in Final - The Daily Star Lebanon

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DW8 Mar, 23:53

India news: India crush New Zealand in T20 final

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AP9 Mar, 04:15

South Africa men, New Zealand women win at the Vancouver Sevens - AP News

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japan-times9 Mar, 06:20

'Virtually unbeatable' India wins praise after third T20 World Cup crown

star-malaysia9 Mar, 06:51

Cricket-Samson rises from year of struggle to become India's World Cup hero - The Star

national-uae9 Mar, 06:53

T20 World Cup team of the tournament: Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah and Will Jacks shine - thenationalnews.com

BBC9 Mar, 07:16

India erupts in celebration after T20 cricket World Cup victory

express-tribune9 Mar, 08:15

India target Olympic gold

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hindustan-times9 Mar, 14:30

'Not one religion's…': 1983 WC winner Kirti Azad on T20 trophy taken to temple by Suryakumar Yadav, Gambhir, Jay Shah

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kuwait-times9 Mar, 15:47

‘T20 kings’: Nation celebrates Indian romp to WCup glory - Kuwait Times

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Al Jazeera10 Mar, 08:40

Indian cricket team to pocket $14 million for historic T20 World Cup win

Daily Star BD10 Mar, 08:46

India team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win - The Daily Star

punch-ng10 Mar, 09:34

India cricket team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win

The Independent10 Mar, 10:16

Austria given Fifa approval to pick ex-England youth star ahead of facing Lionel Messi’s Argentina at World Cup

channel-news-asia10 Mar, 10:56

India's Arshdeep fined for throwing ball at NZ's Mitchell in T20 World Cup final

indian-express10 Mar, 11:01

Arshdeep Singh sanctioned by ICC due to incident involving Daryl Mitchell in T20 World Cup final

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Times of India10 Mar, 13:20

'Want to win more trophies': Suryakumar Yadav's big statement after T20 World Cup glory

hindu10 Mar, 14:02

T20 World Cup: Arshdeep docked 15% match fee for hitting Daryl Mitchell with ball during final

vanguard-ng10 Mar, 14:55

Chukwuemeka switches eligibility to Austria from England before World Cup

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Dawn10 Mar, 18:08

India’s Arshdeep fined for throwing ball at New Zealand’s Mitchell in T20 World Cup final

Yahoo10 Mar, 18:50Latest update

'Want to win more trophies': Suryakumar Yadav's big statement after T20 World Cup glory