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T20 World Cup 2026 [EXPLAINED]: Why all group stage toppers are placed together in single Super 8 group

T20 World Cup 2026 [EXPLAINED]: Why all group stage toppers are placed together in single Super 8 group

The T20 World Cup 2026 was supposed to be a celebration of cricket at its finest. Co-hosted across two passionate nations, filled with electric atmospheres and genuine upsets, the group stage delivered everything fans could have asked for. Then came the Super 8 draw,  and the celebration turned into a controversy. All four teams that won their groups India, Zimbabwe, …

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Cake-cutting ceremony at team hotel: Hardik Pandya makes Mahieka Sharma’s birthday extra special – WATCH

Cake-cutting ceremony at team hotel: Hardik Pandya makes Mahieka Sharma’s birthday extra special – WATCH

In a heartwarming moment amid the high-pressure T20 World Cup 2026, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya ensured his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma’s 25th birthday was truly unforgettable, hosting an intimate cake-cutting ceremony at the team hotel in Ahmedabad on Thursday, February 19. The celebration, which took place just days before India’s crucial Super 8 encounter against South Africa, offered a rare glimpse …

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Here’s why half of The Hundred teams might avoid signing Pakistani players in 2026

Here’s why half of The Hundred teams might avoid signing Pakistani players in 2026

The build-up to the 2026 season of The Hundred has taken an unexpected turn, with media reports suggesting that several franchises may not consider Pakistani players at the upcoming auction. The development comes in the wake of major ownership changes within England’s premier 100-ball competition, leading to concerns that geopolitical realities could quietly influence team selections. While The Hundred has …

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T20 World Cup 2026: R Ashwin reflects on India’s form, highlights bright signs before Super 8

T20 World Cup 2026: R Ashwin reflects on India’s form, highlights bright signs before Super 8

As India march into the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with an unbeaten record, former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has provided a detailed assessment of the defending champions’ form, highlighting both concerns and encouraging signs ahead of their crucial clash against South Africa on February 22 . Through his YouTube channel ‘Ash ki Baat’, Ashwin …

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Dinesh Karthik settles the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam ‘legendary batter’ debate with a blunt remark

Dinesh Karthik settles the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam ‘legendary batter’ debate with a blunt remark

The cricketing world has long been captivated by the statistical tug-of-war between India’s Virat Kohli and Pakistan’s Babar Azam. Fans and pundits alike have spent years dissecting cover drives and strike rates to determine who truly wears the crown of this generation’s premier batter. However, following Pakistan’s recent lackluster showing against India in the T20 World Cup, former Indian wicketkeeper-batter …

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Washington offers US$200 million to boost US smartphone industry in Indo-Pacific

Washington offers US0 million to boost US smartphone industry in Indo-Pacific

The US State Department will subsidise companies to roll out cheap smartphones running American software in the Indo-Pacific region, part of its “Pax Silica” initiative that seeks to shore up the resilience of the US artificial intelligence supply chain and win the AI race with China. The US has launched the Edge AI Package, which provides up to US$200 million …

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Hardik Pandya’s romantic birthday wish for girlfriend Mahieka Sharma breaks the internet

Hardik Pandya’s romantic birthday wish for girlfriend Mahieka Sharma breaks the internet

In the midst of a high-octane T20 World Cup campaign, Indian cricket star Hardik Pandya has captured hearts off the field with a series of romantic birthday posts for girlfriend Mahieka Sharma that have sent social media into a frenzy. The 32-year-old all-rounder pulled out all the stops to celebrate Mahieka’s 25th birthday on Thursday (February 19), sharing intimate glimpses …

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