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New Zealand posted 215/7, powered by Tim Seifert’s 62, as India faltered in the chase, collapsing to 165 in the fourth T20I. Mitchell Santner took 3-26 and Jacob Duffy 2-33, despite Shivam Dube’s blazing 65 off 23.

Ishan Kishan’s call grows louder after Sanju Samson, promoted to No. 3, managed 24 off 15—his fourth consecutive failure in the series and a disappointing run over 15 T20I innings. With the fifth match on Saturday, Samson has one last chance to prove his worth ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

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Sophie Molineux, the 28-year-old Victorian spin-bowling all-rounder, takes over as Australia’s women’s T20 captain following Alyssa Healy’s retirement after her final three ODIs and one-off Test against India.

Molineux will lead the team in the three T20Is at the SCG, supported by vice-captains Tahlia McGrath and Ash Gardner, despite recovering from past injuries including a foot fracture, ACL rupture, and knee surgery. Selectors praised her calm leadership and tactical acumen as Australia looks ahead to the 2026 T20 World Cup.

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India bowling coach Morne Morkel has thrown his support behind Sanju Samson, backing the wicketkeeper-batter to bounce back from a lean patch just days before the T20 World Cup. Morkel said Samson is training well and believes he is just one good innings away from regaining his form.

Samson has had a tough start to the ongoing five-match T20I series against New Zealand, managing scores of 10, 6 and 0 so far. However, the team management remains confident in his ability to deliver when it matters most.

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Mumbai Indians posted 199 for 4 in Vadodara on Monday, led by an unbeaten 100 from Nat Sciver-Brunt that ended a 1,059-day WPL century drought, with Hayley Matthews contributing 56.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru slipped to 35 for 5 in the chase before Richa Ghosh’s blistering 90 off 50 nearly staged a comeback, but RCB fell short at 184 for 9. Sciver-Brunt was named Player of the Match as MI climbed to second on the table and RCB’s net run rate took a hit.

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Bangladesh replaced by Scotland in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after their board refused to travel to India over security concerns, despite no credible threats identified.

Scotland join Group C with England, West Indies, Italy, and Nepal, opening against West Indies across venues in India and Sri Lanka. The move was celebrated by Cricket Scotland, while figures like Shahid Afridi and Jason Gillespie criticised perceived double standards over neutral venues.

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MS Dhoni has begun training for his 19th IPL season, returning to the nets in CSK colours after the franchise’s worst-ever finish in IPL 2025. Retained for ₹4 crore, the veteran is following an intense fitness and batting routine as Chennai look to bounce back when the season begins in late March.

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On 26 January 1950, India became a Republic, guided by the Constitution and powered by democracy.

Today, we celebrate the values that define our nation—justice, liberty, equality, and unity.

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Virat Kohli has been displaced from the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings after India’s 1–2 series loss to New Zealand.

Daryl Mitchell claimed the No.1 spot following a standout series in India, where he played a key role in New Zealand’s first ODI series win on Indian soil in 37 years.

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India dominated New Zealand in the second T20I in Raipur, chasing down 209 with ease to win by seven wickets. The hosts finished at 209/3 in just 15.2 overs, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

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Founded on January 24, 2008, Royal Challengers Bengaluru endured years of IPL final heartbreak before lifting the men’s IPL title in 2025 and the women’s WPL crown in 2024.

Now flying high in WPL 2026 with five consecutive wins, RCB face Delhi Capitals in Vadodara tonight, with a victory set to confirm a playoff spot and possibly a top-two finish.

Head coach Malo has credited the team’s strong spirit, while loyal fans continue to cherish emotional moments like Josh Hazlewood’s heartfelt reaction after the IPL final.

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